Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Masai Mara · Hilltop lodge in the Mara Triangle
A hilltop lodge in the Mara Triangle. Choosing this property shapes the game-drive area and route, so we plan park access and transfers around it.
7-Day Luxury Kenya Safari: Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha & Amboseli
Kenya · From NairobiPrivate safariYour dates, your group
Duration7 days / 6 nights
Travel stylePrivate 4×4 Land Cruiser
AccommodationLuxury lodge or camp
Start & finishNairobi, Kenya
Your safari, at a glance
More time to settle into Kenya.
Two nights in the Mara, one at Nakuru, one at Naivasha and two in Amboseli create a varied six-night road safari. The Naivasha stop introduces a lakeside break, while a full day in Amboseli gives you more time there than the five-day route. There are still substantial road transfers, so your hotel locations and daily pace matter. This version focuses on the selected luxury accommodation, not extra promises about wildlife sightings.
Your own safari vehicle
A private 4×4 Land Cruiser and English-speaking driver-guide.
Two nights in the Mara
One full middle day for wildlife viewing, without changing camp.
A full Amboseli day
A second Amboseli night protects a full day for game viewing.
Named stays, clear choices
Your quotation confirms each hotel, room category and inclusion.
7 days, thoughtfully arranged
Your day-by-day itinerary
Nairobi → Masai Mara · 2 nights → Lake Nakuru · 1 night → Lake Naivasha · 1 night → Amboseli · 2 nights → Nairobi
1Nairobi to Masai MaraRift Valley journey · Afternoon game drive
Meet your driver-guide early at your Nairobi hotel, residence or agreed airport pickup point. Travel through the Great Rift Valley towards Narok, with a viewpoint stop when conditions allow.
Continue to your selected lodge or camp. Lunch and check-in timings depend on arrival. Head into the reserve for an afternoon game drive, then return for dinner and your first night in the Mara.
2A full day in the Masai MaraGame viewing · Picnic lunch · Same camp
After breakfast, set out with a picnic lunch. Your guide chooses the route around wildlife activity, road conditions and your interests, leaving time for photography and unhurried sightings.
Return to the same property for dinner. If a break at camp matters to you, discuss separate morning and afternoon drives before booking. A balloon flight or other optional activity changes the day’s timings.
3Masai Mara to Lake NakuruRoad transfer · Nakuru game viewing
After breakfast, leave the Mara and drive towards Lake Nakuru. This is a transfer day, rather than another full day in the Mara; a final Mara drive is only included if explicitly agreed with the entry arrangements.
Continue to the named Nakuru lodge and explore the park in the afternoon when arrival time permits. Your guide follows current wildlife conditions. Dinner and your overnight stay are in the Nakuru area.
4Lake Nakuru to Lake NaivashaMorning park time · Lakeside afternoon
After breakfast, allow for a morning Nakuru game drive before travelling to Lake Naivasha. Your lakeside stop offers a different pace from the vehicle-based park days.
The planned Naivasha activities are a boat ride and a guided Crescent Island walk, subject to access and operating conditions. Their timing and fees will be itemised in the quotation. Hell’s Gate cycling or walking is an alternative request, not an additional activity automatically fitted into the same afternoon.
5Lake Naivasha to AmboseliRoad transfer · First Amboseli game drive
After breakfast, leave Naivasha and travel to the Amboseli area. Your lunch arrangements and lodge check-in will follow the agreed transfer plan.
Head into Amboseli for an afternoon game drive if arrival time allows. The plains and wetlands provide the setting for wildlife viewing; Kilimanjaro may be visible when the cloud clears. Return to your lodge for dinner.
6A full day in AmboseliGame drives · Picnic or lodge break
Spend the day exploring Amboseli with your guide. The route follows wildlife activity, park conditions and your interests, with a picnic lunch or an agreed break at the lodge.
This second night in Amboseli means there is no onward hotel transfer today. Use the flexibility for longer sightings, photography or a slower pace before returning for dinner.
7Amboseli to NairobiBreakfast · Checkout · Return journey
After breakfast, check out and drive back to Nairobi. This standard final day is a return-transfer day, without an additional morning game drive assumed.
Ask before booking if you would like extra park time or another overnight stay. Your guide will work to the agreed drop-off plan, allowing for traffic and road conditions.
Wildlife is the reason. Flexibility is the key.
Look for the Mara's lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife. Your route follows conditions on the day. Individual sightings, migration herds and river crossings are never guaranteed.
A comfortable base between game drives
Where would you like to stay?
Explore proposed accommodation by destination. Select the stay you prefer at each stop; your quotation confirms the named properties, room categories, meal plans and availability.
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Lake Nakuru · Safari lodge
A lodge base for the Nakuru stop. Standard rooms and suites have different prices; the room type and bed arrangement will be confirmed in your quotation.
Enashipai Resort & Spa
Lake Naivasha · Lakeside resort and spa
A resort stop by Lake Naivasha, with several room and suite categories. The quote will name the category; spa treatments and other extras are not included unless listed.
Ol Tukai Lodge
Amboseli · Chalet-style lodge inside Amboseli
Chalet-style rooms and individual terraces inside Amboseli National Park. Views and room placement vary, and a clear view of Kilimanjaro depends on the weather.
Photos show examples at the named property, not a guaranteed room allocation. The room category and chosen properties affect your price.
No accommodation preference selected.
Know what you are paying for
What's included
One quotation covering the agreed safari. Before booking, check the named accommodation, room arrangement, park entry days and any optional extras.
Included in the safari
- Private 4×4 Land Cruiser and English-speaking driver-guide
- 6 nights at the confirmed properties
- Park entrance fees for the agreed itinerary
- Listed game drives, plus the agreed Naivasha boat ride and Crescent Island walk
- Meals listed below and bottled drinking water
- Agreed Nairobi pickup and drop-off
- Government taxes and VAT
Not included
- International flights and entry authorisation
- Travel insurance
- Tips, alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
- Optional balloon safari and community visit
- Personal spending and souvenirs
- Extra nights and meals not listed below
| Day | Meals included | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Lunch, dinner | Masai Mara |
| Day 2 | Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Masai Mara |
| Day 3 | Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Lake Nakuru |
| Day 4 | Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Lake Naivasha |
| Day 5 | Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Amboseli |
| Day 6 | Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Amboseli |
| Day 7 | Breakfast | Not included |
Your safari price
This itinerary is priced by quotation. Your travel dates, group size, named properties and room categories determine the total. Ask for an itemised quote rather than assume a fixed rate covers every hotel shown.
Request your total in writing, including park fees and extras for your specific itinerary. An enquiry does not reserve rooms or require payment.
Make the safari yours
A little more to look forward to
Optional experiences can be added around your game drives. Availability, timing, any restrictions and extra charges are confirmed in your quote.
Hot-air balloon safari
Ask about a sunrise flight and how it fits around your Day 2 game drive. Weather and operator conditions apply.
Maasai community visit
Request a separately arranged visit. Confirm the host, what the visit includes and the fee before booking.
Bush breakfast
Breakfast with a different view. Offered only where your lodge or activity provider can arrange it.
A sundowner stop
Ask about an evening setting for a drink. Location, drinks and costs depend on your chosen arrangement.
Experience photos are illustrative. No optional experience is included unless stated in your quotation.
More nights? A flight? Time at the coast?
Ask about a fly-in version, an extra night in the Mara, a Nairobi hotel or a beach extension.
Before you go
Your practical questions, answered
Is this a private or shared safari?
This itinerary is private. Your party has its own 4×4 Land Cruiser and driver-guide for the road transfers and the game drives agreed in your quotation. Shared balloon activities, if requested, are separate.
How much game-viewing time do we have?
There is a full day in both the Mara and Amboseli, alongside shorter drives and the Naivasha activities. Transfer-day drives depend on arrival times. Day 7 is primarily the return journey.
Which hotels and rooms are included?
We confirm a named property and room category in your written quotation. The gallery shows possible properties and example rooms, not a guarantee that every pictured room is available at the starting price.
How is the final price calculated?
This itinerary is priced by quotation. Your travel dates, group size, named properties and room categories determine the total. Ask for an itemised quote rather than assume a fixed rate covers every hotel shown.
Can children join this safari?
Tell us each child's age, your preferred room arrangement and any needs before quoting. We will check the chosen property's family-room options and the suitability or age restrictions of optional activities. We do not assume that children receive a particular discount.
Can you pick us up or drop us at the airport?
An agreed Nairobi airport pickup or drop-off can be arranged. Share your flight details before booking so we can assess timings. A hotel night before the safari or after it may be advisable depending on the flight.
Can we choose a balloon safari or shorter drives?
Yes, request these preferences when enquiring. A balloon safari is quoted separately and is subject to availability and operating conditions. Shorter morning and afternoon drives can be discussed instead of the full-day picnic arrangement.
Will we see the migration or a river crossing?
Neither can be guaranteed. Wildlife movements and daily conditions determine sightings. Tell us your priorities and dates so the route and accommodation can be discussed realistically, including whether an extra night would give you more time.
What should we pack?
Bring comfortable layers, sun protection, your camera, necessary personal items and manageable luggage for the vehicle. See our packing guide. If you request a fly-in version, confirm the airline's baggage allowance separately.
Can dietary or accessibility needs be accommodated?
Describe what you need before accepting a quote. We will check the specific room, paths, vehicle access and meal arrangements with the property. We will not assume all safari camps or vehicles meet the same requirements.
What happens after I request a quote?
We use your dates, group details and preferences to prepare the proposed itinerary and price. Review the accommodation, inclusions, payment terms and cancellation conditions before confirming. Sending an enquiry is not a booking.
Where can I read the booking and cancellation terms?
Read our Booking Terms & Conditions and the terms supplied with your quotation before paying. Ask us to clarify any property-specific cancellation or payment conditions in writing.
Are the boat ride, Crescent Island and Hell’s Gate all included?
The planned Naivasha stop includes a boat ride and Crescent Island walk as itemised in your quote. Hell’s Gate is an alternative or an extra-time request, not a third activity automatically promised that afternoon. Access and operating conditions apply.
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Your dates. Your travel companions. Your preferred place to stay.