Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Your Kenya tours and safari adventure begins as you’re picked up from your Nairobi hotel or the airport. After a personalized briefing, you’ll head south toward Amboseli National Park. On arrival, check into Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli, where luxury meets wilderness.
In the afternoon, set out for your first game drive across Amboseli’s contrasting landscapes — from dry ancient lake beds and grassy plains to lush swamps fed by Kilimanjaro’s underground rivers. Herds of elephants dominate the park, often seen against the snow-capped peak of Africa’s tallest mountain. As the sun sets, return to your lodge for a gourmet dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli
Day 2: Full-Day Exploration of Amboseli
Rise early to witness Mount Kilimanjaro’s majestic summit before the clouds roll in — a highlight of many Kenya tours and safari adventures. Spend the day exploring Amboseli’s rich ecosystems, home to elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and over 400 bird species.
You may choose an optional visit to a Maasai village, where cultural traditions come alive through singing, dancing, and storytelling. Back in the park, watch elephants bathing in the swamps, an experience that sets Amboseli apart as one of Africa’s most intimate wildlife destinations. Return to Ol Tukai Lodge for dinner under the stars.
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli
Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, your journey continues to Lake Naivasha via the scenic Great Rift Valley. Stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint to admire sweeping vistas before arriving at Sawela Lodges Naivasha.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride across the freshwater lake, famous for its hippos and over 400 bird species. Walk on Crescent Island for a guided walking safari, where giraffes, antelopes, and zebras roam freely. This stop showcases the peaceful side of Kenya tours and safari, blending relaxation with adventure.
Accommodation: Sawela Lodges Naivasha
Day 4: Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart for nearby Lake Nakuru National Park, one of the jewels of the Rift Valley. On arrival, check in at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge before heading out for an afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru is globally renowned for its flamingo populations, painting the shoreline in vibrant pink hues. The park is also a sanctuary for endangered rhinos and hosts lions, buffaloes, giraffes, and leopards. Few Kenya tours and safari itineraries are complete without a visit to Nakuru, making this day a perfect balance of birdlife and big game encounters.
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
Today, your safari leads you to the legendary Masai Mara, centerpiece of many Kenya tours and safari packages. On arrival at Mara Maisha Camp, check in and enjoy lunch before heading out for your first game drive.
The Masai Mara forms the northern section of the Serengeti ecosystem and is one of the world’s richest wildlife regions. Throughout the year, it delivers unparalleled sightings of lions, cheetahs, elephants, and giraffes, while during the Great Migration (July–October), it becomes the stage for millions of wildebeests and zebras crossing the Mara River.
Accommodation: Mara Maisha Camp
Day 6: Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara
After breakfast, spend a full day on thrilling game drives across the Masai Mara. This reserve is one of the few places in Africa where you can spot the Big Five in a single day, making it the highlight of many Kenya tours and safari experiences.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild and continue exploring different parts of the Mara, where cheetahs may climb vehicles for vantage points and vultures circle overhead. Later, return to Mara Serena Safari Lodge for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 7: Explore More of the Masai Mara
Your second full day in the Mara provides more opportunities to uncover its magic. Morning and afternoon game drives reveal new wildlife encounters, from prides of lions on the hunt to herds of elephants moving across the plains. Bird enthusiasts will find paradise here, with nearly 500 species recorded.
Optional experiences include a hot air balloon safari at dawn for sweeping aerial views of the savannah or a visit to a Maasai village. Every moment in the Mara reaffirms why it’s the crown jewel of Kenya tours and safari packages. Return to Mara Serena Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 8: Masai Mara to Nairobi
On your final day, savor breakfast at the lodge before bidding farewell to the Mara. Depending on your travel plans, you’ll be driven back to Nairobi for your flight home or transfer to your hotel.
This marks the conclusion of your 8-Day Luxury Wildlife Safari in Kenya — a journey blending Amboseli’s elephants, Lake Naivasha’s serenity, Nakuru’s flamingos, and the predator-rich plains of the Masai Mara. It is the ultimate experience for travelers seeking the very best of Kenya tours and safari.
