8-Day Nairobi, Amboseli, Nakuru Naivasha & Mara Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi National Park

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where you will be met by your driver-guide Depending on your arrival time, set off on a half-day tour of Nairobi's highlights, starting with a game drive in Nairobi National Park, the world's only national park within a capital city, home to lions, rhino, giraffe, and buffalo against a backdrop of skyscrapers. Continue to the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to see rescued elephant calves being cared for, then visit the Giraffe Centre for the chance to hand-feed endangered Rothschild's giraffes. Return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay, ready to begin your safari adventure tomorrow.

Main Destination:

Nairobi National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Little to no rainfall)

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

Best Weather June to September or October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Nairobi NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

HippoOccasional

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahRare

HyenaRare

ElephantNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Eastland Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located outside Nairobi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Head to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive south towards Amboseli National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive in time for lunch at your accommodation, then head out on an afternoon game drive across the open plains, dotted with swamps and acacia woodland. Look out for elephants, buffalo, giraffe, and an array of birdlife, with the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro often visible on clear days. Return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Guided Game Drive Amboseli

Spend a full day exploring Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya's best places to see free-ranging elephants up close. Head out early for a morning game drive when wildlife is most active, spotting elephants, lions, buffalo, and hundreds of bird species around the swamps and marshes. Return to camp for lunch and a midday rest, then set off again in the afternoon for further game viewing as the light softens over the plains. Enjoy dinner and a second overnight stay in Amboseli.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Boat Trip and Nature Walk in Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, depart Amboseli and travel towards Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake set within the Great Rift Valley. Break the journey with a stop for lunch en route. On arrival, enjoy a relaxing afternoon with the option to take a boat ride on the lake, spotting hippos and a wide variety of birdlife, or visit nearby Crescent Island for a walking safari among giraffe, zebra, and antelope. Settle in for dinner and an overnight stay beside the lake.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Guided Game Drive in Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and continue towards Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its dense birdlife and healthy population of both black and white rhino. Arrive in time for lunch, then head into the park for an afternoon game drive around the alkaline lake, keeping an eye out for rhino, buffalo, giraffe, and, at times, thousands of flamingos lining the shoreline. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay near the park.

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:

The Midland Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Guided Game Drive Masai Mara

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru before breakfast, then depart for the Maasai Mara, Kenya's most famous wildlife reserve. The drive takes you through scenic Rift Valley landscapes, with a stop for lunch along the way. Arrive in the Mara in the afternoon and settle into your accommodation before heading out for an evening game drive across the rolling grasslands, home to lions, cheetahs, and, depending on the season, the wildebeest migration.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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 Hilltop Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Explore Masai Mara

Spend a full day discovering the Maasai Mara with 2 guided game drives, one of Africa's richest wildlife ecosystems. Set off early in the morning to catch predators at their most active, then return to camp for lunch and a break. In the afternoon, join your second game drive to explore the reserve's rivers, plains, and woodlands, watching for lions, leopards, elephants, and the seasonal wildebeest and zebra migration. Enjoy dinner and a final overnight stay in the Mara.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Hilltop Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Nairobi

After an early breakfast, enjoy one last game drive in the Maasai Mara before departing for the drive back to Nairobi. Stop for lunch en route as you make your way back to the city. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, bringing your 8-day Kenya safari through Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and the Maasai Mara to a memorable close.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.