- Duration
- 7 days · 6 nights
- From
- USD 3,200 per person sharing
- Best time
- January to December
Worth knowing
What makes this one different.
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Maasai Mara · Lake Nakuru · Lake Naivasha · Amboseli
Experience the very best of Kenya on one unforgettable private safari. Follow lions and cheetahs across the golden plains of the Maasai Mara. Search for rhinos around Lake Nakuru. Cruise across the tranquil waters of Lake Naivasha and walk among wildlife at Hell's Gate. Finish beneath the dramatic slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli where huge elephant herds roam across the open plains.
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Private Safari | 7 Days / 6 Nights
This carefully designed Kenya Classic Safari gives you a wonderful mix of wildlife. scenery and adventure while travelling in the comfort of your own private 4x4 Land Cruiser.
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Four iconic destinations.
Six nights. One unforgettable journey through the heart of Kenya.
Accommodation
Where you sleep, night by night.
Camps and lodges of this standard, named where we have a firm allocation. We will confirm the exact property before anything is booked.
Budget Safari
Perfect for travellers who want an authentic private Kenya safari while keeping accommodation costs affordable. Suggested accommodation: Maasai Mara: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge or similar Lake Nakuru: Budget lodge or safari camp Lake Naivasha: Budget lodge or hotel Amboseli: Kimana or similar budget accommodation
Midrange Safari
Our recommended option for travellers looking for the best balance between comfort. location and value. Suggested accommodation: Maasai Mara: Mara Sopa Lodge or similar Lake Nakuru: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or similar Lake Naivasha: Naivasha Sopa Lodge or similar Amboseli: Kibo Safari Camp or similar Expect comfortable rooms. good dining. swimming pools at selected properties and attractive locations close to the parks.
Luxury Safari
Designed for travellers who want an elevated Kenya safari with premium accommodation. exceptional locations and a more refined experience. Suggested accommodation: Maasai Mara: Mara Serena Safari Lodge or similar Lake Nakuru: Premium luxury lodge Lake Naivasha: Luxury lakeside lodge Amboseli: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or similar Upgrade the experience with private dining. premium lodge experiences. sundowners and carefully selected activities where available. For travellers looking for an even more exclusive experience you can also offer luxury tented camps and private conservancy stays in the Maasai Mara.
Day by day.
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Maasai Mara
Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Great Rift Valley · Maasai Country · Afternoon Game Drive
Your Kenya safari begins with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Drive through the beautiful Kenyan highlands before descending into the Great Rift Valley. Stop at a scenic viewpoint for panoramic views across the valley before continuing through Narok and the Maasai countryside towards the Maasai Mara.
Arrive at your lodge or camp around lunchtime and enjoy lunch before heading out for your first exciting game drive.
The afternoon opens the door to the Mara's spectacular wildlife. Search the golden grasslands for lion. cheetah. elephant. giraffe. buffalo. zebra and wildebeest.
As the afternoon light softens over the savannah your guide will look for the best wildlife sightings before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner Overnight: Maasai Mara
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Maasai Mara
Day 2: Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari
Big Cats · Wildlife · Mara River · African Savanna
Today is dedicated entirely to the Maasai Mara.
After an early breakfast set off for a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch.
Explore different areas of the reserve while your guide tracks wildlife and explains the behaviour of the animals and the ecosystem.
The Mara is particularly famous for its big cats. Keep your eyes open for lion prides and cheetahs hunting across the open plains. You may also encounter elephants. buffalo. giraffes. hyenas. hippos and large herds of zebra and wildebeest.
Depending on the season and wildlife movement you may explore areas around the Mara River where hippos and crocodiles can often be found. During the July to October migration period the Mara ecosystem can also provide opportunities to witness wildebeest movement and river crossings. Sightings are naturally dependent on wildlife and seasonal conditions.
Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner Overnight: Maasai Mara
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Lake Nakuru
Day 3: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Rift Valley · Rhino Country
Enjoy breakfast before departing for Lake Nakuru.
Travel through the Great Rift Valley and continue towards Nakuru.
After lunch head into Lake Nakuru National Park for an afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru is well known for its rhino population. Your guide will search the park for black and white rhinos along with Rothschild's giraffe. buffalo. zebra. waterbuck and other wildlife.
The lake also supports abundant birdlife. Flamingo numbers vary with water conditions and food availability so your guide will select the best areas for bird and wildlife viewing.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner Overnight: Lake Nakuru
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Lake Naivasha
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha Boat Safari
Begin the day with an early breakfast then continues towards Lake Naivasha.
Arrive at Lake Naivasha and enjoy lunch at your lodge.
In the afternoon experience one of the most relaxing activities of the safari: a boat safari on Lake Naivasha.
Cruise across the freshwater lake surrounded by beautiful Rift Valley scenery. Look for hippos in the water and a variety of waterbirds around the shoreline.
For an even more memorable experience you can add a guided walking safari on Crescent Island where wildlife can often be seen at close range without the need for a safari vehicle.
Alternatively you can visit Hell's Gate National Park for a walking or cycling experience among dramatic cliffs and open landscapes. Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate offer a refreshing change from traditional vehicle-based game drives.
Meals: Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner Overnight: Lake Naivasha
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Amboseli
Day 5: Lake Naivasha to Amboseli
Rift Valley · Scenic Drive · Kilimanjaro Country
After breakfast depart Lake Naivasha and begin the journey towards Amboseli National Park.
This is one of the longer driving days of the safari but it allows you to experience the changing landscapes of Kenya as you travel from the Rift Valley towards the southern plains.
Pass through Nairobi and continue towards Amboseli and the Tanzanian border.
Arrive at your lodge or camp in the afternoon.
If time and park conditions allow enjoy an afternoon game drive in Amboseli.
Watch for elephants moving across the plains as Mount Kilimanjaro rises dramatically in the distance on clear days.
Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner Overnight: Amboseli
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Amboseli
Day 6: Full-Day Amboseli National Park
Elephants · Kilimanjaro · Swamps · Golden Plains
Wake early for one of the most memorable experiences of your Kenya safari.
Set out for a sunrise game drive in Amboseli when wildlife is active and the morning light creates spectacular photographic conditions.
Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and beautiful views towards Mount Kilimanjaro.
Explore the park's open plains and wetland areas while searching for elephant. lion. buffalo. giraffe. zebra. wildebeest and many species of birds.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and some time to relax.
After lunch head out again for an afternoon game drive.
As the sun begins to set over the Amboseli plains enjoy the spectacular combination of elephants. acacia trees and the mountain backdrop.
Return to your lodge for your final night on safari.
Meals: Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner Overnight: Amboseli
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Day 7: Amboseli to Nairobi
Final Game Drive · Breakfast · Nairobi Transfer
Wake early for your final game drive in Amboseli.
Enjoy one last opportunity to photograph elephants and other wildlife against the beautiful morning landscape.
Return to the lodge for breakfast before checking out.
Drive back to Nairobi arriving in the afternoon.
You will be dropped off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.
Your Kenya Classic Safari ends with unforgettable memories of Kenya's wildlife. landscapes and people.
Meals: Breakfast
Before you book
Per person sharing
| Season | When | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Basic lodges, camps at Naivasha & Mara, private road transport | USD 3,200 |
| Mid Range | Comfortable lodges, tented camps, private 4x4 safari vehicle, better amenities | USD 4,400 |
| Luxury | Premium lakeside and Mara Camps, fly~in options, gourmet dining, exclusive game drives | USD 5,000 |
Subject to availability when you book. A single supplement applies to solo travellers.
What is included
Your safari includes
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast. lunch and dinner
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- French-speaking guide on request
- All scheduled game drives
- Maasai Mara game drives
- Lake Nakuru game drives
- Amboseli game drives
- Bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle
- All applicable park and government fees
- Lake Naivasha boat safari
- Nairobi hotel or airport pickup
- Nairobi hotel or airport drop-off
- Private safari throughout
- All transfers as stated in the itinerary
Not included
- International flights
- Kenya entry visa or eTA
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic and soft drinks outside the included meals
- Tips and gratuities
- Maasai village visit
- Hot air balloon safari
- Optional Crescent Island walking safari
- Optional Hell's Gate cycling or walking activities
- Items not specifically mentioned under inclusions
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