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8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS KENYA SAFARI ITINERARY

Destinations: Nairobi – Amboseli – Naivasha – Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara

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Ultimate Kenya Safari: Amboseli, Rift Valley Lakes & Maasai Mara Experience

This meticulously crafted itinerary showcases the complete spectrum of Kenya’s natural wonders and wildlife diversity. Begin in Nairobi with intimate encounters at the Giraffe Centre, where endangered Rothschild giraffes feed from your hand, followed by a game drive in Nairobi National Park where wildlife roams against the city skyline. This urban safari sets the stage for eight days of increasingly immersive wilderness experiences.

Journey through Kenya’s most celebrated ecosystems: track elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro’s snowy peak in Amboseli, cruise crystal-clear waters spotting hippos and crocodiles at Lake Naivasha, witness massive flamingo flocks at Lake Nakuru’s alkaline waters, and culminate in the legendary Maasai Mara where Africa’s Big Five roam endless golden plains. Each destination unveils a different facet of the African wilderness—from intimate waterside encounters to vast savanna vistas—while optional cultural visits and hot air balloon safaris add depth to your experience. This comprehensive journey delivers the ultimate Kenya safari, combining world-class wildlife viewing with landscape photography at every turn.

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Amboseli, Rift Valley Lakes & Maasai Mara Experience

Day 1

Arrival in Nairobi – Nairobi National Park & Giraffe Centre

* Pick-up from the airport or hotel.
* Visit Nairobi National Park for a game drive (wildlife against city skyline).
* Visit the Giraffe Centre for an up-close experience with endangered Rothschild giraffes.
* Lunch at a city restaurant (optional).
* Transfer to hotel for check-in and relaxation.

Dinner & Overnight in Nairobi
* Early breakfast and depart for Amboseli.
* Scenic drive via Emali.
* Arrival in time for lunch.
* Afternoon game drive.

Highlights: Elephants, Mt. Kilimanjaro views

Dinner & Overnight in Amboseli

Day 2

Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

Day 3

Full Day Amboseli Experience

* Early morning game drive (best Kilimanjaro views).
* Return to lodge for breakfast.
* Midday relaxation.

Wildlife: Elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffalo

Dinner & Overnight in Amboseli
* Breakfast and depart for Lake Naivasha.
* Scenic drive across the Great Rift Valley.
* Arrival in time for lunch.
* Afternoon boat safari on Lake Naivasha.

Optional: Visit Crescent Island for a walking safari.

Dinner & Overnight in Naivasha

Day 4

Amboseli – Lake Naivasha

Day 5

Naivasha – Lake Nakuru National Park

* Breakfast and short drive to Lake Nakuru.
* Game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.

Highlights: Rhinos, flamingos, Rothschild giraffes

Dinner & Overnight in Nakuru
* Early breakfast and depart for Maasai Mara.
* Drive via the Rift Valley escarpment.
* Arrival in time for lunch.
*Afternoon game drive.

Dinner & Overnight in Maasai Mara

Day 6

Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara National Reserve

Day 7

Full Day Maasai Mara Experience

* Full day game drive in the reserve.
* Explore the Big Five and vast savannah plains.

Optional activities:
- Maasai Village visit
- Hot Air Balloon Safari

Dinner & Overnight in Maasai Mara
* Early breakfast.
* Depart for Nairobi.
* Arrival in the afternoon (drop-off at hotel/airport).

Day 8

Maasai Mara – Nairobi

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