Overview
Experience Kenya’s most iconic landscapes on this 8-day safari covering the world-famous Maasai Mara, flamingo-fringed Lake Nakuru, the tranquil shores of Lake Naivasha, Amboseli’s majestic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, and the wild plains of Tsavo East. Enjoy diverse wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and seamless transfers from and back to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your preferred location in Nairobi.
Highlights
- Explore the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.
- Scenic journey through the Great Rift Valley.
- Search for the Big Five and other iconic African wildlife.
- High concentration of lions, cheetahs, and other predators in the Maasai Mara.
- Morning and afternoon game drives in some of Kenya's finest wildlife destinations.
- Travel with an experienced professional safari driver-guide
- Optional sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Maasai Mara.
- Optional boat safari among hippos and fish eagles.
- Optional guided walking safari at Crescent Island.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or pick up from your preferred location in Nairobi, you will be warmly received by your professional driver-guide for a safari briefing before departing towards the world-renowned Maasai Mara. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley with stopovers at breathtaking viewpoints. Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and relaxation. Later, proceed for a game drive across the vast savannah plains in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and other wildlife that roam freely in this spectacular ecosystem.
Morning
- Pick-up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your preferred location in Nairobi.
- Meet your professional safari driver-guide for a briefing.
- Depart Nairobi for the world-renowned Maasai Mara.
- Enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley with a stop at a panoramic viewpoint.
Afternoon
- Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch.
- Relax and settle into your accommodation.
- Depart for your first exciting afternoon game drive in the Maasai Mara.
Evening
- Continue game viewing as the sun begins to set over the savannah.
- Return to the lodge or camp for dinner.
- Relax and enjoy your first night surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Spend a full day exploring the rich wildlife haven of the Maasai Mara. The reserve is famous for its high concentration of big cats and the seasonal Great Migration. With packed lunch or lodge meals, traverse different sections of the park including riverine areas and open grasslands where herds of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes gather. Your experienced guide will share insights about animal behavior and the Maasai culture that surrounds this remarkable reserve. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
Morning
- Enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge or camp.
- Depart for an extended morning game drive.
- Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and other wildlife.
Afternoon
- Continue exploring different sections of the Maasai Mara with a packed lunch or return to the lodge for lunch.
- Visit riverine areas and open grasslands where wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes gather.
- Learn about wildlife behavior and the Maasai culture from your experienced guide.
Evening
- Return to your lodge or camp.
- Enjoy dinner and relax after a rewarding day of wildlife viewing.
- Overnight in the Maasai Mara.
This day, it is not only used for a full-day game viewing, but also is when the exciting optional activity of a hot air balloon safari is done. For the balloon safari, you will need to rise up at the crack of dawn so that you can be airborne just before sunrise, this magical experience is later followed by a champagne breakfast. Full-day game viewing can be enjoyed from past breakfast till the afternoon. You'll enjoy your dinner and overnight stay at your chosen accommodation.
Morning
- Optional hot air balloon safari before sunrise.
- Float silently above the Maasai Mara as the sun rises over the plains.
- Enjoy a champagne breakfast after landing.
- Guests not participating in the balloon safari can enjoy a relaxed morning at the lodge.
Afternoon
- Continue with full-day game viewing after breakfast.
- Explore the Mara's vast plains in search of wildlife and, depending on the season, the Great Migration.
- Enjoy a packed lunch during the safari or return to the lodge.
Evening
- Return to your chosen accommodation.
- Enjoy dinner and relax.
- Overnight in the Maasai Mara.
After breakfast, check out and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch. This compact yet scenic park is known for its rhinos and beautiful alkaline lake that attracts numerous bird species. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive along the lakeshore and acacia woodlands where you may spot white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, lions, and flamingos. The park’s elevated viewpoints also offer spectacular panoramic scenery.
After breakfast, check out and drive to the serene Lake Naivasha. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy optional activities such as a boat ride on the lake to view hippos and a variety of birdlife, or visit Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among zebras and giraffes. The calm freshwater lake provides a refreshing contrast to the savannah parks visited earlier.
Morning
- Enjoy breakfast and check out.
- Depart Lake Nakuru for the scenic Lake Naivasha.
Afternoon
- Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch.
- Relax and enjoy the peaceful lakeside surroundings.
- Optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha to view hippos and abundant birdlife.
Evening
- Optional guided walking safari at Crescent Island among zebras, giraffes, and antelopes.
- Return to the lodge for dinner.
- Relax and enjoy a peaceful evening by Lake Naivasha.
After breakfast, check out and journey southwards to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch. Amboseli is famed for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days. Later, enjoy a game drive across the park’s open plains, swamps, and acacia woodland in search of elephants, cheetahs, hyenas, and a wide range of bird species. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Morning
- Enjoy breakfast and check out.
- Begin the journey south towards Amboseli National Park.
Afternoon
- Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch.
- Check in and relax.
- Enjoy an afternoon game drive across Amboseli's open plains, swamps, and acacia woodlands.
Evening
- Look out for large elephant herds, cheetahs, hyenas, and diverse birdlife.
- Enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro, weather permitting.
- Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Spend the day exploring Amboseli’s diverse habitats. The park’s swampy springs fed by Mount Kilimanjaro attract abundant wildlife, offering excellent photography opportunities. Enjoy extended game viewing as you explore different sectors of the park while taking in the dramatic backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain. Return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
Morning
- Enjoy an early breakfast.
- Depart for a morning game drive when wildlife is most active.
- Search for Amboseli's famous elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro as a spectacular backdrop.
Afternoon
- Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
- Enjoy free time during the warmer part of the day.
- Depart for an afternoon game drive through Amboseli's diverse habitats.
Evening
- Enjoy sunset photography and wildlife viewing across the plains.
- Return to the lodge for dinner.
- Relax and enjoy your final night in Amboseli.
After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy a relaxed drive with scenic views along the way. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your preferred location within Nairobi, marking the end of your unforgettable 8-day Kenya safari adventure.
Morning
- Enjoy breakfast at the lodge or camp.
- Check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi.
- Enjoy scenic views of rural Kenya and Maasai landscapes along the way.
Afternoon
- Arrive in Nairobi.
- Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy lunch, shopping, or relaxation.
- Transfer to your preferred location or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Evening
- Final airport drop-off for your departure flight, if scheduled.
- End of your unforgettable 8-day Kenya safari adventure.
Includes/Excludes
- Airport transfers and pick-up/drop-off within Nairobi.
- Transport in a comfortable safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing.
- Services of an experienced English-speaking professional safari driver-guide.
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary.
- All game drives mentioned in the itinerary.
- Maasai Mara National Reserve entry fees.
- Lake Nakuru National Park entry fees.
- Amboseli National Park entry fees.
- Bottled drinking water during safari game drives.
- Government taxes and applicable levies.
- Safari vehicle and fuel throughout the journey.
- Emergency evacuation cover where applicable.
- International and domestic flights.
- Kenya visa fees.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Hot air balloon safari in the Maasai Mara.
- Balloon safari champagne breakfast.
- Lake Naivasha boat ride, unless specifically included in your quotation.
- Crescent Island walking safari, unless specifically included in your quotation.
- Maasai cultural village visit.
- Alcoholic and soft drinks.
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, and telephone calls.
- Tips and gratuities for the driver-guide, lodge staff, and other service providers.
- Additional meals and accommodation not specified in the itinerary.
- Expenses arising from flight delays, cancellations, or other unforeseen circumstances.
- Any activity or service not specifically listed under Safari Includes.
