8-Day Mara-Nakuru-Naivasha-Amboseli Group Joining Safari

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

Nairobi - Maasai Mara

Start your adventure with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and embark on a scenic drive through Kenya's picturesque countryside. Stopover: Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Pause here for panoramic views of the dramatic escarpment, stretching volcanic landscapes while snapping photos of this geological wonder, stop over in Narok town to freshen up before proceeding with the trip. Arrive at Masai Mara National Reserve by midday. Check into your Lodge for a refreshing lunch then rest at the camp in the afternoon. Later in the afternoon, head to the Maasai Village visit, Immerse yourself in Maasai culture with a guided tour of a traditional manyatta (village). Learn about their warrior traditions, beadwork, and jumping dances. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

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:

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Adventure in Maasai Mara

Days 2 and 3 are spent exploring the spectacular Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations, renowned for its rich wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and unmatched game viewing opportunities. Enjoy extensive morning and afternoon game drives across the vast golden savannah guided by experienced safari guides to help you spot the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—along with cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, wildebeest, and numerous antelope and bird species.

A picnic lunch is served near the scenic Mara River Hippo Pool, offering views of hippos in the water and crocodiles along the riverbanks. During migration season, witness the world-famous Great Migration near the Mara River, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles. As the sun sets over the vast plains of Maasai Mara, return to your safari camp or lodge and unwind in the heart of the African wilderness, preparing for another exciting day of safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara - Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, you'll depart from the Masai Mara region for Lake Nakuru National Park with a lunch stop in enroute. The scenic drive offers magnificent views of Mt. Longonot, an extinct volcano rising from the Great Rift Valley, and the distant, glistening waters of Lake Naivasha. Lake Nakuru NP offers you a rare insight into Kenya’s most diverse flora, fauna, and wildlife and is famous for its huge flocks of pink flamingos. The birds throng on Lake Nakuru itself, one of the Rift Valley soda lakes that comprises almost a third of the park’s area. More than 450 species of birds have been recorded here, as well as a rich diversity of other wildlife. Lions, leopards, warthogs, waterbucks, pythons, and white rhinos are just some of the animals you might see, and the landscapes range from sweeping grasslands bordering the lake to rocky cliffs and woodland. The park also protects the largest euphorbia candelabrum forest in Africa. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at your hotel.

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:

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru NP - Lake Naivasha

You'll leave Lake Nakuru National Park for Lake Naivasha after breakfast, a beautiful freshwater lake located in the Great Rift Valley, famous for its serene environment and abundant birdlife. You'll arrive in good time for check-in and lunch. After lunch, you will head for Lake Naivasha. Here, you will enjoy a boat ride on the lake and a visit to the crescent Island, which allows you to spot hippo and numerous bird species like the kingfisher, fish eagle, herons, and more. The lake itself is picturesque, set against a purple backdrop of the Eburu volcanic mountain range lined by thick yellow-barked acacia xanthophyll trees. At the Crescent Island Sanctuary, where you can take a guided nature walk among freely roaming animals such as giraffes, zebras, and antelopes — a truly unique experience. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at your hotel.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Hotel Chambai Safari

• Budget hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, depart from Lake Naivasha and drive south through the scenic Great Rift Valley toward Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch at your safari camp. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in Amboseli, a park famous for large elephant herds, open plains, and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain.
You may spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, wildebeest, and many bird species as you explore the park’s wetlands and grasslands. As the sun begins to set, return to camp and relax surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the African wilderness, enjoying dinner and overnight in Amboseli.

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:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day Amboseli

Today’s itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today’s schedule. You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to camp late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch, you will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli National Park - Nairobi

Start your final morning in Amboseli National Park with an early game drive, when wildlife is most active and the park is beautifully lit by the soft morning sun. This is an excellent time to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and predators returning from night activity, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive back to Nairobi with lunch enroute, enjoying views of rural countryside and traditional Maasai people communities along the route. Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon with drop-off at your hotel, residence, or airport, marking the end of a memorable safari filled with Kenya’s remarkable wildlife and landscapes.

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.