Sample itinerary · 7 days · Kenya
7-Day Classic Kenya Private Safari
The definitive first safari: elephants beneath Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, then the big-cat country of the Masai Mara — all with a private guide and vehicle throughout.
Private guide · Private vehicle · Custom lodge options
Your Safari Route
A private, point-to-point journey — your own guide and vehicle throughout, moving at your pace with lodges matched to your style.
- NairobiArrive in Nairobi and settle into a refined city hotel.
- AmboseliFly to Amboseli for big elephant herds framed by Kilimanjaro.
- Masai MaraOn to the Masai Mara — the densest big-cat country in Africa.
- NairobiA final morning drive if time allows, then fly back to Nairobi for your international connection.
Day by Day
Days 1–2Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi and settle into a refined city hotel. An optional visit to a conservation project or the giraffe centre eases you into the pace before flying south.
- Arrival & rest
- City hotel
- Optional giraffe centre
Days 2–4Amboseli
Fly to Amboseli for big elephant herds framed by Kilimanjaro. Morning and afternoon game drives with your private guide, and some of Africa's finest elephant photography.
- Elephant herds
- Kilimanjaro views
- Private game drives
Days 4–6Masai Mara
On to the Masai Mara — the densest big-cat country in Africa. Two full days of drives, an optional dawn balloon flight, and unhurried time at each sighting.
- Big-cat country
- Open savanna
- Optional dawn balloon
Day 7Departure
A final morning drive if time allows, then fly back to Nairobi for your international connection.
- Final morning drive
- Fly to Nairobi
- Onward connection
What Makes This Journey Special
It is the definitive first safari: two contrasting ecosystems, elephants beneath Kilimanjaro and big cats on the plains, all with a private vehicle and guide throughout so the pace is entirely yours.
Private 4x4 and dedicated guide for the full journey
Amboseli's elephant herds with Kilimanjaro views
Two full days of game drives in the Masai Mara ecosystem
Optional hot-air balloon flight at dawn
Make This Safari Your Own
Swap the Mara reserve for an exclusive private conservancy, add nights for a slower pace, extend to Lake Nakuru or Samburu, or finish on the coast at Diani or Zanzibar.
- Upgrade to luxury lodges or private conservancy camps
- Add a hot-air balloon safari at dawn
- Extend to Zanzibar, Diani, or Cape Town
- Add nights for a slower, more private pace
- Tailor for a honeymoon, family, or photography trip
Custom pricing
Custom pricing is based on travel dates, lodge category, party size, routing, and itinerary design.
Best Time to Travel
The ideal window is June–October and January–February, with dry-season game viewing and clearer skies. Timing can be shaped around your preferred experience, lodge availability, and travel style.
Choose Your Lodge Style
Every stay is quoted to your chosen style — no fixed packages, no shared departures.
Boutique Comfort
Intimate, characterful camps with genuine warmth and personal service.
Custom pricingPremium Tented Camp
Spacious canvas suites blending classic safari style with real comfort.
Custom pricingLuxury Safari Lodge
Refined lodges with pools, spas, fine dining, and sweeping views.
Custom pricingPrivate Conservancy Camp
Exclusive-use land, off-grid privacy, walking, and night drives.
Custom pricingGood to know
Itinerary Questions
Is 7 days enough for a Kenya safari?
Yes — seven nights across Amboseli and the Masai Mara is the classic first-safari length, giving two strong ecosystems at an unhurried pace without the long-haul flights dominating the trip.
What's the best time for this itinerary?
June–October brings the dry season and, in the later months, the Mara's migration river crossings. January–February offers warm weather and excellent big-cat viewing. We match the exact timing to your dates.
Can this be a family safari?
Absolutely. A private vehicle suits families perfectly — flexible drives, snack stops, and a guide who adapts to younger travelers. We can select family-friendly camps and add a beach finish.
Is this itinerary private or shared?
It is private throughout. You travel with your own guide, private vehicle, and schedule — never sharing your safari with strangers.
Can this be planned as a luxury safari?
Yes. Every stay can be raised to luxury lodges or private conservancy camps, with flights and service matched accordingly.
Can this itinerary work for a honeymoon?
Beautifully. We add romantic lodges, private dinners, and a gentler pace, and can finish on a beach for a barefoot end to the trip.
Can I add Zanzibar or another beach destination?
Yes. A beach extension to Zanzibar, Diani, or Mauritius is a popular finish and easy to route into the journey.
Can I add a hot-air balloon safari?
Where it is offered — such as the Masai Mara or Serengeti — a dawn balloon flight with a champagne breakfast can be added.
How is pricing calculated?
Every journey is quoted to your travel dates, lodge category, party size, and routing. There are no fixed package prices.
Does African Safari Reserve operate the safari directly?
African Safari Reserve curates safari journeys through trusted destination partners. We do not claim to own or operate a national park, wildlife reserve, lodge, airline, or government tourism authority.
Make This Journey Yours
This is a starting point, not a fixed package. Tell us your dates and travel style and we'll shape a private itinerary around you — with transparent, custom pricing.