Kenya · Safari

8-Day Kenya Safari through Amboseli, Masai Mara and Rift Valley Lakes

8 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace
Explore the wildlife at Amboseli National Park
Experience a comfortable stay at Lake Nakuru
Spot the majestic zebras of Lake Nakuru National Park
Witness the African ostrirch
Spot the pride of Amboseli National Park
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover the Big Five in Masai Mara
  • 02 Enjoy the flamingos at Lake Nakuru
  • 03 Observe African bush elephants in Amboseli
  • 04 Spot African jacana at Lake Naivasha
  • 05 Visit the hot springs and geysers at Lake Bogoria

Join us for an 8-day safari adventure through Amboseli and Masai Mara, featuring thrilling game drives where you'll encounter elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, and giraffes across beautiful landscapes and expansive savannahs. You'll also explore the lakes of Nakuru, Bogoria, and Naivasha, renowned for their diverse birdlife, including pink flamingos and African jacana.

Join us for an 8-day safari adventure through Amboseli and Masai Mara, featuring thrilling game drives where you'll encounter elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, and giraffes across beautiful landscapes and expansive savannahs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Nairobi National Park, Lake Bogoria
Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Nairobi

  • Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, our representatives will greet you and transfer you to Sarova Panafric Hotel in Nairobi for an overnight stay.
  • Depending on your arrival time, our team can arrange a Nairobi city tour or a quick game drive at Nairobi National Park.

Accommodation: Emara At Olesereni.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

2
Day 02

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

  • After an early breakfast, leave for Amboseli National Park by road.
  • Enjoy your first game drive as you head to your lodge. The park is home to over 420 bird species and a large elephant population, all drawn to the underground springs from the melting snow of Mount Kilimanjaro.
  • Enjoy lunch at your lodge before an afternoon game drive, followed by dinner.

Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

3
Day 03

Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Depart Amboseli for Lake Nakuru, arriving in time for lunch.
  • In the afternoon, embark on a game drive. Lake Nakuru is an excellent location for seeing rhinos and a rare species of giraffe, along with other wildlife.

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru to Lake Bogoria National Park

  • After breakfast, head to Lake Bogoria National Park, stopping briefly at the Equator crossing.
  • Check into your lodge before exploring the park, filled with hot springs and millions of pink flamingos, plus other wildlife.
  • Return to the lodge for lunch, followed by leisure time, with options to swim in the heated spa pool or relax.

Accommodation: Lake Bogoria Spa Resort

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5
Day 05

Lake Bogoria to Lake Naivasha

  • Travel overland to Lake Naivasha, fringed with papyrus and home to over 400 bird species, making it a birdwatcher's paradise.
  • While along the lake, you may spot hippos, giraffes, buffalo, and even the colobus monkey. Named Nai'posha in Maasai, meaning "rough water," it can experience sudden storms.
  • An optional boat ride offers opportunities to see water birds and hippos.

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6
Day 06

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

  • After breakfast, depart for Masai Mara, part of the vast Serengeti plains, known for its spectacular wildebeest migration and the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino, and Cape Buffalo.
  • After lunch, enjoy an evening game drive in the reserve.

Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7
Day 07

Explore Masai Mara Game Reserve

  • Experience the beauty of the Masai Mara, one of the world's great wildernesses.
  • Morning and afternoon game drives will be conducted, with many large mammals easily spotted, including Masai giraffes, buffalo, impalas, zebras, and more.
  • Optional hot air balloon rides can be booked. You'll also have the chance to visit a traditional Masai village.

Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

8
Day 08

Masai Mara to Nairobi

  • Start with an early morning game drive, then enjoy a full breakfast at your lodge.
  • Afterward, embark on a drive back to Nairobi, stopping for lunch along the way.
  • Spend the rest of the day on leisure activities, shopping, or sightseeing.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

Masai Mara savannah, Amboseli National Park elephant herds, Lake Nakuru National Park flamingos, Lake Bogoria hot springs

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara savannah, Amboseli National Park elephant herds, Lake Nakuru National Park flamingos, Lake Bogoria hot springs

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

  • Airport transfers
  • Round-trip transport
  • Accommodation during the safari
  • All park entry fees
  • Government taxes
  • Three meals per day
  • Bottled mineral water while on safari

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities/tips
  • Accommodation in Nairobi on the final day

What to bring

  • Personal items
  • Camera
  • Clothing suitable for both warm and cold weather

Know before you go

  • Malaria and Yellow Fever vaccinations are required.
  • Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is necessary.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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