This 7 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari and Big Five Animals Tour highlights the Big Five animals in Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, the best game reserve in Kenya, and wildlife viewing in Amboseli, one of Kenya’s prime national parks managed by the Kenya Wildlife Service.
The Big Five animals include elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and Cape buffalo. You will also have a chance to see some of Kenya’s birds in Lake Nakuru National Park.
Most of Kenya’s Big Five animals are found in Maasai Mara National Reserve. However, some are also found in Amboseli National Park, a popular spot for other wild animals in Kenya and one of the prime safari parks in Kenya.
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The 7 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari introduces you to the splendid Masai Mara National Reserve, where you can witness the wildebeest migration and view a wide range of animal species.
In Masai Mara, expect to spend at least 3 nights with possible animal sightings including cheetahs, elephants, leopards, lions, Masai giraffes, warthogs, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, baboons, and spotted hyenas.
The tour package also includes an expedition to Amboseli National Park, home to a profusion of African elephants.
This 7 Days Best of Kenya Wildlife Safari & Big Five Animals Tour begins and ends in Nairobi.
Detailed Kenya Big Five Animals Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Amboseli National Park from Nairobi
Have an early breakfast and transfer to Amboseli, your first exploration destination on this 7-day safari in Kenya.
Arrive at your accommodation in Amboseli, enjoy leisurely lunch, and embark on an exciting afternoon game viewing safari.
Day 2: Full Day Expedition in Amboseli
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and then set off for a full-day game viewing experience in Amboseli National Park to see a range of wildlife, including elephants and hippos in large numbers.
Visit Observation Hill to enjoy an excellent view of the scenic snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
Break for lunch and return for another incredible game drive later in the afternoon before returning to your accommodation in Amboseli.
Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park
Enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and then leave the lodge for Lake Nakuru National Park with an en-route game drive in Amboseli NP.
Stop en-route at the Rift Valley viewpoint for photography, enjoying breathtaking views of the Rift Valley escarpment, then check into your lodge at Lake Nakuru.
Have lunch at leisure followed by an afternoon game drive.
Day 4: Morning Game Drive – Transfer to Maasai Mara
Have an early breakfast, check out of your accommodation for an early morning game drive with packed lunch.
After the game drive, embark on a 5-hour journey to Maasai Mara Reserve, one of Kenya’s national game reserves and the largest in Kenya.
Enjoy an afternoon/evening game drive and sight the scenic savannas teeming with African elephants, lions, cheetahs, birds, buffaloes, and leopards.
Day 5: Explore Masai Mara National Reserve – Full Day
Start your full-day Masai Mara game viewing experience after breakfast at your lodge.
Throughout the day, spot elands, zebras, lions, hartebeest, leopards, witness the wildebeest migration, gazelles, roan antelopes, etc.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the banks of the Mara River with excellent views of crocodiles, hippos, and birds.
After a leisurely picnic lunch, embark on another game viewing session in the afternoon before returning to your accommodation for the night.
Day 6: Another Full Day Safari in Masai Mara Reserve
Start your day with coffee/tea and then embark on a guided game drive through the breathtaking landscapes of Masai Mara National Reserve.
Enjoy excellent views of Mara’s animal species and birdlife.
Later in the afternoon, visit a Masai Village for an authentic African cultural experience.
Day 7: Game Drive and Return to Nairobi
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and then head out for your final game drive on your 7 Days Masai Mara & Amboseli NP safari.
Leave the lodge with packed lunch or have a hot lunch en-route, arriving early for drop-off at your hotel or the airport for departure, marking the end of your tour.
If you are not departing on this day, consider visiting the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, a popular elephant orphanage in Kenya.
End of 7 Days Best of Kenya Wildlife Safari & Big Five Animals Tour.