Mammal Watchers Classic, 7 Days Kenya
A seven-day route built for mammal-watchers, from black rhino outside Nairobi to migration river crossings in the Mara.
Countries
Kenya
Duration
7 days · 6 nights
Best season
July through October (migration); year-round for resident wildlife
Group size
2–6 guests
Overview
What this journey is about.
Intra Africa Tours cater directly to passionate mammal watchers and mammal lovers. This specialised itinerary ranges from tracking the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Maasai Mara to locating elusive nocturnal species, rare endemics and tiny shrews across the plains.
Seven days moving south then west through Kenya's headline reserves, with night drives added where they are legally permitted to increase the chances of Serval Cat, Aardwolf, Genet, White-tailed Mongoose and Bat-eared Fox alongside the classic diurnal game.
Suitable for
Passionate mammal-watchers wanting endangered species, nocturnal specialists and the Great Migration in a single itinerary
Highlights
What you can expect to see.
Black and White Rhino in Nairobi National Park
Savanna elephant herds beneath Kilimanjaro in Amboseli
Amboseli night game drive for rare nocturnal mammals
Boat time on Naivasha or flamingos at Nakuru
The Great Migration and Mara big cats
Destinations
Where this itinerary goes.
Amboseli National Park
Lake Naivasha or Lake Nakuru National Park
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day by day
The itinerary, one day at a time.
Tap any day to open it. Every day stays flexible in the field, this is the plan, not a constraint.
Explore the only national park within 7km of a capital city. Targets include endangered Black and White Rhino, lion, cheetah, the rare Serval Cat, Cape buffalo, Maasai giraffe, Bohor and Chandler's Reedbuck, Defassa Waterbuck, impala and Corke's Hartebeest. Afternoon at Sheldrick Elephant Trust and the Giraffe Centre.
What's included
Everything covered in the field.
Accommodation options and a full quotation follow your enquiry, they depend on your dates, party size, and preferred standard.
Professional Guide
A trained naturalist guide with you throughout, including species identification in the field.
Park & Reserve Fees
All national park, reserve, and conservancy entry fees for the parks on your itinerary.
4x4 Safari Transport
Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof, window seat guaranteed for every guest.
Meals in the Field
Full board while on safari, including picnic breakfasts and lunches on long game-drive days.
Airport Transfers
Arrival pick-up and departure drop-off at your agreed airport or railway station.
Photography Support
Vehicle positioning for light and angle, bean-bag support, and unhurried time at sightings.
Drinking Water
Bottled or filtered drinking water in the vehicle for the duration of the safari.
Flying-Doctor Cover
Emergency evacuation cover for the duration of your time in the field.
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal items, laundry, and drinks
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Accommodation upgrades quoted separately
Accommodation options and a full quotation follow your enquiry, both depend on your dates and preferences.
Licensed East African operator. Emergency evacuation cover throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before you enquire.
The questions guests most often ask about this kind of itinerary.
Yes. Every itinerary here is a starting point. Days can be added or removed, parks swapped, and the pace slowed down or tightened around what you most want to see.
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