8 Days Wonderful Safari in Kenya

Discover Kenya’s incredible wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural heritage on this 8 Days Wonderful Safari in Kenya. This unforgettable journey takes you through four of Kenya’s most iconic safari destinations: Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru National Park, and the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy spectacular game drives, a relaxing boat safari, a guided walking safari, and the chance to encounter the Big Five while experiencing some of Africa’s finest wilderness areas.

Whether you are a first-time visitor or a returning safari enthusiast, this adventure offers the perfect balance of wildlife, scenery, and authentic Kenyan experiences.

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel.

Depending on your arrival time, relax after your journey or enjoy an optional excursion around Nairobi before your safari briefing.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Ibis Styles Nairobi

Mid-range: Tamarind Tree Hotel

Luxury: Eka Hotel Nairobi

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive south to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, head out on your first game drive. Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain.

Watch for lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, spotted hyenas, and over 400 recorded bird species.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Kimana Camp

Mid-range: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Luxury: Ol Tukai Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Full Day Safari in Amboseli National Park

Spend the day exploring the diverse ecosystems of Amboseli National Park.

Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of the swamps, open plains, and Mount Kilimanjaro. Continue with morning and afternoon game drives in search of elephants, lions, cheetahs, jackals, buffaloes, hippos, and numerous bird species.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

As Above

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive through Nairobi into the Great Rift Valley towards Lake Naivasha.

Arrive in time for lunch before taking an afternoon boat safari across the freshwater lake. Watch for pods of hippos, African fish eagles, pelicans, cormorants, kingfishers, and other water birds.

Continue to Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among giraffes, zebras, impalas, waterbucks, gazelles, and wildebeests in a predator-free environment.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Taphe Guest Resort

Mid-range: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

Luxury: Enashipai Resort and Spa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park for a full day wildlife experience.

Explore one of Kenya’s finest national parks, famous for its successful rhino conservation programme. Search for white rhinos, black rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, and olive baboons.

The park is also home to hundreds of bird species, including pelicans, flamingos during favourable water conditions, and African fish eagles.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Citymax Hotel Nakuru

Mid-range: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Luxury: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart for the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve.

Drive through Narok County and arrive at your lodge in time for lunch.

Later, enjoy an afternoon game drive across the endless savannah in search of elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, elands, topis, and countless other wildlife species.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Enchoro Wildlife Camp

Mid-range: Zebra Plains Mara Camp

Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Full Day Safari in Masai Mara

After an early breakfast, depart with packed lunch for a full day exploring Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve.

Drive through different sections of the reserve while searching for the Big Five and other wildlife. Visit the Mara River, where hippos and Nile crocodiles are commonly seen.

If travelling between July and October, you may witness the spectacular Great Migration as thousands of wildebeests and zebras cross the Mara River.

Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Return to the lodge in the evening.

Accommodation

As Above

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8: Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

Wake up early for one final game drive as the African wilderness comes alive at sunrise.

Return to the lodge for breakfast before checking out and beginning your drive back to Nairobi.

Arrive in the afternoon and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight or to your hotel if extending your stay.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Optional Activities

• Hot air balloon safari over the Masai Mara
• Champagne bush breakfast
• Maasai village cultural visit
• Guided nature walk
• Cycling in Hell’s Gate National Park
• Horse riding around Lake Naivasha
• Wildlife photography safari
• Bush dinner under the stars
• Sundowner experience
• Bird watching excursions
• Nairobi National Park tour
• Giraffe Centre visit
• David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage visit
• Karen Blixen Museum tour
• Shopping at Maasai Market