8 Days Kenya Safari – Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. After a briefing from your professional safari guide, depart for Amboseli National Park, located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. The journey takes you through scenic countryside and local villages before arriving at your lodge in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in Amboseli. Famous for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the park is also home to lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous bird species. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Spend a full day exploring Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. The park’s open plains, swamps, and acacia woodlands provide excellent wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the day.

Enjoy close encounters with elephants and other wildlife while taking in spectacular views of Africa’s highest mountain. Amboseli is one of the best places in Africa to photograph elephants against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive through Nairobi towards the beautiful Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and relaxation.

In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you will encounter hippos and a variety of birdlife including fish eagles, pelicans, kingfishers, and cormorants. Guests may also choose an optional guided walking safari at Crescent Island among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

After breakfast, proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya’s premier wildlife sanctuaries. Arrive in time for lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive.

Lake Nakuru is renowned for its successful rhino conservation program and is one of the best places in Kenya to spot both black and white rhinos. The park is also home to lions, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, and a rich variety of birdlife. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Following breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and journey towards the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley and traditional Maasai lands before arriving at your safari camp or lodge in time for lunch.

Later in the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in the Maasai Mara. The reserve boasts one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa and offers excellent opportunities to spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, and numerous plains game species. Dinner and overnight stay at your camp.

Spend the day exploring the vast plains of the Maasai Mara on extensive game drives. After an early breakfast, depart with packed lunch for a full day of wildlife viewing.

Visit the famous Mara River, home to hippos and crocodiles, and depending on the season, witness the dramatic wildebeest migration crossings. The reserve offers excellent chances to encounter the Big Five and many other fascinating species. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Enjoy another full day in the Maasai Mara, allowing for deeper exploration of different sections of the reserve. Guests may choose an optional sunrise hot air balloon safari followed by a champagne bush breakfast for a truly unforgettable experience.

You may also visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about the culture, traditions, and lifestyle of the Maasai people. Continue with game drives throughout the day before returning to camp for your final night in the wilderness.

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy the scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley and rural Kenya, reflecting on the incredible experiences of the past week.

Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Kenya safari adventure.