7 Days · Road Drive · Nairobi → Naivasha → Nakuru → Mara → Amboseli

From Flamingos
to the Big Five

Seven days through Kenya's most extraordinary landscapes — sunrise on Lake Naivasha, flamingo shores at Nakuru, the vast plains of the Maasai Mara, and Kilimanjaro's silhouette rising over Amboseli.

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Nairobi
Lake Naivasha
Lake Nakuru NP
Maasai Mara
Amboseli NP
Nairobi
7Days of wild Kenya
4Iconic destinations
Big 5Wildlife encounters
3Accommodation tiers
24hResponse from your guide
Entim Private Camp family tent interior, Maasai Mara
© Entim Private Camp / Wilder Group

Kenya's greatest
circuit — crafted
for you.

This seven-day loop is Kenya distilled to its finest highlights. You'll chase flamingos at dawn on Lake Naivasha, track rhinos inside Lake Nakuru National Park, spend three full days immersed in the Maasai Mara's legendary game country, and finish with elephants framed by Africa's highest peak in Amboseli.


Wildspace works with properties at every level — from intimate tented camps inside private conservancies to storied lodges by Heritage Hotels, Sarova, Elewana, Sopa, and Aruba. Your guide Dancan will match the right camp to your style, budget, and dates.

Flamingo shores White & black rhino Big Five Mara Amboseli elephants Hot air balloon option Luxury & value camps Maasai culture Road drive throughout
Day-by-Day Itinerary

Seven days.
Four wild places.

All travel by private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof. Optional flight transfers available for the Mara leg if you prefer to save road time. Dancan is with you throughout.

Day Location Highlights Accommodation
1
Nairobi
Arrival & orientation
Airport welcome transfer Welcome dinner & briefing Optional: Giraffe Centre ($15 pp) Optional: Karen Blixen Museum ($14 pp) Nairobi city overnight
Wildspace Nairobi Partners
B&B · Heritage, Sarova, Serena or equiv.
Also arranged for last-night layovers before departure flights
2
Nairobi → Naivasha → Nakuru
Rift Valley day · ~3.5 hrs driving
Great Rift Valley viewpoint Lake Naivasha boat ride Hippo & fish eagle spotting Evening game drive — Nakuru Flamingos & white rhino
Lake Nakuru National Park
Full board lodge inside the park
3
Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara
Transit day · ~5–6 hrs road drive
Scenic Rift Valley drive Roadside lunch stop Camp arrival & orientation Sundowner at camp Optional: charter flight Nairobi–Mara
Maasai Mara Camp
Full board · your chosen tier
4
Maasai Mara
Full game day — Big Five
Morning Big Five drive Bush picnic lunch Afternoon leopard country Optional: Maasai village visit ($30–40 pp) Optional: walking safari ($50 pp)
Maasai Mara Camp
Full board · same camp
5
Maasai Mara
Great Migration (seasonal Jul–Oct)
Pre-dawn balloon launch (optional) River crossing viewing Migration tracking drives Champagne bush breakfast Hot Air Balloon Safari $450–505 pp
Maasai Mara Camp
Full board · same camp
6
Maasai Mara → Amboseli
Transit · ~4–5 hrs or charter flight
Arrive Amboseli National Park Kilimanjaro views at dusk Evening game drive Largest free-roaming elephant herds in Africa
Amboseli Lodge / Camp
Full board · your chosen tier
7
Amboseli → Nairobi
Final game drive & departure
Dawn Kilimanjaro game drive Best Kili photography light Road return to Nairobi (~5 hrs) Late-flight guests: Nairobi partner hotel overnight
Nairobi (if required)
B&B · Wildspace partner hotel
Where You'll Stay

Accommodation
across the circuit

Wildspace has agreements with lodges and camps across every destination on this circuit — from intimate tented conservancy camps to iconic collection properties. Browse by season to see current sell rates.

Green Season (Apr–Jun & Nov–Dec) — lowest rates, lush landscapes, superb resident wildlife. Ideal value.

Nairobi — Night 1 & Last Night

Heritage Hotels
The Tribe Hotel
Contemporary boutique · Gigiri / Village Market
$235–$285
per person / night sharing
B&B · Year-round
Nairobi's most design-forward Heritage property. Rooftop pool, art-filled rooms. Close to UNEP HQ and Village Market. Wildspace preferred for short stays.
Heritage Hotels
Ole-Sereni
Nairobi National Park views · Mombasa Rd
$210–$260
per person / night sharing
B&B · Year-round
Game viewing from your room — directly overlooks Nairobi National Park. Ideal for guests with early AM JKIA flights. 5 min from airport.
Sarova Hotels
Sarova Stanley
Colonial landmark · Nairobi CBD
$195–$245
per person / night sharing
B&B · Year-round
Nairobi's grand dame since 1902. Central location, multiple restaurants, rooftop pool. Ernest Hemingway stayed here. Timeless safari-city atmosphere.
Crowne Plaza / IHG
Crowne Plaza Nairobi
Business hotel · Upper Hill
$170–$220
per person / night sharing
B&B · Year-round
Reliable mid-range city hotel. Good for transit stays. Pool, gym, multiple dining options. Easy JKIA access. Wildspace negotiated rates available.

Lake Nakuru National Park

Aerial view of The Cliff Lodge, Lake Nakuru © Wilder Group / Wildspace Safaris
Wilder Group
The Cliff
Luxury · Full Board · Inside the Park
$665
per person / night sharing
Full Board · Green Season · all meals
Clifftop position overlooking the lake. Spa, infinity pool, boat safaris, and game drives. Children 12+ only. The most distinguished property inside Nakuru NP.
Sarova Hotels
Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Full Board · Inside Nakuru NP
$235–$300
per person / night sharing
Full Board · Green Season
67 rooms perched on the crater wall with lake and flamingo views. Pool, WiFi, curio shop. Twice-daily game drives. Reliable Sarova quality inside the park. Great family option.
Sopa Lodges
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Full Board · Park Boundary
$180–$235
per person / night sharing
Full Board · Green Season
Good value inside the park. All rooms with private terraces. Pool, restaurant, reliable game viewing nearby. Solid choice for budget-conscious travellers.

Maasai Mara

Mara Elatia luxury tent interior © Mara Elatia Camp · Wildspace Safaris
Wilder Group
Entim Main Camp
Luxury · Ground Package
$830
per person / night sharing
Green Season · incl. drives, drinks, airstrip transfer
Eight tents in riverine forest on the reserve edge. All house drinks, shared game drives and Mara inter-camp transfers included. Min 2 nights.
Wilder Group
Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp
Full Board · 100m from Talek Gate
$155–$235
per person / night sharing
Full Board · Green Season · Wildspace nett rate
Comfort, Deluxe & Premium tents. All meals, WiFi and taxes included. Children 6–11 at 50%. Under 6 free. Outstanding value just metres from the reserve gate.
Heritage Hotels
Mara Intrepids Camp
Game Package · Inside the Reserve
$495–$570
per person / night sharing
Game Package · 2 game drives + airstrip transfer
Talek River frontage inside the reserve. Guided morning nature walks included. 3 game drives daily. Children's Adventurers' Club. Wildspace preferred Heritage Mara property.
Sarova Hotels
Sarova Mara Game Camp
Full Board · Inside the Reserve
$260–$340
per person / night sharing
Full Board · Green Season
Tented camp inside the reserve with twice-daily game drives. Pool, spa, WiFi. Strong family credentials — children's menus, babysitting available on request.
Sopa Lodges
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Full Board · Green Season
$350–$420
per person / night sharing
Full Board · all meals
74-room lodge with year-round reliable game viewing. Pool, daily game drives, spacious rooms. Best value mid-range inside the reserve. Book 2 months ahead even in green season.
Elewana
Elephant Pepper Camp
All-Inclusive · Mara North Conservancy
$805–$975
per person / night sharing
All-inclusive Game Package · night drives included
Only 8 tents inside private Mara North Conservancy. Night drives, off-road driving and walking safaris all included. Conservancy fee additional. Truly exclusive — wildlife and no crowds.

Amboseli National Park

Aruba Lodges
Amboseli Aruba Lodge
Full Board · Inside Amboseli NP
$210–$275
per person / night sharing
Full Board · Green Season
Value-positioned lodge inside the park with classic Kilimanjaro views. Game drives, pool, reliable full-board service. Wildspace negotiated rates available. Strong budget choice for Amboseli.
Sarova Hotels
Sarova Amboseli Game Camp
Full Board · Park Edge
$245–$325
per person / night sharing
Full Board · Green Season
Tented camp at the foot of Kilimanjaro. Swamp-edge location for elephant herds at close range. Pool, cultural Maasai experience included. One of the best Kili photo positions in the park.
Sopa Lodges
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Full Board · Inside the Park
$220–$285
per person / night sharing
Full Board · all meals
Well-positioned lodge with Kilimanjaro panorama rooms. Morning elephant walks nearby. Pool, WiFi. Reliable Sopa quality at a sensible price point for Amboseli.
Green Season (Apr–Jun & Nov–Dec): Landscapes are vivid and lush, skies dramatic and photogenic. Resident wildlife is outstanding year-round — elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, and giraffe don't migrate. Rates are 25–40% below peak, availability is wide, and the Mara feels genuinely wild without the July–October crowds.

Mid/Shoulder Season (Jan–Mar, Jun, Oct) — excellent game viewing, good rates, drying landscapes.

Nairobi

Heritage Hotels
The Tribe Hotel
Boutique · Gigiri
$260–$310
per person / night sharing
B&B
Design-led Heritage property near Village Market. Rooftop pool, eclectic art collection. Wildspace preferred Nairobi base.
Sarova Hotels
Sarova Stanley
Colonial icon · CBD
$220–$275
per person / night sharing
B&B
Nairobi's most storied address. Central for city exploration, rooftop pool, multiple restaurants. Hemingway, Roosevelt, and countless safari legends have stayed here.
Heritage Hotels
Ole-Sereni
Park views · Mombasa Rd
$235–$285
per person / night sharing
B&B
Overlooks Nairobi National Park — wildlife at the window. Best option for guests with early JKIA departures. 5 min from the airport.

Lake Nakuru NP

Aerial view of The Cliff Lodge, Lake Nakuru © Wilder Group / Wildspace Safaris
Wilder Group
The Cliff
Luxury · Full Board
$810
per person / night sharing
Full Board · Off-Peak rate
Clifftop lake views, spa, pool, boat safaris. The finest property inside Nakuru NP. Wildspace preferred Nakuru luxury stay.
Sarova Hotels
Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Full Board · Inside the Park
$275–$350
per person / night sharing
Full Board · Mid Season
Crater wall lodge with sweeping lake views. Jan–March offers some of the best flamingo concentrations of the year. Twice-daily game drives.
Sopa Lodges
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Full Board
$210–$260
per person / night sharing
Full Board · Mid Season
Good value inside the park. Private terraces, pool. Solid for single-night stopovers on the circuit.

Maasai Mara

Wilder Group
Ilkeliani Camp
Boutique All-inclusive · Deluxe Tent
$550–$620
per person / night sharing
Ground Package · Off-Peak
Family-friendly from age 5. Guided nature walk included. Morning & afternoon shared game drives, airstrip transfers. Premium tent +$50 pp.
Heritage Hotels
Mara Intrepids Camp
Game Package · Reserve
$610
per person / night sharing
Game Package incl. drives + transfers
Three game drives daily. Reserve frontage. Children's programme, nature walks. June sightings can be spectacular as grass dries and wildlife concentrates.
Sarova Hotels
Sarova Mara Game Camp
Full Board
$310–$390
per person / night sharing
Full Board · Mid Season
Pool, spa, WiFi inside the reserve. Family-friendly. Mid-season offers excellent sighting quality — short grass makes for superb photography.
Talek Olkinyei Camp at night, Maasai Mara © Olkinyei Mara · Wildspace Safaris
Wildspace / Olkinyei
Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp
Full Board · Nett Contract
$180–$235
per person / night sharing
Full Board · Mid Season
Exceptional value. All meals, WiFi, taxes included. 100m from Talek Gate for instant reserve access. Wildspace contracted nett rates apply.

Amboseli NP

Aruba Lodges
Amboseli Aruba Lodge
Full Board · Inside Amboseli
$235–$300
per person / night sharing
Full Board · Mid Season
Classic Amboseli value camp. Game drives, pool, Kili views. Wildspace negotiated rate available. Book to anchor the end of your circuit.
Sarova Hotels
Sarova Amboseli Game Camp
Full Board
$285–$365
per person / night sharing
Full Board · Mid Season
Swamp-edge elephant herd access, Kili photo position, Maasai cultural experience included.
Mid/Shoulder Season (Jan–Mar, Jun, Oct): Excellent game viewing with drier conditions and shorter grass. Jun brings the first dry season clarity — superb sighting conditions across all four destinations. A smart choice between peak crowds and green-season rates.

Peak/High Season (Jul–Oct) — Great Migration river crossings, maximum wildlife, maximum rates. Book 6+ months ahead.

Nairobi

Heritage Hotels
The Tribe Hotel
Boutique · Gigiri
$285–$365
per person / night sharing
B&B · Peak
Wildspace preferred. Rooftop pool. Close to Village Market. Ideal for guests arriving the night before a peak-season Mara departure.
Sarova Hotels
Sarova Stanley
Colonial icon · CBD
$245–$310
per person / night sharing
B&B · Peak
Central Nairobi, rooftop pool, legendary atmosphere. Rates rise modestly during peak — still great value for the location and history.

Lake Nakuru NP

Aerial view of The Cliff Lodge, Lake Nakuru © Wilder Group / Wildspace Safaris
Wilder Group
The Cliff
Luxury · Full Board · Peak
$950
per person / night sharing
Full Board · Peak · park fees additional
Clifftop luxury. The only property of its calibre inside Nakuru NP. Book alongside Mara and Amboseli to secure all three simultaneously.
Sarova Hotels
Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Full Board · Peak
$325–$415
per person / night sharing
Full Board
Fills fast in peak season. Crater wall views, twice-daily drives, pool. Book 3–4 months ahead. Good circuit price anchor before the Mara.

Maasai Mara — Peak Season

Bush breakfast at sunrise, Maasai Mara © Mara Elatia Camp · Wildspace Safaris
Wilder Group
Entim Main Camp
Luxury · Ground Package · Peak
$1,295
per person / night sharing
Ground Package · all drinks, drives, laundry
Reserve edge, riverine forest. Fully inclusive of house drinks, shared game drives, airstrip transfers. Migration-front access. Book 6 months ahead.
Heritage Hotels
Mara Intrepids Camp
Game Package · Peak Season
$1,210
per person / night sharing
3 game drives + morning walk + airstrip
Three daily game drives for front-row river crossing access. Children's programme running. Reserve location. Book at least 5 months ahead for Jul–Sep.
Sarova Hotels
Sarova Mara Game Camp
Full Board · Peak Season
$415–$520
per person / night sharing
Full Board
Best-value full-service camp inside the reserve during peak. Pool, spa, WiFi. Twice-daily game drives. Fills quickly — confirm with Dancan early.
Sopa Lodges
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Full Board · Peak Season
$685
per person / night sharing
Full Board
74-room lodge. Reliable peak-season choice. Book 4 months ahead. Good game position inside the reserve with daily drives.
Talek Olkinyei Camp at night, Maasai Mara © Olkinyei Mara · Wildspace Safaris
Olkinyei / Wildspace
Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp
Full Board · Peak · Nett Contract
$210–$275
per person / night sharing
Full Board · High Season · nett
The circuit's best value in peak season. All meals, WiFi, taxes included. Exclusive safari vehicle available ($280/day). 100m from the reserve gate. Book early — fills for August.

Amboseli NP — Peak Season

Aruba Lodges
Amboseli Aruba Lodge
Full Board · Peak
$260–$340
per person / night sharing
Full Board
Best-value Amboseli option in peak season. Game drives, pool. Wildspace negotiated rates apply. Peak season Amboseli is spectacular — Kili clear mornings, huge elephant herds.
Sopa Lodges
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Full Board · Peak
$285–$365
per person / night sharing
Full Board
Good mid-range Amboseli choice. Peak season Kili views are best in dry season Jul–Oct. Game drives, pool. Reliable Sopa quality.
Peak Season (Jul–Oct): The Great Migration is at full intensity in the Mara — river crossings are electric. Amboseli's dry-season skies give Kilimanjaro its clearest views of the year. Accommodation fills 6–9 months ahead. Tell us your dates early and Dancan will lock in availability before it's gone.
Rate transparency: Rates shown are Wildspace Safaris sell prices (nett contracted rates + 30% margin). Rates are per person per night sharing in USD and include applicable VAT and tourism levies unless stated. Park entrance fees and conservancy fees are additional, quoted at booking. Wilder Group rates sourced from 2025 non-resident rack rates; Olkinyei Mara rates from 2026 contract. All other rates are 2026 estimates subject to confirmation. Ask Dancan for a locked quote for your exact dates.
What's Covered

Included & excluded

Safari Includes ✓
  • ✓Accommodation throughout as per chosen tier
  • ✓All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) as specified per property
  • ✓Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof throughout
  • ✓Professional English-speaking driver/guide (Dancan or colleague)
  • ✓Park entrance fees and conservation levies
  • ✓Boat ride on Lake Naivasha
  • ✓Morning and afternoon game drives in all parks
  • ✓Cultural experiences and conservation visits as listed
  • ✓Nairobi hotel on arrival night and final night (when flights require it)
  • ✓All airport and inter-camp road transfers
Not Included ✗
  • ✗International flights to / from Kenya
  • ✗Kenya eVisa ($52 — apply at evisa.go.ke)
  • ✗Personal travel and medical insurance (essential)
  • ✗Hot air balloon safari (optional add-on, $450–505 pp)
  • ✗Cliff Boat Safari at Nakuru (optional, $120 pp)
  • ✗Premium brands, champagne and wines beyond house selection
  • ✗Gratuities and personal expenses
  • ✗Vaccinations and prescription medications
  • ✗Optional activities: village visits, walking safaris, photography vehicle
  • ✗Amboseli extension if added beyond Day 7 (quoted separately)
Optional Extras

Enrich your safari.

Every one of these is bookable through Wildspace — tell Dancan what appeals when you enquire.

Hot Air Balloon Safari
$585–$655 per person

Float silently over the Mara at dawn and watch the plains come alive from 1,500 feet. Champagne bush breakfast included. Pre-dawn pickup, ~1hr flight, post-landing game drive back to camp. Min age 4.

Cliff Boat Safari — Nakuru
$155 per adult · $85 per child

Exclusive pontoon on Lake Nakuru with a resident naturalist. Morning session includes breakfast on board; afternoon includes sundowners. Flamingos, pelicans, and fish eagles from the water. Max 8 pax.

Maasai Village Visit
$40–$50 per person

Genuine manyatta visit with elder-led cultural programme. Warrior rituals, daily life participation, and community market. Runs at Lerai, Ilkeliani, and Intrepids — ask Dancan for your camp's timing.

Photography Safari Vehicle
$585–$650 per day

Photo-adapted 4×4 with roof hatches, beanbag rests, and iMac workstation with Photoshop. Skilled guide positions you for the shot. Lens hire available. Prior booking essential. Based at Entim, Mara.

Night Game Drive
Included at Olerai / Lerai

Night drives are banned inside the Mara reserve but permitted in Olerai Conservancy. Spot pangolin, spring hare, porcupine, bush babies, and the full cast of nocturnal Kenya. Available nightly at Lerai.

Guided Bush Walk
$15–$65 per person

Slow down and read the smaller story — tracks, birds, insects, medicinal plants. Available at Olerai Conservancy ($50 pp) and Olkinyei Mara ($10 pp, ~1hr around camp). Minimum 2 pax.

Honeymoon / Celebration Package
$65–$85 at selected camps

Bush romantic dinner for two, flowers, wine or champagne, and special decoration. Available at Olkinyei Mara ($50), The Cliff Nakuru ($65), and Entim Private on request. Tell Dancan the occasion.

Giraffe Centre — Nairobi
$20 per person

Hand-feed endangered Rothschild's giraffes from a raised platform on Day 1 or 7. Pairs beautifully with the Karen Blixen Museum next door. A wonderful introduction to Kenya for first-time visitors and children.

Guest Voices

What our travellers say

★★★★★

"Dancan knew exactly which camp suited us — we told him our budget and that we have a 9-year-old, and he came back the same day with three perfect options. The Olkinyei camp was spectacular value."

SK
Sarah K.
London, UK · Family of 3 · August 2025
★★★★★

"The balloon at dawn over the migration was everything. Dancan booked it seamlessly — we just showed up at 4:30am and the whole experience unfolded perfectly. One of the best mornings of my life."

MR
Marcus R.
Toronto, Canada · Couple · September 2025
★★★★★

"We did the full circuit — Nakuru, Mara, Amboseli — and Tortilis at the end was phenomenal. Kilimanjaro every morning from the tent. I've done safaris before but this was different — personal, perfectly paced."

JL
Julie L.
Sydney, Australia · Solo · January 2026
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Dancan Leitato
Safari Expert & Lead Guide · Wildspace Safaris
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Languages: English, Swahili, basic Maa

"I've driven every road on this circuit hundreds of times. I know which camp has the best leopard territory in June, which Amboseli room faces Kilimanjaro at sunrise, and exactly when to leave Nakuru to reach the Mara before dark. Let me put that knowledge to work for you."

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