7-Day Kenya Classic Explorer

Experience the finest wildlife reserves in East Africa on this classic 7-day guided safari. Travel across the Great Rift Valley, marvel at hundreds of bird species and endangered rhinos at Lake Nakuru, witness giant elephant herds in Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, and spend 3 unforgettable days in the legendary Maasai Mara tracking lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

Safari highlights

✓Guaranteed window seat in custom 4x4 Cruiser
✓Full board accommodation at premier tented camps
✓Big Five game drives across Kenya’s top 3 reserves

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

Depart Nairobi early in the morning through the Athi plains towards Amboseli. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge • Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

Full day exploring Amboseli’s swamps and savannah. Spot huge elephant bulls, lions, cheetahs, and over 400 species of birds. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch atop Observation Hill.

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, drive through the Great Rift Valley escarpment to Lake Nakuru. Enjoy an afternoon game drive around the lake, tracking endangered black and white rhinos and Rothschild giraffes.

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara

Journey southwest across the floor of the Great Rift Valley into the legendary Maasai Mara. Afternoon game drive in search of lions, leopards, and vast herds of herbivores.

Ashnil Mara Camp • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Full Day Maasai Mara Big Five Safari

Maasai Mara

Full day with picnic lunches in the Mara plains. Track predators on the hunt and explore the Mara Riverbanks inhabited by hippos and giant Nile crocodiles.

Ashnil Mara Camp • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Maasai Mara Exploration & Cultural Village Visit

Maasai Mara

Morning game drive tracking big cats, followed by an authentic afternoon visit to an indigenous Maasai cultural boma to learn about Maasai traditions, dances, and bush survival skills.

Ashnil Mara Camp • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Maasai Mara to Nairobi Departure

Nairobi

Early morning sunrise game drive followed by a hearty breakfast. Drive back to Nairobi arriving in the late afternoon for airport drop-off or onward arrangements.

Departure (Day Room on Request) • Breakfast

Destinations

Maasai Mara Reserve

Amboseli National Park

Lake Nakuru & Naivasha

What's included

•All national park entrance and conservation fees
•Private custom 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
•Dedicated professional driver-guide
•Full board lodge and luxury camp accommodation
•Complimentary bottled drinking water throughout the safari
•All government taxes and levies

What's excluded

•International flights and Kenya Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
•Optional hot air balloon safari over the Maasai Mara
•Personal travel and medical insurance
•Tips and gratuities for safari guide and lodge staff