9 Days & 8 Nights Kenya Safari Adventure: Taita Hills, Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, and Maasai Mara
This nine-day Kenya safari links southern Kenya, the Rift Valley, and the Maasai Mara in one varied route. It begins with Taita Hills, continues to Amboseli, pauses at Lake Naivasha, and finishes with the famous plains of the Mara.
Taita Hills adds a distinctive start with private conservancy-style wildlife viewing and dramatic lodge settings. Amboseli follows with elephants, wetlands, and Kilimanjaro views. Lake Naivasha creates a scenic break with boat rides and optional walking experiences before the trip ends in Maasai Mara.
This itinerary is a good fit for travelers who want more variety than a standard Mara-Nakuru-Naivasha route while still ending with Kenya's most famous safari reserve.
The highlights.
- Taita Hills private conservancy game drives and waterhole viewing
- Amboseli elephants and Mount Kilimanjaro views
- Lake Naivasha boat safari and Rift Valley scenery
- Maasai Mara big-cat country as the grand finale
9 days, 8 nights of adventure.
Nairobi to Taita Hills
Meals · L / DDepart Nairobi early for Taita Hills or Salt Lick area. Arrive for lunch and check-in. Afternoon game drive or conservancy drive.
Taita Hills Wildlife Viewing
Meals · B / L / DMorning and afternoon game drives in the Taita Hills sanctuary area. Enjoy waterhole viewing and varied landscapes.
Taita Hills to Amboseli
Meals · B / L / DDepart after breakfast for Amboseli National Park. Arrive for lunch and check-in. Afternoon game drive.
Full Day in Amboseli
Meals · B / L / DMorning and afternoon game drives. Focus on elephant herds, wetlands, birdlife, and Mount Kilimanjaro views when clear.
Amboseli to Lake Naivasha
Meals · B / L / DDepart Amboseli after breakfast and travel through Nairobi toward Lake Naivasha. Arrive in the evening for check-in and rest.
Lake Naivasha Activities
Meals · B / L / DMorning boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Optional Crescent Island walk or Hell's Gate visit. Afternoon relaxation at the lodge.
Lake Naivasha to Maasai Mara
Meals · B / L / DDepart for Maasai Mara after breakfast. Arrive for lunch and check-in. Afternoon game drive.
Full Day in Maasai Mara
Meals · B / L / DFull-day game drive with picnic lunch. Search for big cats, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, plains wildlife, and seasonal migration activity.
Maasai Mara to Nairobi
Meals · BBreakfast and check out. Return to Nairobi with scenic stops en route.
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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