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7-Day Amboseli, Naivasha, Hells Gate, Nakuru, Masai Mara

From USD 2,460 per person

7-Day Amboseli, Naivasha, Hells Gate, Nakuru, Masai Mara: Prices.

Starting From: $2,460

Itinerary Overview:
Experience a full 7-day private safari through Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Witness the majestic elephants of Amboseli against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, explore the scenic Rift Valley lakes including Naivasha and Nakuru, and enjoy the abundant wildlife and culture of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Luxury accommodations, private game drives, boat safaris, walking tours, and cultural visits make this safari a fully immersive adventure.


Day 1: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

Your safari begins with a pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or airport at 7:30 am. You will drive to Amboseli National Park, enjoying scenic views along the way. Upon arrival shortly after noon, check into your lodge or camp and enjoy a hot lunch. After some rest, depart at 4:00 pm for your first afternoon game drive. Explore Amboseli’s open plains and marshes, spotting hundreds of elephants—the park has over 1,600 elephants from 56 families—and other wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, and lions. Return to your lodge in the evening to freshen up, enjoy a freshly prepared dinner, and relax overnight.

Overnight: Luxury lodge/tented camp in Amboseli


Day 2: Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Today is dedicated to a full day of wildlife exploration. You may start early with a game drive at 6:00 am to catch animals during their active morning hours, then return to the lodge for breakfast. Spend the morning relaxing or enjoying lodge amenities, and depart again at 4:00 pm for an afternoon game drive. Alternatively, you may opt for a full-day game drive starting at 7:30 am with a picnic lunch in the park. Observe Amboseli’s elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and abundant birdlife. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Luxury lodge/tented camp in Amboseli


Day 3: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive toward the Rift Valley. Stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint for a photo opportunity and to take in the spectacular scenery. Continue to Lake Naivasha, arriving in the afternoon in time for lunch at your lodge. After lunch, embark on a boat safari to observe hippos, birds, and other wildlife. Continue with a walking safari on Crescent Island, where you can encounter giraffes, zebras, and antelopes up close. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Luxury lodge/tented camp at Lake Naivasha


Day 4: Hell’s Gate National Park – Lake Nakuru National Park

Following breakfast, depart for Hell’s Gate National Park, famous for its dramatic cliffs, gorges, and geothermal activity. Participate in cycling or hiking excursions while exploring the park’s scenic landscapes and unique wildlife, including raptors and other birds. After your visit, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive. Discover the park’s flamingos, rhinos, lions, giraffes, and other wildlife. Check in at your lodge, enjoy dinner, and relax overnight.

Overnight: Luxury lodge/tented camp at Lake Nakuru


Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, set out for an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru to maximize wildlife sightings, especially rhinos, lions, giraffes, and other species. After the game drive, return to your lodge for a brief rest, then depart for Masai Mara. Arrive in time for lunch and some relaxation from the drive. In the late afternoon, at 17:00, enjoy a walking safari led by Maasai Morans (warriors) and a cultural visit to traditional Maasai villages. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Luxury lodge/tented camp in Masai Mara


Day 6: Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve

Today is dedicated to a full day of game drives in the Masai Mara. Depart after breakfast around 6:30 am with a picnic lunch and explore the reserve’s vast plains, forests, and riverine areas. Visit the Mara River, especially during migration season, to witness wildebeest and zebra crossings. Spot the Big Five, cheetahs, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and abundant birdlife. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Luxury lodge/tented camp in Masai Mara


Day 7: Masai Mara – Nairobi

Depending on your schedule, enjoy a morning game drive or breakfast at the lodge. Depart Masai Mara and drive back to Nairobi, enjoying scenic views along the way. Arrive at your hotel or airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your 7-day Kenyan safari adventure.

Overnight: Not included


Includes:

  • Pick-up and drop-off from Nairobi hotel or airport

  • Luxury accommodations with all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

  • Transport in 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

  • Park fees for Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara

  • Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver

  • Morning and afternoon game drives as per itinerary

  • Boat safari at Lake Naivasha

  • Walking safari and Maasai cultural visit in Masai Mara

  • Bottled water during game drives

Excludes:

  • International flights to/from Nairobi

  • Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, tips, souvenirs)

  • Travel/medical insurance

  • Optional activities outside the itinerary (e.g., hot air balloon ride)

  • Visa fees

7-Day Amboseli, Naivasha, Hells Gate, Nakuru, Masai Mara

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By booking with Africa Joy Tours, a trusted local tour operator based in Arusha, Tanzania, you agree to our Terms of Service. We offer personalized safaris across Tanzania and Other African Destinations, featuring expert guides, comfortable accommodations, reliable transportation, and custom itineraries designed to fit your travel preferences. Clients are responsible for ensuring they possess all required travel documents, are medically fit for travel, and respect local laws and customs throughout their journey. Africa Joy Tours is not liable for circumstances beyond our control. For more information, please contact us
 

7-Day Amboseli, Naivasha, Hells Gate, Nakuru, Masai Mara:

Price per person sharing

  • Group of 2 – USD 2,420
  • Group of 3 – USD 2,222
  • Group of 4 – USD 2,134
  • Group of 5 – USD 2,079
  • Group of 6 – USD 2046

Itinerary Overview

  • Enjoy a fun-filled Kenyan safari featuring breathtaking vistas of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain. Witness hundreds, if not thousands, of majestic elephants and diverse wildlife.
  • Continue your journey to the enchanting lakes in the Rift Valley. Explore the shores of Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru, where vibrant flocks of flamingos paint the landscape, and encounter the elusive rhinos in their natural habitat.
  • The climax of your safari awaits as you venture towards the crown jewel of Kenyan wilderness, the renowned Masai Mara. Indulge in the allure of this pristine landscape, where every moment is a safari highlight. Tailored for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts, our safari packages promise an immersive experience amidst Masai Mara, Kenya’s rich biodiversity and cultural tapestry.

Day 1 Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Your safari starts with a pick up at 7:30 am from your Nairobi hotel or airport and drive to Amboseli National Park. We pick up from any location in Nairobi at no extra cost.

  • You’ll arrive in Amboseli shortly after noon and check into your lodge/camp. Have hot lunch and then have some time to rest.
  • 4:00 pm, depart for an afternoon game drive.
  • The highlight here is that Amboseli has the greatest concentration of elephants in the world. It is home to over 1600 elephants from 56 different families. Each of the elephants has a name and a photo attached to its name. All these in the back drop of Mount Kilimanjaro
  • After the game drive, we will head back to lodge-camp, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner.
    Your overnight stay will be at your lodge-camp

Day 2 More Game Drives

Today’s itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide and plan for the day’s schedule.

You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives at around 7:30 am. You’ll have your picnic lunch with you. Return back to the lodge/camp late in the afternoon.
Alternatively, you can depart at 6:00 am on an early morning game drive. Later, you’ll return to your accommodation for breakfast and relax in the morning until midafternoon. Then at 4:00 pm, depart on an afternoon game drive.
At 6:30 am, return to lodge/camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

Day 3 Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara

  • Have breakfast and then head for Naivasha.
    You will get to stop at the rift valley view point for a scenic photo session, later head to lake Naivasha.
  • You’ll arrive in the afternoon in time for lunch.
    After lunch you will then head out for a Boat ride in Lake Naivasha followed by a walking safari in the animal sanctuary where you get a one on one encounter with animals like giraffes and zebras, you can almost touch them.
  • You will later head back to the lodge freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner.
  • You’ll have an overnight stay at your lodge

Day 4 Hell’s Gate National Park to Lake Nakuru National park

Have breakfast at the lodge and then head to Hell’s Gate National Park. Here you have a chance for cycling safari and hiking at the famous Georges of the park.

Named for the intense geothermal activity within its boundaries, the Hell’s Gate National Park is a remarkable quarter of the Great Rift Valley. Spectacular scenery including the towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, stark rock towers, scrub clad volcanoes and belching plumes of geothermal steam make it one of the most atmospheric Parks in Africa. Hell’s Gate is an ideal venue for a day trip from Nairobi where, in addition to the bio-diversity that includes raptors, visitors can enjoy mountain biking, rock climbing and a natural spa.

You will later head to Lake Nakuru

Day 5 Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve

Breakfast then head out for an early morning game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park.

Highlights here are that this is home to hundreds of rhinos both black and white, and other wildlife.
After the game drive, we head back to the hotel/lodge,

You will later drive to Masai Mara.

Between July and October, things get busy in the Great Rift Valley. Millions of zebra and wildebeest make the perilous crossing across the Masai Mara in search of new grazing territory. In their wake comes a veritable horde of predators.
You’ll arrive in time for lunch and then have time to relax from the drive.

At 17.00hrs you will be picked from your hotel by Maasai Morans (warriors) who will guide you through a walking safari in the dense Maasai Mara as you head later for a cultural tour to some of the old tribes that still exist.

You’ll return to lodge/camp for dinner and your overnight stay

Day 6 More Safari Game Drives

Today’s itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide and plan for the day’s schedule.

You can have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around the park at 6:30 am with your picnic lunch. This will give you a chance to visit the Mara River where the migration happens during it’s time. Also, you’ll have better chances to view wildlife all day and return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

A Masai Mara safari is an unmissable highlight of any holiday in Kenya. There are breathtaking panoramas in every direction, a vast range of wildlife including the Big Five and a rich cultural heritage to explore. Kenya’s Masai Mara is without doubt one of the greatest safari destinations in Africa.

Day 7 Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

Depending on your program, you will organize with your guide your departure from Masai Mara.
You will be transferred to your Nairobi location or to the airport for your homebound

7-Day Amboseli, Naivasha, Hells Gate, Nakuru, Masai Mara

Ready for your next great African adventure?

From thrilling safaris to relaxing beach escapes, your perfect trip is just a click away. Contact our Travel Specialist

Name
Please provide some details about your booking: Country from, how many people are traveling, and when do you plan to arrive?
Terms of Service
By booking with Africa Joy Tours, a trusted local tour operator based in Arusha, Tanzania, you agree to our Terms of Service. We offer personalized safaris across Tanzania and Other African Destinations, featuring expert guides, comfortable accommodations, reliable transportation, and custom itineraries designed to fit your travel preferences. Clients are responsible for ensuring they possess all required travel documents, are medically fit for travel, and respect local laws and customs throughout their journey. Africa Joy Tours is not liable for circumstances beyond our control. For more information, please contact us

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