8-Day Ultimate Kenya Safari

8-Day Ultimate Kenya Safari

Route: Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru → Amboseli → Tsavo West & East
Ideal For: Wildlife lovers, Big Five enthusiasts, landscape photographers

Tour Highlights:

  • Game Drives (Multi-park)

  • Big Five Safari (Masai Mara)

  • Rhino Sanctuary Visit (Lake Nakuru):

  • Flamingo Viewing (Lake Nakuru)

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi and transfer to Masai Mara

  • Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi.

  • Meet your guide and enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara (approx. 5-6 hours).

  • Evening game drive upon arrival and check-in at your safari lodge or tented camp.

Day 2-3: Full-day game drives in Masai Mara

  • Early morning and afternoon game drives to maximize wildlife sightings.

  • Spot the Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos.

  • Witness other species like cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and an abundance of birdlife (~500 species).

  • Optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise (additional cost).

Day 4: Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Morning departure from Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru (approx. 4-5 hours).

  • Afternoon game drive focusing on the flamingo flocks lining the alkaline lake shore (up to 2 million flamingos seasonally).

  • Spot black and white rhinos in this rhino sanctuary.

  • Overnight stay at a lodge overlooking the park.

Day 5-6: Amboseli National Park Safari

  • Drive to Amboseli National Park (approx. 6-7 hours).

  • Afternoon game drive to see large elephant herds and other savannah animals.

  • Amboseli offers stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak.

  • Morning and evening game drives to spot lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and hyenas.

Day 7: Tsavo West & East National Parks exploration

  • Transfer to Tsavo West and Tsavo East (approx. 4-5 hours).

  • Explore Mzima Springs, see hippos and crocodiles.

  • Look for the famous red elephants of Tsavo.

  • Afternoon game drive in Tsavo East, famous for its vast wilderness and diverse wildlife.

  • Overnight at a lodge or camp inside or near the park.

Day 8: Return to Nairobi for departure

  • Morning drive back to Nairobi (approx. 4-5 hours).

  • Depending on your flight schedule, visit local markets or relax before transfer to the airport.