Kenya Safari Tour 7-Day: Amboseli, Nakuru, Masai Mara Sopa
Game drives through four parks, staying put long enough to see what moves
A 7-day private safari tour from Nairobi covering Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve, with accommodation at Sopa lodges, all meals, park entry fees, transport and game drives led by a private guide. The itinerary includes full-day game drives at each park, a boat ride on Lake Naivasha to spot birds and fish eagles, and the option to visit a Masai village or walk Hell's Gate National Park. Airport pickup is included; guides speak English, Spanish, Italian or French; children from age 1 are welcome.
Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Amboseli National Park
- Pick up from airport or hotel
- Drive to Amboseli National Park (5 hours)
- Check in at Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- Lunch at lodge
- Afternoon game drive in Amboseli
Day 2: Full day game drive in Amboseli
- Early breakfast
- Full day game drive with picnic lunch
- Visit elephant crossing point and view Mount Kilimanjaro
- Lunch at observation viewpoint
- Continue game drive
- Visit Masai village on return
- Dinner and overnight at lodge
Day 3: Drive to Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate
- Breakfast and check out
- Drive to Lake Naivasha via Great Rift Valley viewpoint
- Check in at Naivasha Sopa Lodge
- Lunch at lodge
- Visit Hell's Gate National Park for walking or cycling
- Return to lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 4: Boat ride and Lake Nakuru National Park
- Breakfast and check out
- Boat ride on Lake Naivasha
- Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park (2 hours)
- Morning game drive in Lake Nakuru
- Check in at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
- Lunch and relax at lodge
- Afternoon game drive
- Dinner and overnight at lodge
Day 5: Drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Breakfast and check out
- Drive to Masai Mara via Great Rift Valley (5 hours)
- Check in at Mara Sopa Lodge
- Lunch at lodge
- Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara
- Dinner and overnight at lodge
Day 6: Full day game drive in Masai Mara
- Breakfast
- Full day game drive with picnic lunch
- Visit Mara River for hippos and crocodiles
- Observe wildebeest migration if in season
- Return to lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 7: Return to Nairobi and departure
- Breakfast and check out
- Drive to Nairobi
- Lunch in Nairobi
- Drive to airport
What’s included
- Private transportation with your own driver for all seven days.
- accommodation at Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Naivasha Sopa Lodge, Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge and Mara Sopa Lodge.
- breakfast, lunch and dinner each day.
- park entrance fees for all four reserves.
- all game drives.
- a boat ride on Lake Naivasha.
- airport pickup from Nairobi.
- a private guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian or French.
- and government taxes.
Times
- Every day 07:00
Before you book
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The experience
The tour starts with a five-hour drive from Nairobi airport to Amboseli National Park, where you check in at Amboseli Sopa Lodge in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. The next full day begins before breakfast with a picnic lunch packed for a complete day in the park watching elephants, lions, cheetahs and the big five against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. You break for lunch at an observation viewpoint, then continue driving until dusk. On the way back to the lodge, you can visit a Masai village if you choose.
From Amboseli, the route crosses the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha, where you stay at Naivasha Sopa Lodge. After lunch you can walk or cycle through Hell's Gate National Park (the only park in Kenya that permits this), to see giraffes, zebras and buffaloes on foot. The next morning includes a boat ride on the lake to watch cormorants and pelicans, and to feed fish eagles from a fisherman's catch. Then a two-hour drive takes you to Lake Nakuru National Park for a morning game drive hunting tree-climbing lions, black and white rhinos and Rothchild giraffes before checking into Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge for lunch and an afternoon drive.
A five-hour drive across the Liota plains brings you to Masai Mara National Reserve and Mara Sopa Lodge by mid-afternoon. You have two full days of game drives here: one day following the Mara River to spot hippos and crocodiles, and if you travel between July and October, the wildebeest migration and river crossing. Picnic lunches are served under trees during the day. On the final day, you drive back to Nairobi for lunch before heading to the airport.
Is this one for you?The early starts (breakfast before dawn game drives), and the full days in the vehicle suit travelers who want to maximize wildlife sightings rather than move between many stops. The private guide and driver mean you set the pace within each park and can linger when animals appear, which is what makes seven days across four reserves work without feeling rushed.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.
What animals will I see on the game drives?
The big five (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, rhino) appear across all four parks. Amboseli is known for massive elephant herds and the view of Mount Kilimanjaro; Lake Nakuru for tree-climbing lions and Rothchild giraffes; Masai Mara for the full range of savannah wildlife and, between July and October, the wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River.
How much time do I spend actually driving and watching animals each day?
Most days include an early breakfast followed by a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch break at a viewpoint, returning to the lodge by evening. One day at Lake Naivasha includes a morning boat ride on the lake before the drive to Lake Nakuru. The pace is built around the animals' movement patterns, not a fixed schedule of stops.
Can I visit the Masai village or walk in Hell's Gate National Park?
Yes, both are optional. You can visit a Masai village on the way back from your first full day at Amboseli. At Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate is the only park in Kenya where walking or cycling among the wildlife is permitted, and you can choose to do either after lunch on day three.
What's included in the price, and what costs extra?
Accommodation at Sopa lodges, all meals, park entrance fees, transport, game drives and your private guide are included. Drinks, guide tips, and optional activities like hot air balloon rides or nature walks are extra and can be added at checkout.
Do I need a visa, and how is the guide assigned?
Visa requirements depend on your nationality. You can arrange this separately or add it as an option at checkout. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French (you choose the language when you book), and stays with you for the entire seven days.
What happens if I arrive late or need to leave early?
Airport pickup is included from Nairobi, so your driver will meet you whenever you land. The itinerary is built around the lodge check-in times and park opening hours. If your flight timing changes, contact the operator to adjust the first or last day.
Kenya Safari Tour 7-Day: Amboseli, Nakuru, Masai Mara Sopa
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