8 Days Highlight Safari in Kenya

Facilities

Day 1: Arrival

Meet and greet upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by the representative and transferred to Panafric Hotel for overnight on bed and breakfast

Day 2: Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve (265 kilometers - Approximately 5 to 6 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game-viewing, Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sopa Lodge

The Maasai Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to comprehend. Over 450 species of animals have been recorded here! You will easily spot lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes, and elephants.

It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place: the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna: lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena, and vultures.

Day 3: Maasai Mara - Full day game drives

Full day in the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. You may also decide to take an optional hot air balloon ride (420 USD per person). You will also have the option of visiting a local Maasai village (20 USD per person).

All meals and overnight stay at Mara Sopa Lodge.

Maasai warriors are famously known as the proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with the wild animals are known across the world. A visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.

Day 4: Maasai Mara - Lake Nakuru National Park (300 kilometers - approximately 6 hours)

Breakfast at the lodge and later proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive at Lake Nakuru Lodge in time for lunch. Relax at your accommodation after lunch till 4 p.m. for a late afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Lake Nakuru is a shallow alkaline lake in the Rift Valley renowned for its spectacular flamingo population. The lake is famed as one of the world's greatest ornithological spectacles. Lake Nakuru National Park is home to zebras, gazelles, Rothschild giraffe, impala, black and white rhino, and other large mammals.

Day 5: Lake Nakuru - Amboseli National Park (420 kilometers - approximately 7 hours)

After breakfast, proceed to Amboseli National Park with a game drive en-route arriving in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon at your own leisure, and at 4 p.m., leave for game viewing in the park. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.

Amboseli National Park, the second most popular animal park after Maasai Mara, is 260 kilometers (160 miles) from Nairobi, on the border with the neighboring country of Tanzania. Its magnificent situation at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro combined with its excellent opportunities to view Kenya's animals, make it one of the most-visited safari parks in Kenya.

Day 6: Amboseli National Park - Full day game drives

Morning and evening game drives in Amboseli National Park with an optional tour to Maasai village to experience their traditional way of life and dances. You will have a chance to visit Observation Hill, which overlooks the park, swamps and, of course, the herds of free-roaming elephants.

All meals and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.

Amboseli is renowned for its large herds of free-ranging African elephants. There are over 900 African elephants in Amboseli, as well as huge herds of wildebeests and many other animals including giraffes, African lions, monkeys, zebras, hyenas and antelope. Other attractions of the park include opportunities to meet the Maasai people.

Day 7: Amboseli - Nairobi (250 kilometers - approximately 4 hours)

After breakfast, leave the lodge for Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. You will be dropped off at Panafric Hotel for overnight.

Optional activities

You may opt to have your dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant for Game Meat - 30 USD

Day 8: Drop off at the airport

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure and doing last minute shopping.  Later transferred to the airport for your international departure flight.

This marks the end of the safari full of unforgettable memories.

This tour starts at Masai Mara Game Reserve, heads to Lake Nakuru National Park and finally ends at Amboseli National Park.

Masai Mara Game Reserve

The Maasai Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance. There are over 450 species of animals have been recorded here! You will easily spot lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes, and elephants.

It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place; the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna, lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, jackals, hyenas, and vultures.

Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru is a shallow alkaline lake in the Rift Valley renowned for its spectacular flamingo population. The lake is famed as one of the world's greatest ornithological spectacles. Lake Nakuru National Park is home to zebras, gazelles, Rothschild giraffe, impala, black and white rhino sanctuary and other large mammals.

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park, the second most popular animal park after Maasai Mara, is 260 kilometers (160 miles) from Nairobi, on the border with the neighboring country of Tanzania. It's magnificent situation at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro combined with its excellent opportunities to view Kenya's animals, makes it one of the most-visited safari parks in Kenya.

Amboseli is renowned for its large herds of free-ranging African elephants. There are over 900 African elephants in Amboseli, as well as huge herds of wildebeests and many other animals including giraffes, African lions, monkeys, zebras, hyenas, and antelope. Other attractions of the park include opportunities to meet the Maasai people.

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You will be provided daily meals as specified in the itinerary. Bottled water while on safari is also included.

• Hot air balloon ride on the third day for 420 USD per person
• Visiting a local Maasai village for 20 USD per person

• Nairobi airport hotel pick up/ drop off transfers
• Transport in a customized minivan with a pop out roof top 
• Services of an experienced English speaking safari tour guide / driver
• Stay in economy, comfort and luxury lodges
• Park entrance fees
• Private game viewing drives
• All meals on safari
• Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
• The flying doctors medical, emergency and rescue cover 
• Government taxes and local levies

• Extra nights of accommodation
• Tips, laundry, beverages, and drinks
• Airfare and visas
• Items of a personal nature
• Optional activities
• Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.