7 Days Kenya safari | One week safari Kenya

This is the best One-week safari in Kenya you can take! The 7 days Kenya safari takes you to the most iconic national parks and reserves in Kenya. From the prominent Masai Mara Game Reserve where you can spot the Big Five and watch the Great Wildebeests Migration, to the Rhino watching at Ol Pejeta and Lake Nakuru National Park where you can enjoy beautiful sights of colorful flamingos. The seven-day Kenyan expedition also takes as far as Samburu & Shaba Game Reserves in Northern Kenya where you will get the chance of spotting some of the rarest and endangered wildlife species such as the gerenuks, Somali ostriches, the Beisa oryx and the reticulated giraffes.

The 7 days safari in Kenya starts and ends at Nairobi, the capital of Kenya and unofficially; the capital of safari in Africa, due to the city being a major hub for the East and Central African Region. Most flights to East Africa fly in and out of Nairobi, and most combined safaris that include Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Zanzibar Island starts here and this one-week safari in Kenya can be customized to include the other parks like Tanzania Safari or Rwanda Gorilla treks. The week-long wildlife safari tour in Kenya can also be customized to have a beach vacation extension at the end of the safari. We can always arrange a flight from Masai Mara to the Kenyan Coast; Mombasa or Diani, or we can also take you to Nairobi for an afternoon flight to the coast for beach extension.

7-day Kenya Safari Outline

Day 1 – Transfer from Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
Day 2 – Explore the Ol Pejeta Conservancy (optional Walking and night safaris).
Day 3 – Proceed to Lake Nakuru
Day 4 – Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 5 – Full day safari in Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 6 – Full day safari in Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 7 – Morning safari in Masai Mara, transfer back to Nairobi

7 Days Safari in Kenya – what you will see?

As indicated, this is a Big Five safari in Kenya so with a little luck you may spot all the big five animals of the African Safari, namely; Lions, Elephants, Buffalos, Rhinos and the elusive leopards if lucky. Masai Mara is the annual venue for the world’s largest wildlife spectacle that is the Wildebeest Migration that happens between July and October. Other common animals that you expect to see includes giraffes, zebras, impalas, gazelles, Elands, topis, Hartebeests, Dik diks, warthogs, cheetahs, Hyenas, and many more.

The parks that you visit are also great birding havens and you expect to sop many birds. Masai Mara has recorded more than 470 bird species while Lake Nakuru and Ol Pejeta have both recorded more than 500 bird species.

7 Days Kenya Safari where to stay?

In this seven days Kenya safari expedition we have included some nice mid range lodges and tented camps as well as an option for standard luxury accommodations so that you can choose. It is however a sample 7 days Kenya tour which we can customize in anyway in order to suit your preference and budget. We can include either cheaper budget accommodations, or include even more Deluxe to High end / top market lodges and camps depending on your pocket.

The lodges and camps used on this 7-day Kenya wildlife safari are generally ‘family friendly’. We can however use other accommodations in case you have special requests for your family, features that may not be at these public accommodations. We have contracts with hundreds of lodges and camps in Kenya; hand-picked places that we visit and inspect regularly.

Additional information

Duration	7 Days
Destination	Kenya
Location	Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara
Starting/Finishing Point	Nairobi

7 days Kenya safari itinerary

Day 1

Nairobi – Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy / Sweetwaters

Pick up this early morning from your hotel in Nairobi, and transferred by road along a scenic road towards the famous Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of the greatest privately managed wildlife conservancies in Kenya. You will get the chance to enjoy beautiful scenery and make stops on the way to view Mount Kenya; the highest mountain Kenya, second highest in Africa as well as a brief stop at the Equator line to take some pictures. On arrival at Ol Pejeta you will check in at your lodge and settle in for hot lunch, before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Overnight at the Serena Sweetwaters Camp. Lunch and Dinner included.

Day 2

Explore Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Begin the day with an early morning safari game drive (if you wish), then you will go back to your lodge/camp for breakfast. This day will be spent exploring the magnificent Ol Pejeta Conservancy by safari car, as well as visit the Chimpanzee Wildlife Sanctuary which is located within the Conservancy. Morning and afternoon safari in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, with optional activities which can be arranged spontaneously. Extra activities include walking safaris, Night game drives and animal tracking. Overnight at the Serena Sweetwaters Camp. All meals included.

Day 3

Amboseli - Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park

Early in the morning this day after breakfast, you will check out and we will drive through Mweiga and Nyahururu as you transfer to Lake Nakuru at the base of the Great Rift Valley. You will arrive around midday and you will check in at your lodge for hot lunch and some rest, before you head out for your safari game drive in the afternoon at the famous Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru is famous for not all the colorful flamingos but also for Rhinos, rare species like Rothschild giraffes, but also for much more animal and birds species. You will do game drives until late afternoon, then check in back at your lodge for dinner and overnight at the Lake Nakuru Lodge. All meals included.

Day 4

<strong>Proceed to Masai Mara National </strong><b>Reserve</b>

Breakfast at your lodge in Lake Nakuru, then check out of your lodge to proceed with your 7 days safari in Kenya, this time, you are headed to Masai Mara Game Reserve; the most prominent wildlife area in Kenya and East Africa. You will have a scenic drive towards the Masai mara, a drive that will take you through Naivasha, Maai Mahiu and Narok town at the base of the Great Rift Valley. On arrival ad after registering at the Sekenani Main Gate, you will be taken to your camp where you will check in and settle down for your lunch, after which you will go out for your afternoon game drives. Late afternoon you will check in back at the lodge or camp. After dinner you will sit around the campfire if you wish, before you retire to you rooms for a good night sleep. Overnight at Enkakenya Mara Camp. All meals included.

Day 5 & 6

Explore The Masai Mara National Reserve

Adventure awaits at the famous Masai Mara! During these two days you may choose to go for two game drives in the morning and later in the afternoon depending on your preference. You will then come back to the lodge / camp around for lunch and some rest at your lodge or camp. You may also choose to head out of your lodge or camp with packed lunch boxes and do full day safari game drives with picnic lunch around mid-day.

Masai Mara is a Big Five destination so with a little bit of luck, you may spot all of them during your stay; The lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and the buffaloes. Apart from the big five, Masai mara is home to many other animal species including, zebras, giraffes, elands, topis, hartebeests, dik diks, gazelles, hyenas, cheetahs and many other animals as well as birds.

Apart from traditional safari game drives in 4×4 safari land cruisers or in the regular safari vans, you may also try optional activities such as the hot air balloon safari, Masai Village visits, walking safari in the Masai Mara, and night game drives. Overnight at Enkakenya Mara Camp. All meals included.

Day 7

Masai Mara – Drive back to Nairobi, Kenya

This is the last day of your 7 Days wildlife safari package in Kenya, and you will wake up for your lust breakfast, then depart with game drives on your way out of the famous Masai Mara. Depending on your plans, you may stop at Narok town for hot lunch before heading to Nairobi where the safari starts and ends. You will be dropped right at the airport if departing immediately or at your hotel within Nairobi’s CBD and the close vicinity. Breakfast and lunch included.

This one-week safari adventure in Kenya can be combined with beach vacation extension in Mombasa, Diani beach, Watamu, Malindi or even Lamu Island. We can also combine the same package with more safari game drives in Tanzania parks like Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.

The safari package can be done as midrange honeymoon safari in Kenya or customized into a Kenyan luxury safari tour.

7-Day safari Kenya Prices

This safari while staying at these Standard luxury lodges and tented camps (or their equivalent), will cost as below depending on which type of vehicles you are using. You can use a regular safari van or a 4×4 safari land cruiser at a supplement as per below prices.

7 Days Safari in Kenya prices – for using a safari van

2 Persons travelling together: USD 2082 per person sharing.
4 Persons travelling together: USD 2183 per person sharing.
6 Persons travelling together: USD 2485 per person sharing.

7 Days Kenya safari prices – for using a 4×4 Safari Land cruiser

2 Persons travelling together: USD 2646 per person sharing.
4 Persons travelling together: USD 2263 per person sharing.
6 Persons travelling together: USD 2163 per person sharing.

Prices Include

6 days Private safari for your group 2 to 6 Persons

Transport in a customized safari van (or 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep at an extra cost as per above prices)

English or other language speaking driver/guide.

06 FB Accommodation at lodges or camps as per itinerary.

Game viewing drives as indicated

Park and game reserve entrance fees

All meals on safari.

Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle.

Pick up and drop off at Nairobi airport or Nairobi hotel

Prices Exclude

Visa to Kenya (apply online – E-Visa Kenya )

Airport transfers at Nairobi if needed

Accommodation on arrival in Nairobi (can be arranged at extra cost)

Other bottled drinks

Items and services of a personal nature

Packing items on safari

Tips or gratuities

International Air fare

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