This seven-day route adds Nakuru to Kenya’s classic southern circuit, balancing lake-country wildlife, Kilimanjaro scenery and the Maasai Mara.
Journey Highlights
- Four classic wildlife regions in a well-paced first Kenya journey
- Rhinos and birdlife in the Rift Valley alongside Amboseli and the Maasai Mara
- A private route that can be adapted for families or photographers
Route at a Glance
Nairobi → Amboseli → Naivasha → Nakuru → Maasai Mara → Nairobi
Day by Day
- Day 1: Drive from Nairobi to Amboseli and take an afternoon game drive if timing permits.
- Day 2: Explore Amboseli on morning and afternoon game drives, following the best light and wildlife activity.
- Day 3: Travel to Naivasha for a boat trip, guided walk or time to rest.
- Day 4: Continue to the Nakuru area for birdlife, rhinos and other wildlife.
- Day 5: Drive to the Maasai Mara and begin exploring on an afternoon game drive.
- Day 6: Full-day wildlife viewing in the Maasai Mara, with the route adjusted to current conditions.
- Day 7: Return to Nairobi for your homeward flight or an onward extension.
Who This Journey Suits
- First-time visitors travelling as a family or private group
- Travellers who want four classic Kenyan regions
- Guests comfortable with overland transfers
Tailor-Made Planning
This is a sample private itinerary, not a fixed-departure package. Accommodation, vehicle type, domestic flights, permits and park or reserve access will be confirmed for your travel dates. Wildlife sightings, mountain views and river crossings cannot be guaranteed because they depend on season, weather and natural behaviour.
We do not publish a fixed price for this journey. Your proposal will reflect confirmed dates, group size, room type, accommodation standard, transport and live local availability.
Plan This Journey with Us
Send us your travel dates, group size, children’s ages and priorities. Our Nairobi-based team will turn this route into a practical private journey.
