7 Day African Safari Tours: 5 Itineraries Compared by Cost

The best 7 day African safari tours match the route to what you care about most: wildlife, comfort, or a price you can verify. If you want a safari followed by a beach, the $1,499 Kenya coast combination fits. The classic Amboseli, Naivasha and Masai Mara circuit suits first-timers, and a luxury version adds lodge comfort. Two countries in one week point to the Kenya and Tanzania trip. A four-park route with premium lodges points to the Sopa Lodges safari.

Comparing is hard because published prices for a week-long safari swing from about $1,200 for budget trips to $3,000 to $5,500 for mid-range, all-inclusive Kenya or Tanzania itineraries. A from-price tells you little until you know what it covers, who shares your vehicle, and which parks you actually visit.

This guide compares five private seven-day itineraries that Extra Miles Unique Adventures designs from Nairobi, where the company has operated since 2007. Each entry gives the route, the traveler it suits, and what it costs, so you can narrow your list before you ask for a quote.

1. 7-day Kenya safari and beach holiday by SGR

Route and highlights

This private week splits wildlife in Amboseli and Taita Hills from three nights at Baobab Beach Resort & Spa on the Indian Ocean coast. The trip uses the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to link the two halves, so the safari and the coast sit in one itinerary.

• 7 days and 6 nights at a flexible pace
• Game drives in a pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser
• Pili Pipa dhow excursion to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park and Wasini Island

Who it suits

Pick this one if you want to see elephants with Kilimanjaro behind them and then spend the last days resting by the sea. It works well for honeymooners, families, and first-timers who do not want a full week of early starts. If the Great Migration is your main goal, choose a Masai Mara itinerary instead.

A bush and beach week trades Mara depth for real recovery time on the coast.

What it costs

At from $1,499, this is the lowest from-price of the five. Resort nights and a dhow day make the final quote sensitive to your travel dates and room type, so request it for your exact dates.

Ask whether the dhow excursion and the rail tickets sit inside the price. Those two items are the easiest to miss when you compare quotes.

2. 7-day Exploring Magical Kenya safari

Route and highlights

This is the classic first-safari loop: Nairobi, Amboseli, Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara. Amboseli gives you big elephant herds on open plains, Naivasha adds a lake setting, and the Mara delivers the densest wildlife of the trip.

• 7 days and 6 nights at a flexible pace
• Private and customizable, with expert local guides
• Carefully selected accommodation, adjusted to your comfort level

Who it suits

Choose it if you want a proven sampler of Kenya without a fixed group schedule. Travel between July and October if you hope to see migration herds in the Mara, since that is when they typically arrive. Families and small groups of friends often prefer this route because you can change the pace on the day.

If you only have seven days and no strong preference, this circuit is the safest default.

What it costs

The from-price is $1,932, which is $433 above the beach combination. You are paying for the Mara and a longer game-viewing schedule instead of resort nights.

Peak migration months usually cost more than the shoulder season. Share flexible dates with your planner, because moving a trip by a few weeks can change the quote.

3. 7-day luxury safari through Kenya's wild wonders

Route and highlights

This itinerary covers Amboseli, Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara with an emphasis on comfort. It includes three luxurious nights at Mara Serena Safari Lodge, so you spend the best wildlife days in the Mara with a proper bed and a hot dinner waiting.

• 7 days and 6 nights at a flexible pace
• Private safari at a flexible pace
• Mara lodge stay at the center of the route

Who it suits

It suits couples, anniversary travelers and anyone who wants a smooth week. It also works for older travelers. Age is rarely the limit on safari, and a private vehicle with a flexible pace matters more than a birthday, so tell your planner about any mobility needs.

Comfort on safari comes from the pace and the vehicle as much as from the lodge.

What it costs

The price is from $1,944, only $12 above Exploring Magical Kenya. The routes look similar, so compare the lodge details and what each quote includes before deciding.

If a quote for a seven-day luxury trip comes in far higher elsewhere, check whether it includes flights, park fees and meals. Those inclusions explain most gaps.

4. 7-day Epic Kenya and Tanzania safari

Route and highlights

This private trip joins Amboseli's landscapes with the northern Tanzania circuit. The trip combines Kenya and Tanzania, which gives you two countries and two sets of scenery for one booking.

• 7 days and 6 nights at a flexible pace
• Private safari designed around your dates and comfort level
• Destinations: Kenya and Tanzania

Who it suits

Take it if you want to say you have seen both countries and accept that border time reduces game-drive hours. Seven days is tight for two countries, so this fits repeat visitors or active travelers more than someone who wants to relax. Confirm the exact parks on the itinerary and check visa requirements for both countries early. Extra Miles also arranges visa processing.

Two countries in seven days means more movement, so choose it for variety, not for downtime.

What it costs

The from-price is $2,063, $131 above Exploring Magical Kenya. Park fees differ between the two countries, which is one reason a cross-border quote deserves a line-by-line look.

Ask how the cross-border transfer is handled and whether it affects your vehicle or guide.

5. 7-day premium Kenya Sopa Lodges safari

Route and highlights

This route covers four stops: Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara, staying in Sopa Lodges throughout. The variety is the draw, with the dry north, a lake park, a rift valley lake and the Mara in one trip.

• Duration: 7 days, in Kenya
• Transport: pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser
• Meals are included

Who it suits

It suits travelers who want premium comfort and the widest range of habitats in a week. Photographers and birders benefit from the variety, and you spend fewer nights in any one place. If you dislike changing lodges, pick a shorter route with fewer stops.

This is the itinerary for travelers who would rather see four landscapes than stay in one.

What it costs

At from $2,391, this is the highest of the five, $892 above the beach combination, or about $127 more per day. The five from-prices average roughly $1,966.

Choosing your seven days

Start with the one thing you refuse to compromise on. If it is the coast, take the beach combination. If it is the Mara, take Exploring Magical Kenya or the luxury version. If it is variety, choose the Sopa Lodges route, and if it is two countries, accept the extra transit time of the Kenya and Tanzania trip. Then compare quotes on what they include, not on the headline number.

You can request a tailored itinerary and quote with your dates, group size and budget, and the team responds within 24 hours.