Parks & reserves: Safari itineraries
One week
Many standard safaris include a one-week stay in Kenya. Though it is highly advisable to spend a minimum of two weeks to explore all the essential parks, here are some itineraries that will help you make the most of a seven-day trip. You can choose an express safari through the most relevant parks to catch a glimpse of all Kenya has to offer, or take a more unhurried option concentrating in one of the most popular safari routes, like the Central Highlands or the Rift Valley lakes.
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If you only have one week to spend in Kenya, a trip from Amboseli to Samburu via Aberdare can make a nice safari. Along this itinerary you will travel through many different ecogeographical regions and you will be able to see most of the relevant wildlife. However, this itinerary does not cover Masai Mara, which is an inescapable visit, so it is only recommended if you have travelled to Kenya before or you plan to do it again in the future.
The itinerary includes a two-night stay in Aberdare National Park, which will allow you to enjoy the night experience at Treetops and yet have another day to explore the park on your own.
DAY 1: Nairobi - Amboseli NP
Lodging: Ol Tukai Lodge
Camping: Group Ranch
DAY 2: Amboseli NP
Lodging: Ol Tukai Lodge
Camping: Group Ranch
DAY 3: Amboseli NP - Aberdare NP
Lodging: Treetops
DAY 4: Aberdare NP
Lodging: Outspan
Camping: Reedbuck
DAY 5: Aberdare NP - Samburu NR
Lodging: Samburu Intrepids
Camping: Butterfly
DAY 6: Samburu NR
Lodging: Samburu Intrepids
Camping: Butterfly
DAY 7: Samburu NR - Nairobi
Lodging: Fairview Hotel
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If you only have one week to spend in Kenya, a trip through the Rift Valley lakes region can be a good choice. However, this itinerary does not cover Masai Mara, which is an inescapable visit, so it is only recommended if you have travelled to Kenya before or you plan to do it again in the future.
This itinerary is specially recommended for keen birders, though you will also see most of the relevant mammals, except elephants. A visit to Nairobi National Park is included to increase your chances of spotting lions, though other big cats will be a more unlikely sight.
When staying at Lake Baringo, you can make a day trip to Lake Bogoria and get back to Baringo to stay overnight, since there are no lodges at Bogoria. Alternatively, you can camp at Lake Bogoria.
DAY 1: Nairobi NP
Lodging: Fairview Hotel
DAY 2: Nairobi - Lake Naivasha
Lodging: Lake Naivasha Country Club
Camping: Fisherman's Camp
DAY 3: Lake Naivasha - Lake Baringo
Lodging: Lake Baringo Club
Camping: Robert's Camp
DAY 4: Lake Baringo/Lake Bogoria NR
Lodging: Lake Baringo Club
Camping at Lake Baringo: Robert's Camp
Camping at Lake Bogoria: Fig Tree
DAY 5: Lake Baringo/Lake Bogoria NR - Lake Nakuru NP
Lodging: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Camping: Makalia Falls
DAY 6: Lake Nakuru NP
Lodging: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Camping: Makalia Falls
DAY 7: Lake Nakuru NP - Nairobi
Lodging: Fairview Hotel
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This itinerary, or a similar one, is the most usually offered by travel agencies and safari operators for a stay of one week. It covers most of the essential parks and reserves crammed into a seven-day trip, with insufficient time to enjoy or explore them in full. This itinerary would only be advisable if you are going to visit Kenya once in your lifetime and there is no way to extend your stay. Otherwise, it would be preferable to do this itinerary in 
