This 7 days Kenya wildlife safari and big five animals tour highlights the big five animals in Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, the best of game reserves in Kenya and wildlife viewing in Amboseli, one of the prime Kenya national parks that is managed by Kenya wildlife service.
The big five animals include Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Rhinos & Cape Buffalo. You will also get a chance to see some of the birds of Kenya in Lake Nakuru National Park.
Most of the Kenya big 5 animals are found in Maasai Mara National Reserve. However, some of the the big five animals in Kenya are also found in Amboseli National Park, a popular spot for other wild animals in Kenya & one of the prime Kenya safari parks.
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The 7 days Kenya wildlife safari introduces you to the splendid Masai Mara National Reserve to witness the wildebeest migration plus viewing big game and other wide range of animal species.
In the Masai Mara, expect to spend at least 3 nights with possible animal sightings of cheetahs, elephants, leopards, lions, Masai giraffes, warthogs, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, baboons, spotted hyenas etc.
The tour package also includes an Amboseli National Park expedition, a home to a huge profusion of African elephants. This 7 days best of Kenya wildlife safari & big five animals tour begins and ends in Nairobi.
Detailed Kenya Big Five Animals Safari Itinerary
Day 1: To Amboseli National Park from Nairobi
Have an early breakfast and transfer to Amboseli, your first place of exploration on this 7 days safari in Kenya.
Arrive at your place of accommodation in Amboseli, enjoy lunch at leisure and followed by an exciting afternoon game viewing safari.
Day 2: Full day expedition in Amboseli – Kenya
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and after, set off for long day game viewing experience to see a range of Amboseli National Park’s wildlife including elephants and hippos in large numbers.
Pay a visit to the observation hill to enjoy excellent view of scenic snow-capped Mount. Kilimanjaro of Tanzania.
Break off for lunch and return for yet another incredible game drive later in the afternoon then back to accommodation at Amboseli.
Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park
A cup of tea/coffee and after, leave the lodge for Lake Nakuru National Park with en-route game drive in Amboseli NP.
Have en-route stop visit at the Rift Valley viewpoint for photography, enjoy breathtaking view of rift valley escarpment then go check into the lodge at Lake Nakuru, lunch at leisure then afternoon game drive.
Day 4: Morning game drive – transfer to the Masai Mara
Breakfast early, vacate your accommodation for an early morning game drive and go along with packed lunch. After a game drive, proceed on 5 hours’ drive journey to the Maasai Mara Reserve, one of the national game reserves in Kenya and apparently the largest game reserve in Kenya.
Enjoy a game drive in the afternoon/evening-sight the scenic savannas filled with African elephants, lions, cheetahs, birds, buffaloes, leopards etc.
Day 5: Explore the Mara National Reserve – Full Day
Start your full day Masai Mara game viewing experience after breakfast from your lodge.
Your day sightings include elands, zebras, lions, hartebeest, leopards, witness the wildebeest migration, gazelles, roan antelopes etc.
On the Mara River banks, enjoy your picnic lunch as you have excellent view of crocodiles, hippos, birds.
After leisurely picnic lunch, head off for last game viewing in the afternoon before connecting for a night stay at the accommodation.
Day 6: Another full day safari in Masai Mara Reserve
Early cup of coffee/tea and later, embark on a guided game in the breathtaking landscapes of the Mara National Reserve. Enjoy excellent views of Mara’s animal species, bird-life and later in the afternoon, visit the Masai Village for authentic African cultural experiences.
Day 7: Game drive and Return to Nairobi
A leisurely breakfast and after, go for the last game drive as per your 7 days Masai Mara & Amboseli NP safari.
Leave the lodge with some packed lunch or have hot lunch en-route and arrive early for drop off at the hotel or airport for departure, to mark the end of your tour.
If you are not departing this very day, you can opt to visit the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, a popular elephant orphanage of Kenya.
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