7-Day Luxury Tour: Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha & Amboseli

For travelers who desire to sample multiple iconic reserves in just one week, this luxury itinerary threads together the best of southern and Rift Valley Kenya.

Unique Selling Points

• Overnight at different landscapes each day.

• Boat rides, walking safaris, Maasai cultural encounters.

• Ultra-comfortable lodges, often with pools/hot tubs.

Day 1: Nairobi ➡ Amboseli – Into the Land of Giants

• Morning departure from Nairobi, heading southeast through Maasai country toward Amboseli National Park.

• Scenic drive offers glimpses of rural life, acacia woodlands, and the vast open plains of southern Kenya.

• Arrival at your lodge or tented camp, ideally positioned with views of Mount Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak.

• Lunch and check-in, followed by a short rest.

• Afternoon game drive:

  • Explore Amboseli’s famous swamps and open savannahs.

  • Spot large herds of elephants, often covered in red dust, moving gracefully across the plains.

  • Look out for lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and a variety of birdlife including crowned cranes and secretary birds.

• Optional sundowner at Observation Hill, with Kilimanjaro glowing in the evening light.

Day 2: Amboseli – Sunrise Majesty & Sunset Serenity

• Early morning game drive:

  • Best time to catch predators on the move and elephants bathing in the swamps.

  • Enjoy the dramatic backdrop of Kilimanjaro as the sun rises.

• Bush breakfast option in the wild, surrounded by nature’s soundtrack.

• Midday leisure time:

  • Relax by the pool, enjoy a massage, or browse the lodge’s boutique for local crafts.

  • Optional visit to a nearby Maasai village to learn about traditional customs, beadwork, and pastoral life.

• Afternoon game drive:

  • Focus on different habitats, woodlands, marshes, and dry lake beds.

  • Capture golden-hour photography of giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.

• Evening at leisure, with a candlelit dinner and reflections on the day’s sightings.

Day 3: Amboseli ➡ Lake Naivasha – Water Safari & Walking with Wildlife

• Early breakfast, then depart for Lake Naivasha via the scenic Rift Valley escarpment.

• Arrival at Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake surrounded by lush vegetation and volcanic hills.

• Check-in at your lakeside lodge, followed by lunch.

• Afternoon boat safari:

  • Glide past pods of hippos, watch fish eagles dive for prey, and enjoy the serenity of the open water.

• Optional walking safari on Crescent Island:

  • Stroll among giraffes, zebras, and impalas in a predator-free sanctuary.

  • Learn about the island’s history as a filming location for Out of Africa.

• Evening by the lake, with dinner and soft sounds of nature.

Day 4: Lake Naivasha ➡ Lake Nakuru – Flamingos, Rhinos & Birding Paradise

• Short morning drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, a UNESCO-recognized bird sanctuary and haven for endangered species.

• Check-in at a lodge overlooking the lake, followed by lunch.

• Afternoon game drive:

  • Witness thousands of pink flamingos lining the alkaline shores.

  • Track white and black rhinos in the acacia forest.

  • Spot Rothschild giraffes, baboons, and waterbucks.

  • Special birding opportunities include pelicans, African fish eagles, and the rare Hottentot teal.

• Optional visit to Baboon Cliff for panoramic views and dramatic photo opportunities.

Days 5–6: Lake Nakuru ➡ Masai Mara – Big Five & Balloon Magic

• Morning departure for Masai Mara, Kenya’s most iconic wildlife reserve.

• Arrival at your luxury tented camp or lodge, nestled in the heart of the savannah.

• Twice-daily game drives:

  • Sunrise drives offer magical light and active predators, lions on the hunt, cheetahs stalking prey, and elephants greeting the day.

  • Afternoon drives explore riverbanks and acacia woodlands, with sightings of giraffes, zebras, and the elusive leopard.

• Optional hot air balloon safari:

  • Soar above the Mara at dawn, followed by a champagne breakfast in the wild.

• Bush meals, sundowners, and fireside storytelling with Maasai guides add depth to the experience.

Day 7: Masai Mara ➡ Nairobi – Farewell to the Wild

• Leisurely breakfast, soaking in final views of the Mara.

• Return journey to Nairobi by road or flight, passing through scenic landscapes and rural towns.

• Optional stop at a local craft market or Rift Valley viewpoint for souvenirs and photos.

• Arrival in Nairobi by afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable safari circuit.

Accommodation & Amenities

• What’s Included/Excluded

• Luxurious stays, all game drives, meals, boat ride, park fees.

• Premium drinks, tips, international airfare are extra.

Packing List

• Layers, hat, water shoes (lake/boat), swimwear.

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