7 Days Kenya Safari
During a 7 days Kenya camping safari, you will explore the top wildlife sites at Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Amboseli National Park and Tsavo West National Park. This Kenya tour provides fantastic wildlife adventures along with stunning scenery and opportunities to spot all of the big five animals, plus flamingos and countless elephants, while Kilimanjaro stands tall in the background. You will stay in inexpensive camp options to enjoy outdoor living at its best.
Highlights of the 7 Days Kenya Camping Safari
Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Day 2: Full day game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 3: Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park for an afternoon game viewing tour.
Day 4: Drive to Amboseli National Park.
Day 5: Explore Amboseli National Park, morning and afternoon game drives.
Day 6: Drive to Tsavo West National Park, game viewing tour
Day 7: Morning game drive and transfer back to Nairobi
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Our driver guide will pick you up at your Nairobi location and explain the safari to you. The drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve should take 5 to 6 hours. During your drive, you will pass through the Great Rift Valley and see local villages as you go. Before moving on, you will stop at Narok town for lunch.
You start your stay by checking in at your campsite, then take an evening wildlife tour where you will observe numerous animals together with large predators and herbivores. You will come back to the camp at sunset to enjoy dinner before spending the night.
Day 2: Full day game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Get up early for breakfast, then embark on a complete day of exploration across the Maasai Mara plains. The complete Mara tour provides you with exceptional terrain access to locate the Big Five animals alongside cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas and the famous hippos at the Mara River.
From July to October, you can watch as thousands of wild animals move across the Mara River searching for fresh grasslands. You will take your picnic lunch within the reserve before starting this Kenya tour. You will come back to the campsite in the evening for dinner, relaxation and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, an afternoon safari exploration
When you leave the campsite first thing in the morning, you will travel the 5-hour route to Lake Nakuru National Park. Have a lunch stopover and later continue to Lake Nakuru National Park. Visitors come to see the large flamingo population along with rhinos and giraffes.
When you reach the park, you will access your campsite before participating in an afternoon wildlife tour where you will track rhinos, lions, zebras, other animals and birds. The day concludes with dinner plus an overnight stay at the camp.
Day 4: Drive to Amboseli National Park.
Leave the camp early in the morning and move to Amboseli National Park, which takes 6 hours to reach. Have lunch on your way to the park and be ready for its special, huge-tusked elephant experience alongside the stunning Mount Kilimanjaro.
When you reach the camp, you will get your assigned site, then move out to explore African wilderness animals, including elephants, lions, cheetahs and giraffes. Once dinner is ready, you will return to the campsite to sleep.
Day 5: Explore Amboseli National Park, morning and afternoon game drives.
After eating breakfast, you will embark on a morning safari to see Mt Kilimanjaro and discover elephants, zebras, buffalo and various birds. The day continues at our base camp, leading to relaxation time following your lunch meal.
During afternoon hours, you will participate in another game drive to see all parts of the park, including the regions with hippos and water birds. The trip concludes with dinner and an overnight rest at the camp.
Day 6: Drive to Tsavo West National Park, game viewing tour
Before leaving, you will have breakfast and then move to Tsavo West National Park to see its vibrant red elephants, Mzima Springs and scenic vistas. You need 4 hours to drive to the campsite, where you can check in and eat lunch upon arrival.
Experience a Kenya safari during the afternoon to see lions, leopards, zebras, and giraffes and observe the one-of-a-kind red-coloured elephants. Travellers can observe hippos and crocodiles right at Mzima Springs during this tour. Following your game drive, you will eat dinner and spend the night at the camp premises.
Day 7: Morning game drive and transfer back to Nairobi
You start your final day by taking an early game drive to locate hunting animals like lions, leopards and other creatures as they return to the shrubland for rest time. You will have breakfast and then check out of your accommodation as you depart for Nairobi.
Your driver guide will take you to your chosen location in Nairobi or directly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
End of 7 Days Kenya Camping Safari
Safari Includes
- Park entry charges
- Full board accommodation in campsites
- A 4×4 safari vehicle with its open top roof drives you through all areas.
- Services of an English-speaking driver guide
- Both pickups and drop-offs from and to Nairobi.
- Bottled drinking water
Safari Excludes
- International/domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Personal insurance
- Personal expenses like beverages, tips and laundry services
