7-Day Best of Kenya
The complete mid-range circuit — elephants and Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, rhino and flamingo at Lake Nakuru, and the big cats of the Maasai Mara, across a week at a comfortable pace.
7 days · 6 nights · Best Jul – Oct & Jan – Mar
About this experience
Everything a first Kenya safari should be, at a mid-range price. A week takes you from Amboseli's great elephant herds beneath Kilimanjaro, up through Lake Nakuru's rhino sanctuary and flamingo shores, to three nights in the Maasai Mara — the finest big-cat country in Africa. All of the Big Five are on the table across these three parks, with two or three nights in each so you settle in rather than rush.
Best for
- First-time safari
- All of the Big Five
- Once-in-a-lifetime trips
Trip features
- Private vehicleYour own 4x4 and driver-guide
- Starts any dayPick your own date, 7+ days ahead
- Can be tailoredChange lodges, add days or parks
- Children welcomeAges 3–12 at half price
- Pickup in NairobiAirport or your hotel
- English · SwahiliGuide languages
Signature experiences
Optional extras we can add to this trip. Prices are per person and confirmed when you book.
Lift off at dawn over the plains, drift silently above the herds, and land to a champagne bush breakfast. The definitive Mara morning.
A boat out among the hippos and fish eagles of Naivasha, then a walk on Crescent Island where the game roams free.
Spend an hour in a working manyatta — the jumping dance, fire-making, and a look at daily Maasai life, hosted by the community itself.
A lantern-lit table set out under the stars, your own chef and a crackling fire — the safari dinner people remember for years.
Day by day
What each day looks like, from pickup in Nairobi to drop-off.
Drive south to Amboseli for lunch, then an afternoon game drive among the elephant herds beneath Kilimanjaro.
Amboseli Sopa Lodge · Full-board
Dawn and afternoon drives for the great tuskers, the swamps, and Observation Hill at sunset.
Amboseli Sopa Lodge · Full-board
The long scenic transfer north, skirting Nairobi, to Lake Nakuru. Evening drive as the light goes gold.
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge · Full-board
A morning around the lake for rhino and flamingo, then west to the Maasai Mara for an afternoon drive.
Mara Sopa Lodge · Full-board
A full day in the reserve — lion prides, cheetah, leopard and, in season, the migration.
Mara Sopa Lodge · Full-board
A relaxed day of morning and afternoon drives, an optional Maasai village visit, and a farewell sundowner.
Mara Sopa Lodge · Full-board
A dawn game drive and breakfast, then the drive back to Nairobi for your onward connection.
Where you'll stay
Lodges we book on this trip. If one is full on your dates, we'll offer a comparable property before you pay anything.
What's included
Included
- Full-board accommodation in comfortable lodges & tented camps
- All park & reserve entry fees
- Private 4x4 · experienced English-speaking driver-guide
- All game drives as per itinerary
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
Not included
- International flights
- Kenya eTA (USD 30 government fee — we help you apply)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Optional experiences (see below)
- Drinks, tips & personal expenses
Route & pickup
Where the trip goes, and where we meet you. Pickup is confirmed the day before you set off.
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- 01 NairobiDay 1 · City
- 02 AmboseliDay 1 · National park & reserve
- 03 Lake NakuruDay 3 · Rift Valley lakes
- 04 Maasai MaraDay 4 · National park & reserve
- 05 NairobiDay 7 · City
Good to know
Bookara started running trips in 2026, so there are no guest reviews on this trip yet. Ask us anything on WhatsApp before you book; you'll talk to one of the two founders.
A 30% deposit holds your dates, and the balance is due 45 days before you travel (book closer than that and you pay in full). Cancel 90+ days before departure for a full refund, 60–89 days before for 50% back. Full terms.
Common questions
How is this different from the 7-day Big Five Complete?+
Same three-park idea, priced for mid-range lodges rather than premium ones — a more accessible version of the complete circuit. Upgrade options let you move up a tier if you'd like.
Should I fly any legs?+
The drives are scenic and included. You can fly the Mara leg to save time — just ask and we'll quote it.
Book on WhatsApp
Your chat opens with the trip pre-filled — no payment needed now. Our team replies between 7am–10pm EAT.
Request saved
WhatsApp is opening with your details pre-filled — just hit send.
- 1 Send the pre-filled messageYour trip details are already written for you.
- 2 Confirm in chat — or pay the deposit onlineSame reference either way. Our team replies 7am–10pm EAT.
- 3 Instant confirmationWhatsApp message + email receipt the moment your deposit lands.
Your request ref becomes your booking reference once the deposit is paid.
Book direct with the operator
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Licensed & certified
Kenya-registered operator in Nairobi with experienced driver-guides.
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Run from Nairobi
We plan and run your trip ourselves, with driver-guides we know, and stay reachable on WhatsApp throughout.
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Secure payment
Card or Apple Pay through Paystack (USD). Taxes and park fees are in the price you see.
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Flexible cancellation
Full refund up to 90 days before departure; a 30% deposit holds your dates.
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