7 Days, 6 Nights Private Safari to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha/Hell’s Gate & Amboseli
Experience the very best of Kenya’s wildlife, landscapes, and natural wonders on this 7 Days, 6 Nights Private Safari. This carefully crafted journey takes you through four of Kenya’s most iconic destinations
Safari Overview
Experience the very best of Kenya’s wildlife, landscapes, and natural wonders on this 7 Days, 6 Nights Private Safari. This carefully crafted journey takes you through four of Kenya’s most iconic destinations: the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru National Park, the scenic Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate National Park, and the breathtaking Amboseli National Park at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro.
From thrilling Big Five game drives in the Masai Mara to cycling among wildlife in Hell’s Gate and witnessing giant elephant herds in Amboseli, this safari offers the perfect combination of adventure, wildlife, and spectacular scenery.
Safari Highlights
- Private safari with a dedicated professional guide and 4×4 Land Cruiser
- Extensive game drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve
- Opportunity to spot the Big Five
- Visit the famous Mara River
- Explore Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya’s rhino sanctuary
- Spot black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, and diverse birdlife
- Visit Lake Naivasha, one of the Great Rift Valley’s freshwater lakes
- Optional boat ride among hippos and birdlife
- Explore Hell’s Gate National Park by bicycle or on foot
- Spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park
- Encounter large elephant herds and abundant wildlife
- Exceptional photography opportunities throughout the safari
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a stop at a viewpoint overlooking the escarpment. Continue through Narok Town and arrive at the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve in time for lunch.
After check-in and relaxation, embark on an afternoon game drive across the vast savannah plains in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and other wildlife.
Return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation:
Safari Lodge or Tented Camp in Masai Mara
Meals:
Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Full Day Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive with packed picnic lunch.
Explore different regions of the reserve, including the Mara River, famous for the annual Great Wildebeest Migration and crocodile sightings. Spend the day searching for the Big Five and observing the incredible diversity of wildlife that makes the Masai Mara one of Africa’s greatest safari destinations.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve before continuing your afternoon game drive.
Return to the lodge in the evening.
Accommodation:
Safari Lodge or Tented Camp in Masai Mara
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park.
Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and check-in.
In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive through the park, renowned for its black and white rhino populations, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, and rich birdlife.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation:
Safari Lodge in Lake Nakuru
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Naivasha.
Upon arrival, enjoy an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you can observe hippos and numerous bird species, including African fish eagles and pelicans.
Continue to Hell’s Gate National Park, one of Kenya’s most unique parks where visitors can cycle or walk among wildlife. Explore dramatic gorges, towering cliffs, geothermal features, and spot zebras, giraffes, gazelles, and buffaloes.
After the excursion, transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation:
Lake Naivasha Lodge or Similar
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park.
Travel through the Great Rift Valley and scenic Kenyan countryside before arriving at your lodge in time for lunch.
After some relaxation, enjoy an afternoon game drive in Amboseli National Park. Search for elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, and numerous bird species while enjoying breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Return to your lodge in the evening.
Accommodation:
Safari Lodge or Camp in Amboseli
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Full Day Amboseli National Park
Spend the day exploring Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives.
Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of the plains, swamps, and surrounding landscapes. Explore the wetlands fed by underground streams from Mount Kilimanjaro, which attract large concentrations of wildlife throughout the year.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your game viewing adventure.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation:
Safari Lodge or Camp in Amboseli
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Amboseli National Park – Nairobi
Enjoy an early morning game drive and capture stunning sunrise photographs of Mount Kilimanjaro and the wildlife.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and check out.
Depart Amboseli and drive back to Nairobi.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable safari.
Meals:
Breakfast
- Private transport in a customized 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
- 2 nights accommodation in Masai Mara
- 1 night accommodation in Lake Nakuru
- 1 night accommodation in Lake Naivasha
- 2 nights accommodation in Amboseli
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Unlimited game drives as per itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Pick-up and drop-off within Nairobi
- Government taxes and levies
- Masai Mara National Reserve entrance fees
- Lake Nakuru National Park entrance fees
- Hell’s Gate National Park entrance fees
- Amboseli National Park entrance fees
- Lake Naivasha boat ride fees
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Hot air balloon safari in Masai Mara
- Maasai village visit
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs, etc.)
- Tips and gratuities
- Any item not specifically mentioned under “Includes”
Why Choose Simian Safaris?
- Professional and experienced safari guides
- Customized and private safari options
- Comfortable and well-maintained safari vehicles
- Competitive rates with excellent service
- Reliable airport and hotel transfers
- Memorable wildlife experiences tailored to your interests