8 Days Kenya Classic Safari Masai Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli

• 07:00 hrs: After breakfast at your Nairobi hotel, meet your company representative and professional safari driver-guide for a short briefing about the adventure ahead.

• Departure: Leave Nairobi via the scenic Nairobi–Amboseli route, passing through the Great Rift Valley with stunning photo opportunities.

• Arrival: Reach your lodge or camp in Amboseli in time for lunch and some relaxation while enjoying the surrounding wildlife views.

• 16:00 hrs: Embark on your first afternoon game drive. Amboseli is famous for its elephants and iconic Kilimanjaro backdrop, along with zebras, giraffes, and other wildlife.

• Wildlife you may see:

  • Elephants

  • Lions

  • Leopards

  • Buffalo

  • Rhinos

  • Giraffes

  • Zebras

  • Warthogs

  • Cheetahs

Evening: Return to your lodge/camp as the sun sets over the plains.

Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner

Overnight: Lodge/Camp (Full Board – FB)

Distance: Approximately 240–270 km (~5–6 hours drive)

06:00 hrs: Optional early morning game drive in Amboseli to catch wildlife in soft morning light, including elephants and lions.

07:30 hrs: Return to lodge for breakfast and packing.

08:30 hrs: Depart Amboseli for Lake Naivasha via the scenic Great Rift Valley (~5–6 hours drive). Enjoy photo stops along the way.

12:30 hrs: Arrive in Naivasha; check in at your lodge/camp and enjoy lunch.

14:30 hrs: Afternoon boat safari on Lake Naivasha. Observe hippos, waterbirds, and possibly giraffes along the shoreline.

16:30 hrs: Optional walking tour on Crescent Island, a private sanctuary with zebras, giraffes, and antelopes.

Wildlife you may see:

• Hippos

• Giraffes

• Zebras

• Waterbucks

• Birds (herons, kingfishers, cormorants)

Evening: Return to lodge/camp for dinner and overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Lodge/Camp (Full Board – FB)
Distance: Approximately 230 km (~5–6 hours drive)

07:00 hrs: Breakfast at lodge, then depart for Lake Nakuru National Park (~2–3 hours drive).

10:30 hrs: Arrive in Lake Nakuru and enjoy a short break before an afternoon game drive.

Afternoon Game Drive: Explore the park’s rich biodiversity including flamingos along the lake shore, rhinos, and Rothschild giraffes. Stop at viewpoints like Baboon Cliff for photography.

Wildlife you may see:

• White & Black Rhinos

• Flamingos

• Giraffes

• Zebras

• Buffalo

• Elands

• Leopards

Evening: Return to lodge/camp for dinner and overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Lodge/Camp (Full Board – FB)
Distance: Approximately 160 km (~2–3 hours drive)

07:00 hrs: Breakfast and optional early morning game drive in Nakuru.

08:30 hrs: Depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy (~4–5 hours drive).

12:30 hrs: Arrive at Ol Pejeta, check in, and enjoy lunch at the lodge.

14:30 hrs: Afternoon game drive within Ol Pejeta. Visit the rhino sanctuary and optional chimpanzee sanctuary. Observe lions, leopards, and other big cats.

Wildlife you may see:

• Black & White Rhinos

• Lions

• Leopards

• Cheetahs

• Buffalo

• Giraffes

• Zebras

Evening: Return to lodge/camp for dinner and overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Lodge/Camp (Full Board – FB)
Distance: Approximately 200 km (~4–5 hours drive)

06:00 hrs: Optional early morning game drive in Ol Pejeta.

07:30 hrs: Breakfast at lodge, then depart for Maasai Mara (~5–6 hours drive).

12:30 hrs: Arrive in Maasai Mara; check in at your lodge/camp and enjoy lunch.

14:30 hrs: Afternoon game drive in the Mara. Spot giraffes, elephants, wildebeest, and other savannah wildlife as the sun casts golden light over acacia-dotted plains.

Wildlife you may see:

• Lions

• Elephants

• Giraffes

• Wildebeest

• Zebras

• Hyenas

• Leopards

Evening: Return to lodge/camp for dinner and overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Lodge/Camp (Full Board – FB)
Distance: Approximately 250 km (~5–6 hours drive)

06:00 hrs: Optional sunrise hot air balloon safari (pre-booking required) or early morning game drive.

07:00 hrs: Breakfast at the lodge.

08:00 – 17:00 hrs: Full-day safari drives with picnic lunch. Explore different areas of the Mara to maximize wildlife sightings. Optional visit to a Maasai village to experience local culture.

Wildlife you may see:

• Big Five: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino

• Cheetahs & Wild Dogs

• Wildebeest & Zebras

• Hippos & Crocodiles

• Birdlife of the savannah

Evening: Return to lodge/camp for dinner and overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Lodge/Camp (Full Board – FB)

06:00 hrs: Optional early morning game drive in the Mara.

07:30 hrs: Breakfast at lodge and check out.

08:00 – 14:00 hrs: Drive back to Nairobi (~5–6 hours). Stop along the way for photos and scenic breaks.

Activities & Highlights:

• Last chance to enjoy wildlife sightings en route

• Scenic views of the Great Rift Valley

Evening: Check in at Nairobi hotel and relax. Optional dinner at the hotel or local restaurant.

Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight: Nairobi hotel
Distance: Approximately 270 km (~5–6 hours drive)

Morning: Breakfast at hotel, then transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight home.

Optional Activities:

• Half-day Nairobi city tour

• Visit David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust or Giraffe Centre

Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: N/A