7 days · Budget
7-Day Budget Kenya Safari
Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha and Amboseli on a private budget trip with tented camps.
From $1,300 ppView trip
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Share your dates and what you want to see. Our consultants will send a route, lodges and price.
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The first-safari sweet spot
7 Day Kenya Safari Tours
A week is the sweet spot for a first Kenya safari: three top parks without living in the vehicle, and two full nights in the Masai Mara. Every trip is private, with your own 4×4, your own driver-guide and dates you choose.
- Three parks at a comfortable pace
- Two full nights in the Masai Mara
- Budget to luxury, road or fly-in
Fully private
Your own vehicle and guide
Kenya-born guides
20+ years in the field
Nairobi pickups
Plus city stays if you arrive early
Nairobi-based team
Cianda House, Koinange Street
Best-selling weeks
Compare our best-selling 7 day Kenya safaris
Prices are per person for a private safari. Every route can be adjusted to what you most want to see.
At a glance
A 7-day Kenya safari with us costs from $1,300 per person on a budget, about $2,100 mid-range and $2,280 to $4,500 for luxury or fly-in. A week usually covers 3 or 4 parks.
- Price from
- $1,300 per person
- Typical route
- Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru or Naivasha, and Amboseli
- Fly-in option
- Samburu, Ol Pejeta and the Mara linked by light aircraft
- Best time
- Late June to October and January to February
Park fees are set by Kenya Wildlife Service and the county governments and can change; we confirm them when we quote.
7 days · Budget
7-Day Amboseli & Masai Mara Budget Safari
More nights in fewer parks: Kilimanjaro views in Amboseli and extra time in the Mara.
From $1,400 ppView trip
7 days · Safari & beach
7-Day Masai Mara & Diani Beach
Three nights of Mara game drives, then three nights on Diani Beach.
From $1,750 ppView trip
7 days · Mid-range
7-Day Masai Mara, Amboseli & Tsavo Safari
Kenya's three biggest names for game viewing, linked by road in one week.
From $2,050 ppView trip
7 days · Mid-range
7-Day Mid-Range Kenya Safari
Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara with comfortable lodges and a private guide.
From $2,100 ppView trip
7 days · Luxury
7-Day Magical Kenya Luxury Safari
Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and the Mara on the classic road circuit.
From $2,280 ppView trip
7 days · Luxury
7-Day Luxury Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli Safari
Three headline parks with top-tier lodges and unhurried private drives.
From $2,500 ppView trip
7 days · Luxury
7-Day Luxury Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha Safari
Three nights in the Mara plus the Rift Valley lakes, staying in luxury lodges throughout.
From $3,000 ppView trip
7 days · Fly-in
7-Day Best of Kenya Flying Safari
Samburu, Ol Pejeta and the Mara linked by light aircraft, so no long road transfers.
From $4,500 ppView trip
Prices are per person in US dollars and exclude international flights. The final price depends on group size, travel month and the lodges you pick, and we confirm it in writing before you pay a deposit.
Compare these safaris at a glance
| Safari | Length | Style | From (per person) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Day Budget Kenya Safari | 7 days | Budget | $1,300 |
| 7-Day Amboseli & Masai Mara Budget Safari | 7 days | Budget | $1,400 |
| 7-Day Masai Mara & Diani Beach | 7 days | Safari & beach | $1,750 |
| 7-Day Masai Mara, Amboseli & Tsavo Safari | 7 days | Mid-range | $2,050 |
| 7-Day Mid-Range Kenya Safari | 7 days | Mid-range | $2,100 |
| 7-Day Magical Kenya Luxury Safari | 7 days | Luxury | $2,280 |
| 7-Day Luxury Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli Safari | 7 days | Luxury | $2,500 |
| 7-Day Luxury Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha Safari | 7 days | Luxury | $3,000 |
| 7-Day Best of Kenya Flying Safari | 7 days | Fly-in | $4,500 |
Read before you book
Since 2015
private safaris from Nairobi
Why travel with us
A Kenyan team that plans and runs your trip
01
Kenya-born guides
Our guides grew up here and have years in the field. They read animal behaviour, so you are in place before the action starts.
02
Your own vehicle
A private 4×4 with a pop-up roof for your group only. You decide how long to stay at every sighting.
03
One clear price
Park fees, accommodation, meals and transfers are in your quote. If something is extra, we tell you before you book.
What's included
Fully private and all-inclusive
We handle all the logistics between parks, so you aren’t managing anything on the ground.
Included
- Lodges and camps matched to your budget
- All meals on safari
- Park entry fees
- Game drives with your own guide and driver
- A private 4x4 for the whole trip
- Airport transfers in Nairobi
- Transfers between parks
Not included
- Domestic flights (included on fly-in safaris)
- International flights
- Travel insurance (we can help arrange it)
- Tips and spa treatments
Reviews
From our travellers
★★★★★
“The trip completely exceeded our expectations, even despite it not being ‘peak season’ we were able to tick off Africa’s Big 5 on the very first game drive. This was in no small part down to our guide, Bonnie…”
CCameron M
Couple · 6-day luxury safari
Couple · 6-day luxury safari
★★★★★
“Stanley Gichuki crafted the journey of dreams… Samburu was our favorite in terms of landscape. We stood in awe in Samburu as reticulated giraffes swept across the horizon…”
AAnouchka905
Samburu and the Mara
Samburu and the Mara
★★★★★
“Our guide Samuel was fantastic – incredible wildlife knowledge and spotted animals from miles away. We saw the Big Five, including a pride of lions with cubs in the Maasai Mara.”
SSam G
7-day safari
7-day safari
How to book
- 1Contact our consultantsThrough the form on this page, WhatsApp or email.
- 2Agree your route and lodgesWe add any domestic flights once the route is set.
- 3Reserve with a 30% depositThe balance is due 60 days before travel.
Best time to go
Jun to OctLong dry season. Wildlife is concentrated and easiest to spot.
Late Jul to OctThe wildebeest migration pushes into the Mara from the Serengeti.
Jan to FebShort dry season with strong game viewing.
Other monthsQuieter parks, lower lodge rates and greener scenery after the rains.
In this guide
Planning the perfect 7 day safari in Kenya
Seven days is enough time for three parks at a reasonable pace. Push for four or five and you spend more of the week driving than watching animals, so we keep most weeks to three. The routes on this page show the combinations that work best in the time.
Where you sleep and who guides you are the two most important factors in determining the quality of the trip.
Staying in or immediately adjacent to a park boundary means you don’t have to make a long drive in and out each day, and this preserves your best game-viewing hours at dawn and dusk. Smaller properties also mean your vehicle isn’t stuck behind a convoy at every sighting. The guide is even more important than most first timers realize. A good guide is able to read the animals’ behavior, understands which trails are likely to yield sightings that day and makes the week a private expedition, not a bus tour. On every trip you’re in a private vehicle with a dedicated guide from start to finish.
The parks you’ll cover in a week
The Masai Mara is the main attraction of nearly all 7 day tours. The open grassland makes sightings easy, the big cats are resident year round and from late July to October the wildebeest migration pushes up from the Serengeti in huge numbers. Most of our weeks give the Mara two nights, so you get morning and afternoon drives on full days.
Amboseli is located in the shadow of Kilimanjaro and is the best elephant park in the country. The herds are big and accustomed to cars, and on a clear morning the mountain behind them is as good as safari scenery gets.
Lake Nakuru is small and can be done in a day. It is famous for flamingos, which vary in number according to the season. The rhino, both black and white, is more reliable and is a good stop for that sighting on a shorter circuit.
In the dry north, Samburu offers species not found further south, such as the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra and beisa oryx. It appears on our fly-in weeks and is a great addition.
If rhino is near the top of your list, then Ol Pejeta is worth adding. It has the largest black rhino population in East Africa and operates as a private conservancy, and it is reflected in the quality of the drives.
What every 7 day trip includes
All of our 7 day safaris are private and all-inclusive: park and conservancy fees, accommodation, all meals on safari, game drives with a dedicated guide and driver, and airport transfers. We take care of all transfers between parks, you do not have to do anything on the ground. Domestic flights are quoted separately as depending on your route you may drive the circuit or fly parts of it. International flights, your Kenya eTA (approx USD 30, takes about 3 working days), tips and drinks are not included.
When to go
Wildlife is most concentrated and visible during the dry months (June to October and January to February). The migration is in the Mara from about July to October, with river crossings peaking July to September. Those months are also the most expensive and busiest, and lodges fill up early, so if you have a set time, make sure you book early. Beyond them the parks are quieter, the country is green after the rains and many lodges cut their rates. We have a month-by-month guide to visiting Kenya.
Getting there
Most visitors fly into Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. We arrange the pick-up and can book a hotel in Nairobi if you arrive a day early or end in Nairobi before you fly home.
Not sure how many days you need?Tell us what you want to see and we’ll suggest a length and route.
Last updated: 13 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is 7 days long enough for a Kenya safari?
Yes. A week comfortably covers three parks with two nights in the Masai Mara, which is enough for strong sightings without long daily transfers. We keep most weeks to three parks for exactly that reason.
How much does a 7 day Kenya safari cost?
It depends on your season, group size, and lodge level. The trips above start at about USD 1,300 per person for budget and rise with luxury lodges and fly-in legs. Send us your dates and party size for an exact quote, usually back within 24 hours.
Which parks do the 7 day routes cover?
Most combine the Masai Mara with Amboseli and a Rift Valley lake such as Nakuru or Naivasha. Fly-in weeks can add Samburu or Ol Pejeta in the north. Every route is adjustable.
When is the best time for a 7 day safari?
June to October and January to February are the dry, high-wildlife months. The migration is in the Mara from July to October. Green-season trips (November, March to May) are quieter and cheaper.
Can we add the beach?
Yes. Many guests add three or four nights at Diani Beach after the safari. Ask about the safari and beach combination when you enquire.
What should we pack?
Light, neutral clothing, a hat, sunscreen, and a camera with a zoom lens. If your route includes a bush flight, luggage is usually capped near 15kg in a soft bag.
Let us help plan your safari
Tell us your dates and the parks you’re interested in. Our consultants will put together a private itinerary and an all-inclusive quote.