8 days kenya highlight safari

Day 1: Depart London - Arrive Nairobi

Meet and greet upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by our representative and transferred to Panafric Hotel for overnight on Bed and Breakfast

Day 2 : Nairobi - Maasai Mara National Reserve (265km – Approx. 5-6hrs)

After Breakfast drive to Maasai Mara Game Reserve arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game-viewing, Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sopa Lodge
The Maasai Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to comprehend – indeed, over 450 species of animals have been recorded here! You will easily spot lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephants.
It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place: the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna - lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena, and vultures.

Day 3 : Maasai Mara – Full Day Game Drives

Full day in the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives.
You can also decide to take an optional hot air balloon ride (US$450 per person); you will also have the option of visiting a local Maasai village (US$30 per person). All meals and overnight stay at Mara Sopa Lodge

Maasai warriors are famously known as the proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with the wild animals are known across the world. A visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.

Day 4 : Maasai Mara - Lake Nakuru National Park (300 km – Approx. 6 hrs.)

Breakfast at the lodge and later proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive at Lake Nakuru Lodge in time for lunch. Relax at your accommodation after lunch till 1600hrs for a late afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Lake Nakuru is a shallow alkaline lake in the Rift Valley renowned for its spectacular flamingo population. The lake is famed as one of the world's greatest ornithological spectacles. Lake Nakuru National Park is home to zebras, gazelles, Rothschild giraffe, impala, black and white rhino sanctuary and other large mammals.

Day 5 : Lake Nakuru - Amboseli National Park (420 km – Approx. 7 hrs.)

After breakfast, proceed to Amboseli National Park with a game drive en-route arriving in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon at your own leisure and at 1600hrs leave for game viewing in the park. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.

Amboseli National Park, the second most popular animal park after Maasai Mara, is 260km (160 miles) from Nairobi, on the border with the neighboring country of Tanzania. Its magnificent situation at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro combined with its excellent opportunities to view Kenya's animals makes it one of the most-visited safari parks in Kenya.

Day 6 : Amboseli National Park – Full day game drives

Morning and evening game drives in Amboseli National Park with an optional tour to Maasai village to experience their traditional way of life and dances. You will have a chance to visit Observation Hill, which overlooks the park, swamps and, of course, the herds of free-roaming elephants. All meals and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.

Amboseli is renowned for its large herds of free-ranging African elephants. There are over 900 African elephants in Amboseli, as well as huge herds of wildebeests and many other animals including giraffes, African lions, monkeys, zebras, hyenas, and antelope. Other attractions of the park include opportunities to meet the Maasai people.

Day 7 : Amboseli – Nairobi (250 km – Approx. 4 hrs.)

After breakfast leave lodge for Nairobi arriving in the afternoon. You will be dropped to the Panafric Hotel for overnight.

Optional Activities

• You may opt to have your dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant for Game Meat- GBP 25

Day 8 : Drop off at the airport

After breakfast, you will get to enjoy some leisure time and do some last-minute shopping. You will then be transferred to the airport for your international departure flight.

This marks the end of the safari full of unforgettable memories.