8 Days Kenya Big Five Safari Masai Mara, Amboseli & Naivasha

Your 8 Days Kenya Safari begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi. Journey through the spectacular Great Rift Valley, stopping at scenic viewpoints before continuing toward the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya's premier wildlife destination.

Arrive at your safari lodge in time for lunch before heading out on your first exciting afternoon game drive. Search for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, cheetahs and numerous antelope species as your safari adventure begins.

As the sun sets across the Mara plains, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Accommodation : Mara Simba Lodge

Wake early for a full day exploring the magnificent Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa's finest safari destinations and home to extraordinary wildlife throughout the year.

Spend the day tracking the Big Five while your expert safari guide navigates through open grasslands, acacia woodlands and river ecosystems. Depending on the season, witness dramatic wildlife action and countless predators roaming the plains.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the reserve before continuing your afternoon safari in search of leopards, hyenas, jackals and hundreds of bird species.

Return to the lodge after an unforgettable day in the African wilderness.

Accommodation : Mara Simba Lodge

Today offers another opportunity to fully experience the incredible wildlife of Masai Mara National Reserve.

Explore different sections of the reserve while increasing your chances of spotting elusive wildlife including leopards, servals, cheetahs and large prides of lions. Your guide will take you to wildlife hotspots depending on recent animal movements.

Optional activities include a breathtaking sunrise hot air balloon safari followed by a champagne breakfast on the savannah or a visit to a traditional Maasai village to learn about local culture.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation : Mara Simba Lodge

After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and travel toward Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its rhino sanctuary and exceptional birdlife.

Following lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for endangered black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, waterbucks and numerous bird species around the lake.

Lake Nakuru remains one of Kenya's best parks for rhino conservation and wildlife photography.

Accommodation : Ziwa Bush Lodge

After breakfast, continue to beautiful Lake Naivasha, one of Kenya's freshwater lakes located in the Great Rift Valley.

Enjoy an optional boat safari where hippos relax in the water while fish eagles soar overhead. The boat excursion offers close views of aquatic wildlife and abundant birdlife.

You may also enjoy a guided walking safari on Crescent Island among zebras, giraffes, wildebeests and antelopes in a unique predator-free environment.

Relax at your lodge overlooking the lake.

Accommodation :  Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge

After breakfast, drive south toward the magnificent Amboseli National Park, internationally renowned for its enormous elephant herds and spectacular views of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro.

Arrive for lunch before embarking on an afternoon game drive. Watch elephants crossing the open plains while searching for lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and buffaloes.

Capture unforgettable sunset photographs with Mount Kilimanjaro creating an extraordinary backdrop.

Accommodation : Kibo Safari Camp

Spend the day exploring Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya's most photographed wildlife destinations.

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives across open savannah, wetlands and acacia woodland. Amboseli is famous for close encounters with large elephant families and offers excellent opportunities to observe wildlife behavior.

Keep your camera ready for breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro when weather conditions are clear.

Return to your lodge for your final evening in the African bush.

Accommodation : Kibo Safari Camp

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before departing Amboseli for Nairobi.

Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable 8 Days Kenya Safari through Kenya's most iconic national parks and wildlife reserves.

You will be transferred to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.