Explore Kenya’s 7-Day Big Five Safari from Nairobi
Experience the adventure of a lifetime on this incredible 7-day Kenya safari starting from Nairobi. This unforgettable journey takes you through Kenya’s most famous wildlife destinations, offering exceptional game viewing, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic African safari experiences.
From the endless plains of the Masai Mara to the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru, the elephant paradise of Amboseli, and the wild beauty of Tsavo, this safari is designed for travelers seeking the very best of Kenya’s wildlife and natural wonders.
Perfect for families, couples, photographers, and first-time safari travelers.
Safari Highlights
- Visit Kenya’s top wildlife parks and reserves
- Spot the famous Big Five in their natural habitat
- Explore the world-famous Masai Mara
- Experience Amboseli with Mount Kilimanjaro views
- Discover rhinos and flamingos at Lake Nakuru
- Visit the legendary Tsavo National Parks
- Daily game drives with professional safari guides
- Comfortable safari lodges and tented camps
- Incredible photography opportunities throughout the safari
Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
Your safari adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel or airport in Nairobi. Meet your professional safari guide and depart for the famous Masai Mara National Reserve.
Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a stop at the viewpoint for stunning photography opportunities. Continue to the Masai Mara and arrive in time for lunch at your safari lodge or tented camp.
In the afternoon, enjoy your first exciting game drive across the reserve’s rolling savannah plains. Look out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and many other wildlife species.
Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge/camp.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Full Day Safari in Masai Mara
Spend the entire day exploring the breathtaking Masai Mara ecosystem.
Morning and afternoon game drives offer excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo — alongside cheetahs, hyenas, wildebeest, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species.
During the Great Migration season (July–October), witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara River in one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles.
Picnic lunch will be served inside the reserve.
Optional activities:
- Hot air balloon safari
- Maasai village cultural experience
Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.
Arrive in time for lunch before enjoying an afternoon game drive around the lake and surrounding forests. Lake Nakuru is famous for its rhino sanctuary, flamingos, Rothschild giraffes, baboons, and scenic landscapes.
The park is a paradise for bird lovers and photographers.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park, located beneath the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro.
Arrive in time for lunch before relaxing at the lodge. Later, head out for an afternoon game drive in search of Amboseli’s famous elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and buffaloes.
Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro during sunset if weather permits.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive to Tsavo West National Park.
Arrive in time for lunch before an afternoon game drive exploring the rugged landscapes of Tsavo West. Visit the famous Mzima Springs where crystal-clear waters attract hippos and crocodiles.
The park is home to elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, and numerous bird species.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Tsavo West – Tsavo East National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive before continuing to Tsavo East National Park.
Tsavo East is known for its vast open plains, red elephants, and dramatic landscapes. Enjoy afternoon game drives searching for lions, elephants, cheetahs, zebras, ostriches, and other wildlife species.
Visit the famous Aruba Dam, a popular wildlife gathering point.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Tsavo East – Nairobi
Enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast. Afterwards, depart Tsavo East and begin your journey back to Nairobi.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel or airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Kenya Big Five safari adventure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Safari Package Includes
- Transport in a safari 4×4 Land Cruiser or safari van
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Park entrance fees
- Accommodation in safari lodges/camps
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Daily game drives
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
Safari Package Excludes
- International flights
- Kenya visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Hot air balloon safari
- Maasai village visit
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses
Why Travel with Milele Safaris
Milele Safaris offers professionally guided safaris designed to deliver unforgettable wildlife experiences, exceptional hospitality, and personalized service. Our experienced safari guides and carefully selected accommodations ensure every journey becomes a lifelong memory.
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