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.
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.
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
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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
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| 2 |
Nairobi → Naivasha → Nakuru
Rift Valley day · ~3.5 hrs driving
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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
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| 3 |
Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara
Transit day · ~5–6 hrs road drive
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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
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| 4 |
Maasai Mara
Full game day — Big Five
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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
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| 5 |
Maasai Mara
Great Migration (seasonal Jul–Oct)
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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
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| 6 |
Maasai Mara → Amboseli
Transit · ~4–5 hrs or charter flight
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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
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| 7 |
Amboseli → Nairobi
Final game drive & departure
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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
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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.
Mid/Shoulder Season (Jan–Mar, Jun, Oct) — excellent game viewing, good rates, drying landscapes.
Peak/High Season (Jul–Oct) — Great Migration river crossings, maximum wildlife, maximum rates. Book 6+ months ahead.
Every one of these is bookable through Wildspace — tell Dancan what appeals when you enquire.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
"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."
"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."
"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."
Tell Dancan your travel dates, group size, and preferred tier. He'll come back within 24 hours with a tailored proposal — lodge by lodge, night by night, with confirmed availability and a locked price. No payment required to start.
"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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