Kenya · 7 days · Luxury
7 Days Luxury Lodge Safari - Amboseli, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara
A luxury lodge journey across four of Kenya's great wildlife areas, travelling in a 4x4 Land Cruiser: Amboseli's elephants, the rhinos of Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and two nights in the Maasai Mara.
- Duration
- 7 days · 6 nights
- Countries
- Kenya
- Starts
- Nairobi
- Ends
- Nairobi
- Tier
- Luxury
- Format
- Private safari
01 / Overview
The journey in brief.
A luxury lodge journey across four of Kenya's great wildlife areas, travelling in a 4x4 Land Cruiser: Amboseli's elephants, the rhinos of Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and two nights in the Maasai Mara.
This 7-day luxury itinerary starts in Nairobi and ends in Nairobi. Accommodation: Overnight at the lodge.
- Ideal for
- Honeymooners · Luxury travellers · Photographers
- Safari style
- Luxury · Private · Honeymoon
Destination guides: Amboseli · Ol Pejeta & Laikipia · Lake Nakuru · Maasai Mara
Route
Nairobi
Start
Amboseli
Stop 1
Ol Pejeta
Stop 2
Lake Nakuru
Stop 3
Maasai Mara
Stop 4
Nairobi
Finish
02 / Highlights
What stays with you.
- 01
Two nights in Amboseli beneath Kilimanjaro
- 02
Ol Pejeta, East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary
- 03
Lake Nakuru's rhinos and birdlife
- 04
Two nights in the Maasai Mara
03 / Day by day
Travel it day by day.
7 days · driving times are approximate
Day 1 · Approx. 4–5 hours by road
Nairobi to Amboseli
Collection from your Nairobi hotel at about 7:30 am and drive to Amboseli National Park, arriving for lunch. An evening game drive until sunset.
- Meals
- Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Amboseli — Overnight at the lodge
Day 2
Full day in Amboseli
A full day of game viewing with a packed lunch at the foot of Kilimanjaro, among the park's elephant families, swamps and open plains.
- Full-day game drive
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Amboseli — Overnight at the lodge
Day 3 · Full travel day · approx. 7–8 hours by road
Amboseli to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
An early game drive, then breakfast and the long drive north to Ol Pejeta Conservancy near Nanyuki, arriving for lunch. An afternoon game drive in the conservancy, known for protecting East Africa's largest population of black rhino.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Ol Pejeta & Laikipia — Overnight at the lodge
Day 4 · Approx. 3–4 hours by road
Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park is known for its rhino sanctuary, where both black and white rhino live, as well as Rothschild's giraffe, buffalo, waterbuck and lions. Flamingo numbers on the lake vary with the season and water levels.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Lake Nakuru — Overnight at the lodge
Day 5 · Approx. 5 hours by road
Lake Nakuru to the Maasai Mara
Leave after breakfast for the Maasai Mara, arriving for lunch, followed by an evening game drive.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Maasai Mara — Overnight at the lodge
Day 6
Full day in the Maasai Mara
A full day of game viewing across the Mara's rolling grasslands. The reserve's track network allows your guide to follow recent sightings of lion, cheetah, elephant and plains game. You carry a picnic lunch, often taken near the Mara River where hippo and crocodile gather. Between July and October the reserve also hosts the Great Migration herds, and resident wildlife is present all year.
- Full-day game drive
- Picnic lunch in the reserve
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Maasai Mara — Overnight at the lodge
Day 7 · Approx. 5–6 hours by road
Maasai Mara to Nairobi
Breakfast at the lodge, an optional Maasai village visit, then the drive back to Nairobi in your Land Cruiser. Drop-off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch
- Overnight
- End of safari
04 / Where you stay
Premium lodges and camps.
Where the itinerary says “overnight at the lodge”, we propose specific lodges with your quotation, based on your dates, preferences and availability.
- Amboseli2 nights
Overnight at the lodge
- Ol Pejeta & Laikipia1 night
Overnight at the lodge
- Lake Nakuru1 night
Overnight at the lodge
- Maasai Mara2 nights
Overnight at the lodge
Quick planning facts
- Duration
- 7 days · 6 nights
- Countries
- Kenya
- Starts
- Nairobi
- Ends
- Nairobi
- Tier
- Luxury
- Format
- Private safari
- Accommodation
- Overnight at the lodge
- Best for
- Honeymooners · Luxury travellers
05 / What’s included
Clear from the start.
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi (hotel or airport)
- Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Luxury lodge accommodation as described in the itinerary
- All meals while on safari
- Park, reserve and conservancy entry fees
- All game drives listed
- Drinking water (2 litres per person per day)
- Government taxes
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance (strongly recommended)
- Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless stated
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry and phone calls
- Optional activities not listed as included
06 / Pricing
Honest, complete pricing.
This safari is priced on request. Your quotation covers the complete 7-day package, with the inclusions and exclusions shown on this page.
Price on request
Pricing depends on your dates, group size and accommodation. We will send a clear quote for the complete package.
Optional extras (not included)
- Maasai village visitPaid directly to the community; price confirmed when you book.
- Hot-air balloon safari over the Maasai MaraEarly-morning flight with bush breakfast; quoted on request.
07 / Good to know
Questions, answered.
Important notes
- Lodges are proposed with your quotation, based on your dates, budget and availability.
- Scheduled light-aircraft flights between parks can replace the longer drives on request.
- Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Your guide will adapt the day to recent sightings, weather and road conditions.
- Driving times are approximate and depend on road conditions, stops and wildlife encountered along the way.
- Park and conservancy fees are set by the authorities and may change; any change is passed on at cost.
How much does this safari cost?
This 7-day safari is priced on request because rates depend on your dates, group size and accommodation. Send us your details and we will reply with a full quotation for the complete package.
Where does the safari start and finish?
It starts in Nairobi and finishes in Nairobi.
Is this a private or group-joining safari?
This itinerary is quoted as a private safari with your own vehicle and driver-guide.
What accommodation is used?
The itinerary shows where you stay each night. Lodges are proposed with your quotation, based on your dates, preferences and availability.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Dates, pace, accommodation level and the order of stops can usually be adjusted. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
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