Lion pride resting on the plains of the Masai Mara
Kenya

Kenya Classic Safari Journey

Overview

Kenya's classic circuit in eight days, moving from Amboseli's elephant herds beneath Kilimanjaro to Lake Nakuru's alkaline shore, then into the Masai Mara. Nakuru shelters both black and white rhino alongside flamingo flocks and Rothschild's giraffe. The Mara closes the trip with the densest predator population in Africa across open plains and the Talek river. Each stop is a genuinely different ecosystem, so the wildlife never repeats itself.

At a glance
Duration8 days / 7 nights
DestinationAmboseli, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara, Kenya
StylePrivate Safari based on 4 pax
Pricefrom $2,250
Day 1

Arrive Nairobi

Met at Jomo Kenyatta International and transferred to your hotel. Trip briefing with your guide over dinner, and time to rest before the drive south.

Day 2

Nairobi to Amboseli

Morning drive to Amboseli, arriving for lunch. Afternoon game drive across the swamps where elephant families feed, with Kilimanjaro behind them.

Day 3

Amboseli

Full day in the park. Dawn drive for the clearest mountain views, then Observation Hill for the wider marsh, and a Maasai village visit in the afternoon.

Day 4

Amboseli to Lake Naivasha

Long drive north through the Rift Valley escarpment. Afternoon boat trip on Naivasha among hippo pods and fish eagles.

Day 5

Naivasha to Lake Nakuru

Short transfer to Nakuru. Game drives on the alkaline shoreline for black and white rhino, Rothschild's giraffe and flamingo flocks.

Day 6

Nakuru to Masai Mara

Descend into the Mara through Narok, reaching camp by mid-afternoon. Evening game drive along the Talek river.

Day 7

Masai Mara

Full day in the reserve with a packed breakfast, following lion prides, cheetah on the termite mounds and the plains game they hunt.

Day 8

Mara to Nairobi

Final sunrise game drive, then fly or drive back to Nairobi for your onward connection.

  • Accommodation with full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and binoculars
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • All game drives as per itinerary
  • Bottled water during game drives
  • Hotel/airport transfers
  • Park entrance fees
  • 24/7 emergency support
  • International flights
  • Visas and travel documents
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
  • Optional activities not in itinerary
  • Gratuities (USD 10-15/person/day recommended)
  • Activities on non-safari days

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