7 Days Kenya Luxury Big Cats, Rhinos, Hippos and Elephants Safari

Experience a 7-Day Kenya Luxury Safari with Maasai Mara big cats, Lake Nakuru rhinos, Lake Naivasha hippos and Amboseli elephants.

7-Day wildlife journey from Maasai Mara to Amboseli.

Experience four of Kenya’s most rewarding wildlife environments on this 7-Day Kenya Luxury Big Cats, Rhinos, Hippos and Elephants Safari. An afternoon game drive and two complete Maasai Mara days provide time to search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hyenas and large grazing herds across open plains, woodland and river habitats. Lake Nakuru introduces white and black rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, baboons and birdlife, while Lake Naivasha adds hippos, African fish eagles and freshwater scenery. Amboseli completes the journey with elephant families, seasonal wetlands, open plains and possible Mount Kilimanjaro views. A private safari vehicle, professional driver-guide and selected luxury accommodation create a comfortable and varied Kenya wildlife experience.

Tour Highlights

Day 1

Nairobi to Maasai Mara – Afternoon Big-Game Safari

Day 2

Full-Day Maasai Mara Predator Safari

Day 3

Second Full-Day Maasai Mara River and Big-Game Safari

Day 4

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Scenic Transfer

Day 5

Lake Nakuru Rhino Safari – Lake Naivasha

Day 6

Lake Naivasha Hippo Experience – Amboseli

Day 7

Amboseli Elephant Safari – Nairobi

Tour Features

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Duration 7 Days

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Tour Mode Drive In – Drive Out

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Main Tour Focus Big 5 Safari

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Tour Type Private Safari

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Special For Wildlife

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara – Afternoon Big-Game Safari

Your guide will collect you from Nairobi and travel through the Great Rift Valley toward the Maasai Mara. After an authorised scenic stop, meal break and journey across Maasai countryside, you will arrive for check-in and lunch. The afternoon game drive may provide lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and antelopes before dinner at your luxury lodge.

Distance: Approximately 260–280 km
Driving Time: Approximately 5–6 hours
Safari Time: Approximately 2½–3 hours
Main Attractions: Lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and Rift Valley scenery
Scenery & Habitat: Highland farms, Maasai countryside and savannah

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Basecamp Maasai Mara

luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)

Day 2: Full-Day Maasai Mara Predator Safari

After breakfast, you will leave with a picnic lunch for a complete wildlife day. The guide will search for lions, cheetahs and leopards while remaining attentive to elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hyenas, wildebeest and zebras. Lunch will be served at an authorised picnic location before the afternoon game drive continues.

Distance: Approximately 60–100 km inside the reserve
Driving Time: Wildlife viewing throughout the day
Safari Time: Approximately 7–9 hours
Main Attractions: Lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants and grazing herds
Scenery & Habitat: Open plains, woodland and seasonal marshes

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Basecamp Maasai Mara

luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Second Full-Day Maasai Mara River and Big-Game Safari

The second complete Mara day may focus on river habitats and more distant wildlife areas. Possible attractions include hippos, crocodiles, elephants, lions, leopards, jackals, vultures and birds. The additional day improves the safari by providing more time to respond to changing wildlife movement and weather.

Distance: Approximately 50–100 km inside the reserve
Driving Time: Wildlife viewing throughout the activity
Safari Time: Approximately 6–9 hours
Main Attractions: River wildlife, predators, elephants, scavengers and birds
Scenery & Habitat: Riverbanks, grasslands, woodland and rocky viewpoints

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Basecamp Maasai Mara

luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Scenic Transfer

After breakfast, you will travel through pastoral landscapes, farms, towns and Rift Valley highlands to Lake Nakuru. Lunch and comfort stops will be arranged before lodge arrival. The afternoon will be reserved for relaxation before the morning rhino experience.

Distance: Approximately 230–250 km
Driving Time: Approximately 4½–6 hours
Activity Time: Scenic road observations
Main Attractions: Rift Valley views, farms, towns and rural landscapes
Scenery & Habitat: Agricultural highlands, escarpments and woodland

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

The lake nakuru flamingo lodge

luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)

Day 5: Lake Nakuru Rhino Safari – Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, you will begin a three-to-four-hour Lake Nakuru drive for white or black rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, baboons, zebras and birds. After lunch and check-out, you will travel to Lake Naivasha. An optional evening boat activity may be included depending on arrival time and the confirmed package.

Distance: Lake Nakuru drive approximately 25–50 km; Nakuru–Naivasha approximately 90–110 km
Driving Time: Transfer approximately 2–2½ hours
Safari Time: Approximately 3–4 hours
Main Attractions: Rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, birds and freshwater scenery
Scenery & Habitat: Woodland, grassland, lakeshore and papyrus margins

Destination:

LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

Overnight:

Sawela Lodge

luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Lake Naivasha Hippo Experience – Amboseli

The morning may include a boat safari for hippos, African fish eagles, pelicans and cormorants. After the activity, you will travel toward Amboseli through southern Kenya. Meal, refreshment and comfort stops will be arranged. On arrival, you will check in and prepare for the final elephant experience.

Distance: Approximately 300–340 km
Driving Time: Approximately 5½–7 hours
Activity Time: Boat safari approximately 1–1½ hours when included
Main Attractions: Hippos, fish eagles, road scenery and Amboseli plains
Scenery & Habitat: Freshwater lake, agricultural landscapes, open plains and woodland

Destination:

LAKE NAIVASHA NATIONAL PARK

Overnight:

kibo safari camp

luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Amboseli Elephant Safari – Nairobi

After an early breakfast, you may enjoy a final wildlife drive when included in the programme. Possible sightings include elephant families, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest and wetland birds. Mount Kilimanjaro may be visible when conditions are favourable. You will then return to Nairobi for drop-off.

Distance: Amboseli activity approximately 20–40 km; Amboseli–Nairobi approximately 215–240 km
Driving Time: Approximately 4–5 hours
Safari Time: Approximately 2–3 hours when included
Main Attractions: Elephant families, wetland wildlife and possible Kilimanjaro views
Scenery & Habitat: Open plains, seasonal wetlands, acacia woodland and mountain scenery

Destination:

AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

TOUR PRICE/COST

We offer two pricing options:

Private Tour (Sharing Price)

The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.

Group Joining Tour

Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.

Gamedrive Cost

No of pax	Adult Price	Child Price
1 Pax	From $3,100 pp	From $2,325 pp
2 Pax	From $2,225 pp	From $1,669 pp
3 Pax	From $1,933 pp	From $1,450 pp
4 Pax	From $1,788 pp	From $1,341 pp
5 Pax	From $1,700 pp	From $1,275 pp
6 Pax	From $1,642 pp	From $1,231 pp
7+ Pax	From $1,600 pp	From $1,200 pp

PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

Inclusions

✓ Rescue fee

✓ Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)

✓ All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)

✓ All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)

✓ All Taxes/VAT

Exclusions

International flights to/from the start/end of the tour

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips: tipping guideline

Personal items

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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7 Days Kenya Luxury Big Cats, Rhinos, Hippos and Elephants Safari

Experience a 7-Day Kenya Luxury Safari with Maasai Mara big cats, Lake Nakuru rhinos, Lake Naivasha hippos and Amboseli elephants.

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Big Cats, Rhinos, Hippos and Elephants

5/5

The itinerary delivered excellent wildlife variety across four different environments. We saw lions and cheetahs in the Maasai Mara, rhinos at Lake Nakuru, hippos at Lake Naivasha and elephants in Amboseli. Every destination added something new.

By: Jonathan Walker

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Excellent Maasai Mara Predator Viewing

5/5

The two full Mara days gave us time to search different habitats rather than repeating one route. We enjoyed lions, cheetahs and hyenas and learned a great deal about predator behaviour. The guide remained patient at productive sightings.

By: Camille Durand

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Lake Nakuru Rhinos Were Magnificent

5/5

Seeing rhinos in green woodland and grassland scenery was one of the strongest moments of the safari. The guide explained conservation challenges clearly and maintained an appropriate distance.

By: Frederick Brown

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Lake Naivasha Created a Peaceful Change

5/5

The boat activity added hippos, fish eagles and freshwater scenery after several vehicle-based game drives. It was peaceful, well managed and completely different from the previous destinations.

By: Valentina Rossi

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Amboseli Elephants Were Unforgettable

5/5

The final elephant experience was a memorable conclusion. We watched several animals moving through the open plains and wetlands. Mount Kilimanjaro was cloudy, but the wildlife remained excellent.

By: Thabo Nkosi

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Excellent Wildlife Knowledge

5/5

Our guide explained animal tracks, calls, behaviour and habitat differences throughout the journey. He did not simply identify animals and drive away. Every sighting became more meaningful because of his interpretation.

By: Yvonne Keller

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Four Contrasting Wildlife Environments

5/5

The Mara grasslands, Nakuru woodland, Naivasha freshwater environment and Amboseli plains created excellent variety. The safari never felt repetitive, even after seven days.

By: André Ferreira

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Flexible Private Vehicle and Guide

5/5

The private arrangement gave us good viewing space and allowed the guide to change routes according to wildlife movement. We appreciated not having to follow another group’s preferences.

By: Keiko Mori

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Luxury Comfort throughout the Route

5/5

The lodges provided comfortable rooms, excellent meals and dependable service. This was particularly important after long road transfers and full-day game drives. The accommodation remained consistent throughout.

By: Sarah Thompson

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Highly Recommended Kenya Wildlife Safari

5/5

This route is an excellent introduction to Kenya’s predators, rhinos, freshwater wildlife and elephants. The private guiding and luxury accommodation created a professional and memorable experience.

By: Daniel Mutiso

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