7-Day Best of Kenya Wildlife Safari: Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Amboseli & Naivasha
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
7 days
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers in average physical condition—long drives and repeated short walks in camps require mobility but not technical fitness.
Overview
Seven days across Kenya’s most iconic parks: Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli. Expect all-day game drives, flamingo-streaked lakes and the chance to watch elephant herds with Kilimanjaro on the horizon.
7-Day Best of Kenya Wildlife Safari: Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Amboseli & Naivasha
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The Land Rover grinds out of Nairobi before dawn and the city gives way to a widening horizon of ochre and green. Within hours the road slips into the rim of the Great Rift Valley — caldera cliffs like backlit cliffs and lakes that mirror the sky. You arrive in time for a late-afternoon game drive in Maasai Mara; a lone elephant lumbers through tall grass while a pair of martial eagles wheel above. Night falls and the camp hums with diesel and distant hyena calls. This is a safari paced by animal clocks, not calendars.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Early starts are essential
Predators are most active at dawn and dusk—plan for 5:00–6:00 departures and bring a warm layer.
Bring cash for park fees & tipping
Some small fees, souvenirs and guide tips are easiest handled in Kenyan shillings—ATMs exist in larger towns but may be scarce in parks.
Pack stabilizing gear for photography
A 100–400mm lens and a monopod or beanbag will drastically improve vehicle-shot stability.
Respect wildlife distances
Remain inside the vehicle unless your guide instructs otherwise—getting out can alter animal behavior and put you at risk.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- African elephant
- lesser flamingo
History
The route runs along the eastern arm of the Great Rift Valley, a geological feature that has shaped human settlement and migration patterns in East Africa for millennia.
Conservation
Many parks here balance tourism revenue with anti-poaching efforts; visitors support conservation through park fees and by choosing operators who follow ethical viewing practices.
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Adventure Hotspots in Nairobi
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Renewable-water bottle (1–2L)
Keeps you hydrated between bottled-water handouts and reduces single-use plastic.
Telephoto zoom lens (100–400mm)
Necessary for close-up wildlife photos from the game vehicle.
Light insulated jacket
Mornings and evenings at higher-elevation parks like Nakuru can be chilly.
winter specific
Insect repellent and head net
Useful around Lake Naivasha and during dusk when mosquitoes are active.
summer specific