8-Day Highlights of Kenya Classic Wildlife Safari Adventure from Nairobi

8-Day Highlights of Kenya Classic Wildlife Safari Adventure from Nairobi
From USD US$2,499.00
  • Duration: 8 Days (approx.)
  • Location: Nairobi
  • Product code: PQSTKU

Experience the marvels of nature as you journey through the top wildlife viewing locations in Kenya over the course of 8 wonderful days, allowing you to see more than just the conventional tourist attractions, such as its rich variety of endemic flora and fauna, breathtaking scenic landscapes, and vibrant local culture. 


This fun and exciting wildlife adventure brings you to Kenya’s beautiful and well-known wildlife viewing sites. Begin your safari journey in the notable Amboseli National Park, renowned for being among the best places to see African elephants up close as well as the beautiful Mount Kilimanjaro. Continue on to Lake Naivasha, a huge freshwater lake in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley. Home to a significant number of African Hippos and a variety of birds, including the famous African Fish Eagle, reconnect with nature, enjoy the serenity, and admire the marvels of nature. Afterwards, make your way to Lake Nakuru National Park, home to Kenya's pink lake. Though noted for its flamingo population, Lake Nakuru is also home to species like the black and white rhinoceros and the endangered Rothschild Giraffes. Your Kenya Classic Safari comes to a perfect conclusion in the Masai Mara National Reserve, where wildlife roams freely throughout the savannah.


Itinerary


Day 1 - Nairobi

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Your local guide will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel. Take time to freshen up and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.


Day 2 - Amboseli National Park

Drive south of Nairobi to the Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most popular national parks. After lunch, go on a thrilling game drive to start exploring the reserve's natural wonders. While out on the drive, look out for the park's famously stunning African elephants as they gather around the seasonal wetlands in the dry bushland.


Day 3 - Amboseli National Park

Spend all day exploring Amboseli National Park. Due to the region's scant vegetation, there is a great chance to witness some of Africa's most well-known species. Throughout the day, spot lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and wildebeest in addition to a wide range of bird species. Amboseli National Park is renowned for being among the best places to see African elephants up close. The beautiful Mount Kilimanjaro may be seen from this location in Southern Kenya. 


Day 4 - Amboseli National Park - Lake Naivasha National Park

Travel from Amboseli National Park and make your way to Lake Naivasha, a huge freshwater lake in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley. Home to a significant number of African Hippos and a variety of birds, including the famous African Fish Eagle, reconnect with nature, enjoy the serenity, and admire the marvels of nature. Continue on to a high tea at Joy Adamson’s renowned Elsamere Estate in the afternoon. Here, you will get to see the conservation facility emphasizing lake ecology and raising public awareness on environmental issues. Afterwards, enjoy a game viewing boat cruise on Lake Naivasha to see some of the endemic wildlife species that live around the area.


Day 5 - Lake Naivasha National Park - Lake Nakuru National Park

Enjoy a game drive on the way to the exit gate after a leisurely breakfast. Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, stopping along the way to observe the sheer drop of the escarpment at the Great Rift Valley View Point. Continue driving with an optional stop at Thompson Falls (entry fee not included in cost), arriving in time for lunch before continuing on a game drive later in the afternoon. The hippo and clawless otters are among Lake Nakuru National Park's notable wildlife. Waterbuck, Bohor's Reedbuck, and zebra can also be seen roaming along the shore. If you are lucky, you can also spot both black and white rhinos living in the forest and woodlands as well as other noteworthy wildlife species such as the buffalo, lions, leopards, and the Rothschild's giraffes. Afterwards, check out the numerous lesser flamingos that live in the lake when the water level is low, turning the lakeshore pink. 


Day 6 - Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy a morning game drive before departing Lake Nakuru National Park for Masai Mara National Reserve, where you will have your lunch. You will then continue your adventure with exhilarating games drives in the afternoon. Home to a great concentration of mammals, Maasai Mara Game Reserve is regarded as the ultimate wildlife reserve in Africa. Take in the most diverse remaining wildlife population in the world along with stunning scenery, endless plains, and breathtaking scenery. Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp.


Day 7 - Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend the entire day with an exciting game drive through the Masai Mara National Reserve, and enjoy a picnic lunch along the way.  One of the greatest wildlife reserves in Africa, the Masai Mara National Reserve is renowned for its exceptional populations of cheetah, leopard, lion, and the iconic African bush elephant. A rich variety of birds, including immigrants, are abundant in the area. Take time to spot birds of prey among the bird species that have been identified and documented. If you are lucky, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration from the Serengeti, one of the world’s greatest natural phenomena. 


Day 8 - Masai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi

Take an early morning game drive before heading back to Nairobi. You will then transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward destination. 


Inclusions

  • Pick Up and Drop Off

  • 7 Nights Accommodation 

  • Breakfast (7)

  • Lunch (6)

  • Dinner (6)

  • 1 Liter Bottled Water Per Day

  • English-Speaking Local Guide and Porters

  • 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser

  • Entrance Fees as Per Itinerary

  • Government Taxes and Levies

  • Flying Doctors

  • Air Ambulance Evacuation (In Case of  Life Threatening Accident or Injury)

  • Safari Accessories (First Aid Kit, Cool Box, Fire Extinguisher)


Exclusions

  • Local and International Flights

  • Meals and Drinks Not Mentioned

  • Balloon Safari (Optional: $450 USD/pax)

  • Masai Village Visit (Optional: $25 USD/pax)

  • Visas

  • Travel Insurance

  • Personal Expenses

  • Gratuities (Optional)


Additional Information

  • This experience involves a moderate amount of walking; Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

  • This experience requires good weather conditions. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.

  • This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. 

  • Arrival time at each location may vary depending on the season.

  • If there is insufficient time for all attractions/destinations on the itinerary, the tour guide will adjust the length of time spent at other attractions/destinations. 

  • Delays, shortening of the tours, or omissions to the itinerary due to traffic, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances are not subject to refund.

  • Itinerary is subject to change and the attractions may be closed due to traffic, weather, and force majeure. An alternative itinerary may also be omitted depending on road conditions.

  • Please note that on days in which no activities are planned, you are free to explore at your leisure; all activities and purchases will be at your own expense. You will have your tour guide's mobile number in case of emergency.