8-Day Amboseli to Maasai Mara Kenya Safari

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

Nairobi to Amboseli

Your 8-day Kenya safari starts with a pick up from your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and drive through the scenic landscapes of the open plains of Kajiado County as you make your way to Amboseli National Reserve. Check in at your lodge or camp with lunch before refreshing. After a short rest head out for an evening game drive across the vast Amboseli plains, renowned for their large elephant herds set against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to your lodge/camp at sunset for dinner and overnight stay surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the African wilderness.

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:

Kibo Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in Amboseli National Park to witness predators and grazers as they become active at sunrise, with the majestic snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro just across the border in Tanzania providing a breathtaking backdrop. Around midday stop at the park’s scenic viewpoint, which offers a panoramic view of the entire reserve, Mount Kilimanjaro, and the swamps below a perfect spot for photography. You will have a packed picnic lunch at the view point before you continue to explore Amboseli’s rich wildlife. Return to the lodge/camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Kibo Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to Aberdares

After breakfast, check out and drive north via Nairobi toward the lush central highlands for at least 6 hours drive. Arrive in Aberdares National Park, a region known for its cool climate, dense forests, and abundant wildlife. Check in at your lodge with lunch. Spend the evening relaxing and watching animals such as elephants, buffaloes, bushbucks, and even elusive leopards visiting the waterhole. Dinner and overnight at the lodge, where the wilderness feels close and intimate.

Main Destination:

Aberdare National Park

Best Time To Visit June to September and December to February (Driest months)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Aberdare NP

ElephantCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Aberdare Country Club

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Aberdare NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Aberdares to Olpejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, check out and head for a game drive at Arberares national park. Later drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, located between the foothills of the Aberdares and Mount Kenya. Arrive at Ol Pejeta and check in at your camp or lodge with lunch. After a short rest, enjoy an evening game drive. This world-renowned private reserve is celebrated for its conservation success, hosting East Africa’s largest black rhino population and being home to the last two northern white rhinos on earth. Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only one of its kind in Kenya, providing refuge for rescued chimpanzees. Keep an eye out for the Big Five and other species such as giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge or camp.

Main Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry season)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

Black RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Maisha Sweetwaters Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Olpejeta to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, check out at your lodge/camp and enjoy a scenic drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, a picturesque gem renowned for its shimmering lake surrounded by rocky escarpments and acacia forests. Arrive at your camp or lodge/camp, check in with lunch. After a short rest, embark on an evening game drive around the lake, famous for its flamingos, pelicans, and rhinos. You’ll also have a chance to spot Rothschild’s giraffes, leopards, lions, and numerous bird species. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara

After breakfast, set off for the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, enjoying the scenic drive across the rugged landscape. Arrive in the Mara at your lodge or camp, check in with lunch. After a short rest, head out for your first evening game drive. Lake Nakuru is a beautiful soda lake renowned for its incredible birdlife and is considered one of the best bird-watching destinations in Kenya. Over 450 species of birds have been recorded here, including pelicans, cormorants, herons, and in the right season thousands of pink flamingos that create a spectacular pink hue along the lake’s shores. The park is also a sanctuary for endangered species and one of the best places in Kenya to see both black and white rhinos. As you explore, keep an eye out for tree-climbing lions, leopards, buffaloes, Rothschild’s giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, warthogs, baboons, and many species of antelope. Return to your lodge/camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Mara Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast, you will set out for a full-day game drive to explore the vast Masai Mara. This exciting Africa safari offers the chance to spot the Big Five lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and rhinos along with cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and numerous antelope species. Around midday, enjoy a packed picnic lunch near the Mara River, enjoy breathtaking sights and sounds of the wilderness. After lunch, continue your afternoon game drive, exploring different areas of the reserve to maximize your wildlife sightings before returning to your lodge/camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara to Nairobi

Enjoy an early breakfast at the camp/lodge before check out, after which you may choose to take an optional visit to a Masai village for a cultural experience where you will learn about the traditions and lifestyle of the Masai people (extra cost). After the visit, begin your return journey to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon where you will be dropped off at your hotel or airport. This marks the end of your unforgettable 8 days Kenya safari, an adventure filled with breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and wildlife encounters, including the Wildebeest Migration during the right season, making it one of the most memorable Safaris in Kenya.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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