Tour Overview
In this 8 days adventure, you’ll travel to Amboseli National Park, spending two nights in the home of the largest tuskers you will ever see. Stopping for a night in the idyllic Lake Nakuru and another in Lake Naivasha. You’ll then go on your way to the Masai Mara, probably the most prolific wildlife destination on the planet.
A fuller Kenya experience for guests who want variety, time and comfort without moving into the luxury price bracket.
Daily Itinerary
Nairobi to Amboseli
An early morning start and drive to Amboseli National Park. CheckÅ-in at accommodation and lunch. Afternoon game drive. Amboseli National Park is situated due south of Nairobi, Most of the park consists of a dry, ancient lake bed and fragile grassland with patches of acacia woodland, while in the southern area there is a number of small, rocky, volcanic hills. Around the swamps Ol Okenya, Ol Tukai and Enkongo Narok, the vegetation is lush with yellow barked acacias and phoenix palms.
Dinner and overnight at Kibo safari camp
Lunch and dinner are included
Amboseli Game Drive
Rising early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit with packed lunch provided, an optional visit to a Masai village can be planned after breakfast. 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. Despite its changing habitat, Amboseli National Park is possibly the best wildlife area in the whole of Africa to experience elephant at close range. Left unharassed by poachers, elephants feeding and bathing in the swamps must form the highlights of any Safari.
Dinner and overnight at Kibo safari camp
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included
Lake Nakuru
Early morning pick up, then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Known all over the world for its flamingoes, it’s alkaline and is recognized as being one of the natural wonders of the world. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harbouring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingoes, of course, have always been the main attraction. At times there may be almost 2 million flamingoes in the residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lake shore. Arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru lodge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included
Lake Naivasha
An early morning drive to Lake Naivasha, it is the highest and the most beautiful of the Rift Valley lakes. At 1910m (6200f), the water is fresh and the lake is fringed with dense clumps of papyrus (ancient Egyptian once used this to make paper). Kingfishers use the papyrus as a perch, herons hide in it while searching for food. Naivasha is yet another area popular for bird watching (over 400species have been recorded). It is also a favorite weekend retreat for Nairobi residents, who come here to sail, water ski and fish. There are no crocodiles in the lake as the water is too cold for them, due to altitude but there are a number of hippos. Along the lakeshore, vineyards produce grapes for the country’s fledgeling wine industry.
Dinner and overnight at Great lift valley and Golf lodge
*A boat ride in Lake Naivasha is included.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included
Masai Mara Game Drive
Depart early morning to Maasai Mara National Reserve, it holds on as one of the few places left on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed, in the numbers that once roamed the plains and forests of Africa. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of Wildebeest, Zebras and attendant predators. Arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Ikeliani camp
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included
-7: Masai Mara Game Drive
After breakfast, we have a full day game drive, with packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-manned lion, as well as its abundant resident wildlife and its one of the few places where it’s possible to see the big five during a morning’s game drive. Many of the cheetahs are so tame they seek shelter from the hot sun under one’s vehicle and several even climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey. For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded: among these 16 species of eagle, plus many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks 4 of bustard (including the Kori bustard, the world’s heaviest flying bird), and 9 species of sunbirds. Dinner and overnight at Ikeliani camp.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included
Day 8: Masai Mara to Nairobi
Morning game drives in Mara and afternoon transfer to Nairobi arriving at about 5 pm. Lunch en route.
Breakfast and lunch are included
Total price for 2 people is $5200
Return to Nairobi
For Return to Nairobi, LuiTours coordinates the day’s stated route and planned activity with practical comfort stops, then completes the handover at the accommodation or departure point named in the itinerary.
Highlights & Gallery
From Price
Minimum price only, based on 2 people sharing. Final pricing depends on season, availability and requested customizations.
| Package | From Price |
|---|---|
| Price for 2 People | From $4000.00 per person |
What Is Included
Included in your price
Not included
Trip Details
Why choose 8 days
This is one of the best durations for travellers who want Kenya to feel like the main destination rather than a short stop.
Accommodation profile
Mid-range lodges and camps strike a practical balance between comfort, service and overall trip cost.
Travel style
This is an overland safari with multiple park transitions, so it suits guests who enjoy seeing changing scenery as part of the journey.
Upgrade path
Luxury camp upgrades and selective flight sectors can be added without changing the core route concept.
Best Time to Travel
The route is workable year-round, though dry-season months remain especially attractive for road movement and concentrated wildlife viewing.