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7 Days Amboseli, Great Rift, and Big 5 Safari

Embark on a journey through Kenya’s most iconic landscapes with our 7 Days Amboseli, Great Rift, and Big 5 Safari. Your adventure begins in the shadow of Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, where Amboseli National Park offers unparalleled opportunities to witness large herds of elephants and other wildlife against the backdrop of the majestic snow-capped peak. The journey then takes you to the tranquil waters of Lake Naivasha, nestled in the heart of the Great Rift Valley, where you will explore the lake’s rich birdlife and enjoy a unique boat safari. The safari culminates in the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, home to the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard—and the stage for one of nature’s most spectacular events, the Great Migration. 

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi 

Arrival will be at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where our safari manager will meet and assist you to your vehicle going to the city hotel. You will be assisted with check-in formalities followed by a pre-safari briefing of the 7 Days Amboseli Great Rift and Big 5 Safari. The rest of the day will be for leisure. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.  

Accommodation options:

  • Standard: La Maison Royale Westlands 
  • Midrange: Sarova Stanley Nairobi
  • Luxury:  Villa Rosa Kempinski

Meals: Breakfast

Day 2: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

After a pre-safari briefing, you will be assisted to your 4×4 safari-converted jeep. Your journey begins with a scenic drive to Amboseli National Park. Upon arrival at your lodge, check-in and enjoy a delightful lunch. In the afternoon, set out for your first game drive in Amboseli, famously known as the land of the “Salty Dust,” from 16:00 to 18:00 hours. The park offers spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro and is renowned for its large herds of elephants. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your lodge or tented camp, located at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Accommodation options:

  • Standard: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
  • Midrange: Ol Tukai Lodge
  • Luxury: Tawi Lodge

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch and diner

Day 3: Amboseli National Park

This day begins with an early morning game drive at 06:30 hours, followed by another in the late afternoon at 16:00 hours. The rest of the day is free for relaxation at your lodge, where you can take advantage of the amenities such as a swimming pool. Amboseli is known for its breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, and its diverse ecosystems, including swamps and lakes that attract a rich variety of wildlife and bird species. The park is also famous for its large elephant and buffalo herds that roam the savannah. All meals and overnight stay will be at your lodge or tented camp.

Accommodation options:

  • Standard: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
  • Midrange: Ol Tukai Lodge
  • Luxury: Tawi Lodge

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch and diner

Day 4: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha

After a hearty breakfast, you will depart for Lake Naivasha, passing through Nairobi with a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley’s viewpoint for a stunning panoramic photo opportunity. Upon arrival at Lake Naivasha, check in at your lodge and enjoy a leisurely lunch. In the evening, experience a boat ride on the freshwater lake, providing you with the unique opportunity to observe hippos, buffaloes, waterbucks, impalas, eagles, and a variety of bird species up close. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your lodge.

Accommodation options:

  • Standard: Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
  • Midrange: Elsamere Lodge
  • Luxury: Enashipai Resort & Spa  

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch and diner

Day 5: Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, check out by 07:30 hours and drive to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and have lunch. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in the Masai Mara at 16:00 hours, beginning your exploration of this iconic wildlife reserve. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your lodge.

Accommodation options:

  • Standard: Basecamp Adventure
  • Midrange: Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Luxury: Entim Mara Camp

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch and diner

Day 6: Masai Mara National Reserve

This day, you will have the chance to partake in early morning and late afternoon game drives, seeking out the Big Five—lion, buffalo, elephant, rhino, and leopard—as well as other wildlife such as impalas, gazelles, wildebeests, hyenas, topis, elands, zebras, giraffes, and hundreds of bird species. The Masai Mara is renowned for its role in the annual Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests and zebras traverse the plains in search of greener pastures, often accompanied by predators. The rest of the day is at leisure, allowing you to relax and soak in the beauty of the Mara. All meals and overnight stay will be at your lodge.

Accommodation options:

  • Standard: Basecamp Adventure
  • Midrange: Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Luxury: Entim Mara Camp

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch and diner

Day 7: Departure

After breakfast, check out by 07:30 hours and begin your drive back to Nairobi. An optional lunch can be arranged at a restaurant in Nairobi. After you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward evening flight. End of 7 Days Amboseli Great Rift and Big 5 Safari.

Low season (03 Jan – 14 June 2025 and 01 Nov – 19 Dec 2025)
No. of Pax 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax 5 Pax 6 Pax
Standard Accommodation $ 3,410 $ 2,750 $ 2,430 $ 2,275 $ 2,180 $ 2,115
Mid Standard Accommodation $ 4,460 $ 2,990 $ 2,770 $ 2,620 $ 2,420 $ 2,360
Luxury Accommodation $ 5,920 $ 4,210 $ 3,890 $ 3,730 $ 3,740 $ 3,575
Peak season (15 June – 31 Oct 2025; and 20 Dec 2025 – 02 Jan 2026)
No. of Pax 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax 5 Pax 6 Pax
Standard Accommodation $ 4,190 $ 2,920 $ 2,600 $ 2,440 $ 2,350 $ 2,290
Mid Standard Accommodation $ 4,890 $ 3,360 $ 3,040 $ 2,880 $ 2,790 $ 2,725
Luxury Accommodation $ 6,900 $ 5,020 $ 4,785 $ 4,530 $ 4,430 $ 4,370

PRICE INCLUDES

  • Round Trip Airport Transfers in Private Car
  • Accommodations and Meals as specified in the Itinerary
  • All wildlife/National Parks Entry fees
  • All concessions
  • Game drives in 4×4 extended safari land cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Experienced and Knowledgeable English-speaking driver-guide
  • Packed Lunch Boxes where necessary 
  • Enough bottled drinking water per person per day
  • Nature, and cultural excursions
  • Coffee and Tea

PRICE EXCLUDES

  • International and local flight tickets
  • Visa, and Travel Insurance
  • Items of Personal Nature
  • Drinks, beverages, and alcoholics drinks at the Hotel, Lodge or Tented Camp

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