KENYA CLASSIC SAFARI
The 7-Day Classic Southern Circuit
This is the most popular route for first-time visitors, balancing travel time with maximum wildlife exposure.
- Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
. Transfer to your hotel for a briefing. Optional visits include theGiraffe Centreor the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage.
- Day 2: Nairobi to Amboseli
. Drive (approx. 4.5 hours) toAmboseli National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive with views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Day 3: Full Day in Amboseli
. Morning and afternoon game drives to see large elephant herds and diverse birdlife in the park’s swamps. - Day 4: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha
. Travel to the Great Rift Valley. Most itineraries include a boat safari onLake Naivashato see hippos or a walking safari on Crescent Island.
- Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara
. Morning game drive inLake Nakuru National Park(famous for rhinos and flamingos) before driving to the
Maasai Mara National Reserve.
- Day 6: Full Day in Maasai Mara
. Dedicated to tracking the “Big Five.” If visiting between July and October 2026, focus game drives near the Mara River to witness Great Migration crossings. - Day 7: Maasai Mara to Nairobi
. Final early morning game drive followed by a drive or domestic flight back toNairobifor your departure