8-Day Into the Wild Kenya Safari

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

Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

Your 8-day safari begins with an early morning departure Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your preferred location in Nairobi. Drive south through the scenic countryside toward Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive in time for lunch and check in at your lodge before relaxing briefly. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive across the park’s open plains, where you may encounter elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, buffaloes, and numerous bird species. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof minivan)

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)

Amboseli National Park

After an early breakfast, spend the entire day exploring Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. The park is famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular landscapes dominated by Mount Kilimanjaro. Explore different areas of the park while looking for lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, hippos, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy a packed lunch at a designated picnic site before continuing with your afternoon wildlife exploration. Later, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli – Lake Naivasha

After breakfast and check-out, depart Amboseli and travel toward Lake Naivasha through Nairobi and the scenic Great Rift Valley. Enjoy changing landscapes and views of the surrounding escarpments as you continue toward the lake. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you may see hippos and numerous bird species along the shoreline. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a guided excursion to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, where you can walk among giraffes, zebras, impalas, and wildebeests in a peaceful setting. Later, depart Lake Naivasha and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive at your lodge for lunch and some relaxation before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Explore the park in search of rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, waterbucks, lions, leopards, and various bird species. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof minivan)

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 – Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, check out and depart Lake Nakuru for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley and rural landscapes before continuing toward the Mara. Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive across the Mara’s expansive savannah plains, with opportunities to spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and other wildlife. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

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

Show more

BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy an early breakfast before setting out for a full day of wildlife exploration in Masai Mara. Venture into different sections of the reserve with your experienced safari guide, searching for the Big Five and other wildlife including cheetahs, hyenas, wildebeests, antelopes, and abundant birdlife. Enjoy a packed picnic lunch at a scenic location within the reserve before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the day ends, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara – Nairobi

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy the scenic countryside as you travel through rural Kenya and the Great Rift Valley region. Along the way, admire the changing landscapes and local communities before arriving in Nairobi in the afternoon. Check in at your preferred Nairobi hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying a relaxed evening after your safari.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Nairobi – Departure

After breakfast, enjoy some time to relax at your lodge, taking in the peaceful atmosphere of the Maasai Mara. You may choose to indulge in spa treatments, lounge in the lodge lounge areas, or simply enjoy the views of the savannah from your private terrace. Later, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi. The drive offers scenic views and a chance to reflect on the incredible experiences of the past days. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, concluding your safari adventure at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your preferred location in the city. This marks the end of your journey, leaving you with lasting memories of Kenya’s diverse landscapes and wildlife.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof minivan)

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.