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Classic Kenya Safari

Classic Kenya Safari

7 Days
Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Amboseli7 DaysBest months: July to October, January to March

Highlights

  • Big Five game drives in the Maasai Mara
  • Kilimanjaro views from Amboseli
  • Sundowner cocktails on the savannah

Your Journey

Day by Day

Day 1

Arrive in Nairobi

Welcome to Kenya. Your adventure begins in the vibrant capital.

Morning/AfternoonArrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Private transfer to your hotel in the leafy Karen suburb (approx. 45 min drive)

Tip: If arriving early, add a visit to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage (open 11am–12pm daily).

Day 2

Nairobi to Maasai Mara

A scenic 1-hour bush flight delivers you straight into big cat country.

07:00Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Wilson Airport (20 min from Karen)

Tip: Request a window seat on the left side of the aircraft for the best Rift Valley views.

Day 3

Full Day Maasai Mara Safari

Explore different sectors of the Mara ecosystem with morning and afternoon drives.

06:00Early morning game drive when predators are most active. Track cheetah and leopard

Tip: During migration season (July to October), ask your guide to head toward the Mara River crossings early morning.

Day 4

Maasai Mara & Cultural Visit

A second full day in the Mara with an authentic Maasai village experience.

05:30Optional hot air balloon safari over the Mara at dawn (book in advance, highly recommended)

Tip: Balloon safaris cost around $450 pp. Book through us for preferred rates with verified operators.

Day 5

Mara to Amboseli

Fly south to Amboseli where Kilimanjaro towers over vast elephant herds.

07:00Early breakfast and final short game drive en route to the airstrip

Tip: Kilimanjaro is clearest at dawn and dusk. Cloud cover often rolls in by mid-morning.

Day 6

Amboseli Full Day

A full day among Amboseli's legendary elephant herds and wetlands.

06:00Sunrise game drive. Watch elephants silhouetted against a pink Kilimanjaro at dawn
Day 7

Departure

One last morning in the African bush before heading home.

06:00Optional final sunrise game drive for early risers

Tip: Flying out in the evening? Add a farewell lunch at Carnivore restaurant, a Nairobi institution.

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