7-Day Kenya Maasai Mara & Amboseli Safari
Kenya's two most iconic reserves — big cats in the Mara, elephants beneath Kilimanjaro in Amboseli.
Go beyond the expected.
A classic Kenya safari pairing the Maasai Mara's open plains and strong predator sightings with Amboseli's large elephant herds set against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Game drives across the Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Optional hot air balloon safari over the Mara at sunrise
- Maasai cultural visit
- Elephant herds against Kilimanjaro in Amboseli
- Scenic Rift Valley views en route
What's included
Included
- All accommodation as specified
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with driver-guide
- Park and reserve entrance fees
- Meals as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
- Bottled water in the vehicle
Not included
- International flights
- Visa or eTA fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Hot air balloon safari (optional add-on)
- Personal expenses
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand.
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Nairobi
Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfer to your hotel, with the evening free to rest.
Day 2 Drive to the Maasai Mara
Maasai Mara
Drive west through the Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive.
Day 3 Full day in the Maasai Mara
Maasai Mara
A full day of game drives across the reserve's open plains, with strong odds of lion, cheetah and, depending on season, the migration herds.
Day 4 Maasai cultural visit and further game viewing
Maasai Mara
A visit to a local Maasai community in the morning, followed by an afternoon game drive in a different part of the reserve.
Day 5 Fly or drive to Amboseli
Amboseli National Park
Transfer to Amboseli National Park, with an afternoon game drive beneath the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Day 6 Full day in Amboseli
Amboseli National Park
A full day exploring Amboseli, known for its large elephant herds and some of the clearest Kilimanjaro views of any Kenyan park.
Day 7 Return to Nairobi and departure
Nairobi
Drive back to Nairobi in time for your onward flight.
On this safari
Places you will visit
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Questions about 7-Day Kenya Maasai Mara & Amboseli Safari
Can I combine a Kenya safari with the coast?
Yes. Pairing a Maasai Mara or Amboseli safari with a few days on the Kenyan coast (Diani, Watamu or Lamu) is a well-established combination, giving a wildlife-then-beach structure to the safari.
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Do I need a visa to visit Kenya?
Most nationalities need an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) for Kenya, applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so confirm current guidance for your passport ahead of your safari.
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How many days do I need for a Kenya safari?
A focused Maasai Mara safari can work in 3–4 days, while combining the Mara with Amboseli, another park or the coast generally calls for 7–10 days. We shape the length around what you want to include.
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How many national parks does Kenya have?
Kenya protects its wildlife across more than sixty national parks and reserves, an unusually extensive network for a single country: from the Maasai Mara and Amboseli in the south to Samburu and the arid northern reserves, each holding a somewhat different range of species.
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What wildlife can I expect to see in Kenya beyond the migration?
Kenya’s parks hold resident wildlife year-round regardless of migration timing; the Maasai Mara and Amboseli both offer strong odds of the Big Five, along with healthy cheetah populations and, in Amboseli, some of Africa’s most reliable large elephant herds.
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When is the best time to see the wildebeest migration in Kenya?
The migration’s presence in Kenya’s Maasai Mara is most likely from around July to October, when large herds typically cross from Tanzania’s Serengeti, though exact timing shifts year to year with rainfall patterns.
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