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7-Day Kenya Safari Itinerary

This is the outline of a real 7-day Kenya safari as we operate it — based on the route of our 7-Day Northern Kenya Wildlife & Rift Valley Safari from Nairobi. Driving times are approximate and depend on traffic and road conditions; lodges, the order of parks and the overall pace can be adjusted to suit your dates.

Day by day (7)
  1. Day 1 Nairobi to Samburu
  2. Day 2 Samburu
  3. Day 3 Samburu → Ol Pejeta Conservancy
  4. Day 4 Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Lake Nakuru
  5. Day 5 Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
  6. Day 6 Lake Naivasha to Amboseli Journey
  7. Day 7 Amboseli to Nairobi

Day 1

Nairobi to Samburu

Pickup and Safari Briefing in Nairobi.

Meet your guide in Nairobi for a warm welcome and a short briefing on the days ahead, then set off on your safari.

Transfer from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve.

Relax and enjoy the drive from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve, taking in the changing scenery and countryside views along the way, with comfort stops as needed.

Check-In and Lunch at Samburu National Reserve Lodge or Camp.

Arrive at your Samburu National Reserve lodge or camp, check in and settle into your room, then enjoy lunch and a chance to relax before your afternoon game drive.

Afternoon Samburu National Reserve Game Drive.

Enjoy a guided afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve, with routing guided by wildlife movement, daylight, road conditions and guest comfort.

Return to Samburu National Reserve Lodge or Camp.

Return to your lodge or camp to freshen up, enjoy dinner and relax for the evening.

Day 2

Samburu

Breakfast at Samburu National Reserve.

Start the day with a relaxed breakfast at your Samburu National Reserve lodge or camp.

Morning Samburu National Reserve Game Drive.

Take a guided morning game drive in Samburu National Reserve, with routing based on wildlife movement, light, road conditions and guest comfort.

Lunch and Midday Rest at Samburu National Reserve Lodge or Camp.

Return to your lodge or camp for a relaxed lunch and time to rest through the midday heat before heading back out for the afternoon game drive.

Afternoon Samburu National Reserve Game Drive.

Take a guided afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve, with routing based on wildlife movement, light, road conditions and guest comfort.

Return to Samburu National Reserve Lodge or Camp.

Head back to your lodge or camp for dinner and a relaxing evening under the stars.

Day 3

Samburu → Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Breakfast at Samburu National Reserve.

Start your day with a leisurely breakfast at your Samburu National Reserve lodge or camp.

Check-out at Samburu National Reserve.

Check out at a relaxed pace and prepare to continue your safari journey.

Morning Samburu National Reserve Game Drive.

Join a guided morning game drive in Samburu National Reserve, with routing based on wildlife movement, light, road conditions and guest comfort.

Transfer from Samburu National Reserve to Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

Relax and enjoy the drive from Samburu National Reserve to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, taking in the changing scenery and rural views along the way, with comfort stops as needed.

Check-in and Lunch at Ol Pejeta Conservancy Lodge or Camp.

Arrive at your Ol Pejeta Conservancy lodge or camp, check in and settle into your room, then enjoy lunch and some time to relax before your afternoon game drive.

Afternoon Ol Pejeta Conservancy Game Drive.

Take a guided afternoon game drive in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, with routing based on wildlife movement, light, road conditions and guest comfort.

Return to Ol Pejeta Conservancy Lodge or Camp.

Settle in at your lodge or camp and unwind with dinner and a restful evening.

Day 4

Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Lake Nakuru

Breakfast at Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

Start the day with a relaxed breakfast at your Ol Pejeta Conservancy lodge or camp.

Check-Out at Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

Check out at an unhurried pace and prepare to continue your safari adventure.

Morning Ol Pejeta Conservancy Game Drive.

Take a guided morning game drive in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, with routes set by wildlife movement, light, road conditions and guest comfort.

Transfer from Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Lake Nakuru National Park.

Relax and enjoy the drive from Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Lake Nakuru National Park, admiring the changing scenery and countryside views, with comfort stops as needed.

Check-In and Lunch at Lake Nakuru National Park Lodge or Camp.

Arrive at your Lake Nakuru National Park lodge or camp, check in and settle into your room, then enjoy lunch and some time to relax before your afternoon game drive.

Afternoon Lake Nakuru National Park Game Drive.

Take a guided afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, with routing based on wildlife movement, light, road conditions and guest comfort.

Return to Lake Nakuru National Park Lodge or Camp.

Return to your lodge or camp to unwind with dinner and a restful evening.

Day 5

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

Breakfast at Lake Nakuru National Park.

Start the day with a relaxed breakfast at your Lake Nakuru National Park lodge or camp.

Check-Out at Lake Nakuru National Park.

Check out at a leisurely pace and prepare to continue your safari adventure.

Morning Lake Nakuru National Park Game Drive.

Take a guided morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, with routing based on wildlife movement, light, road conditions and guest comfort.

Transfer from Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha.

Relax and enjoy the drive from Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha, taking in the changing scenery and countryside views along the way, with comfort stops when needed.

Check-In and Lunch at Lake Naivasha Lodge or Camp.

Arrive at your Lake Naivasha lodge or camp, check in and settle into your room, then enjoy lunch and some time to relax before your afternoon game drive.

Afternoon Lake Naivasha Boat Ride and Shoreline Viewing.

Take an afternoon Lake Naivasha boat and shoreline experience, timed around water conditions, birdlife, hippo areas and guest comfort.

Return to Lake Naivasha Lodge or Camp.

Settle in at your lodge or camp and unwind with dinner and a restful evening.

Day 6

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli Journey

Breakfast at Lake Naivasha.

Begin the day with a leisurely breakfast at your Lake Naivasha lodge or camp.

Check-out at Lake Naivasha.

Check out at a relaxed pace and prepare to continue your safari itinerary.

Morning Lake Naivasha Boat Ride and Shoreline Viewing.

Take a morning boat trip and shoreline viewing on Lake Naivasha, scheduled to suit water conditions, birdlife, hippo areas and guest comfort.

Transfer from Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park.

Relax and enjoy the drive from Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park, enjoying the changing scenery and rural views along the way, with comfort stops as needed.

Check-in and Lunch at Amboseli National Park Lodge or Camp.

Arrive at your Amboseli lodge or camp, check in and settle into your room, then enjoy lunch and a moment to relax before your afternoon game drive.

Afternoon Amboseli National Park Game Drive.

Join a guided afternoon game drive in Amboseli National Park, with the route determined by wildlife movement, light, road conditions and guest comfort.

Optional Maasai Village Visit.

An optional visit to a nearby Maasai community close to Amboseli National Park, offering the chance to meet local hosts and learn about their culture, traditions and daily life. Arranged on request when hosts are available.

Return to Amboseli National Park Lodge or Camp.

Return to your lodge or camp to relax over dinner and enjoy a restful evening.

Day 7

Amboseli to Nairobi

Two African elephants on a green Amboseli plain with snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro and dramatic clouds behind them

Breakfast at Amboseli National Park.

Begin the day with a relaxed breakfast at your Amboseli National Park lodge or camp.

Check-Out at Amboseli National Park.

Check out at a relaxed pace and prepare to continue your safari adventure.

Morning Amboseli National Park Game Drive.

Take a guided morning game drive in Amboseli National Park, with routing determined by wildlife movement, light, road conditions and guest comfort.

Return Transfer from Amboseli National Park toward Nairobi.

Relax and enjoy the drive from Amboseli National Park to Nairobi, taking in the changing scenery and countryside views along the way, with comfort stops when required.

Lunch and Comfort Stop.

Break for a relaxed lunch and a chance to refresh before the rest of the day's activities.

Continue Return Transfer to Nairobi.

Relax and enjoy the drive from Amboseli National Park to Nairobi, taking in the changing scenery and countryside views along the way, with comfort stops when required.

Drop-Off in Nairobi.

Final drop-off in Nairobi at the agreed hotel, residence, airport, or pickup point.

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