8 Days Highlights of Kenya Safari

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8 Days Highlights of Kenya Safari

The 8 Days Highlights of Kenya Safari tour combines some of Kenya's premier safari destinations - Amboseli National Park, famous for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and its large herds of elephants. The journey continues to Lake Nakuru National Park, an important wildlife sanctuary nestled in the Great Rift Valley, known for over 400 bird species and being a critical habitat for endangered species like black and white rhinos and Rothschild's giraffes. The safari culminates in the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya's flagship destination, where you can see vast numbers of plains game and predators year-round, and witness the dramatic Great Wildebeest Migration during August and September.

Safari Type Wildlife Safari

Best time to go Jul - Oct

Destinations Nairobi, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara

Price From $3,800.00 per person

Day 1

Arrival Nairobi, Transfer Emara Ole Sereni Hotel

Today our team will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your city hotel for overnight. Depending on your arrival time, our team will be able to schedule an optional city tour. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Accommodation | Emara Ole Sereni Hotel | D,B

Day 2

Amboseli National Park

Rise early to enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Depart by road to Amboseli National Park. There you will experience your first game drive en route to your lodge. The Park shelters more than 420 species of birds and has an enormous Elephant population and other big games attracted to the area by underground springs fed from the melting snows of Mount Kilimanjaro. Lunch is served at the lodge, before departing for an afternoon 'Spice' game drive. Return to the Camp and enjoy a scrumptious dinner.

Accommodation | Kibo Safari Camp | B,L,D

Day 3

Amboseli National Park

This morning we rise early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit, we set off for a game drive. Amboseli is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife, including everything from Wildebeest, and Giraffes to Baboons. Midday finds us at our lodge for lunch and afternoon rest, followed by another game drive. Dinner and overnight at our Camp.

Accommodation | Kibo Safari Camp | B,L,D

Day 4

Lake Nakuru

After breakfast drive back to Nairobi for lunch then continue through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy a game drive along Lake Nakuru National Park on the lakeshore to see water birds and where there is also an excellent chance of seeing rhinos as well as over 400 other species of birds In addition, many species of game can be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild's giraffe, black and White Rhino, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon, and many species of plains game.

Accommodation | Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge | B,L,D

Day 5

Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Enjoy an early breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed on a game drive en-route to Masai Mara. A pleasant drive across the dramatic Great Rift Valley brings you to Narok Township a Masai business center. After a short stopover continues to Masai Mara Game Reserve. This enormous Reserve is famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest migration and is home to the Big Five - Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Cape buffalo, and Leopard. A game drive will be conducted after lunch, then proceed to the Camp or lodge for an enjoyable dinner.

Accommodation | Sarova Mara Game Camp | B,L,D

Day 6-7

Full Day - Maasai Mara Game Reserve

We spend the next two days in the Masai Mara - one of the greatest wildernesses of the world in the morning and afternoon game drives. Large mammals are varied, abundant, and easy to see. Residents among the Park's Mammals are; the Masai Giraffe, Eland, Topi, and thousands of plain Games including Impala, Zebra, and both Thomson and Grant's Gazelles.

Accommodation | Sarova Mara Game Camp | B,L,D

Day 8

Transfer Nairobi, Departure

Today you have an early morning game drive followed by a sumptuous breakfast then depart by road to Nairobi arriving in the early afternoon.

Mealplan | B,L

Accommodation, Inclusions, Exclusions

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Emara Ole Sereni Hotel

Luxury and comfort that’s what describes Emara Ole- Sereni. Located just off Mombasa road, near Nairobi National Park, the hotel enjoys proximity to JKIA (12km), Wilson Airport (6km) and City Centre (10km). The hotel is a perfect blend of service excellence, quality accommodation and quintessential conference facility. The guest rooms and suites exude an air of eminence with lavish comforts, generous amenities and designer furnishings.

Experience Emara Ole Sereni, the best five-star hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. Reimagined with modern grandeur, unmatched services, and picturesque views of the Nairobi National Park and the city. We offer enhanced comfort and splendor for the discerning business and leisure travelers.

Kibo Safari Camp

At the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, where open plains meet endless sky, Kibo Safari Camp offers a peaceful retreat just outside Amboseli National Park.

Set along ancient elephant routes and seasonal marshes, the camp enjoys sweeping views of the mountain and easy access to wildlife. It blends comfort with authenticity, making it an ideal base for game drives and cultural encounters.

Built with sustainability in mind and working closely with local communities, Kibo is a place where nature, conservation, and warm Kenyan hospitality come together.

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Lake Nakuru Sopa sits on a range of hills that form the western limits of Africa's Great Rift Valley, overlooking Lake Nakuru and boasts spectacular views of the National park as far as the eye can see. An abundance of wildlife and birds can be found in Lake Nakuru National Park, including white and black rhinos and the rare Rothschild's giraffes.

The infinity swimming pool (including pool bar) overlooks the lake, whilst the lounge, bar and dining room all have large covered outdoor viewing terraces. The Lodge is 165 Km from Nairobi. 21 Km on all weather road from the Park gate to the Lodge. 2.5 hr drive from Nairobi. 30 minute flight from Wilson Airport to Naishi airstrip. 15 minute transfer from the airstrip to the Lodge.

Sarova Mara Game Camp

Ideally located to witness the Great Migration, Sarova Mara Game Camp overlooks the vast Masai Mara plains from its elevated location on a hill. The camp is great for families, and offers baby-sitting services and a special menu for children, as well as a large pond with a variety of fish and a mini bird sanctuary.

The surrounding plains are teeming with wildebeest, gazelle and zebra, and at certain times of year, play host to the magnificent wildebeest migration. Wildlife viewing here is great all year round, offering sightings of the Big 5, herds of plains game and hungry predators. Other activities include sport fishing and cultural visits to a traditional Maasia village.

Tour Inclusions

Game drives in a customized 4x4 pop up top safari Jeep
Services of an experienced driver guide
Game viewing drives
Park entrance fees
All meals on safari
Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
Government taxes and local levies
Pick up & drop off at Nairobi

Tour Exclusions

International flights and visa fees
Travel and medical insurance
Tips, gratuities, and personal expenses
Drinks unless specified
Optional activities such as hot air balloon safaris, spa treatments, or extra excursions