8-Day Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru and Masai Mara

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Your safari begins with a warm welcome and morning pickup in Nairobi by your professional guide. After a brief introduction to the trip, you will depart for Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most scenic reserves and home to legendary views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. As the day cools, the plains fill with elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and abundant birdlife.
Enjoy dinner and overnight at your Amboseli lodge.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Penety Amboseli Resort

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

More game drives

Start your day early with a sunrise game drive as Kilimanjaro reveals its snow-capped peak. Amboseli offers some of the best wildlife photography opportunities in East Africa, especially with its famous elephant herds.
Spend the day exploring different sections of the park, including the wetlands, observation hill viewpoints, and the open grasslands.
Optional: Visit a Maasai village for a cultural exchange and storytelling experience.
Return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Penety Amboseli Resort

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli to lake Naivasha

After breakfast, bid farewell to Amboseli and begin your journey toward the peaceful shores of Lake Naivasha. The scenic drive offers stunning views of the Great Rift Valley escarpment and small towns rich in Kenyan culture.
Arrive in Naivasha in time for lunch. The afternoon is at your leisure, where you may enjoy a boat ride to see hippos and fish eagles or visit Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among freely roaming wildlife.
Dinner and overnight at your Naivasha lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Avian Court Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru

This day is dedicated to relaxation and exploring the beauty of Naivasha at your own pace.
You may choose from the following optional activities (at an additional cost):

Visit Hell’s Gate National Park for a cycling or walking adventure

Explore the geothermal spa

Take a nature walk at your lodge

Visit nearby flower farms or sanctuary areas
Alternatively, enjoy a peaceful day surrounded by lush gardens, birdlife, and lake views.
Dinner and overnight in Naivasha.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ziwa Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

After breakfast, proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park, a world-class sanctuary known for its rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, tree-climbing lions, and beautiful birdlife.
Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Explore the lakeshore, forests, and open plains as you search for rhinos, buffalos, leopards, and other wildlife species.
Return to your lodge for dinner and a restful night.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

More game drives

Enjoy a relaxed morning before departing for the legendary Masai Mara, Kenya’s premier wildlife destination.
Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch before embarking on an afternoon game drive across the expansive savannahs. The Mara is home to the Big Five and offers unmatched wildlife encounters.
Settle in for dinner and overnight at your Mara lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

More game drives

Spend the day exploring the world-famous Masai Mara. With a packed picnic lunch, you will venture deeper into the reserve, ensuring the best possible wildlife sightings.
Expect breathtaking scenery, herds of elephants and buffalos, lion prides on the hunt, cheetahs resting on termite mounds, and giraffes gracefully moving across the plains.
During migration season (July–October), you may witness the dramatic river crossings at the Mara River.
Optional: Visit a Maasai community to learn about their traditions and way of life.
End your day with dinner and overnight in the Mara.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai mara to Nairobi

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive as you exit the reserve, taking in your last moments of the extraordinary wildlife and landscapes that define the Mara.
Begin the journey back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. Drop-off will be at your hotel or at the airport, marking the end of your memorable 8-day safari adventure.
We hope your journey has been inspiring, refreshing, and filled with unforgettable experiences.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.