This is the fullest of our group departures, covering four contrasting stops: the open plains of the Masai Mara, a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, the rhino sanctuary at Lake Nakuru and the elephant herds of Amboseli.
Seven days lets you see most of southern Kenya's highlights without paying for a private vehicle. You share a 4x4 and driver-guide with other travellers and stay at budget camps and lodges.
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MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Shared vehicle and guide
Two nights in the Masai Mara
Lake Naivasha boat ride (included) and Lake Nakuru rhino
Two nights in Amboseli
Morning pick-up in Nairobi and the drive with your group through the Rift Valley and Narok. Lunch at camp, then an afternoon game drive.
A full day in the reserve - morning and afternoon drives, or a longer outing with a packed lunch, depending on where the wildlife is.
A morning drive out of the Mara, then on to Lake Naivasha. In the afternoon, a boat ride among hippos and fish eagles.
A short drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, with game drives around the rhino sanctuary and the lakeshore.
A long travel day of around 6-7 hours with a lunch stop, back through Nairobi and south to Amboseli.
Game drives around the swamps for elephants, buffalo, hippo and birdlife, with Kilimanjaro views most likely early in the day.
An early game drive, breakfast, then the drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.
Planning tip: see our guide on Best Time to Visit the Masai Mara: A Month-by-Month Guide.
Accommodation: Budget tented camps and simple lodges near each park, twin-share, full board. Single rooms can be arranged at extra cost, and you can upgrade to mid-range camps while still joining the shared vehicle.
Vehicle: Shared 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
The Mara has wildlife all year, so the best month depends on what you want.
Full Masai Mara National Reserve destination guide »
You share the vehicle and driver-guide with other travellers on the same departure
Departures run on set dates from Nairobi - we confirm the next available date when you enquire
Prefer your own vehicle? The same route can be booked as a private safari
There is one long travel day (Nakuru to Amboseli). The Naivasha stop gives you a gentler day in the middle of the trip.
Yes. Amboseli is a good starting point for a transfer towards Mombasa or Diani - ask us when you enquire.
Send us your travel dates and group size and we'll confirm availability and pricing.
