8-Day Great Rift Valley Midrange 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 safari adventure begins in Nairobi, where you’ll be picked up in the morning and drive southeast to Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. After lunch at your camp or lodge, enjoy your first game drive in the park, with chances to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and a variety of birdlife set against the dramatic mountain backdrop.

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:

Hunter's Luxury Manor

• Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full day Game drive in Amboseli

Spend day two exploring Amboseli on morning and afternoon game drives. You’ll traverse open plains and swamp areas fed by underground rivers from Kilimanjaro’s glaciers, which attract abundant wildlife. Between game drives, relax at your lodge or opt for a cultural visit to a nearby Maasai village.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Hunter's Luxury Manor

• Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli National Park-Lake Naivasha

On day three, depart Amboseli after breakfast and head north toward Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for a late lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on the lake, gliding past hippos and waterbirds, and take a guided walk on Crescent Island, one of the few places in Kenya where you can walk safely among wild animals.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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

Day four takes you to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its seasonal flamingo flocks, diverse birdlife, and endangered rhinos. After lunch, head into the park for an afternoon game drive. Keep your eyes open for lions, leopards, Rothschild giraffes, buffalo, and rhinos along the lake shores and in the acacia woodlands.

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 National Park-Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast on day five, begin your scenic drive to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive across the open plains, where you might spot elephants, antelope, and the Mara’s iconic big cats before returning to your lodge or camp for dinner.

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 Sweet Acacia 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)

Full Day Game Drive

Days six and seven are dedicated to full-day game viewing in the Masai Mara. With picnic lunch boxes, you’ll venture deeper into the reserve in search of the Big Five and possibly witness a wildebeest river crossing (seasonal). The landscape shifts from grassland plains to riverine forests and acacia-dotted savannahs, offering a rich variety of habitats and wildlife encounters.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Sweet Acacia Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve

Begin your day with an optional hot‑air balloon safari at dawn (extra cost), floating silently over the Mara as wildlife stirs below. Descend for a champagne breakfast on the plains before rejoining your guide for a mid‑morning game drive. Spend the afternoon exploring river crossings—prime spots for witnessing wildebeest during migration months (July–October). Return to camp for a sundown sundowner and share your balloon memories around the campfire over a hearty dinner.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Sweet Acacia Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara-Nairobi

On day eight, after breakfast, begin your return journey to Nairobi with a final game drive en route. Arrive in the afternoon with drop-off at your hotel or airport, marking the end of an incredible 8-day journey through Kenya’s most iconic parks.

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.