The Wildebeests start arriving Kenya in June and by July- August, the entire plains of Mara have been occupied by the wildebeests, zebras and gazelles and its when mara crossing is in progress
8 Days Kenya Wildlife and Nature Safari
Overview
An 8-day safari in Kenya offers an incredible opportunity to explore the country’s rich wildlife and natural beauty. Kenya is known for its diverse landscapes, stunning national parks, and abundant wildlife. Here’s a suggested itinerary for an 8-day Kenya wildlife and nature safari:
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital.
Spend the day exploring Nairobi National Park, which is home to various wildlife species, including lions, giraffes, and rhinos. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation option:
Meal plan: lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Pick up and transfer to Amboseli National Park
Pick up early morning at the lodge after your morning breakfast as you start your journey to Amboseli National Park. You will arrive in the park in time for lunch and a bit of rest before you go on afternoon game drive.
Enjoy a game drive in the park, known for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the large herds of elephants. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation option:
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3: Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park
Rise up for morning breakfast and go on game drive in the park for more game viewing. After, exit the park and drive to Tsavo West national park. Arriving in the park in time for lunch, rest and later afternoon, visit Mzima Springs, a natural spring that attracts hippos and crocodiles.
Explore the Shetani Lava Flows and Chaimu Crater. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation option
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Day 4: Tsavo West to Tsavo East National Park
Wake up early for morning breakfast and check out of the lodge and go on enroute game drive in the park, search for the game that you could have missed during the other game drives. Drive to Tsavo East and enjoy game drives in this vast wilderness known for its red elephants, lions, and diverse birdlife. Drive to the lodge for lunch and embark on another afternoon game drive to continue with more wildlife viewing. Dinner and overnight stay at Tsavo East national park.
Accommodation option:
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5: Transfer from Tsavo East to Maasai Mara
Have morning breakfast and thereafter, check out of the lodge and drive to the park for enroute game drive as exit the park and drive to Maasai Mara, one of Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserves. You will have lunch enroute, continue to the park arriving in the afternoon enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Mara. Drive to the lodge and check in for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation option:
Meal plan: Dinner
Day 6: Maasai Mara
Spend the day exploring Maasai Mara, home to the “Big Five” and the Great Migration of wildebeests and zebras. You will go on full day morning and afternoon game drive with optional hot air balloon safari.
Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation option:
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Lake Nakuru National Park
After early morning breakfast, go on morning game drive in Masai mara and thereafter, exit the park and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its birdlife, including flamingos. You will arrive in the park in time for lunch, in the afternoon, take a game drive to spot rhinos, lions, and leopards. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation option:
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8: Return to Nairobi and Departure
After morning breakfast, park up and exit the park and drive back to Nairobi. On arrival, you may go on city tour, Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to see orphaned elephants, Explore the Giraffe Centre.
Depending on your departure time, you may have some free time for last-minute shopping, lunch and afterwards, a drop off at Nairobi international airport for your departure flight back home.
End of tour.
What’s included?
- Accommodation and meals
- Transportation in 4×4 safari vehicle
- Services of professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
- All park entrance fees
- All activities included in the itinerary
- Bottled water
What’s not included?
- Visas
- Tips
- Personal insurance
- Laundry services
- All other items of personal nature
Getting There
The trip will start from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Amboseli National Park to Tsavo West National Park to Tsavo East National Park to Maasai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park and you will be dropped off at your hotel in Nairobi or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after the trip.
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Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Transferring from Nairobi to the Lake Nakuru
- Day 2: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
- Day 3: A Full day in the Masai Mara
- Day 4: Transfer back to Nairobi
Why Book This Tour?
- Tour can depart on any day of the week.
- Tour can be customized
- Transportation in Landcruiser or minivan with pop-up for game viewing
- Suitable for solo travelers