Classic 7-Day Kenya Safari

Classic 7-Day Kenya Safari

Nairobi • Ol Pejeta • Lake Naivasha / Lake Elementaita • Masai Mara 7 Days / 6 Nights
7 Days / 6 Nights Duration
4, 6 or 8 travellers Group size
Nairobi • Ol Pejeta • Lake Naivasha / Lake Elementaita • Masai Mara Location

Seven days. Four iconic Kenya stops. One seamless Recon Travels journey.
This private road safari begins in Nairobi, continues to Ol Pejeta Conservancy and the Rift
Valley, then finishes with two nights in the Masai Mara.

Tour overview

  • 7 days / 6 nights
  • Nairobi, Ol Pejeta, Naivasha or Elementaita, and Masai Mara
  • Private road transfers and guided game drives
  • Rates structured for groups of 4, 6, or 8 travelers
  • Three accommodation levels to match your preferred comfort and budget

Optional Kenya coast extension

Add Diani, Lamu, Watamu, or Malindi after the safari. Suggested properties in the supplied
itinerary include The Maji, Neptune Palms, Almanara, The Majlis, and Diamonds Malindi.

Terms and conditions apply. Contact
pooja@recontravels.com or
request your tailored quote.

Route

Day-by-day itinerary

1 DAY 01

Arrive in Nairobi

A Recon Travels representative welcomes you on arrival. Transfer to your selected Nairobi
hotel and use the rest of the day to relax after your journey. Overnight on bed and breakfast;
lunch and dinner are on your own account.

2 DAY 02

Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, check out and begin the approximately four-hour drive to Ol Pejeta.
Arrive around lunchtime, settle into your lodge, enjoy afternoon tea, and take a short
afternoon game drive. Overnight at your selected Ol Pejeta lodge.

3 DAY 03

Ol Pejeta

Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed morning at the property. After afternoon tea, return to the
conservancy for another game drive. Ol Pejeta is known for rhino conservation, varied plains
wildlife, and rewarding predator sightings.

4 DAY 04

Ol Pejeta to Naivasha or Elementaita

Breakfast is followed by check-out and an approximately five-hour road journey into the
Rift Valley. Arrive for lunch, relax during the afternoon, then enjoy dinner and an overnight
stay at your selected Naivasha or Elementaita lodge.

5 DAY 05

Naivasha or Elementaita to Masai Mara

After an early breakfast, travel for approximately four hours to the Masai Mara. Your first
wildlife viewing begins en route to the lodge. Check in for lunch, rest, and then head out for
an evening game drive across the Mara's open plains and riverine woodland.

6 DAY 06

Masai Mara

Begin with an early morning game drive, when temperatures are cooler and lions, cheetahs,
and leopards may be active. Return for breakfast and spend the rest of the morning at leisure.
Optional experiences include a hot-air balloon safari and a Maasai village visit, quoted
separately.

7 DAY 07

Masai Mara to Nairobi

After breakfast, check out and travel back to Nairobi for your connecting international
flight or onward arrangements.

Tour Features

Luxury tour

Lodges and tented camps selected for comfort, location, and atmosphere.

Private tour

Your safari is organized exclusively for your travelling party.

Can start any day

Start dates can be adjusted around lodge availability and your flights.

Can be customized

Request changes to destinations, pacing, activities, or accommodation level.

Expert driver-guide

Travel with a local safari specialist who understands wildlife movement.

Family friendly

The daily rhythm can be softened for children, elders, and first-time travellers.