7 Days Kenya Expert Air Safari
A 7-day Kenya safari through Meru, Samburu and the Masai Mara
Overview
7-day Kenya safari
A 7-day Kenya safari links Meru, Samburu and the Masai Mara by light aircraft, with guided walks, cultural visits and Big Five game drives.
Known as the historical home of the East African safari, Kenya is a land of rolling savannah grasslands inhabited by assorted mega-fauna and magnificent wildlife, including the Big Five, large predators and just about everything in between. The landscapes here stir the soul with iconic sights, fascinating tribal cultures, and natural wonders, resulting in the adventure of a lifetime!
Travel logistics
Start / Finish
Start
- Nairobi
- NBOJomo Kenyatta International Airport
Finish
- Nairobi
- NBOJomo Kenyatta International Airport
Highlights
What Makes This Safari Special
Guided walking safari
Authentic cultural encounters
Sunset drives & sundowners
Game drives with a professional guide
Explore Nairobi
Explore Masai Mara National Reserve
Day by Day
7-day Kenya safari itinerary
Breakfast at Hemingways Nairobi. Checkout and transfer to Wilson Airport, the gateway to the flying safaris in Kenya. Time to board the Grand Caravan. The plane will take you to Meru National Park located in the region of Mount Kenya.
The Elsa’s Kopje team will welcome you and you will be transferred to the Lodge, where lunch will be served. You can opt for a relaxing massage or if you’re up for it, go on a game drive. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge. Your stay at Elsa’s Kopje is for 2 nights in a Cottage Suite, and is on an all-inclusive basis (includes all meals, bush activities, and drinks, excluding premium drinks).
Your best chance of spotting game is early in the morning or late afternoon, so rise early and head off into the wilderness. After a morning filled with excitement return to the lodge to relax and to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Explore more of Meru National Park on a game drive with sundowner drinks served, overlooking the park, before returning to the lodge in time for dinner.
Enjoy a brisk nature walk and enjoy the views from up the hill which forms the Kopje (or small rocky outcrop) that Elsa's is built on.
Enjoy the rest of the morning at leisure before lunch will be served overlooking Meru National Park. After lunch, you will board the aircraft for a 40-minute flight to the Loisaba Conservancy, Laikipia.
The team from Loisaba Tented Camp will warmly welcome you and take you on a game drive en-route to the camp where you will arrive in time for drinks and dinner. Your stay at Loisaba Tented Camp is for 2 nights in a Standard Tent, and is on an all-inclusive basis (includes all meals, bush activities, and drinks, excluding premium drinks). Subject to availability guests can spend one night at Loisaba's Star Beds.
A great way to view the stunning diversity of Loisaba is on foot. You will be accompanied on your early morning walking safari by traditional Samburu guides whose knowledge of local flora, fauna, culture, and history is unmatched. Return to camp for a late breakfast and a refreshing swim. Lunch will be served at camp before you set off on a game drive in search of the elusive wild dog or try and spot the rare Grevy’s zebra, Beisa Oryx or the Greater Kudu. If you prefer, try your hand at fishing in the river or visit the resident anti-poaching team with its two sniffer dogs.
Sundowner drinks will be served out in the wilds of Africa whilst your chef prepares mouthwatering snacks on the grill. Arrive back at the camp for a dinner under the stars.
After a restful night’s sleep, another day full of activities awaits. Your guide will take you on a game drive; the adventurous can even explore Loisaba on camelback (optional). A full breakfast is laid out in the bush before you return to camp. After lunch, you will be transferred to the Loisaba airstrip for your flight to the world-renowned Masai Mara where the team from Sand River Masai Mara will warmly welcome you. Enjoy a game drive en-route to this remote Camp where you will arrive in time for sundowner drinks and dinner.
Your stay at Sand River Masai Mara is for 2 nights in a Luxury Safari Tent, and is on an all-inclusive basis (includes all meals, bush activities, and drinks, excluding premium drinks).
Early breakfast, followed by a full day of game viewing in the Masai Mara Game Reserve. A picnic hamper lunch will be served out in the wilds. Stop at an authentic Masai Village to interact and learn about the customs and culture of this colorful tribe.
Back to the camp for a farewell dinner.
Bush breakfast followed by game drive, back to camp for lunch. Mid-afternoon, you will be transferred back to Keekorok airstrip for your flight to Wilson Airport Nairobi.
Your Kenya Safari Representative will welcome you upon arrival and stop at one of Nairobi’s restaurants where dinner will be served, after which you will be chauffeured to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your outbound flight.
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Where You Stay
Handpicked
Retreats
Every lodge and camp is chosen for its location, character and comfort, so the place you rest is as memorable as the adventure itself.
What's Included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water on all days
Not Included
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcoholic drinks
Questions
Frequently Asked
The price covers park fees; all activities (unless labeled as optional); all accommodation as stated in the itinerary; a professional driver/guide; all transportation (unless labeled as optional). Budget separately for international flights (from/to home); additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour; tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day). Your personalized quote confirms the full breakdown line by line.
The prime months for this itinerary are June, July, August, September and October. That said, Kenya rewards visitors in every season. Tell us your travel dates and we'll advise exactly what to expect.
This is a private, tailor-made safari for your own party of 2 to 12 guests. You won't be grouped with strangers. The itinerary, vehicle and guide are yours alone.
You'll stay at Elsa's Kopje, Loisaba Tented Camp and Sand River Masai Mara, as laid out in the day-by-day itinerary. If availability requires it, we substitute properties of a similar or better standard and always confirm before you travel.
Send an inquiry through the form on this page and our safari experts will come back with a personalized quote within 24 hours, free and with no obligation. Once the plan feels right, we lock in your dates and lodges.
Absolutely. Treat the 7-day program as a starting point. We can adjust the pace, upgrade or change lodges, add days, or combine it with other destinations. Tell us what your ideal trip looks like and we'll shape it around you.
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