7 Days Discover Kenya Safari Package | The Ultimate Wildlife Circuit

A 7 day Kenya safari package is a private, guided road safari that covers multiple national parks in a single week, rather than focusing on just one destination. This particular route runs from Nairobi through Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru National Park, and the Masai Mara National Reserve, in a private 4×4 vehicle with a professional driver-guide.

Where a 3-day trip covers one park and a 5-day trip typically covers two, seven days allows for genuine variety without feeling rushed. The itinerary is built around four distinct ecosystems: Amboseli’s open savannah beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, Naivasha’s freshwater lake, Nakuru’s alkaline soda lake and rhino sanctuary, and the Mara’s open grassland. Each park is reached by road in a single loop from Nairobi, so transfer days still include scheduled stops and activities rather than functioning purely as travel time between destinations.

Amboseli National Park covers the first two days of the safari. The park is known for hosting some of Africa’s largest elephant herds, frequently photographed against Mount Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak on clear mornings. Game drives here cover open plains and marshland habitats, with regular sightings of elephants, lions, cheetahs, zebras, and giraffes across two full days, giving enough time to explore multiple sections of the park rather than a single rushed drive.

Lake Naivasha follows, a freshwater Rift Valley lake reached by road from Amboseli. Activities here shift pace from game drives to water- and foot-based wildlife viewing: a boat safari offers close-up views of hippos and the lake’s prolific birdlife, followed by a guided walking safari on Crescent Island, a predator-free sanctuary where visitors can walk on foot among giraffes, zebras, and antelope. An optional cycling safari at Hell’s Gate National Park, known for its dramatic gorges and geothermal features, is available for travelers wanting a more active stop.

Lake Nakuru National Park, a UNESCO-recognized sanctuary, is next on the route. The park is best known for its black and white rhino population and flamingo-lined alkaline shoreline, along with strong overall birdlife across its acacia woodland and lake-shore habitats, making it a distinct stop from both the savannah parks and the freshwater lake that precede it.

The safari concludes with two full days in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya’s most recognized safari destination. Game drives here cover open savannah in search of the Big Five, lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino, with a dedicated stop at the Mara River for hippo and crocodile sightings. Travelers visiting between July and October have a chance to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration as herds of wildebeest and zebra cross the river, one of the most significant wildlife events on the continent.

This itinerary suits first-time visitors who want a complete, multi-park introduction to Kenya’s wildlife and landscapes, as well as returning travelers looking to cover more ground than a single-park trip allows. Two full days each in Amboseli and the Masai Mara, paired with single-night stops at the two Rift Valley lakes, balance depth with variety across the week without over-scheduling any single day. Accommodation spans budget, mid-range, and luxury lodges and tented camps at every stop along the route, allowing the same core itinerary to fit a wide range of budgets and travel styles, from first-time backpackers to honeymooning couples seeking a more premium experience.

7 Day Kenya Safari at a Glance

• Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
• Destinations: Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve
• Safari Type: Private safari
• Transport: 4×4 pop-top Land Cruiser jeep
• Ideal For: First-time visitors, photographers, couples, families, birdwatchers
• Best Time to Visit: July–October for peak wildlife viewing and the Great Migration; January–February for calving season and clearer skies

Your Route

From Nairobi to Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara before returning to Nairobi, here’s where your 7-day safari takes you:

This 7 day Kenya safari price depends on your lodge category (budget, mid-range, or luxury), the season you travel, and your group size. As with our other packages, larger groups bring the cost per person down.

Children: free (0–2 years); 75% of adult rate (3–11 years)

Shoulder Season (1 Jan–31 Mar & 1 Nov–31 Dec) — price per person

Festive Season Supplement (22 Dec–2 Jan): Budget $40, Mid-Range $45, Luxury $135 per person per night, please inquire.

Peak Season (1 Jul–31 Oct) — price per person

Low Season (1 Apr–31 May) — price per person

Easter Supplement: $45 per person per night, on selected hotels, please inquire. Low season rates also apply 1–15 June on select lodges, please inquire. Single Room Extra and children's rates for low season should be confirmed against your internal pricing sheet before publishing, as the source data for this row was inconsistent. Indicative costs per person, excluding international flights.

Amboseli Lodges

AA Amboseli Lodge — Budget. Three-star comfort less than two miles from the Kimana Gate of Amboseli National Park.

Amboseli Sopa Lodge — Budget. Rustic, well-spaced cottages set through mature gardens, with 83 guest rooms.

Kilima Safari Camp — Mid-range. Located inside Amboseli National Park a short distance from Kimana Gate.

Lake Nakuru Lodges

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge — Set along the Lion Hill ridge with panoramic views of the lake and flamingo-lined shores from elevated terraces.

Lake Nakuru Lodge — An eco-lodge within the park boundaries, with frequent visits from grazing rhinos, waterbucks, and baboons.

Flamingo Hill Tented Camp — Set between "honeymoon" and "baboon" cliffs, with tents facing plains often visited by giraffes and gazelles.

Masai Mara Lodges

PrideInn Mara Camp — Best for affordable luxury & riverside views, set along the Talek River with spacious en-suite tents.

La Maison Royale Mara Camp — Best for boutique luxury & tranquil escapes, near Sekenani Gate with contemporary tented suites and scenic sundowners.

Mara Maisha Tented Camp — Best for authentic safari ambiance & local hospitality, near the main reserve entrance with genuine Maasai cultural influence.

This itinerary can be extended into a 10-day Kenya safari, or combined with a Diani Beach coastal stay, ask us about tailoring your route, lodge selection, and travel dates.

Best Time to Visit

• Peak season (July–October): best for the Great Migration and river crossings; book 9–12 months in advance due to high demand
• Green/shoulder season (November–June): lush landscapes, fewer crowds, lower rates; good for birding and newborn animals, though some remote roads may be muddy
• January–February: calving season in the Mara, strong photography conditions
• March–May: rain disrupts some areas but travel remains viable
• June: transition period into the dry season

Health & Vaccines

• Yellow fever vaccination, required for travelers passing through endemic areas
• Malaria prophylaxis
• Routine vaccines: typhoid, hepatitis A, tetanus
• A basic travel health kit: diarrhea medication, altitude remedies, first-aid supplies, insect repellent, sunscreen

What to Pack

• Neutral-colored, quick-dry clothing
• Warm layers for cool mornings and evenings
• Rain jacket or poncho, especially in green season
• Binoculars and a camera with a telephoto lens
• Power bank and international plug adaptors
• Daypack, water bottle, reusable toiletries
• Flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries

Travel Insurance

Cover for emergency evacuation, trip interruption, medical incidents, and lost equipment is recommended for all travelers.