8 Days Best of Kenya Safari | Masai Mara, Amboseli & Lake Nakuru

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Welcome to Kenya

Arrive in Nairobi where you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel.

Optional Activities

• Nairobi city orientation tour
• Local craft markets and shopping
• Relaxation after your international flight

Enjoy a safari briefing in preparation for your upcoming adventure.

Accommodation: Nairobi Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2: Nairobi – Transfer to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive south to Amboseli National Park.

Scenic Highlights

• Open savannah landscapes
• Traditional Maasai villages
• Stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro

Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.

Wildlife Sightings

• Large elephant herds
• Lions, cheetahs, and buffaloes
• Giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests

Accommodation: Safari Lodge / Camp
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Full Day Safari in Amboseli

Spend a full day exploring the beauty and wildlife of Amboseli.

Safari Activities

• Morning and afternoon game drives
• Observation Hill photography
• Bird watching around swamps and wetlands

Wildlife Highlights

• Elephants against Kilimanjaro backdrop
• Hyenas and antelope species
• Rich birdlife and scenic landscapes

Optional Maasai cultural village visit available.

Accommodation: Same Lodge / Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 4: Amboseli – Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, travel through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park.

En-route Experiences

• Scenic escarpments and Rift Valley viewpoints
• Countryside landscapes and local communities

Arrive for an afternoon game drive around the lake.

Wildlife Highlights

• White and black rhinos
• Rothschild giraffes
• Flamingos and water birds
• Buffaloes and baboons

Accommodation: Safari Lodge / Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Transfer to Masai Mara

Enjoy a morning game drive before departing for the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve.

Scenic Journey

• Rolling hills and open savannah plains
• Maasai villages and grazing lands

Arrive in time for lunch and evening game drive.

Possible Wildlife Sightings

• Lions and elephants
• Zebras and antelopes
• Cheetahs and hyenas

Accommodation: Safari Lodge / Luxury Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 6: Full Day Safari in Masai Mara

Spend the entire day exploring the world-famous Masai Mara ecosystem.

Game Drive Highlights

• Search for the Big Five
• Explore the Mara River region
• Witness seasonal Great Migration (July–October)

Additional Wildlife

• Leopards and cheetahs
• Hippos and crocodiles
• Large herds of wildebeests and zebras

Optional Activities

• Sunrise hot air balloon safari
• Maasai cultural village experience

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness.

Accommodation: Same Lodge / Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 7: Another Exclusive Safari Experience in Masai Mara

Enjoy another exciting safari day with opportunities to explore deeper sections of the reserve.

Activities

• Sunrise game drive
• Wildlife photography sessions
• Relaxation at lodge with savannah views
• Afternoon exploration of different wildlife sectors

This additional safari day increases chances of spotting elusive predators and dramatic wildlife interactions.

Accommodation: Same Lodge / Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 8: Masai Mara – Return to Nairobi

After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and drive back to Nairobi.

Optional Stopovers

• Great Rift Valley scenic viewpoints
• Souvenir shopping and local crafts
• Optional lunch in Nairobi

Transfer to the airport or hotel for departure.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch