7 Days Amboseli, Rift Valley & Maasai Mara Classic
Nairobi | Amboseli 2N | Naivasha 1N | Maasai Mara 3N | Nairobi
Safari Overview
Kenya's quintessential safari circuit combining majestic Mount Kilimanjaro elephant herds in Amboseli, freshwater boat safari on Lake Naivasha with Crescent Island wildlife walk, and three legendary nights in the predator-rich Maasai Mara.
Trip Highlights
- Giant elephant herds roaming against the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro
- Full day in Amboseli National Park visiting Observation Hill and marshland ecosystems
- Scenic drive down the Great Rift Valley with panoramic escarpment photo stops
- Boat safari among Lake Naivasha hippos and walking safari on Crescent Island
- Three nights in the Maasai Mara with two full days of untamed savannah game drives
- Mara River hippo pools, Nile crocodiles, and Big Five predator tracking
- Authentic Maasai Village homestead tour with traditional dances and beadwork craft
- Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with dedicated professional English-speaking guide
Itinerary at a Glance
8 Days / 7 Nights Summary| Day | Destination | Accommodation | Key Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Nairobi to Amboseli National Park | Ol Tukai Lodge / Sentrim Amboseli | Pick up from Nairobi, scenic drive across Athi Plains, afternoon game drive under Kilimanjaro |
| Day 2 | Amboseli National Park | Ol Tukai Lodge / Sentrim Amboseli | Sunrise Kilimanjaro views, elephant herds, Observation Hill wetlands, full day game drives |
| Day 3 | Amboseli to Lake Naivasha | Lake Naivasha Sopa / Appex Resort | Transit through Rift Valley escarpment, afternoon hippo boat safari & Crescent Island walk |
| Day 4 | Lake Naivasha to Maasai Mara | Sarova Mara / Zebra Plains | Highland scenic drive, arrival at Mara camp, inaugural afternoon game drive |
| Day 5 | Maasai Mara National Reserve | Sarova Mara / Zebra Plains | Full day game drive with picnic lunch, Mara River hippo & crocodile pools, Big Cat tracking |
| Day 6 | Maasai Mara National Reserve | Sarova Mara / Zebra Plains | Morning game drive, authentic Maasai Village homestead tour & dances, final sunset safari |
| Day 7 | Maasai Mara to Nairobi (Departure) | No accommodation (Departure) | Breakfast, check out, scenic return drive (5-6 hrs), transfer to Nairobi hotel or JKIA airport |
Day-by-Day Detailed Itinerary
Every morning, afternoon, and evening mapped with care for an unforgettable African safari experience.
Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. After meeting your professional safari guide, you'll depart for Amboseli through the scenic Athi Plains, passing traditional Maasai homesteads and expansive savannah landscapes. Arrive at Ol Tukai Lodge in time for lunch and relaxation before your first afternoon game drive.
Early morning pick-up in Nairobi; scenic journey south across Athi Plains.
Arrive at Ol Tukai Lodge / Sentrim Amboseli; check-in and lunch; first afternoon game drive under Mount Kilimanjaro.
Ol Tukai Lodge / Sentrim Amboseli
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Full Day in Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
Wake before sunrise for one of Kenya's most rewarding wildlife experiences. The early morning offers the clearest views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds gather around its peak. Wildlife is highly active, making this the ideal time to photograph elephants against the snow-capped mountain. Explore acacia woodlands, open grasslands, and Observation Hill.
Dawn sunrise game drive capturing elephant families beneath Kilimanjaro; visit Observation Hill overlooking the wetlands.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park or return to camp; explore seasonal swamps teeming with hippos and water birds.
Ol Tukai Lodge / Sentrim Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha (Great Rift Valley)
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and journey north through Kenya's dramatic Great Rift Valley. Along the way you'll stop at one of the Rift Valley viewpoints where the escarpment stretches for hundreds of kilometers across East Africa. Arrive at Lake Naivasha Sopa in the afternoon and check into your lakeside accommodation.
Breakfast in Amboseli; road transit northwards via Nairobi with stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint.
Arrive at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort / Appex Resort for lunch; motorized boat safari on Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island walk.
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort / Appex Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Lake Naivasha to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Following breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve. The drive passes through rolling highlands before descending into the vast grasslands that form part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem. Arrive at Sarova Mara for lunch before embarking on your first afternoon game drive across the legendary savannah.
Breakfast overlooking Lake Naivasha; journey through the agricultural heartland of Narok into the Maasai Mara.
Check-in and lunch at Sarova Mara Game Camp / Zebra Plains; afternoon game drive across predator territory.
Sarova Mara Game Camp / Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Full Day Maasai Mara Safari
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Today is dedicated to exploring one of Africa's greatest wildlife destinations. Leave camp early with packed picnic lunches for an immersive full-day safari across different regions of the reserve. Visit the Mara River, home to hippos and enormous Nile crocodiles, while your guide tracks wildlife using years of field experience.
Early morning game drive; track predator movements and vast grazing herds across open savannah.
Picnic lunch beneath an acacia tree; visit prime Mara River vantage points with resident hippos and Nile crocodiles.
Sarova Mara Game Camp / Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Maasai Mara – Wildlife & Authentic Maasai Culture
Maasai Mara National Reserve
A slower morning allows for another rewarding game drive before returning to camp for breakfast. Later, you'll have the opportunity to visit an authentic Maasai Village and learn about one of Africa's most celebrated pastoral cultures, including traditional dances, village homestead tours, livestock traditions, and beadwork craftsmanship.
Sunrise game drive across the Mara; return to camp for a hearty breakfast.
Cultural excursion to an authentic Maasai Village; experience warrior dances, village homestead architecture, and artisan crafts.
Sarova Mara Game Camp / Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Maasai Mara to Nairobi (Departure)
Nairobi
Enjoy breakfast before checking out and beginning your journey back to Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon, where you'll be transferred to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.
Final breakfast in the wild; check out and begin the return journey through the Great Rift Valley.
Arrive in Nairobi; drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for your onward flight.
No accommodation (Departure)
Meals: Breakfast
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