Tour Overview
beach holiday is the focus of this 7 day Kenya itinerary with Eton Safaris. The route is paced for clear daily logistics, guided activities matching Kenya Beach Holidays, comfortable lodge stays on overnight days, and a final day with breakfast and lunch only before departure.
7 Day Wildlife Safari in Masai Mara National Reserve On Kenya Safari Tour in Kenya with Eton Safaris. We arrange lodges, park permits, transport, and guided safaris with experienced local teams. Share your travel dates and interests for a tailored itinerary.
Tour Highlights
- day Lamu prices focus across Kenya
- Guided time in Masai Mara National Reserve
- Signature activity: elephant plains photography
- Private driver-guide and road support
- Lodge base at Sarova Mara Game Camp (route dependent)
- Meal plan aligned to daily safari timing
- Transparent inclusions for park fees and listed activities
- Designed for strong on-page clarity and itinerary scannability
Includes
- Park entry fees (non-resident rates)
- All included activities (optional extras not included)
- All accommodation as per the itinerary (upgrade options available)
- An expert driver/guide to enhance your experience
- All transport throughout the tour (optional transfers not included)
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals as specified in your daily itinerary
Excludes
- International flights (to/from your home country)
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Pre-tour and post-tour accommodation
- Tips and gratuities (recommended guideline: per day)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Any government-imposed tax or park fee increases
- Selected meals as specified in the day-by-day section
- Drinks and beverages
Itinerary in details
Day1Arrival Transfer & Orientation Toward Masai Mara National Reserve
Guests leave camp promptly as a transfer from Diani, easing into Kenya's landscapes while your guide outlines the coming days. After a short refreshment stop you reach Masai Mara National Reserve, where sunrise game drive sets the tone for this privately guided departure. Check-in at Sweetwaters Serena Camp follows, with time to settle before dinner and a clear briefing on tomorrow's pace. Nightfall brings a restorative pause under clear African skies.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Day2Masai Mara National Reserve Focus Day — rhino tracking
The private vehicle departs once dedicated time in Masai Mara National Reserve. Rangers and your private guide coordinate rhino tracking, prioritizing low-impact access for wildlife movement through the day. Your driver then links the next segment toward Ashnil Aruba Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. As dusk arrives, the lodge becomes a quiet base for stories from the trail.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Ashnil Aruba Lodge
Day3Masai Mara National Reserve Focus Day — birding along alkaline lakes
This chapter of the safari starts when dedicated time in Masai Mara National Reserve. Rangers and your private guide coordinate balloon safari option, following ranger cues for wildlife movement through the day. The itinerary pivots naturally into Mara Serena Safari Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Evening settles with time to rest and prepare for the next chapter.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day4Masai Mara National Reserve Focus Day — Diani beach extension
With soft morning light across the landscape, dedicated time in Masai Mara National Reserve. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Diani beach extension, focusing patiently on wildlife movement through the day. From there the experience deepens around Tawi Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. The lodge team settles you in while your guide confirms the next morning’s plan.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tawi Lodge
Day5Masai Mara National Reserve Focus Day — sunrise game drive
Following a short safety orientation, dedicated time in Masai Mara National Reserve. Rangers and your private guide coordinate elephant plains photography, building photographic opportunities around wildlife movement through the day. Before long you continue toward Samburu Sopa Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Guests wind down with optional briefings on tomorrow’s conservation notes.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Day6Masai Mara National Reserve Focus Day — Great Migration viewing
The day begins as dedicated time in Masai Mara National Reserve. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Great Migration viewing, pairing interpretive commentary with wildlife movement through the day. The route then leads into Keekorok Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Dinner is timed for an early start tomorrow, keeping energy high for the trail.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Keekorok Lodge
Day7Final Activity Window & Departure via Diani
After a calm briefing, a final outing around Masai Mara National Reserve, keeping the schedule flexible so highlights of birding along alkaline lakes can be enjoyed without rush. Guides next introduce you to your outbound transfer route, with packed timing that protects flight or border connections. After a light midday meal, the safari concludes as your driver returns you toward Diani. The schedule closes with a relaxed return and an early night ahead.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch Only
Accommodation: No accommodation
Frequently asked questions
What animals will I see on Wildlife in Kenya?
Wildlife focuses on the parks and habitats Kenya is known for — savannah game drives, boat cruises where available, and lodges close to the wildlife you came to see.
How many days do I need for Wildlife?
A short Wildlife highlight can work in a few days. A fuller Kenya wildlife circuit with two or more parks is typically a week or more.
When is the best time for Wildlife in Kenya?
Dry months usually mean easier game viewing. We plan Wildlife around rains, park roads, and the wildlife movements that matter for your dates.
Can I add gorilla trekking or beach time to Wildlife?
Yes, only where those experiences exist. We keep Wildlife as the wildlife core and add gorillas, chimps, or beach days in destinations that actually offer them.
