7-Day Best of Kenyan Parks, Ol Pejeta Mara & Nakuru Safari
This 7-Day Best of Kenyan Parks, Ol Pejeta Mara & Nakuru Safari is a complete Kenya wildlife adventure designed for travelers who want to experience the country’s most celebrated parks and conservancies in one expertly planned journey. Starting and ending in Nairobi, this safari combines the elephant-rich plains of Amboseli National Park, the conservation success stories of Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru National Park, and the legendary wildlife plains of Masai Mara National Reserve.
Travel in a private pop-up roof minivan, offering comfort, elevated wildlife viewing through the open roof, and flexibility throughout the route. This safari delivers incredible variety—from giant elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro to chimpanzees and rhinos in Ol Pejeta, flamingos and acacia woodlands in Nakuru, and predator action in the Masai Mara.
With carefully balanced travel days, excellent wildlife flow, and handpicked lodges or camps, this journey is ideal for couples, families, photographers, and first-time safari travelers seeking Kenya’s top safari highlights in just seven unforgettable days.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
- First-time visitors wanting Kenya’s best parks
- Couples seeking a classic private safari
- Families wanting wildlife and comfort
- Photographers seeking diverse landscapes and animals
- Travelers wanting Big Five and conservation experiences
Why This Safari Works
- Combines four iconic Kenya safari destinations in 7 days
- Excellent wildlife diversity from elephants to rhinos and big cats
- Includes conservation-focused Ol Pejeta experience
- Balanced route with strong game-viewing flow
- Private minivan offers flexibility and value
Tour Highlights
2 nights in Amboseli National Park
Elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop
Visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy and chimpanzee sanctuary
Rhino sightings in Lake Nakuru National Park
2 nights in Masai Mara National Reserve
Big Five safari opportunities
Scenic drives through Kenya highlands and Rift Valley
Private pop-up roof minivan safari transport
Tour Map
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Day 1
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Depart Nairobi after breakfast and drive south toward Amboseli National Park near the Kenya–Tanzania border.
Enjoy scenic views of open plains and local communities along the route.
Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch.
Later enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for elephants, zebras, buffalo, giraffes, and if skies are clear, stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Accommodations
Kibo Safari Camp
Day 2
Full Day in Amboseli National Park
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli, famous for giant elephant herds and iconic photography with Kilimanjaro in the background.
Morning and afternoon game drives offer chances to spot lions, hyenas, wildebeest, birdlife, and abundant plains game across marshes and open savannah.
Accommodations
Kibo Safari Camp
Day 3
Amboseli to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and journey north through Nairobi toward the Laikipia region and Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
Arrive later in the day and check into your lodge.
Depending on arrival time, enjoy a short evening drive or relax before dinner.
Accommodations
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Day 4
Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park
Begin the day with a morning game drive in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, known for rhinos, chimpanzees, lions, elephants, and conservation success stories.
Later depart for Lake Nakuru National Park.
Arrive for an afternoon or evening game drive searching for rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, buffalo, and birdlife.
Accommodations
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Day 5
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and drive through the Great Rift Valley toward Masai Mara National Reserve via Narok town.
Arrive in time for lunch or check-in, followed by an afternoon game drive across the rich plains searching for lions, elephants, cheetahs, and antelope.
Accommodations
Ashnil Mara Camp
Day 6
Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend a full day exploring one of Africa’s finest safari destinations with morning and afternoon game drives.
Look for lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, elephants, wildebeest, zebras, hyenas, and abundant birdlife.
Picnic lunch may be served in the reserve.
Accommodations
Ashnil Mara Camp
Day 7
Masai Mara to Nairobi
Enjoy breakfast and optional early morning game drive or relaxed departure depending schedule.
Drive back to Nairobi through Narok and the Rift Valley, arriving in the afternoon for drop-off at your hotel, residence, or airport.
Accommodations
End of tour ( No accommodation )
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.