Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli in one well-paced week. The safari we recommend to visitors coming to Kenya for the first time.
If you are flying in for a safari and have one week, this is the itinerary we recommend. It covers Kenya’s three signature landscapes: the Mara’s big cat country, the Rift Valley lakes and Amboseli’s elephants under Kilimanjaro.
Driving days are kept short by using a loop route, and we build in a boat ride on Lake Naivasha so there is a break from the vehicle. Lodges can be upgraded throughout, and the whole trip can be run privately for your family or group.
Morning departure, lunch at the lodge, afternoon game drive.
Full day of game drives with a picnic lunch in the reserve.
Drive to Nakuru, afternoon game drive for rhino and flamingos.
Morning game drive, then a boat ride on Lake Naivasha and a walk on Crescent Island.
Drive south via Nairobi to Amboseli, evening game drive.
Sunrise game drive, then return to Nairobi or transfer to the airport.
Best Value 4 Days / 3 Nights
Madaraka Express to Mombasa, transfers to Diani and three nights in a beachfront resort on half board.
5 Days / 4 Nights
Snorkel the marine park, kayak Mida Creek at sunset and explore the Gedi ruins from a boutique beach hotel.
Team Favourite Full day
Cycle past zebra and giraffe, hike the gorge, then a boat ride among hippos. Our most-booked team building day.