7 Days Kenya wildlife Safari

Safari overview

On this 7 Days Kenya wildlife safari is intended to take you on a spectacular journey to some of the least travelled yet unbelievably beautiful safari parks of Kenya. During this African safari tour in Kenya, you will visit 4 of Kenya best wildlife safari parks such as Lake Nakuru National park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Abadare National Park and Samburu Game reserve. A trip to these safari parks ensures your encounter with numerous wild mammals that range from Africa Savanna big five wild mammals which are the African lion, the Elephant, Cape Buffaloes, Rhinos and the Leopard. Some of the other wild mammals you won’t miss during this Kenyan tour include the Plain zebras, Masai Giraffes, Rothchild giraffes, the wildebeests. If you have a keen eye for birds, this safari will give you a chance to come face to face with over 600 bird species which call many of these parks their home. With the right timing, you can be part of the lucky few people on the planet to witness one of the nature’s greatest spectacle- The wildebeest migration that happens from June to September or October.

Safari highlights

Day 1: Transfer to Samburu National Park and enjoy an afternoon game drive

Day 2: Full day Samburu 

Day 3: Transfer to Abadare National Park and engage in an afternoon game drive

Day 4: Transfer to L Nakuru National Park and do an afternoon game drive

Day 5: Transfer to Masai Mara and engage in an afternoon game drive

Day 6: Full day of exploring Masai Mara

Day 7: Transfer to Nairobi where the safari ends

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Samburu Game reserve and enjoy an afternoon game drive 

The first day of this safari begins with an early morning pick up from your hotel in Nairobi by one of our safari guides and kick start your journey to Samburu National reserve which lies about 350km or 5-6 hours drive away from Nairobi. When you finally make it to Samburu, you will undertake a game drive here to see what this reserve has in store for you. Samburu National Reserve is in the northern end of Kenya which is quite arid hence giving this reserve a very scenic appeal given its desert like environment. This reserve is home to quite a number of wild mammals with only the rhinos missing here out of Africans savanna big five. This reserve is also one of the few places in Kenya where you will have great encounters with smaller animals like the Greater and Lesser kudus. You will retire to your lodge in the evening for dinner and this will end the day.

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Full day of unlimited game drives in Samburu Game reserve.

The 2nd day of this safari will be dedicated to conversing Samburu for the whole day in order to ensure that you maximise your chances of seeing all there is to see in this reserve.

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Abadare National Park and engage in an afternoon game drive

Abadare National park is one of those parks that aren’t visited by most travelers coming to Kenya, however this park is quite a delight especially to travelers looking to visit destinations that aren’t frequented by many tourists. A visit to this park will yield for you sightings of the African Elephants, Cape buffaloes, Hyenas and a wide variety of antelope species such as Defassa bush back.

Accommodation: The Ark

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Transfer to Lake Nakuru and engage in an afternoon game drive

Today, you will drive to L Nakuru National Park, this park is located 170km or 2-3 hours drive from Samburu. Upon your arrival here, you will engage in an afternoon game drive, A visit to this park ensures that you are primed to encounter wild mammals such as the both the black and white Rhinos, Cape Buffaloes, Hippos and Giraffes. If you are into birding, Lake Nakuru is a birders heaven as its home over 400 bird species and its famous for its high concentration of both Greater and Leser Flamingos. Other bird species to look out for while in Nakuru include Greater white Pelicans, Abyssinian thrush and the Bateleur. After your game drive, you will retire to your lodge and relax on your porch as you take in the sights and sounds of Lake Nakuru.

Accommodation: Flamingo Hill Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Transfer from L Nakuru to Masai Mara and engage in an afternoon game drive

You will wake up to the sweet melodies of Nakuru made by a symphony of animal calls and birds chirruping to the new day dawn. Enjoy a heavenly breakfast then check out of the lodge an embark on a morning game drive to discover more of the hidden wild treasures of Lake Nakuru National Park. After this game drive you transfer to Masai Mara which is located about 190km or 2-3 hours drive away from L. Nakuru. Upon you arrival to Masai Mara, you will undertake an afternoon game drive which is meant to reveal to you the hidden wonders of the Mara plains. 

Accommodation: Mara Sarova Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Enjoy a full day of unlimited game drive in Mara

Today you will have a chance to experience Masai Mara to the very best outcome given that you’re going to spend the entire day exploring this vast eco system filled with natural wonders. The day commences with a sumptuous breakfast that’s not only aimed at giving your taste buds a thrill of Magical Kenya’s food but also to feel you up so that you can have a wonderful game drive experience without worrying about being hungry. The guide will take you on a morning game drive adventure as you follow some of the game tracks that will ensure to maximize your chances of having an encounter with some of the big five dwellers such as the largest land mammal the African Elephants, the king of the jungle lions which you might spot patrolling their territories, the cape buffaloes that roam the grasslands of these Masai plains, the African Leopards that are famous for their stealth abilities that enable them to catch their prey with surprise. Beyond the big five you still have a chance to see numerous wild dwellers such as Wildebeests, Plain Zebras, and Masai Giraffes and many more. It is safe to note that Masai Mara has the highest concentration of predators more than anywhere else in Kenya. If you are a birding enthusiast, you’re in the right place because Masai Mara is home to over 500 bird species and this game drive will surely put in a prime position to see several of these birds which include the secretary birds, Sooty Chat, Usambiro barbets, Swahili Sparrow. After about 3-4 hours of endless exploration, you will return to your lodge to catch your breathe and also have lunch. After lunch you will go back out their and engage in a second game drive to further your chances of seeing more of your favourite wild game and birds. 

Accommodation: Sarova Mara Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Drive back to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta airport where your safari ends

This is your last day in Masai Mara and you will check out of your lodge and embark on a 270km or 4-5 hours drive back to Nairobi where your safari ends.

Tour Inclusions

  • Full time English professional safari driver guide
  • 4×4 safari van/ 4×4 Safari land cruiser
  • Full board accommodation
  • Bottled water
  • Park entry fees

Safari Exclusions

  • International &domestic flight fees
  • Visa fees
  • Laundry services
  • Items of personal nature