8-day itinerary
Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara – 8 Days Discover Kenya Safari
From Nairobi (or the Kenya coast, by train) to Nairobi – Kenya, in a pop up top safari minivan (a pop up top 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep is available as an upgrade at extra cost)
Discover Kenya safari on the exciting 8 days tour of Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara.
Safari tour package is easy paced and well staggered making it suitable for all.
Safari leaves from Nairobi to spend 2 nights at Amboseli which is located at the floor of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Tour progresses to Lake Naivasha in the great rift valley where you spend a night and enjoy a discovery boat ride to view hippos, birds and small game.
We shall also enjoy a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
You shall also visit the Hell’s gate national park on a short hike and bicycle ride that brings you closer to Nature.
Lake Nakuru national park and world famous bird haven is our next stop.
Here we view few flamingoes, pelicans and other bird species-we may modify tour to visit Lake Bogoria if you are keen on flamingos.
There shall be guaranteed encounters of the endangered Black & White Rhino species at the Lake Nakuru national park.
The World famous Masai Mara game reserve is the last stop with 3 nights and days of extensive wildlife viewing on rewarding game drives in search of Big five and more.
Tour accommodation is in a choice of economy, standard or luxury safari lodges & tented camps depending on your budget & style.
This tour transport is in a private pop up top safari minivan. A pop up top 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep is available as an upgrade at extra cost
Good to know
- tour can be modified to include visit to Lake Bogoria if you are very keen on flamingo sightings
- tour can be modified to add extra days
- Safari can include local flights to cut on driving time if required (extra price)
- safari is also suitable for children
- driving time in Kenya is approximate and depends on road traffic /state of roads
- Driving times on safari are an estimate and may vary depending on state of the road and traffic.
- If you choose to stay at The Pelican Lodge, Sarova Woodlands or Sentrim Elementaita, note that there shall be no re-entry at Lake Nakuru National Park on the following day.
Tour highlights
- Amboseli national park 2 days with game viewing drives
- Mount Kilimanjaro views at Amboseli (highest mountain in Africa)
- Lake Naivasha (fresh water rift valley lake)
- A guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
- Guided walking safari at the Crescent Island
- Bird spotting and hippo viewing on a boat ride plus visit to Hell's gate national park (from the the lake Naivasha)
- Lake Nakuru National Park-game viewing drives with Rhino sightings
- The great rift valley escarpment - a natural marvel
- Thousands of bird species including flamingoes, pelicans and others.
- Masai - Mara game reserve
- Game and scenery viewing drives at the Masai Mara
- Optional Masai or Samburu village visits (arrange with your driver guide) = $ 25 per person
- Optional hot air balloon excursion at the Masai Mara =$ 450 per person (enquire with us)
Other start point
Starting from the Kenya coast?
This safari also starts at the Kenya coast and finishes in Nairobi. Only the first day changes; the route after that is the same.
- Early morning collection from your beach hotel for the transfer to Mombasa Railway Station.
- 0800 hrs: the Madaraka Express leaves Mombasa for Emali, near Amboseli, with views of Tsavo East and Tsavo West national parks on the way.
- 1052 hrs: you arrive at Emali, where your driver guide meets you for the drive of about 100 km (around 1.5 hours) into Amboseli National Park.
- In the afternoon you join the Amboseli game drive in the itinerary below.
Train times can change, so we confirm them when you book.
Day by day
The Itinerary
- Day1
Nairobi – Amboseli
0730hrs:You shall be collected from your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport
The morning drive is partly via the Nairobi – Mombasa highway.
The scenic drive is through open Africa with expansive savannah plains dotted with local homesteads and colourful Masai tribes men and their cattle to Amboseli National Park.
An afternoon game viewing drive is scheduled.
Weather permitting the mount Kilimanjaro snow-capped peaks shall be visible during the afternoon game viewing drive.
Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge or tented camp.
What you may see at Amboseli National ParkElephant herds, Cheetah, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Plains Game, Crocodile, Mongoose, Dik-dik, Lesser Kudu and hippos
- Day2
Amboseli National Park
This shall be a day of Game viewing drives, scenery viewing, relaxation.
Day shall be spent at the Amboseli with maximum game viewing drives spotting game and wallowing in the scenery.
There shall be an early morning, followed by a mid- morning and a later afternoon game viewing drive
Between the wildlife viewing sessions, your Amboseli lodge / camp provides relaxation, meals and other activities
Your safari vehicle and driver / guide are at your disposal for unlimited game viewing drives.
Overnight at Amboseli safari lodge / tented camp.
- Day3
Amboseli – Lake Naivasha
Early morning game viewing drive as you exit the Amboseli national park.
Proceed to Lake Naivasha in the rift valley.
Afternoon boat ride viewing small game, exotic birdlife and hippos amid the serenity of this freshwater rift valley lake.
This shall be followed by a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
Overnight at a Lake Naivasha resort / tented camp.
What you may do at Lake NaivashaBoat ride, bird watching, nature walks, visit to hell’s gate
- Day4
Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru
This morning we visit the Hell’s Gate national park.
Take a bike and cycle to the nearby Hell’s Gate national park where you explore on foot this canyon as you spot small game.
Later a short 1 hour drive takes us to the lake Nakuru national park.
Birdlife abounds with flamingoes seen in their thousands together with pelicans and other bird species.
The lake is host to the black and white rhino species, warthogs, lions, zebras, giraffe and many more.
Overnight at a lake Nakuru safari lodge / tented camp.
What you may see at Lake Nakuru National ParkFlamingo, Makalia water falls, Unique vegetation, Lion. White rhino, Black Rhino, Giraffe, about 450 species of terrestrial birds, waterbuck.
- Day5
Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
An early bird and game viewing drive as you exit the lake Nakuru national Park.
Proceed to the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Arrive Masai Mara and proceed on an afternoon game viewing drive.
Overnight at a Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.
- Day6
Full day – Masai Mara
Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza!
Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the Natural world.
It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region.
The scenic appeal of the tree studded savannah plains, the moderate climate and diversity of wild game species makes it a one stop shop for game viewing activities.
We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game.
Picnic lunch shall be by the Mara river as we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October)
Overnight shall be at our Masai Mara safari lodge/ Tented camp
- Day7
Masai Mara game reserve
Extra day shall be spent at the Masai Mara with game viewing drives.
Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge / tented camp.
Optional Masai Mara excursions
–Masai village visit =$ 25 per person (consult your safari driver / guide while on safari)
- Day8
Masai Mara – Nairobi
Early pre-breakfast game viewing drive
Depart Masai Mara with an exit game viewing drive.
Proceed to Nairobi to arrive in the late afternoon.
Drop off at a Nairobi hotel / Nairobi airport
What you could see on an 8 Day Discover Kenya Safari
- Elephants
- Zebra
- Buffalo
- Warthogs
- Antelopes
- Oryx
- Reticulated Giraffe
- Grevy’s Zebra
- Somali Ostrich
- Lion
- Cheetah
- Flamingos
- Pelicans
- White Rhino
- Black Rhino
- Baboon Cliff
- Up to 56 mammal species
- Unique Vegetation
- Bird Watching
- Photography
- Trekking
- Game Viewing
Where you stay
Accommodation
Safari accommodation options for each location
Amboseli National Park
- Economy
- AA Lodge/camp
Lake Nakuru National Park
- Economy
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Lake Naivasha
- Standard
- Elsamere Lodge, Naivasha Crescent Camp.
- Economy
- Naivasha kongoni Camp.
Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Price guide
Safari price is per person sharing in a double/twin room or tent. The price depends on the vehicle (our standard pop up top safari minivan, or a 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep at extra cost), the season and your accommodation level.
Get a quote for your datesTour price includes
- Nairobi airport-hotel pick up / drop off transfers
- Transport in a customized pop up top safari minivan.
- Services of an experienced English/other language speaking driver/ guide.
- Stay in economy, standard or luxury safari lodge / tented camps.
- Game viewing drives
- Park entrance fees.
- All meals on safari.
- Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle.
- Boat ride at Lake Naivasha
- Guided walking safari at Crescent Island
- Government taxes and local levies
Not included in the tour price
- All bottled drinks, items and services of a personal nature and tips & gratuities.
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