8-Day Safari in Kenya: Explore Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha
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Embark on an unforgettable 8-day safari in Kenya, exploring Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, and Lake Naivasha. Witness the breathtaking beauty of Kenya’s reserves, encounter majestic wildlife, and create lifelong memories.

Duration: 8 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park - Begin your journey with an early morning pick-up from the airport, followed by a drive to Amboseli National Park through Masai land. Enjoy game drives en route to the camp for lunch and check-in. Afternoon game viewing starts at 16:00hrs. The park is home to elephants, wildebeest (gnu), buffalos, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, monkey families, and rare bird species. In the early evening, the clouds often clear, revealing the snow-capped peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

  • Main destination: Amboseli National Park
  • Accommodation: Amboseli Sentrim Lodge, located just outside Amboseli NP.

Amboseli National Reserve Full Day

Amboseli National Park - Spend an entire day in Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. This park is known as an animal paradise. You can visit a Masai village and learn about their rich culture for an additional cost. In the early evening, the clouds often clear, revealing the snow-capped peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

  • Main destination: Amboseli National Park
  • Accommodation: Amboseli Sentrim Lodge, located just outside Amboseli NP.

Amboseli Park to Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park - Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park after breakfast, arriving in time for lunch at the camp or lodge and check-in. An afternoon game drive will take you to the lake to see flamingos and pelicans. You may also spot white/black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, waterbucks, and other African wildlife. The lake’s forest attracts a wide variety of birds.

  • Main destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Kivu Resort, located at Lake Nakuru NP.

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

Maasai Mara National Reserve - After an early breakfast, drive along the Great Rift Valley, passing the extinct volcano of Mount Longonot en route to Masai Mara Game Reserve. Enjoy game viewing en route to the camp for check-in and lunch. Afternoon game viewing in this fascinating wildlife paradise offers a chance to see giraffes, elephants, monkeys, leopards, lions, gazelles, and various bird species.

  • Main destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Accommodation: Mara Chui Resort, located just outside Masai Mara NR.

Masai Mara Full Day

Maasai Mara National Reserve - Spend a full day viewing wildlife in Masai Mara Game Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives. You have the chance to see the “Big Five”: lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard. Wildebeests, zebras, cheetahs, gazelles, and other African wildlife are also easily spotted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and overnight stay at the lodge.

  • Main destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Accommodation: Mara Chui Resort, located just outside Masai Mara NR.

Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha

Lake Naivasha - After an early breakfast, head to Lake Naivasha, arriving in the afternoon. You will have ample time to relax or opt for a boat ride.

  • Main destination: Lake Naivasha
  • Accommodation: Sweet Lake Resort, located at Lake Naivasha.

Sonachi Green Crater Lake Walk

Crater Lake Game Sanctuary - Breakfast will be at 7:00 am, and you will be picked up by a driver at 8:00 am. The road to the Green Crater Lake takes you out of Naivasha along a rough and bumpy road by the edge of Lake Naivasha, passing large greenhouses where roses and other flowers are grown for export. You will arrive at the Green Crater Lake around 9:30 am and begin your morning game walk. The green crater lake was formed by volcanic activity. The group will walk in a reserve where you can get close to giraffes and various antelope species, providing great photo opportunities. Guides will answer questions about the animals, birdlife, and volcanic rock formations.

  • Main destination: Lake Naivasha
  • Accommodation: Naivasha West Beach Camp, located at Lake Naivasha.

Lake Naivasha to Nairobi

Nairobi - After breakfast, drive out of the national park and head to Nairobi, arriving early. You will then be driven to the airport.

What's Included
  • Safely equipped 4x4 minivans with first-aid kit, ice-chest, and fire extinguisher
  • Included park entrance fees and game drives
  • Meals Provided (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
  • Unlimited bottled mineral water
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off transfers
  • English-speaking driver/guide with knowledge in flora, fauna, and Kenyan culture
What's Not Included
  • Tips and gratuities,International airfare and airtime and things of personal use
  • Balloon safari in Masai Mara (USD 475) per person per ride
  • Masai village visit (USD 20)
  • Between meal snacks and events not included in your itinerary
Additional Information

Embark on an eight-day journey through six of Kenya’s most renowned reserves, a once-in-a-lifetime African escapade designed to etch unforgettable memories in your heart. Come across the celebrated Masai Mara National Park, a sprawling canvas of plains as endless as the vision permits. Compare these landscapes with the towering stone cliffs and chasms of Hell’s Gate National Park, the real-life muse behind ‘Lion King’. Tour the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the protected home sprawled at the feet of the icy peaks of Mount Kenya where splendid rhinos freely roam. Relish the spectacle of Lake Nakuru as it welcomes thousands of flamingos to its edges annually. This and more delightful experiences await in a Safari that is sure to enthrall you and make you long for the day you can revisit Africa.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mateoi514
Apr 29, 2021
8 day great safari experience with DKS - I had never been on safari before and thought I would explore options-i was traveling alone and feared it might be too expensive but I found Direct Kenya safaris. Mr Nduso got back to me very quickly with a seven day trip including stops at amboseli,lake Nakuru and Masai Mara national parks. His quote was very reasonable and immediately booked -and I can assure everyone that my reward was a top notch trip in every way. The accommodation was great, meals were always good. The trip always involved long distances between the parks but the driver/guide Ibrahim is a superb and careful driver who made great time and was a great company as well. Every day and in every way this trip exceeded my expectations. It was really an exceptional experience.
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Sajedakayed
Nov 29, 2020
Unforgettable experience - When you go to Kenya you know you'll fall in love with this country, the nature, the people, the animals, the food and you'll want to go over and over again. My trip to Kenya was very short only 8 days but unforgettable, I focused mainly on Safari. we went to Masai Mara and Amboseli, Ibrahim was our guide and driver during the whole trip he was very nice and humble, and very rich in knowledge and navigating the safari, so we were lucky to see most of the big five. I'd recommend that you try hot air balloon safari, it's a bit expensive but they managed to get us a great discount and it was worth every dollar we paid. they were very helpful and flexible and welcoming to our added plans, we added a visit to the David Sheldrick wildlife trust and the giraffe center. both were an amazing unique experiences especially the giraffe kiss. Kenya is a very beautiful country with diverse nature, next time I would visit for 2-3 weeks at least and visit beach side as well also Kenya is great travelling choice during this pandemic it's safe and has low numbers of cases.
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Extraordinary426172
Oct 11, 2020
Fantastic experience - Our guide Marcus was fantastic! So knowledgeable, kind and energetic! Dream holiday that we will remember forever!
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Shantel
Aug 25, 2020
Trip of lifetime - Being our first safari ,we had many questions during the planning process but Nduso was swift ,helpful ,kind and flexible as we customized the safari to 8 days .we visited the Amboseli ,lake Nakuru ,maasai mara and lake Naivasha . Our guide Sammy was helpful and patient during the entire trip ,saw many animals and enjoyed the culture ,many thanks to him for making it special .They are locally operated and owned company ,they give out first hand information .The hotels and campisites were clean and even exceeded our expectations .Thanks again Direct Kenya Safari .
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Sr_wildlife
Aug 22, 2020
Kenyan Experince - Paul is a good guide and has in depth knowledge of African wilderness. He took care of us and family. Paul is humble and well behaved guide you want to travel with.
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Daytrip186478
Aug 20, 2020
great tour into the wild - +++ I did it in February.. not much tourist and a lot of baby animals to watch... I had a really great time visiting the parks. Our driver Paul Ovolemi was very skilled in finding animals and knew wild animals behaviour very well. I really enjoyed the all thing including the nights in camp managed by masai people. -- the hotel in lake Nakuru area was terrible...
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