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Kenya – 7-day Mara, Lakes & Amboseli Classic Safari – Private accommodated

7 days / 6 nights
Masai Mara National Reserve • Nakuru • Naivasha • Amboseli National Park

Country

Kenya

Duration

7 days

Highlights

Masai Mara National Reserve

Nakuru

Naivasha

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Kenya – 7-day Mara, Lakes & Amboseli Classic Safari – Private accommodated

From $3,480
Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp
Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Masai Mara National Reserve

Includes

Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
All activities as described
Services of a private,  experienced English-speaking driver/guide
Transport in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser including water station in your vehicle - please bring a metal water bottle to be refilled as needed
All park entrance fees
All government taxes and levies
Flying doctors air ambulance evacuation in case of an emergency

Excludes

Flights
Drinks
Gratuities - we recommend US$ 10 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

The Masai Mara rcosystem includes the Masai Mara National Reserve and the adjacent and excellent Mara private conservancies (Mara North, Naboisho, Olare-Motorogi, Olderkesi being the prime ones). One of the  highlights of the Masai Mara National Reserve is the annual wildebeest migration crossing rivers between the Serengeti and the Masai Mara. It is the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than a million animals following the rains. But the Mara River crossing poiunts can be very crowded between July and October, when this happens.  The selection of camp is very important to avoid being with many dozens of other vehicles. During this time, it is better to stay in a concession, with limnited tourist and vehicle numbers, to enjoy the abundant wildife in these superbly run private conservancies, and have a day trip to the Mara River if one really wants to try and see a river crossing. There are also a few conservancies located close to the Sand River, which give a much more exclusive and intimate experience, should the wildebeest and zebra chose to cross when you are there. 
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Ashnil Mara Camp

    Day 1 - 3

    Set along the Mara River in the heart of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Ashnil Mara Camp reopened in 2025 with a bold redesign and repositioning. The camp now offers just 27 luxury tents (including 3 family units), creating a more intimate, personalised safari experience. Each tent is newly rebuilt with hardwood flooring, elegant interiors, dedicated lounge areas, fully modernised bathrooms, minibars, and in-tent WiFi as standard.
    Ashnil Mara Camp
    Ashnil Mara Camp
    Ashnil Mara Camp
    Ashnil Mara Camp
    Ashnil Mara Camp
    Ashnil Mara Camp
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Day 1

Day Notes:

Pick-up from Nairobi in the morning and drive to the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve, which is seen by many as the jewel of Kenya’s national parks and reserves. Arrive at Mara Simba Lodge or Ashnil Mara Camp for lunch, followed by a short rest. In the afternoon, head out for an afternoon game drive in search of the Big Five, e.g., Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, and Buffalo, and other lesser species, including antelopes, gazelles, zebras, giraffes, and wildebeests. Once you return to camp, supper will be served.

Driving time: ~ 5 hours

  • Transfer from JKIA Airport Hotel to Ashnil Mara Camp

  • Check-in to Ashnil Mara Camp

  • Afternoon game drive

Day 2

Day Notes:

Morning breakfast at the camp after which you will head out with picnic lunch boxes and spend the day in the reserve exploring and experience nature in its raw form. The landscape is breathtaking with its network of roads specially constructed for game viewing. Break for lunch at a picnic site then continue spotting wild animals until early evening when you return to the camp.

  • Full-day game drive with picnic lunch.

Nakuru, Kenya

Nakuru is a fascinating city on the shores of western Kenya’s Lake Nakuru. The capital of Nakuru County located in the Great Rift Valley, about ten kilometres from the massive Menengai Crater. A hiking trail leads up to the rim of this ancient caldera, offering bird’s eye views over the lake and surrounds, and then plunges 400 metres down to the floor below, where visitors can walk among ancient forests. Lake Nakuru National Park, surrounding Nakuru, is home to exceptional birdlife, as well as over 50 varieties of mammals including lion, leopard, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, rhino, antelope and various primates. History and culture enthusiasts should make sure to visit the incredible Hyrax Hill prehistoric site.
Nakuru
Nakuru
Nakuru
Nakuru
Nakuru
Nakuru
  • Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

    Day 3 - 4

    Lake Nakuru Sopa lodge is located on a range of hills that form the western limits of Africa's great Rift valley, the Lodge offers spectacular views over the vastness of lake Nakuru and its surrounding National Park.
    Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
    Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
    Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
    Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
    Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
    Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
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Day 3

Day Notes:

After breakfast depart for Lake Nakuru to arrive for lunch. In the afternoon proceed to a game drive. Dinner and overnight in Nakuru Sopa Lodge.

Driving time: ~ 41/2 hours

  • Check-out from Ashnil Mara Camp

  • Transfer from Ashnil Mara Camp to Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

  • Check-in to Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

  • Afternoon game drive

Naivasha, Kenya

Located in the beautiful Kenya Rift Valley basin, Naivasha is a compact market town northwest of Nairobi, best known as a stopping point for spellbinding Lake Naivasha. Aspiring wildlife photographers and nature lovers will marvel at Lake Naivasha and its abundance of wondrous wildlife. Here visitors can spot wallowing hippo pods, clouds of vibrant birdlife, zebra and various other game. The nearby Lake Oloiden and Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary are great spots for those passionate about wild wonders. Shopping in the bustling town ensures unique souvenirs for mementoes as well as restaurants offering delicious local dishes with every taste in mind. Accommodations ranging from lodges to bed and breakfasts provide great conveniences for travellers looking to explore the area.
Naivasha
Naivasha
Naivasha
Naivasha
Naivasha
Naivasha
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  • Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

    Day 4 - 5

    Naivasha is a Masai name given to the area, denoting the characteristics of the lake.
    Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
    Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
    Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
    Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
    Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
    Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

Day 4

Day Notes:

After breakfast depart for Lake Naivasha to arrive for lunch. In the afternoon proceed to the Lake Naivasha for a boat ride and on to crescent Island for bird watching and a brief walking safari among the wildlife. The shores host abundant birdlife including pelicans, cormorants and fish-eagles with their haunting cry.

Driving time: ~ 2 hours

  • Check-out from Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

  • Transfer from Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge to Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

  • Check-in to Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

  • Boat ride & trip to Crescent Island

Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Located in the southern reaches of Kenya, the Amboseli National Park is renowned for its excellent variety of wildlife such as Maasai giraffe, elephant, lion and cheetah and not surprisingly it is one of Kenya's most popular parks. The landscape of Amboseli is dominated by the majestic snowcap of Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as open plains, acacia woodland, swamps and the massif of Ol Doinyo Orok. The birding is excellent, especially closer to the lakes and swamps. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to large herds of elephants among other wildlife species. Other attractions include opportunities to meet the Maasai people and soak up spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
  • Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp

    Day 5 - 7

    Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp is situated just outside of Kimana Gate in the southeast area of the Amboseli National Park in Kenya. The small eco-friendly tented camp features stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and offers comfortably furnished deluxe and superb tents comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, toiletries, fans, and writing desks. Deluxe tents have plunge pools. Facilities and services include a restaurant, a lounge, a campfire, and Wi-Fi.
    Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp
    Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp
    Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp
    Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp
    Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp
    Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp
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Day 5

Day Notes:

After breakfast, depart for Amboseli, arriving in time for lunch. The park is beautifully situated beneath the foot of Africa’s highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli has large herds of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, giraffes, lions, and a variety of other animals and birds all of which are attracted to this park due to its permanent supply of water that filters through the volcanic rock from Mt. Kilimanjaro melting snow. Arrive for lunch at your lodge and have a short rest. Thereafter depart for an afternoon safari until sunset.

Driving time: ~ 51/2 hours

  • Check-out from Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

  • Transfer from Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort to Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp

  • Check-in to Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp

Day 6

Day Notes:

Full day in Amboseli with unlimited game drives during the day. Meals and overnight in Tulia Amboseli Camp.

 

  • Full day at Amboseli National Park

Day 7

  • Morning game drive

  • Check-out from Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp

  • Transfer from Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp to JKIA Airport Hotel

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Masai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
Day 1-2

Masai Mara National Reserve

The Masai Mara rcosystem includes the Masai Mara National Reserve and the adjacent and excellent Mara private conservancies (Mara North, Naboisho, Olare-Motorogi, Olderkesi being the prime ones).
Nakuru
Kenya
Day 3

Nakuru

Nakuru is a fascinating city on the shores of western Kenya’s Lake Nakuru.
Naivasha
Kenya
Day 4

Naivasha

Located in the beautiful Kenya Rift Valley basin, Naivasha is a compact market town northwest of Nairobi, best known as a stopping point for spellbinding Lake Naivasha.
Amboseli National Park
Kenya
Day 5-6

Amboseli National Park

Located in the southern reaches of Kenya, the Amboseli National Park is renowned for its excellent variety of wildlife such as Maasai giraffe, elephant, lion and cheetah and not surprisingly it is one of Kenya's most popular parks.

Accommodations

Ashnil Mara Camp
Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 1-3

Ashnil Mara Camp

Set along the Mara River in the heart of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Ashnil Mara Camp reopened in 2025 with a bold redesign and repositioning.
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Nakuru
Day 3-4

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Lake Nakuru Sopa lodge is located on a range of hills that form the western limits of Africa's great Rift valley, the Lodge offers spectacular views over the vastness of lake Nakuru and its surrounding National Park..
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Naivasha
Day 4-5

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

Naivasha is a Masai name given to the area, denoting the characteristics of the lake..
Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp
Amboseli National Park
Day 5-7

Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp

Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp is situated just outside of Kimana Gate in the southeast area of the Amboseli National Park in Kenya.

FOR 2025, YOU WILL STAY AT MARA SIMBA LODGE, AND FROM 2026, YOU WILL STAY AT ASHNIL MARA CAMP

1 November - 19 December 2025

  • 2 people travelling: US$ 3,435 per person sharing
  • 4 people travelling: US$ 2,790 per person sharing
  • 6 people travelling: US$ 2,575 per person sharing
  • Single supplement: US$ 550

20 December 2025 - 2 January 2026 

  • 2 people travelling: US$ 4,275 per person sharing
  • 4 people travelling: US$ 3,535 per person sharing
  • 6 people travelling: US$ 3,290 per person sharing
  • Single supplement: US$ 825

3 January – 6 April 2026

  • 2 people travelling: US$ 3,945 per person sharing
  • 4 people travelling: US$ 3,290 per person sharing
  • 6 people travelling: US$ 3,080 per person  sharing
  • Single supplement: US$ 790

 7 April - May 2026

  • 2 people travelling: US$ 3,480 per person sharing
  • 4 people travelling: US$ 2,830 per person sharing
  • 6 people travelling: US$ 2,615 per person sharing
  • Single supplement: US$ 245          

June 2026

  • 2 people travelling: US$ 3,760 per person sharing
  • 4 people travelling: US$ 3,105 per person sharing
  • 6 people travelling: US$ 2,890 per person sharing
  • Single supplement: US$ 650

1 July - 30 September 2026

  • 2 people travelling: US$ 5,390 per person sharing
  • 4 people travelling: US$ 4,630 per person sharing
  • 6 people travelling: US$ 4,380 per person sharing
  • Single supplement: US$ 1,160

October 2026

  • 2 people travelling: US$ 4,345 per person sharing
  • 4 people travelling: US$ 3,690 per person sharing
  • 6 people travelling: US$ 3,470 per person sharing
  • Single supplement: US$ 825

1 November - 19 December 2026

  • 2 people travelling: US$ 4,030 per person sharing
  • 4 people travelling: US$ 3,380 per person sharing
  • 6 people travelling: US$ 3,160 per person sharing
  • Single supplement: US$ 695

20 December 2025 - 3 January 2026

  • 2 people travelling: US$ 4,915 per person sharing
  • 4 people travelling: US$ 4,155 per person sharing
  • 6 people travelling: US$ 3,900 per person sharing
  • Single supplement: US$ 925

  

Emily First Kenya Safari

Kerry was incredible, truly! This was our first trip to Kenya and our first Safari and Kerry listened to what we wanted, made great suggestions and planned a fantastic holiday - thank you Kerry! Fantastic trip, great itinerary, 3 mini safaris within one seeing Amboseli, Laikipia and Mara. The organisation was seamless.

Emily Burns
Incredible, truly!

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Matt at Indigo Safaris arranged a fantastic trip for us! He was so helpful; willing to investigate every crazy request and answer every question :)

We experienced a wide range of habitats, from delta to desert, and saw the Big 5 plus so much more. A highlight of the trip was something we’d never heard of until Matt suggested it - a night sleeping under the African sky on an open 2-story platform, alongside a waterhole visited by lions, elephants, and other wild creatures throughout the night. The stars were absolutely magical!

All the internal flights arrived like clockwork. We were delighted with the intimate “mid-range” camps we chose with Matt’s advice. Each of them was very comfortable, employed lovely staff, offered good food, and had prompt laundry service. One of the best features of our trip was having close-up encounters with elephants and other animals as they roamed through these small camps.

We followed up our adventure with a stay at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, and it was the perfect touch of luxury after our time in the bush.

We’ve enjoyed previous safaris in Tanzania, Kenya, and the Pantanal Wetlands of Brazil, and we were delighted that Matt and Indigo were able to provide such a totally different experience for us. Would love to work with them again someday!

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We had an outstanding experience with Indigo Safaris! Kerry crafted our Kenyan trip to perfection, tailoring every detail to our preferences. Our adventure included game drives through Masai Mara, Nairobi National Park, Amboseli, and Tsavo West. Kerry's advice was invaluable, particularly her suggestion to visit Lake Naivasha, which turned out to be an incredibly unique and worthwhile stop.
Every lodge we stayed at was exceptional, offering perfect accommodations, delicious food, and warm, welcoming staff. We truly appreciated Kerry's reliable guidance, sound advice, and excellent recommendations throughout the trip.
Overall, I cannot recommend Indigo Safaris highly enough. Although it was a significant investment for us, the trip truly delivered incredible value.

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The safari destinations were wonderful in every way, although the mass migration had left us behind by October. A short stopover between the national parks was at Lake Naivasha, including a boat ride and walking with the animals, and a guided bike ride and hike through Hell's canyon.
A personal driver guide means that you can watch the wildlife for as long as you want - and we certainly did. We saw hundreds of elephants in total but we could also just sit and observe their behaviour for hours if we wished.

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I am happy to report that Indigo Safaris are exceptional and deserve their accolades and more. A wonderful experience worth every penny.

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