The 7 Days Kenya safari vacation is with no doubt one of the favorite trip packages and a perfect choice to explore and experience the wonders of Kenya. Discover the rich tourist circuits of Kenya on this complete one-week wildlife tour. Explore the sweeping plains of Maasai Mara National Reserve –best for witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration, and Big five (5) game viewing all in one habitat. Fall in love with giraffes at the Giraffe Centre, sight millions of pink flamingos at Lake Nakuru and several other species of birds.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & pick up at the airport in Kenya
Day 2: Explore the Giraffe Centre and Elephant Orphanage, drive to Lake Nairobi
Day 3: Explore Lake Nakuru wonders
Day 4: Depart from Lake Nakuru Park to Masai Mara
Day 5: Full day Safari in Maasai Mara
Day 6: Sunrise hot air balloon with champagne & afternoon game drive
Day 7: Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & pick up at the airport in Kenya
Today is dedicated mainly for your arrival and pick up by our company representative in Kenya. Meet and greet one of our experts, then set off from the Jomo Kenyatta Airport to the nearest hotel within Nairobi city. Check in at the hotel in Nairobi capital for relaxation, dinner and a night stay.
Accommodation
- Midrange: The Boma Hotel Nairobi
- Luxury: Serena Hotel Nairobi
Day 2: Explore the Giraffe Centre and Elephant Orphanage, drive to Lake Nairobi
Enjoy a hefty breakfast and after, you will set off from Nairobi capital to visit the Giraffe Centre an excellent spot where Rothschild giraffes are inhabited. The giraffe centre is accessible within 20km off from the heart of Nairobi. Get there early morning, the best time to witness and exploring these unique mammal species.
From the Giraffe Centre, head off to Daphne Sheldrick Centre where rescued elephants can be spotted. Get to see some of elephant calves while they are fed and or when playing. From the elephant orphanage, continue to Karen Blixen Museum, the place that previously served as home to Karen from 1917 up to 1931. This site became popular following the Out of Africa film and entirely, it offers abundant knowledge about the colonial life in Kenya.
Settle for lunch at the scenic Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens. After, proceed up to the next destination which is Lake Nakuru National Park.
Accommodation
- Lake Nakuru Lodge/Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
- Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
Day 3: Explore Lake Nakuru wonders
It is your day to depart your lodge for a full wildlife excursion in Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru NP is endowed with diversity of animals including the cape buffaloes, waterbucks, leopards, zebras, spotted hyenas, gazelles, impalas, baboons, and Rothschild giraffes. Around Lake Nakuru, spot several of flamingos and other birds and you will return to the lodge for relaxation in the evening.
Accommodation
- Lake Nakuru Lodge/Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
- Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
Day 4: Depart from Lake Nakuru Park to Masai Mara
After a hefty breakfast, join others prepared to set off from Lake Nakuru National Park to Maasai Mara National Reserve. Today’s road trip involves navigating via the countryside breathtaking rift valley area. On arrival at Maasai Mara, get to the lodge for relaxation and also enjoy lunch. Late in the afternoon, go game viewing marking your first wilderness experience in this reserve.
Accommodation
- Mara Intrepids Tented Camp/Little Governor’s Camp
- Mara Serena Lodge/Sentrim Mara Camp
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp/Fig Tree Camp
Day 5: Full day Safari in Maasai Mara
After breakfast, set off for a full day safari in Masai Mara and today, you will go with a pack of food. Navigate through the savanna plains of the Mara Reserve while enjoying sight of fauna including the big five game and many other species. Masai Mara’s must see faunal species include wildebeests, cape buffaloes, lions, elephants, rhinos, and many antelope families. In the afternoon, settle under one of the tree shades to have your bush meal before you proceed with the next session.
Accommodation
- Mara Intrepids Tented Camp/Little Governor’s Camp
- Mara Serena Lodge/Sentrim Mara Camp
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp/Fig Tree Camp
Day 6: Sunrise hot air balloon with champagne & afternoon game drive
Join others on this thrilling sunrise hot air balloon experience. Your excursion includes bush breakfast and champagne with inspirational encounter of small and large mammals in the Masai Mara. After the enchanting aerial game viewing, get back and you will be at the lodge for relaxation, lunch and you will return in the wild for afternoon game drive.
Accommodation
- Mara Intrepids Tented Camp/Little Governor’s Camp
- Mara Serena Lodge/Sentrim Mara Camp
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp/Fig Tree Camp
Day 7: Departure
Today’s morning includes breakfast and check out. Board your vehicle and you will embark on return road trip to Nairobi capital, proceed to the Jomo Kenyatta Airport for departure or connect to the hotel for relaxation.
End of safari
Safari Inclusions
- Game drives
- Visit to Giraffe Centre & Elephant orphanage
- Park entry fees
- Accommodation and all meals as indicated on the trip plan
- Transportation and services of Kenya driver or guide
- A bottled drinking water
Safari Exclusions
- Tipping
- Laundry
- Bills on telephone
- Insurance
- Airfares
- Alcoholic drinks
- Extra activities
