Big Game Safari

7 Days / 6 Nights Safari – Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Taita Hills & Tsavo East

Duration 7 Days / 6 Nights
Group Size 2–6 guests per vehicle
Difficulty Moderate (long driving days across multiple parks)
Best Time Year-round · Jul–Oct for the Mara river crossings

About This Experience

Travelling to Kenya means exploring a country full of wonders: from exciting safaris in national parks, to the iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, all the way to the pristine beaches of Watamu. This itinerary takes you from the northern parks such as Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru, down to the south through the fascinating Taita Hills and the vast Tsavo East, ending with a well-deserved rest on the Indian Ocean.

Highlights

Five iconic parks and reserves across seven days
Masai Mara's savannahs and the Mara River
Lake Nakuru's flamingos, rhino and leopard territory
Amboseli's Kilimanjaro views & Taita Hills' stilted lodge
Tsavo East's red elephants, ending on Watamu's beaches

Locations Visited

Masai Mara National Reserve Lake Nakuru Amboseli National Park Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary Tsavo East National Park Watamu

Itinerary – 7 Days / 6 Nights Safari

Day 1 — Masai Mara National Reserve

Departure at 6:00 AM from your hotel or Nairobi airport, with a scenic stop at the Great Rift Valley for a short break. 13:00 – Arrival at Sentrim Mara Lodge, check-in and buffet lunch (drinks not included). 15:30 – Afternoon game drive in search of the Big Five and other iconic wildlife species. 18:00 – Return to the lodge, shower and dinner at 20:00. Overnight stay.

Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 2 — Masai Mara – Full-Day Safari

06:00 – Breakfast and departure for a full-day safari across the savannah. Packed lunch by the Mara River, famous for the seasonal wildebeest migration. 16:00 – Optional visit to a Maasai village (extra fee) to experience local culture. 18:00 – Return to the lodge, shower and dinner. Overnight stay.

Day 3 — Lake Nakuru

07:00 – Departure for Lake Nakuru (approx. 5 hours). 12:00 – Arrival at Sentrim Elementaita Lodge, check-in and lunch. 15:00 – Afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for pink flamingos, rhinos and leopards. 18:00 – Return to the lodge, shower and dinner. Overnight stay.

Lake Nakuru

Day 4 — Amboseli National Park

06:30 – Departure for Amboseli National Park (approx. 7 hours). 13:00 – Arrival at Sentrim Amboseli Lodge, check-in and lunch. 15:30 – Afternoon game drive with views of Mount Kilimanjaro. 18:00 – Return to the lodge, shower and dinner. Overnight stay.

Amboseli National Park

Day 5 — Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

06:00 – Breakfast and short morning game drive. 09:00 – Departure for Taita Hills (approx. 4 hours). 13:00 – Arrival at the iconic Salt Lick Lodge, check-in and lunch. 16:00 – Afternoon game drive until sunset (optional night safari at extra cost). 20:00 – Dinner and overnight stay.

Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Day 6 — Tsavo East National Park

06:00 – Breakfast and departure for Tsavo East National Park. 12:00 – Arrival at Voi Wildlife Lodge, check-in and lunch. 16:00 – Afternoon game drive exploring the vast savannahs and searching for Tsavo's famous red elephants. 18:00 – Return to the lodge, shower and dinner. Overnight stay.

Day 7 — Arrival in Watamu

06:00 – Breakfast and final morning game drive until 10:30. 11:00 – Departure for Watamu, arrival at 13:00 at your hotel or private villa. End of safari and start of relaxation.

Arrival in Watamu

What's Included

  • Transfer from Nairobi Airport or hotel
  • 6 nights lodge accommodation across all five parks/reserves
  • Full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner) as per itinerary
  • 4x4 safari vehicle with driver-guide
  • Park & reserve entry fees
  • Transfer to Watamu on arrival at the coast

Not Included

  • Drinks at lodges (not included with buffet meals)
  • Optional Maasai village visit and optional night safari
  • Gratuities for driver-guide and lodge staff
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Accommodation in Watamu (safari portion only)
Need a fully custom quote — different group size, luxury upgrade, or added nights? Contact our team and we'll tailor it.
Yes, this is our most comprehensive circuit and involves a driving day between most parks — it's built for travellers who want to see the full breadth of Kenya's safari country in one trip rather than a relaxed single-park stay.
Yes — our 3, 4 and 5-day itineraries cover subsets of this same route if you have less time.
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