Explore Kenya’s top wildlife destinations in one varied safari. This 8-day Kenya safari package from Nairobi combines mountains, lakes, and savannah without rushing. Start with elephants and Kilimanjaro views in Amboseli National Park, relax by the freshwater shores of Lake Naivasha, spot rhinos and flamingos at Lake Nakuru National Park, then finish with 3 full days of game drives in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Ideal for first-time visitors and photographers who want diverse landscapes + Big 5 sightings.
Tour highlights
- Majestic African Elephants
- View of Mount Kilimanjaro
- Unlimited Game Drives
- The Big Five
Sample itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi - AmboseliOpen
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to Amboseli National Park arriving Lodge or camp in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Afternoon game drive. Amboseli National Park, a park famous for its big game and great scenic beauty whose entire landscape is dominated by Mt Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at the lodge or camp. Approx transit time: 4½ hrs Meal Plan: {Lunch, Dinner}
Days 2: Amboseli national ParkOpen
Early morning pre-breakfast game drive at 6.30am, when you have the best chance to see the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro. Option of packed breakfast or late breakfast at lodge. Spend rest of the morning at leisure and then a late afternoon game drive. All meals and overnight at Lodge or camp. Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}
Day 3: Amboseli - Lake NaivashaOpen
Depart Amboseli to Lake Naivasha region, after breakfast with packed lunches or a hot lunch stop enroute, arriving mid afternoon. Afternoon boat ride on Lake Naivasha and a walking safari at Crescent Island, one of the few places in the world where one can wander on foot amidst wild animals – there are no predators. Dinner and overnight at hotel or lodge. Approx transit time: 6 hrs Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}
Day 4: Lake Naivasha - Lake NakuruOpen
After breakfast drive to the nearby Lake Nakuru National Park arriving for lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. Afternoon game drive in the park. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. Also, many species of game can be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild’s giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and many species of plains game. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Approx Transit time: 1½ hrs Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}
Day 5: Lake Nakuru - Masai MaraOpen
Depart Lake Naivasha after breakfast and drive to Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Stop at Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Arrive Sekenani Gate and check into Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge or Keekorok Lodge. Afternoon game drive 4pm-6:30pm to spot lion, cheetah, elephant, and wildebeest arriving Lodge or Camp in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight. Approx Transit time: 5 hrs Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}
Day 6 & 7: Masai Mara National ReserveOpen
Spend two days in this wonderful game reserve, with early morning (Best time for lion kills and cheetah hunts) and late afternoon game drives. You will have the best opportunity of spotting the buffalo, lion, leopard, elephant and rhino popularly known as the big five. You may opt to go out with picnic lunch boxes to spend most of the time in the park, coming back to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Visit to manyatta (local Maasai villages) available at an extra fee payable direct to the village elders. All meals and overnight at Lodge/Camp. Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}
Day 7: Masai Mara National reserve - NairobiOpen
Relaxed breakfast, then bid farewell to Maasai Mara and drive back to Nairobi arriving early afternoon. Drop off at your hotel or transfer to the airport for your onward flight home. End of our services. Approx transit time: 6 hrs Meal plan: {Breakfast}