8-Day Classic 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 safari begins with a morning pick-up from Nairobi and drive south to Amboseli National Park, famous for its dramatic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge/camp, followed by an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is known for its large elephant herds, often photographed with Kilimanjaro in the background. Other wildlife includes lion, cheetah, hyena, giraffe, buffalo, and numerous plains game. Return to your lodge 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

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)

Full Day Game drives

Spend a full day exploring Amboseli on morning and afternoon game drives. At sunrise, the mountain is usually clear, offering the best photo opportunities of elephants against the snowcapped Kilimanjaro. Visit the swamp areas, which act as a lifeline for animals during the dry season and attract abundant birdlife. In between, enjoy leisure time at your lodge.

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)

Amboseli-Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, drive back north via Nairobi and continue to the Great Rift Valley, arriving at Lake Naivasha in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you may spot hippos wallowing in the water, fish eagles diving for their prey, and a variety of water birds. You can also visit Crescent Island Sanctuary, a peaceful reserve where you walk among giraffe, zebra, and antelope in a predator-free environment.

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

After breakfast, depart for nearby Lake Nakuru National Park, famed for its alkaline lake once home to millions of flamingos, and now known for its endangered rhino population. Arrive for a mid-morning game drive en route to your lodge. In the afternoon, explore the park further. Lake Nakuru is a rhino sanctuary and also offers a good chance to see lion, leopard, buffalo, Rothschild’s giraffe, and diverse birdlife.

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-Masai Mara National Park

After breakfast, drive further west through the scenic highlands and into the rolling savannahs of the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s premier safari destination. Arrive at your camp/lodge in time for lunch, followed by your first afternoon game drive. The Mara is renowned for its big cat populations, especially lion and cheetah, and is home to the full Big Five.

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

Show more

BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day Game Drive

Enjoy a full day of game drives in the Masai Mara. At dawn, the plains come alive with wildlife activity—this is the best time for spotting predators on the hunt. You will explore different areas of the reserve, from the Mara River, where hippos and crocodiles reside, to the endless plains where herds of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope graze. Optional activities include a hot air balloon safari at sunrise (extra cost) for a unique aerial view of the reserve.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Explore Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend another full day exploring the Masai Mara to maximize your wildlife encounters. This allows you to venture deeper into the reserve, increasing your chances of witnessing rare sightings or observing animal behavior at leisure. The Mara is also home to the Maasai people, and you may visit a local Maasai village to learn about their culture and traditions (optional activity).

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara-Nairobi

After an early morning game drive and breakfast, depart from the Mara and return to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. You will be dropped off at your hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.