$4,323 to $6,201 pp (USD)
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Day 1
Nairobi to Amboseli Safari with Kilimanjaro Views and First Big Game Drive Experience
Nairobi to Amboseli Safari with Kilimanjaro Views and First Big Game Drive Experience
Begin your 8-day safari with a pickup from your Nairobi hotel or airport and a scenic drive south through traditional Maasai lands toward Amboseli National Park.
Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and a short rest before your first exciting game drive. Amboseli is famous for its breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, creating a stunning backdrop for wildlife photography.
In the afternoon, explore open plains, acacia woodlands, and lush swamps fed by underground springs.
These habitats attract large elephant herds, including the park’s iconic long-tusked giants, as well as hippos, buffaloes, and a variety of plains game.
Keep your camera ready for your first close wildlife encounters of the safari. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nyati Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full Day Amboseli Safari with Kilimanjaro Views, Observation Hill and Big Cats
Full Day Amboseli Safari with Kilimanjaro Views, Observation Hill and Big Cats
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most scenic wildlife destinations. Start early with a pre-breakfast game drive in search of Mount Kilimanjaro’s clearest views and active wildlife during the cool morning hours.
After breakfast at your lodge, head back into the park for further exploration of its vast plains and swamps.
Visit Observation Hill, a key vantage point offering sweeping panoramic views of the entire park and its wildlife-filled marshes.
Amboseli is known for its large elephant herds, but it also offers chances to spot lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and other plains game moving across the dramatic landscape.
The combination of wildlife density and iconic scenery makes this a rewarding safari day. Enjoy all meals and overnight stay at your lodge or camp in Amboseli, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nyati Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Amboseli to Lake Naivasha Scenic Rift Valley Drive Boat Ride & Crescent Island Safari
Amboseli to Lake Naivasha Scenic Rift Valley Drive Boat Ride & Crescent Island Safari
After breakfast at your Amboseli lodge, you begin a comfortable journey toward Lake Naivasha, descending into the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley.
The drive itself is part of the experience, offering sweeping escarpment views, rural settlements, and vast African skies that gradually transition from savannah to lush highland scenery.
Upon arrival, check in at your lakeside lodge and enjoy a well-deserved lunch. The afternoon is designed for relaxation or optional activities. Take a scenic boat ride across Lake Naivasha, where you glide past pods of hippos and observe African fish eagles soaring and diving for prey.
Alternatively, enjoy a guided walking safari on Crescent Island, a rare predator-free sanctuary where giraffes, zebras, and antelopes roam freely, allowing close and safe wildlife encounters on foot.
This peaceful environment offers exceptional photography opportunities and a refreshing contrast to game drives. Dinner and overnight at your Eseriani Resort.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Eseriani Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru Rhino Sanctuary Flamingos Leopards & Baboon Cliff Sunset
Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru Rhino Sanctuary Flamingos Leopards & Baboon Cliff Sunset
After breakfast at Lake Naivasha, enjoy a short and scenic drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya’s most famous wildlife sanctuaries.
Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge before heading out on an extensive afternoon game drive. The park is world-renowned for its successful rhino conservation, offering excellent chances to spot both black and white rhinos grazing in open plains. As you explore, scan the acacia woodlands for elusive leopards and other predators, while the lakeshore reveals breathtaking scenes of flamingos and pelicans painting the water in shifting pink and white hues.
Lake Nakuru is also home to rare Rothschild’s giraffes and, on occasion, the famous tree-climbing lions!
Later, ascend to Baboon Cliff for sweeping panoramic views of the lake and its wildlife at sunset, a perfect photographic moment. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara Journey Big Five Game Drive Sunset Savannah Experience
Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara Journey Big Five Game Drive Sunset Savannah Experience
After an early breakfast at Lake Nakuru, depart for the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, driving across the dramatic floor of the Great Rift Valley with its sweeping escarpments and ever-changing landscapes.
Arrive at your camp in time for lunch and a short rest before your first unforgettable afternoon game drive. The Maasai Mara is one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations, famed worldwide for its dense wildlife population and exceptional predator sightings.
As you traverse its rolling grasslands, you enter prime Big Five territory - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino - each offering thrilling encounters in their natural habitat.
The Mara’s open savannahs provide unmatched visibility for wildlife photography and game viewing. As the sun begins to set, the golden light transforms the plains into a breathtaking African canvas, marking your first magical evening in this legendary reserve. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Oldarpoi Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full Day Maasai Mara Game Drive Mara River Big Cats Migration & Savannah Wildlife Safari
Full Day Maasai Mara Game Drive Mara River Big Cats Migration & Savannah Wildlife Safari
Today is fully dedicated to exploring the unmatched wilderness of the Maasai Mara on an extended full-day game drive. You venture deep into the reserve’s endless golden plains, maximizing wildlife encounters from morning to evening.
Your journey includes a visit to the legendary Mara River, the stage for the world-famous Great Migration crossings (seasonal), where massive crocodiles lie in wait and hippos dominate the waters.
The riverine forests and open savannahs create diverse habitats that support an incredible density of wildlife. With your expert guide, track cheetahs scanning the horizon for prey, lions resting or hunting, and hyenas moving in coordinated clans. Vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles stretch across the plains, offering dramatic photographic scenes at every turn. This immersive full-day experience ensures maximum game viewing opportunities and unforgettable encounters. Return to your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight stay in the heart of the Mara.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Oldarpoi Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Maasai Mara Sunrise Game Drive Optional Maasai Village Visit Culture Wildlife Final Safari
Maasai Mara Sunrise Game Drive Optional Maasai Village Visit Culture Wildlife Final Safari
Begin your final full day in the Maasai Mara with an early sunrise game drive, the best time to witness predators in action as lions, leopards, and cheetahs are most active in the cool morning hours.
The golden light over the savannah creates exceptional photography opportunities as wildlife stirs across the plains. After your morning safari, you have the option to visit a traditional Maasai Village (optional extra), where you will gain insight into the rich culture, ancient customs, and vibrant traditional dances of the Maasai people who have lived in harmony with this ecosystem for generations.
In the afternoon, continue exploring the reserve, revisiting favorite wildlife areas or searching for any missed sightings with your expert guide. This flexible schedule ensures a personalized safari experience tailored to your interests.
As the day ends, enjoy your final evening in the African wilderness with a farewell dinner under the vast star-filled sky at your camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Oldarpoi Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Maasai Mara to Nairobi Final Morning Game Drive Scenic Return & Airport Drop Off
Maasai Mara to Nairobi Final Morning Game Drive Scenic Return & Airport Drop Off
On your final morning in the Maasai Mara, enjoy a relaxed breakfast followed by a last en-route game drive as you exit the reserve.
This final drive offers one more chance to take in the sweeping savannah landscapes and possibly encounter wildlife you may have missed earlier in your safari. The golden plains of the Mara provide a memorable farewell as you begin your journey back to Nairobi.
Along the way, enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley and stop for lunch at a convenient location. The drive back to Kenya’s capital offers time to reflect on your unforgettable safari experience across Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and the Maasai Mara.
Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, where your professional driver-guide will ensure a comfortable drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
This marks the end of your ultimate Kenyan safari circuit, leaving you with lifelong memories of Africa’s wildlife and landscapes.
- Main Destination:
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
