8 Days & 7 Nights Kenya Safari: Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, and Amboseli Adventure
This eight-day safari expands the classic Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, and Amboseli circuit by giving travelers a little more breathing room. Compared with the seven-day version, it can include extra time in the Mara or Naivasha, making the route feel less compressed.
The itinerary combines big-cat country, rhino habitat, lake scenery, optional soft adventure, and elephant viewing under Kilimanjaro. It works well for first-time Kenya visitors who want a broad safari experience with varied landscapes and activities.
Because this route includes multiple parks, it is easy to tailor by accommodation level. Guests can choose value lodges, mid-range camps, or upgraded properties while keeping the same core routing.
The highlights.
- Two full days in Maasai Mara for deep wildlife tracking
- Lake Nakuru rhinos, woodland, and lakeshore views
- Lake Naivasha boat ride and optional soft adventure
- Amboseli elephants with Kilimanjaro backdrop
8 days, 7 nights of adventure.
Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Meals · L / DDepart Nairobi and drive to Maasai Mara. Check in for lunch. Afternoon game drive.
Full Day in Maasai Mara
Meals · B / L / DFull-day game drive with picnic lunch. Explore predator areas, river zones, and open plains.
Second Full Day in Maasai Mara
Meals · B / L / DAdditional Mara game drives for deeper wildlife viewing. Optional balloon safari or Maasai village visit at extra cost.
Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Meals · B / L / DBreakfast and depart for Lake Nakuru. Arrive for check-in and optional afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
Meals · B / L / DMorning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Transfer to Lake Naivasha. Optional boat ride, Crescent Island walk, or lodge leisure.
Lake Naivasha to Amboseli
Meals · B / L / DTravel toward Amboseli after breakfast. Arrive in time for dinner and rest.
Full Day in Amboseli
Meals · B / L / DMorning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli. Focus on elephants, plains wildlife, wetlands, and Kilimanjaro views.
Amboseli to Nairobi
Meals · BBreakfast and optional short game drive. Return to Nairobi.
Year-round departures.
Daily departures available — pick the month that suits you and we'll confirm dates and availability.
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Anything we missed? Our Nairobi team replies within the working day — usually within an hour.
Ask a consultantConservancy fees go directly to the landowners and community projects in the area — schools, anti-poaching units, and conservation efforts.
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