8-Day Kenya Luxury Safari with Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru and Mara

8 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 8-day private luxury safari through Kenya's most iconic wildlife landscapes
02 Your own customized 4x4 Land Cruiser and professional safari guide
03 Exceptional opportunities to see Amboseli's famous elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
04 Guided Crescent Island walking safari among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes
05 Explore one of Kenya's most important black and white rhino sanctuaries
06 Spend 3 nights in the Maasai Mara with flexible game drives tailored to your interests
07 Search for the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino
08 Opportunity to experience the Great Wildebeest Migration during the seasonal migration period

Discover the magic of Africa in privacy and comfort on this 8-day Kenya private luxury safari. Designed for travellers who appreciate exceptional wildlife experiences without feeling rushed, this journey combines Kenya's most iconic landscapes with intimate safari moments, beautiful lodges, and the freedom of having your own private safari vehicle and guide. Travel beneath the magnificent backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, through the spectacular Great Rift Valley, and into the legendary Maasai Mara, with experiences that include a Lake Naivasha boat safari, a guided walk on Crescent Island, rhino tracking at Lake Nakuru, and unhurried game drives across wildlife-rich plains. Throughout your journey, you will travel exclusively in a private customized 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, accompanied by your own professional safari driver-guide and staying in carefully selected luxury lodges and tented camps.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Serengeti National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli and Your First Private Game Drive

Meet: Your private safari driver-guide will meet you at your hotel, residence, or agreed pick-up location in Nairobi.
Transfer: Travel south through the Kenyan countryside toward Amboseli National Park in your customized 4x4 Land Cruiser.
Scenery: Enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro rising beyond the plains on clear days.
Accommodation: Arrive at your luxury lodge or tented camp for a warm welcome, check-in, and lunch.
Game drive: Set out on an afternoon private game drive in Amboseli National Park.
Wildlife: Look out for large elephant herds, and search for lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife.
Dinner: Dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 02

Amboseli Wetlands, Observation Hill, and Sunset Safari

Morning: Wake early and enjoy the cool morning air, with the possibility of clear views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds gather around its summit.
Breakfast: Breakfast at the lodge.
Game viewing: Spend the day exploring Amboseli at a relaxed pace.
Visit: Visit the park's famous wetlands.
Wildlife: Look for elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and an extraordinary variety of birdlife.
Visit: Continue to Observation Hill for panoramic views across the marshes and surrounding plains.
Flexibility: Spend longer at interesting sightings.
Lunch: Return to your lodge for lunch and time to relax.
Game drive: Enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Sunset: Enjoy another beautiful African sunset.
Dinner: Dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 03

Amboseli to Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Safari

Breakfast: Breakfast.
Transfer: Journey toward the magnificent Great Rift Valley and the shores of Lake Naivasha.
Lunch: Lunch.
Activity: Enjoy a Lake Naivasha boat safari.
Wildlife: Watch for hippos in the shallows, as well as African fish eagles, kingfishers, pelicans, cormorants, and other birdlife.
Activity: Continue with a guided walking safari on Crescent Island.
Wildlife: Encounter giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, waterbucks, and antelopes.
Dinner: Dinner and relaxation at the lodge.
Overnight: Lake Naivasha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 04

Lake Nakuru Rhinos and Rift Valley Wildlife

Breakfast: Enjoy a relaxed breakfast.
Transfer: Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park.
Explore: Explore this Great Rift Valley wildlife sanctuary.
Wildlife: Encounter both black and white rhinos.
Game viewing: Explore the park's lakeshore, acacia woodland, grasslands, and rocky escarpments.
Wildlife: Look out for Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, and other wildlife.
Birdlife: Spot pelicans, cormorants, kingfishers, herons, and eagles.
Note: Flamingos may be present, although numbers naturally vary according to water and feeding conditions.
Dinner: Retreat to your lodge for dinner and a peaceful evening in the Rift Valley.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 05

Lake Nakuru to the Maasai Mara Savannah

Breakfast: Breakfast.
Transfer: Journey toward the Maasai Mara National Reserve through the Great Rift Valley and Maasai countryside.
Accommodation: Arrive at your luxury safari lodge or intimate tented camp.
Lunch: Lunch.
Game drive: Head out on an afternoon Maasai Mara game drive.
Wildlife: Search for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous antelope species, as well as predators including lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 06

Maasai Mara Big Five and Mara River Safari

Breakfast: Breakfast.
Game drive: Enjoy an extensive private game drive planned around wildlife movements and your personal interests.
Wildlife: Search for the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino - as well as cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and countless other species.
Visit (depending on wildlife movements): Visit the Mara River.
Wildlife: Look for hippos and Nile crocodiles.
Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch or return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.
Safari: Continue your afternoon safari.
Sunset: Watch the sunset across the savannah.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 07

Maasai Mara Safari at Your Own Pace

Game drive: Set out early for another game drive, or enjoy a relaxed breakfast before exploring a different part of the reserve.
Note: Having three nights in the Mara gives you more time to follow wildlife, wait patiently at special sightings, and experience the landscape without rushing.
Seasonal note: During the Great Wildebeest Migration season, generally between July and October, vast herds of wildebeest and zebras move through the wider Maasai Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. Their movements depend on rainfall and grazing conditions, so individual river crossings cannot be guaranteed.
Optional: Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon Safari.
Optional: Maasai Cultural Experience.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 08

Maasai Mara to Nairobi Return Journey

Breakfast: Breakfast at your lodge or camp.
Check-out: Check out and begin your private journey back to Nairobi.
Transfer: Travel through Maasai country and the Great Rift Valley, with scenic and comfort stops along the way.
Arrival: Arrive in Nairobi during the afternoon or early evening.
Drop-off: Transfer to your hotel, residence, or agreed drop-off point.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Nairobi 7 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Exclusive use of a customized 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Private professional safari driver-guide throughout the journey
Nairobi pick-up and drop-off
7 nights of carefully selected safari accommodation
Accommodation: 2 nights in Amboseli
Accommodation: 1 night in Lake Naivasha
Accommodation: 1 night in Lake Nakuru
Accommodation: 3 nights in Maasai Mara
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
National park and reserve entrance fees included in the confirmed package
Private scheduled game drives
Lake Naivasha boat safari
Guided Crescent Island walking safari
Bottled drinking water during safari drives
First aid kit in the safari vehicle
Applicable government taxes and safari levies included in the confirmed quotation

What's Not Included

International and domestic flights unless specifically included
Kenya eTA and travel documentation
Travel and medical insurance
Optional hot-air balloon safari
Optional Maasai cultural experience
Alcoholic and premium beverages
Spa treatments and other lodge activities unless included
Tips and gratuities
Laundry, souvenirs, and personal expenses
Additional activities not specifically listed as included
Accommodation before or after the safari unless included
Any newly introduced government taxes, park fees, or conservation charges where applicable

Know before you go

Note: During the Great Wildebeest Migration season, generally between July and October, vast herds of wildebeest and zebras move through the wider Maasai Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. Their movements depend on rainfall and grazing conditions, so individual river crossings cannot be guaranteed.

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