The Maasai Mara for Big Five game drives, Lake Nakuru's white rhino sanctuary, Hell's Gate on foot, and Amboseli beneath Kilimanjaro — Kenya's most varied 8-day safari circuit.
The Maasai Mara for Big Five game drives, Lake Nakuru's white rhino sanctuary, Hell's Gate on foot, and Amboseli beneath Kilimanjaro — Kenya's most varied 8-day safari circuit.
Picked up from Nairobi and drive south through the Rift Valley into the Maasai Mara. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon introduction game drive across Kenya's most celebrated wildlife reserve.
A full day exploring the Mara's vast savannah ecosystem — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and the ever-present wildebeest herds. Morning and afternoon game drives with optional picnic breakfast option. Your guide positions you along the Mara River for potential hippo and crocodile sightings.
Drive north to Lake Nakuru National Park — a dedicated sanctuary for both black and white rhino. Afternoon game drive specifically tracking rhino on foot with a ranger guide (optional add-on). The park is also famous for its flamingo flocks, leopard and cape buffalo.
Morning game drive in Nakuru then drive south to Lake Naivasha. Afternoon nature walk in Hell's Gate National Park — Kenya's only park where you walk freely among wildlife including giraffe, zebra and buffalo in a spectacular volcanic gorge.
Drive south to Amboseli National Park — home to Africa's largest elephant herds under the iconic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive for lunch and evening game drive with the mountain views at their most dramatic as the day cools.
Dawn in Amboseli reveals Kilimanjaro in stunning clarity — one of Africa's most iconic wildlife images. Full morning and afternoon game drives tracking the massive elephant bulls through the swamp areas, with lion, cheetah, buffalo and hippo all regularly encountered.
Early morning game drive before breakfast and checkout. Drive back to Nairobi arriving in the afternoon for your onward flight or overnight hotel.
