The 7 days Kenya safari holiday involves exploring the leading wildlife parks and reserves in the Magical Kenya. This is a complete one-week wildlife excursion and includes visit to iconic tourist sites such as Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara National Reserve and more. Get the best of a guided game drive to see the diverse wildlife, especially the big 5 game and also witness the great migration.
Safari Details
Day 1: Enjoy city tour in Nairobi, Kenya
A leisurely breakfast be enjoyed early morning and after, set off for remarkable city tour in the beautiful Nairobi capital. The long day excursion includes visit to the historical elephant orphanage, Karen Blixen Coffee House and then have lunch break at one of the classic restaurants. After lunch, you will pay a visit to the Giraffe Centre –watch giraffes, explore their behaviors and later, get back to the pre-booked hotel for relaxation.
Accommodation
- Tamarind Hotel/The Boma Hotel Nairobi
Day 2: Road transfer from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
Following an early morning breakfast, check out of the hotel in Nairobi and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, a renowned birding destination. This birding and rhino sanctuary offers refuge to plenty of interesting animal species.
Once you have reached Lake Nakuru National Park, relax at the lodge and later, proceed with a game drive in the afternoon. Some of the great sights awaiting you on Lake Nakuru NP safari include zebras, Rothschild giraffes, waterbucks, buffaloes, lions, and more.
Day 3: Drive to Lake Naivasha (birding tour)
Early in the morning, embark on active road trip to Lake Naivasha. This includes exiting game drive through Lake Nakuru NP. Lake Naivasha is located in the rift valley region and on arrival, have lunch at the respective lodges pre-booked by your tour operator. Lake Naivasha is a birder’s haven, protecting birds like pelicans, fish eagles and more. An afternoon boat ride will be enjoyed in the afternoon and expect to encounter plenty of water birds and hippos.
Accommodation
- Sweet Lake Resort
Day 4: Road transfer up to Maasai Mara
Early in the morning, you will be offered breakfast and after, check out of the lodge in Lake Naivasha. Start your journey to Masai Mara Reserve in a 4WD vehicle. The 4-5 hours’ drive journey comes with lots of incredible views from the countryside. Get to the reserve early, check in at the lodge and later, embark on a guided game drive through Maasai Mara while spotting wildlife such as cheetahs, lions, wildebeest and more.
Accommodation
- Mara Sopa Lodge
- Mara Serena Lodge
Day 5: Game drives (morning & afternoon) Masai Mara
After breakfast, you have a combined morning and afternoon game drive through Maasai Mara Reserve. Look out for diverse faunal species in this rich nature reserve including elephants, buffaloes, lions, rhinos, cheetahs, hartebeest and also witness the great migration (if your trip falls between June and September). Lunch in the bush is included in today’s guided game viewing tour and you will get back to have dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation
- Mara Sopa Lodge
- Mara Serena Lodge
Day 6: Enjoy hot air balloon experience & game drive
Embark on a hot air balloon safari in Masai Mara; experience the best of aerial views of diverse wildlife. Today, you will be viewing different savanna wildlife in a hot air balloon and this will be accompanied by bush breakfast and champagne.
In the afternoon when you are done with lunch, proceed with a game drive shortly. After, proceed to the Masai Village where you will get enriched with authentic cultural experiences.
Accommodation
- Mara Sopa Lodge
- Mara Serena Lodge
Day 7: Departure
At leisure, enjoy a delicious cup of tea/coffee and after, head off to Nairobi. Leave Masai Mara after en-route game drive and at Nairobi, go straight to the airport for departure or remain at the hotel.
End of safari
Inclusions
- All safari activities
- All park entrance fees
- Travel to & from destinations
- Bottled drinking water
- An English/French guide services
- Accommodation and meals as per the trip
Exclusions
- Visas
- Passports
- Tips
- Laundry services
- Telephone costs
- Extra activities
- Travel Insurance
- Shopping bills
- Cigars, etc