KENYA SAFARI

8 Days Best of Kenya Safari

Duration 8 days 7 nights

Itinerary Nairobi, Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara, Tsavo, Diani

Discover Kenya’s iconic safari destinations in one seamless journey, from the foot of Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro, to the wildlife-rich plains of the Masai Mara. This 8-day adventure offers the perfect blend of breathtaking landscapes, close wildlife encounters, and authentic cultural experiences, capturing the very essence of Kenya’s natural beauty.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi - Amboseli National Park

You will be picked up from your Nairobi city hotel or from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by your professional safari guide. After a short briefing, depart for Amboseli National Park, located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world.

Arrive in time for lunch at Sentrim Amboseli Camp or Amboseli Sopa Lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. Keep your camera ready for lions, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, and numerous bird species.

Return to your lodge as the sun sets over the plains.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli / Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Days 2: Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Enjoy a full day of game viewing in Amboseli. Begin with an early morning game drive when the light is perfect for photography and wildlife is most active. Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation before heading out again in the afternoon. Amboseli’s open plains and seasonal swamps attract elephants, hippos, buffalo, and an abundance of birdlife. On clear days, you’ll enjoy magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro, providing a picture-perfect backdrop for your safari experience.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli / Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Day 3: Amboseli - Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive through scenic highlands towards the Great Rift Valley. Arrive at Lake Naivasha, a serene freshwater lake set at 1,900 meters above sea level. Check in at Lake Naivasha Simba lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on Lake Naivasha, gliding among hippos and waterbirds. Proceed to Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes, a peaceful experience surrounded by stunning views of the Rift Valley escarpments.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Simba lodge

Day 4: Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara

After breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, the crown jewel of Kenya’s wildlife sanctuaries. Arrive at your lodge/camp in time for lunch. Later, enjoy your first afternoon game drive across the golden savannah, home to the Big Five; lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos, as well as cheetahs, giraffes, and vast herds of antelopes and zebras. Return to your camp as the sun dips below the horizon, filling the skies with hues of orange and gold.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
Accommodation: Talek Bush Camp-Sentrim Mara Camp-Enkorok Camp

Days 5-7: Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend three full days exploring the legendary Masai Mara, Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife reserve. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives (or a full-day safari with picnic lunch). During the migration season (July–October), witness the breathtaking Great Wildebeest Migration, when millions of wildebeests and zebras cross the Mara River in search of greener pastures, one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Optional activities include a hot-air balloon safari for a bird’s-eye view of the Mara plains at sunrise, followed by a champagne breakfast, or a cultural visit to a Maasai village to learn about their traditional way of life.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
Accommodation: Talek Bush Camp-Sentrim Mara Camp

Day 8: Masai Mara - Nairobi / Departure

After breakfast, bid farewell to the Masai Mara and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Stop for lunch at the world-famous Carnivore Restaurant, known for its mouth-watering African barbecue (vegetarian options available). Later in the afternoon, enjoy a game drive at Nairobi National Park, one of the few wildlife reserves located within a capital city. Spot rhinos, lions, giraffes, and buffaloes against the backdrop of Nairobi’s skyline, a truly unique finale to your safari. In the evening, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for your onward flight home.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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Included in the cost

International flights & visa fees
Travel/baggage insurance
Personal expenses (laundry, beverages, tips, etc.)
Optional activities: Hot-air balloon safari & Maasai village visit

Exclusion on the total cost

Visas and related costs.
Personal Taxes.
Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature.
International flights.
Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary like Balloon safari, Masai Village.

KENYA SAFARIS