7 Days Premium Kenya Road Safari from Nairobi

Nairobi Departure
Pickup from JKIA or your Nairobi hotel takes place between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. You will travel 270–300 km to Maasai Mara, requiring 5½–6½ hours excluding extended stops. The road descends into the Great Rift Valley before continuing through Narok towards the selected reserve gate. A viewpoint or comfort stop will be made when conditions permit.

Drive into the Mara
Lunch is served during the journey or after arrival, depending on the accommodation. Following check-in and a short rest, depart at approximately 3:30 p.m. for an introductory game drive. Zebras, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes and predators may be encountered naturally. Return near sunset for dinner. Our guide will confirm the following day’s departure and explain how road and weather conditions may influence the game-drive route.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Ashnil Mara Camp

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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Early Road into the Reserve
Breakfast will be served at approximately 6:00 a.m. before departure between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. Our guide will select authorized tracks according to wildlife activity, road conditions and recent information. The Mara’s open terrain provides extensive views, but black-cotton-soil tracks can become challenging after heavy rain.

Picnic and Wildlife Viewing
The drive explores grassland, acacia-dotted plains and riverine habitats. Possible encounters include elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas and birds, although no species is guaranteed. A picnic lunch is served at an authorized location between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.

Evening Return
Continue the road safari through another accessible section before returning between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. for dinner and relaxation at your premium accommodation.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Ashnil Mara Camp

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Flexible Route Planning
After breakfast, depart at approximately 6:30 a.m. for another full-day game drive. A second complete day allows the guide to explore a different reserve sector or revisit productive wildlife areas without changing accommodation. The final direction will depend on accessible tracks, weather and natural animal movement.

Rivers, Plains and Wildlife
The route may include open grassland, marshy areas or river corridors. Migration herds may be present during parts of the year, but exact locations and crossings cannot be guaranteed. A picnic lunch is arranged between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m., allowing you to remain inside the reserve.

Final Mara Drive
The afternoon offers a final opportunity to observe landscapes and animal behaviour before returning at approximately 5:30–6:00 p.m. Dinner and overnight prepare you for the following day’s longer road transfer.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Ashnil Mara Camp

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Leaving Maasai Mara
After breakfast, check out at approximately 7:30 a.m. and begin the 235–280 km journey to Lake Nakuru. Driving takes 5–6½ hours depending on your Mara gate, traffic, weather and road conditions. Our guide will schedule safe comfort stops while you travel from savannah through highland agricultural country.

Premium Nakuru Arrival
Lunch will be arranged during the journey or after arrival. Check into your premium Lake Nakuru accommodation during the afternoon and rest. A short game drive may be possible if sufficient daylight remains and park access is practical. Otherwise, enjoy the lodge, recharge equipment and prepare for an early departure. Dinner and overnight will be in the Lake Nakuru area.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Nakuru’s Compact Wildlife Circuit
After an early breakfast, enter Lake Nakuru National Park between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. The three- to four-hour drive follows authorized roads through woodland, grassland and accessible lakeshore areas. Wildlife may include rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, baboons and birds. Flamingo numbers vary with lake conditions.

Road to Lake Naivasha
Continue 70–100 km to your Lake Naivasha accommodation, taking 1½–2 hours depending on the property and route. After lunch and check-in, enjoy a restful afternoon that breaks up the longer overland journey. An optional approved boat excursion may be arranged, subject to weather and water conditions. Follow lodge instructions around unfenced grounds because hippos and other wildlife may be present. Dinner and overnight are beside the lake.

Destination:

LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

Overnight:

Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Full Overland Journey
Enjoy breakfast at approximately 6:30 a.m., then check out and depart between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m. The drive to Amboseli covers 310–360 km and requires 6–7½ hours, excluding lunch, comfort stops and Nairobi-area congestion. This is the itinerary’s longest transfer, so our guide will plan practical breaks and provide updated arrival expectations.

Evening in Amboseli
Arrive at your premium lodge or camp during the afternoon. After check-in and a short rest, begin a game drive at around 4:00 p.m. if daylight and access permit. Amboseli’s open roads cross dry plains, wetland areas and acacia habitats where elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and birds may be seen. Kilimanjaro visibility depends on cloud cover. Return near sunset for dinner.

Destination:

LAKE NAIVASHA NATIONAL PARK

Overnight:

Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Final Park Drive
Wake at approximately 5:30 a.m. for tea or coffee before departing for an early drive. The cooler hours offer a rewarding final opportunity to explore wetland edges and open plains. Our guide will maintain authorized routes and responsible viewing distances while searching for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes, predators and waterbirds.

Drive-out via Emali
Return for breakfast and check out between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. The final road journey covers 215–240 km to Nairobi via Emali and takes 4–5 hours excluding lunch and city traffic. Drop-off is available at JKIA, Wilson Airport or your Nairobi hotel. Book a late-evening international departure or an additional Nairobi overnight because traffic, roadworks and weather can affect arrival time.