7 Day Big Five and Cultural Kenya Safari
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This complete one-week trip itinerary perfectly introduces you to Kenya’s vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and combines magical encounters of the big 5 game. Explore the country’s most spectacular tourist sites including Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Hell’s Gate National Park, and Amboseli National Park.
Visit Maasai Mara National Reserve in the Southwestern Kenya, the country’s premier destination for you to enjoy the Great Migration, Big cats, and also have amazing interaction with the Maasai warriors. This 1510sq.km reserve boasts of its spectacular riverine forests, dramatic towering escarpments, scenic savanna plains and more.
Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya’s premier destination with diverse ecological species and distinct habitat. The park is home to the spectacular Lake Nakuru and in the surrounding, there are breathtaking ridges and escarpments. Lake Nakuru National Park is the best place to enjoy bird watching, game drives, picnicking, hiking and more.
Enjoy the spectacular sceneries combined with the towering cliffs, stark rock towers, water-gouged gorges and more while at Hells Gate National Park. It is an ideal spot for hiking or walking safaris, cycling, rock climbing at the Fischer’s tower, and picnicking.
Amboseli is among the very few most stunning parks in Africa, boasting of its irresistible natural beauty. This park holds the huge profusion of fauna and adjacent to it is the legendary Kilimanjaro Volcano. Amboseli National Park is one of the most accessible parks by road from the heart of Nairobi capital and offers excellent game viewing experiences.
Tour Plan
Leave Nairobi capital as early as 8:00am and today, your first visit will be Maasai Mara National Reserve. This spectacular nature reserve lies in Southwestern Kenya and is adjacent to Tanzania’s border. En-route, expect to enjoy the stunning views of the rift valley escarpment and at Narok, have a short break. From Narok, drive up to Maasai Mara Reserve to check in at the lodge for relaxation.
AccommodationÂ
- Sarova Mara Game Camp/Ashnil Mara Camp
- AA Mara Lodge/Sentrim Mara Camp
- Fig Tree Camp/Camping
After breakfast, embark on an unforgettable full day wildlife excursion with an experienced guide. In a 4x4 drive vehicle, explore the sweeping plains of Maasai Mara while you look out for diversity of faunal species including giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, hyenas, bush elephants, jackals, lions, leopards, and wildebeest.
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- Sarova Mara Game Camp/Ashnil Mara Camp
- AA Mara Lodge/Sentrim Mara Camp
- Fig Tree Camp/Camping
Following a hefty breakfast, check out of the lodge in Masai Mara Reserve and today, you will be transferred to Lake Nakuru N. Park. Drive through the scenic area featuring spectacular hills, the great rift valleys and more. Get to the park early for you to check in at the lodge, enjoy lunch. Expect the best of afternoon game drive which allows you search for diversity of fauna include the Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, leopards, impalas, gazelles, spotted hyenas, lions, gazelles, and others.
AccommodationÂ
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
A leisurely cup of tea or coffee be enjoyed at the lodge. After, drive off to Hells Gate National Park for you to have the most of walking experience or go for cycling. The diverse faunal species to encounter include cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, gazelles, and birds. Settle for a delicious lunch and after, you will transfer to Lake Naivasha. At Lake Naivasha, get a remarkable boat ride treat with an experienced guide on board.
AccommodationÂ
- Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
After breakfast, you will drive off from Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park. En-route, expect to have lunch and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro –the free-standing volcano. Arrive early and you will have some rest then go for an afternoon game drive. Amboseli NP game drive allows you enjoy sight for faunal species such as elephants, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, and buffaloes.
AccommodationÂ
- Elewana Tortilis Camp
- Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
- Amboseli Eco Camp
After breakfast, you will embark on a long day game drive through Amboseli. A huge concentration of fauna await you on Amboseli National Park game drive. On this combined morning and afternoon game drive, enjoy sight of zebras, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes and antelopes plus bird species.
AccommodationÂ
- Elewana Tortilis Camp
- Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
- Amboseli Eco Camp
Pick up by your professional driver guide and you will be driven back to Nairobi. At Nairobi, get dropped off at the hotel or airport for departure back home.
