Hello, adventurers! 8-Day Safari in Kenya in 2025, during the best time for wildlife viewing. Here’s what’s included: 🌍 All transportation in a private vehicle during the safari 🦁 / shared transportation in the center of nairobi Park entrance fees (worth 100-200$/day per person - 6 days) 🍽️ Meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner) 🦓 Private safari guide Our Itinerary Highlights: * Exploring the legendary Maasai Mara, home to the Big Five, with optional maasai village visit and balloon ride * Discovering the stunning wildlife at Lake Nakuru * Visiting the beauty of Amboseli park and its migration Small description of the parks: 📍 Maasai Mara National Reserve is located in southwestern Kenya, bordering Tanzania. It is famous for its incredible wildlife, including the "Big Five" (lion 🦁, leopard 🐆, elephant 🐘, buffalo 🐃, and rhinoceros 🦏) and the annual Great Migration 🦓🦒, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles cross the Mara River in search of greener pastures. The reserve is also known for its vast savannahs 🌾, stunning landscapes 🏞️, and the rich culture of the Maasai people 👣. It’s a top destination for safari enthusiasts and photographers 📸. 🏞️🦩 Lake Nakuru is a large, shallow soda lake located in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya, within Lake Nakuru National Park. It is famous for its stunning birdlife, especially the flocks of flamingos that once gathered in massive numbers along its shores. The lake also attracts other wildlife, including rhinos, buffalo, and giraffes. Surrounded by picturesque hills and rich in biodiversity, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts Amboseli National Park 🌍 is located in southern Kenya, near the border with Tanzania 🇰🇪🇹🇿, and is famous for its breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro 🏔️, Africa's highest peak. The park is known for its large herds of elephants 🐘 and diverse wildlife, including lions 🦁, cheetahs 🐆, zebras 🦓, and a variety of bird species 🦜. With its mix of swamps, grasslands, and savannahs 🌾, it's a beautiful destination for nature and wildlife lovers, as well as a cultural haven for the Maasai communities 🏞️.
🙋 About me My name is Mariana, I designed this safari doing my very best to strike a balance between budget-friendly options and high-quality experiences, ensuring we enjoy the best of both worlds without breaking the bank.
🏠 Details about the Accommodation Shared bed & breakfast, we'll be staying mostly in camps in the Maasai Mara and Lake nakuru or amboselli, except for the first and last days, in which we'll be staying close to Jomo Kenyatta airport. 🎫✈️ VISA: It costs around 50Usd. I'll assist you in getting one, if needed. Let me know if you have questions about the trip in the Q&A section! Let’s make it unforgettable together!
What's included?
🚙 Transfer to the accomodation
🏠 All accommodation
🍲 Meals for 6 days
🧳 Trip planning and packing list
📷 GoPro Hero12 photos/videos
🎫 Lake Nakuru entrance fees
🎫 Amboselli National Park entrance fees
🎫 Maasai Mara entrance fees
🧑 🚙 Private Safari Guide / Van
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☀️1st Day - The first step to an amazing trip 😁 • Meeting at the airport • Transfer to the accomodation • Free walking around the center of the vibrant city of Nairobi, relax for the next day. Wifi Exterior pool Coffee Bikes available Restaurant
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Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 2-5
☀️ 2nd day - Maasai Mara We’ll be picked up by our professional guide and depart for Maasai Mara, with lunch en route in Narok town. The drive takes us through the scenic Great Rift Valley, where we'll stop briefly at the viewpoint for photos before continuing to Maasai Mara National Reserve. The reserve, part of the Serengeti plains, is famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration and is home to the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, and Rhino. Upon arrival, we'll enjoy an evening game drive tracking wildlife and bird species, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at our camp. ☀️ 3rd day: Maasai Mara After breakfast, we embark on a full day of game drives. We explore the rich grasslands and hills, venturing along the extensive network of roads and trails, allowing us to get up close for amazing wildlife viewing and photography. We’ll enjoy a picnic for lunch, our guide will ensure we have the best photographic opportunities while also sharing insights into the fascinating cultural practices of the local Maasai communities. After the day’s adventure, we’ll enjoy dinner and overnight at the camp. ☀️ 4th day - Maasai Mara Start the day with an early morning game drive before breakfast. Afterward, we’ll depart from the Mara region and head towards Nakuru, stopping for lunch along the way. Enjoy scenic views of Mount Longonot, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Elementaita from a distance as we drive along the main highway. We will arrive in Nakuru town in the evening, where we’ll have dinner and spend the night at a budget hotel.
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Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 5-6
☀️ 5th day - Lake Nakuru After breakfast, we’ll head out for a game drive in Lake Nakuru, famous for its abundant birdlife, including flamingos. The park also has a sanctuary dedicated to white rhino conservation, and you can spot animals like Cape buffalo and waterbucks along the shoreline. Later, we’ll drive to Amboseli National Park, where we’ll have dinner and spend the night at the camp.
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Amboseli National Park
Day 6-8
☀️ 6th day - Amboseli After breakfast, we’ll head out early to catch a breathtaking view of Mount Kilimanjaro before embarking on an extensive game drive, making the most of the clear morning before the clouds cover the summit. Amboseli is a fantastic spot to see a variety of wildlife, including wildebeest and giraffes. We’ll spend the entire day in the park, enjoying a packed lunch, and then return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay. ☀️ 7th day - Amboseli We will set off early after breakfast to the farewell game drive and later leave the Amboseli park for Nairobi with Picnic lunch served en-route arriving in Nairobi late afternoon where we will be dropped in our accomodation
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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Day 8
☀️ 8th day - Departure Day -Transfer to the airport -Saying goodbye to the breathtaking landscapes and wildlife of Kenya. -Journey Home: Boarding your flight, taking with you cherished memories and stories from your adventure.
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Bed & Breakfast
8 days trip
Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve & 3 more
Transportation
Car
Questions and Answers
Hi Mariana, looking into this trip and I wanted to confirm the dates. Everyone would be meeting at t... Read More
Hello Courtney! It’s whatever suits you best, as we only start the safari the day after arrival, it’s early in the morning though, so I would advise not too late so that we can have a good night rest…... Read More
Hi? I booked flights to Nairobi and was planning to travel alone but decided it would be nice to hav... Read More
Hello David, the price includes lodging during all the 8 days :)
Hi Mariana, i'm quite interest in this trip. Will we able to witness animal migration during our sta... Read More
Hello! It's during high season so it's when we'll have the highest chances of doing so, I'm very confident we will :)
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What's excluded?
Visa (50 usd) / International Flights
Tips, souvenirs, etc
Optional activities mentioned
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