Kenya · Safari

8-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari through Amboseli, Nakuru and Masai Mara

8 Days Round trip from Entonet Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the Big Five in the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve
  • 02 Enjoy birdwatching among flamingos and other water birds at Lake Nakuru
  • 03 See African bush elephants and other wildlife in Amboseli National Park
  • 04 Visit a nearby Masai Village to learn about the life and culture of these nomadic people

Take a close look at African wildlife in some of Kenya's best wildlife parks while relaxing in the comfort of safari lodges and camps. This 8-day tour combines nature, adventure, and comfort, taking you through Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Elementaita, and the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. Expect diverse wildlife, natural attractions, and excellent birdwatching opportunities along the way.

Take a close look at African wildlife in some of Kenya's best wildlife parks while relaxing in the comfort of safari lodges and camps.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Elmenteita
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Nairobi and Hotel Transfer

  • Be welcomed on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where the guide will assist with loading up.

Transfer to Sentrim Boulevard Hotel for an overnight stay. (BB)

2
Day 02

Drive to Amboseli and Afternoon Safari

  • Your guide will be at the hotel, ready for the safari.

  • After breakfast, you will check out, load up, and drive to Amboseli National Park in south-east Kenya.

  • Arrive at Amboseli Sentrim Luxury Tented Camp by midday.

  • After checking in, lunch will be served.

  • After lunch, relax for some time before taking the afternoon safari drive. The park's wildlife includes lion, cheetah, elephant, plains zebra, hippo, spotted hyena, jackal, Masai giraffe, wildebeest, impala, Thomson's and Grant's gazelle, among others. More than 425 species of birds have also been recorded.

  • After sunset, drive back to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sentrim Luxury Tented Camp.

3
Day 03

Game Viewing and Masai Village Visit

  • After breakfast, head out for game viewing in the park with a picnic lunch box.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch at Observation Hill, with a nice view of the park.

  • Later, return to the hotel and relax by the swimming pool.

  • Visit the nearby Masai Village and learn more about the life and culture of these nomadic people.

Dinner and overnight at Sentrim Luxury Safari Camp.

4
Day 04

Journey to Lake Elementaita via the Great Rift Valley

  • Have breakfast at the camp, check out, and drive to Lake Elementaita via the city of Nairobi and down the escarpment of the Great Rift Valley, to an altitude of 1,890 meters above sea level.

  • Arrive at the Sentrim Elementaita Lodge for lunch.

  • After lunch, relax at the lodge.

  • Later, take a walk around the lake.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

5
Day 05

Lake Nakuru Wildlife and Birdwatching Safari

  • Breakfast will be served around 6:30 am.

  • At around 7:30 am, head out with a picnic lunch box.

  • Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park - another lake in the Rift Valley, located at an altitude of 1,754 meters above sea level. It is a 20-minute drive.

  • Check in at the park gate and spend the day viewing wildlife, especially the rhinos. The park is famous for its flamingos and other water birds.

  • Later, drive back to Sentrim Elementaita Lodge.

  • Enjoy swimming in the pool during the afternoon.

Dinner and overnight at the Sentrim Elementaita Lodge.

6
Day 06

Travel to Masai Mara and Evening Game Drive

  • After breakfast, check out and drive to the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve, referred to as the jewel of Kenya's national parks. This is Kenya's number one park and it is always on every tourist's must-see list. The Mara is full of life, with various types of animals and birds.

  • Arrive at Sentrim Mara Lodge for lunch.

  • After lunch, relax for some time before heading out for the afternoon game-viewing safari in search of the Big Five.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

7
Day 07

Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara

  • Have an early breakfast and set out for a full-day safari in the amazing Masai Mara. Carry a picnic lunch.

  • Drive deep into the savannah grassland and keep your eyes open for the rich wildlife.

  • Then continue on to the Mara River to see the hippos and crocodiles.

  • Take a break to have lunch under an Acacia tree.

  • Continue with the game drive.

Later in the evening, return to the Sentrim Mara Lodge for dinner and overnight.

8
Day 08

Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Head out for an early morning game drive.

  • Later, return to the lodge for breakfast.

  • After breakfast, load up and drive to Nairobi.

  • Arriving in the late afternoon, you will be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.

Amboseli National Park elephants, Masai Mara savannah, Great Rift Valley escarpment

Where this trip takes you

Amboseli National Park elephants, Masai Mara savannah, Great Rift Valley escarpment

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Entonet 5 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary

  • Transport in a safari van or safari 4WD jeep with a pop-up top for animal viewing

  • English-speaking Kenya safari guide

  • All park entrance fees

  • 1 litre of bottled water per day

What's Not Included

  • Drinks

  • Tips

  • Extras such as the Masai village visit or hot air balloon flight

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Entonet, Loitoktok District, Rift Valley, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Entonet.

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