Experience the ultimate Kenyan wilderness on this 7-Day Road Safari, exclusively featuring the renowned chain of Sopa Lodges. This carefully crafted circuit reveals a great range of natural features, exotic habitats, and world-famous national parks, allowing you to witness firsthand the primal struggle between predator and prey.

From the snow-capped backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli to the rhino sanctuaries of Lake Nakuru, the sweeping plains of the Maasai Mara, and the tranquil waters of Lake Naivasha, this safari offers diverse daily adventures. Each evening, you will retire to exclusive and elegant lodges that provide exquisite personalized service and refined cuisine.

🌟 Tour Highlights

• Amboseli National Park: Witness vast herds of elephants with some of the largest tusks in Kenya against the magnificent backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

• Lake Nakuru National Park: Explore Kenya’s first rhino sanctuary, home to high concentrations of black and white rhinos, plus endangered Rothschild's giraffes.

• The Maasai Mara: Spend two full days tracking the Big Five and experiencing the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal).

• Lake Naivasha: Enjoy a scenic boat ride and a guided walking safari among non-predatory wildlife on Crescent Island.

• Sopa Lodges: Consistent, mid-range luxury accommodation throughout your entire journey.

📅 Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

You will depart Nairobi in the morning for Amboseli National Park, which is truly classic Africa. Set in rolling savannah scenery, it is dwarfed by the presence of the pink-tinged, snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Against this magnificent backdrop, vast herds of elephants are accompanied by a kaleidoscope of other fabulous animals. You’ll arrive at the Amboseli Sopa Lodge in time for check-in and a delicious lunch. The afternoon will be spent on a game drive in search of the “Big Five.”

• Overnight: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives to view wildlife against the backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The principal attraction here is the vast herds of elephants, but other plains game includes zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, impalas, leopards, and caracals. The park also boasts a rich birdlife, including pelicans, Egyptian geese, and saddle-billed storks.

• Overnight: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park

We will depart Amboseli in the morning and drive along the floor of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch. The park features one of the largest concentrations of black and white rhinoceros in the world. Predators here include lions (which occasionally climb trees), leopards, and large pythons. Spend the afternoon exploring the lake’s shores, famous for its flamingos and pelicans.

• Overnight: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, traverse the Rift Valley and ascend its western rim into Maasai land, where red-clad warriors tend their herds among the wildlife. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge in the Maasai Mara. In the afternoon, depart for a game drive in search of wildlife in this vast, world-renowned reserve.

• Overnight: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 5: Full Day in Maasai Mara National Reserve

Spend a full day exploring the park in search of the “Big Five.” The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe—over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. From late June to October, it hosts the spectacular annual migration of millions of wildebeests and zebras from the Serengeti.

(Optional Activities: A dawn Hot Air Balloon Safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$450 per person, or a visit to a local Maasai village for US$35 per person).

• Overnight: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6: Maasai Mara to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, we will drive to Lake Naivasha—the highest and purest of the Great Rift Valley lakes, famous for its birdlife and hippos. Arrive for lunch at your resort. In the afternoon, you’ll take a boat ride along Lake Naivasha to Crescent Island, where you will enjoy a guided nature walk right next to grazing zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and waterbucks in a predator-free environment.

• Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

• Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your lodge. Afterward, you will check out and drive back to Nairobi. You will arrive in the early afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward travel.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast Included

🏨 Accommodation Summary

• Amboseli: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Lake Nakuru: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Maasai Mara: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Lake Naivasha: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

💰 2026/2027 Rates & Dates (USD)

Prices are quoted per person sharing based on the number of people in the private safari minibus.

✅ Inclusions

• Transportation: Private 4x4 Safari Minibus with a pop-up roof (unless an upgrade is requested).

• Accommodation: 6 Nights in the premium Sopa Lodges chain.

• Meals: As specified in the itinerary (Full Board while on safari).

• Fees: All park entrance fees and government taxes/VAT.

• Guide: Services of a professional English-speaking driver/guide.

• Activities: Game drives as per the itinerary, plus the Lake Naivasha boat ride and Crescent Island walk.

❌ Exclusions

• International flights and visa fees.

• Additional accommodation before or at the end of the tour.

• Tips and gratuities for the guide and lodge staff.

• Optional activities (e.g., Maasai Village visit, Hot Air Balloon Safari).

• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, drinks, laundry, etc.).