Embarking on a Kenyan safari is a thrilling adventure, and with the 7-Day Kenya Wildlife Odyssey, you can experience the best of what this captivating country has to offer.
This carefully curated safari itinerary takes you through some of Kenya’s most renowned regions, showcasing world-famous national parks and privately owned conservation centers that are teeming with remarkable wildlife.
Throughout this 7-day journey, you will have the opportunity to encounter the magnificent “big five” of African safaris, including lions, buffalos, elephants, leopards, and rhinos. These iconic animals roam freely in their natural habitats, creating awe-inspiring moments that will leave you in awe.
Alongside the big five, you will also encounter giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a plethora of other fascinating species, each contributing to the vibrant tapestry of Kenya’s savanna wildlife.
| Tour Code | EMS-150 |
| Duration | 7 Days 6 Nights (2 nights Maasai Mara, 1 night Lake Nakuru, 2 nights Samburu, 1 night Ol Pejeta) |
| Tour Type | Kenya Safari, and Wildlife Adventure |
| Mode of Transport | Landcruiser Jeep/ Safari Van/ Overland truck |
| Accommodation | Optional Camping, Budget, Mid Range, Mid Luxury, Luxury Lodge, or Tented Camp |
Day 1: Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve (265 km – 5 to 6 hours)
With an early start, you will be collected from your hotel, residence, or from the airport if your arrival time is suitable. From Nairobi, you will make your way through the rugged African countryside.
Stunning landscapes will unfold during the journey and you will have the opportunity to stop and take photographs of Mount Longonot and the Suswa Ranges as you begin your discovery of Kenya.
As you arrive in the National Reserve you will immediately have a chance to start spotting the fauna of the Maasai Mara. The drive will take you to your chosen accommodation, where lunch will be served.
Getting you straight back into the park, you will take an afternoon game drive to begin your voyage through the grasslands of southern Kenya.
To round off the first day of your Kenyan safari you will return to your camp or lodge, where you will be given dinner and a chance to rest and ready for the following day. On the first day of your safari, included is:
- Accommodation at your camp or lodge
- Overnight stay inside Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Lunch and dinner, no breakfast
- Drinking water and other drinks are extra
| Luxury Accommodation | Luxury Accomodation |
| Zebra Plains Mara Camp Mara Sopa Lodge Mara Maisha Camp | Mara Sarova Game Camp Mara Serena Safari Lodge |
Day 2: Full Day in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Acacia trees are dotted over the landscape, providing shade for the many creatures that roam the golden plains of Africa. After breakfast at your accommodation, you will be taken on a game drive where the morning light will illuminate the savanna; perfect sunlight for your photography session.
The full day will be spent inside the park, including a picnic-style lunch so as to allow you the chance to get deep into the wilds of the Maasai Mara. The animals you will be ably assisted in spotting include; Lions, Giraffes, Elephants, Zebras, Buffalo, Cheetahs, And many more.
An option to visit a Maasai village; the home of the warrior people of the Maasai Mara who thrive in the landscape with their relationship with the land and animals. The additional visit will mean you can see a traditional song and dance to welcome you and give you time to look around the village and become acquainted with their culture and way of life.
For the honor of being invited into the village, there is an additional charge of $20 per person.
At the end of your afternoon game drive, you will return to the accommodation you have chosen where dinner will be served. Included in the second day of your Kenyan safari are:
- Accommodation at your camp or lodge
- Overnight stay inside Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Drinking water, and other drinks are extra
Optional & Self-Sponsored Activities
- Maasai Village Visit
- Hot Air balloon ride/ experience
- Walking safari in the conservancy guided by a local Maasai Warrior
- Bush Dinner/ Breakfast
Day 3: Maasai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park (300 km, 5 to 6 hours)
Breakfast kicks off your day as you head out for a final game drive through the Maasai Mara as you head northwards towards Lake Nakuru. You will wind your way through the Great African Rift Valley; a volcanic landscape where new land is being forged daily.
A stop in the town of Narok presents the chance to have a traditional Kenyan lunch in a local town. Upon arrival at Lake Nakuru National Park, you will make your through the park to arrive at your accommodation. After a chance to set down your bags, an afternoon game drive is in store.
The lake that gives the park its name dominates the landscape, and ripples with hues of pink as massive flocks of flamingos feed, display, and dance their way over the volcanic waters. More than 400 other bird species also flock to the lake, along with other animals who come here for their daily sustenance.
The evening sees you return to your camp or lodge to take your dinner. The third day of your African safari includes:
- Accommodation at your camp or lodge
- Overnight stay inside Lake Nakuru National Park
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Drinking water and other drinks are extra
| Mid-Range/ Mid Luxury Accomodation | Luxury Accommodation |
| Lake Nakuru Lodge Flamingo Hill Camp | Sarova Hill Game Lodge Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge |
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park – Samburu National Reserve (320 km, 5 to 6 hours)
The morning offers a final chance to see the animals of Lake Nakuru, such as; Rothschilds Giraffes, Black and white rhinos, Waterbucks, Baboons, and plenty more.
You will be taken on a game drive to see the animals and leave the park after breakfast is served. From Lake Nakuru, you will continue your progress through the wilds of Kenya and arrive at Samburu National Reserve.
Lunch is served at your chosen accommodation sited within the reserve, and you will have time to relax and take advantage of the facilities of your lodge or camp. A later afternoon game drive will mean you can see sunset over the cool plains, up to 1200m above sea level.
Reticulated giraffes and the three big cats of Africa make their home here, giving you the chance to catch a glimpse of them in their natural environment.
After dinner at your accommodation, you will have time to rest and prepare for the next day of your Kenyan safari. On this day of your trip, included is:
- Accommodation at your camp or lodge
- Overnight stay inside Samburu National Reserve
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Drinking water, other drinks are extra
| Luxury Accommodation | Luxury Accomodation |
| Samburu Sopa Lodge Samburu Simba Lodge | Ashnil Samburu Camp Sarova Shaba Game Lodge |
Day 5: Full Day in Samburu National Reserve
The morning’s game drive begins after breakfast. Your progress through the park gives you a chance to see some of the stars of the African safari, as your expert Kenyan safari tour guide helps you track, spot, and identify; Elephants, Gerenuks, Gazelles, Grevy’s zebra, Cheetahs, And many more spectacular faunae of the savanna.
Lunch will be served back at your accommodation, where you will also be given time to relax and take advantage of the facilities. Swimming pools, spa treatments, and viewing terraces are available, depending on the camp or lodge that you choose to stay at.
Once suitably relaxed, another late afternoon game drive will be embarked upon, where you can watch the sun fall behind the horizon and see the atmosphere of the park change from dusk to nighttime.
This evening game drive will end with a return once again to your accommodation, where dinner will be served. The fifth day of your African safari has included:
- Accommodation at your camp or lodge
- Overnight stay inside Samburu National Reserve
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Drinking water, and other drinks are extra
Day 6: Samburu National Reserve – Ol Pejeta Conservancy (112 km – 2 to 3 hours)
Bid farewell to the wildlife of Samburu as you head to the final stop of your Kenyan safari; Ol Pejeta Conservancy. You will head to the highlands and up on the Laikipia Plateau to this privately owned and internationally recognized former cattle ranch.
Once you have lunch at your accommodation you can visit the only chimpanzee family in Kenya. Founded by the famous naturalist Jane Goodall, the sanctuary inside Ol Pejeta offers homes to chimps that need to be rehabilitated and can’t survive in the wild anymore.
Along with their efforts to protect our closest cousins, Ol Pejeta is a leader in their efforts to conserve the critically endangered black and white rhinos.
Following your discovery of the wonderful works done for rare animals in Kenya, you will return to your accommodation with the conservancy where you will be given dinner. This final full day of your Kenyan safari includes:
- Accommodation at your camp or lodge
- Overnight stay inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Drinking water and other drinks are extra
| Luxury Accommodation | Luxury Accomodation |
| Sweetwaters Serena – Standard Wing | Sweetwaters Serena – Morani Wing |
Day 7: Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Nairobi (204 km, 3 – 4 hours)
A relaxing morning, with time to take advantage of the facilities at your camp or lodge, follows breakfast. To explore the grasslands and animal habitat of Samburu in an original way, you have the optional chance to take a horseback safari.
Taking a ride through the savanna will give you a fresh perspective on safari, as you trot through the scrubs to view the animals you’ve spent the last week marveling at. As an additional activity, there is an extra cost of $45 per person.
Following your morning’s activities, you will be given lunch and then head out back towards the city of Nairobi through the countryside of Kenya. Arriving in the capital city, you can request to be dropped off at your hotel, residence, or the airport depending on your onward plans.
This final day of your Kenyan safari includes:
- No accommodation, this is the final day
- Breakfast and lunch, no dinner
- Drinking water and other drinks are extra
Price Inclusive of
- All transfers from and to Nairobi Residence, Hotel or Airport
- All accommodations during the tour
- All meals and unlimited drinking water during the tour
- All game drives and activities as noted in the itinerary
- Transport in a private 4 x 4 Safari Land Cruiser
- Well-experienced, English-speaking tour guides/ driver
- All applicable government taxes, levies and entry fees
- Eco-friendly, stainless steel, safari water bottle
- Personalized private service
Price Exclusive of
- International flights and taxes
- Flying Doctor’s medical, emergency, and rescue cover
- Passports and visa applications and processing
- Travel Insurance
- Tips and gratuities for drivers/guides, Camp/ Lodge Staff
- Personal laundry
- Alcoholic drinks
- Entrance fee for activities noted as optional
Book your 7-Day Kenya Wildlife Odyssey with us today and embark on an extraordinary journey through Kenya’s iconic parks.
With a private vehicle and a knowledgeable guide at your disposal, you’ll have the opportunity to witness the diverse wildlife, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural heritage that make Kenya a top safari destination.
Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the untamed beauty of this extraordinary country.
