8-Day Heart of the Wild Safari

Arrival in Nairobi

Day 1Arrival in Nairobi Arrival in Nairobi Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional safari representative and transferred in a private luxury vehicle to the elegant Hemingway’s Nairobi. Set in peaceful gardens overlooking the Ngong Hills, the hotel offers a refined retreat after your journey. Spend the afternoon at leisure, enjoying the spacious suites, spa facilities, or optional visits to the Giraffe Centre or the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage (time permitting). Dinner & Overnight at the hotel mark a relaxed and comfortable start to your Kenyan safari adventure. Main Destination: Nairobi (City) Accommodation: Hemingways Nairobi Luxury hotel located in Nairobi (City) +19 Photos +18 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

Day 2Drive from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha Drive from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha After breakfast, depart Nairobi on a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley, enjoying breathtaking viewpoints along the way, before arriving at Lake Naivasha. Check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch before heading out for an afternoon experience on the lake. Choose between a tranquil boat safari to observe hippos, fish eagles, and rich birdlife, or a guided walking or cycling safari in Hell’s Gate National Park among giraffes and zebras. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay in this peaceful lakeside setting. Main Destination: Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) Accommodation: Enashipai Resort & Spa Luxury resort located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) +9 Photos +8 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara

Day 3Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara After an early breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and journey through the scenic Rift Valley and Maasai countryside toward the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival, transfer to your luxury tented camp or lodge and enjoy lunch with sweeping savannah views. In the afternoon, set out on your first game drive across the vast plains, home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and an abundance of wildlife. As the sun sets over the horizon, return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay, beginning your unforgettable Maasai Mara safari experience. Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration) High Season June to October and December to March Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Masai Mara NR ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon LionCommon CheetahCommon ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more BuffaloCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Angama Mara Luxury+ tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR +28 Photos +27 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Immersive Maasai Mara Experience

Day 4Immersive Maasai Mara Experience Immersive Maasai Mara Experience Begin the morning with an early game drive as the savannah awakens, offering prime opportunities to spot predators in action and wildlife bathed in golden light. After breakfast, return to camp to relax or enjoy optional experiences such as a hot air balloon safari with a champagne breakfast or a guided visit to a traditional Maasai village. In the afternoon, head out for another extended game drive, exploring diverse habitats and wildlife-rich areas of the reserve before returning to camp for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve Accommodation: Angama Mara Luxury+ tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Drive from Masai Mara to lake Nakuru

Day 5Drive from Masai Mara to lake Nakuru Drive from Masai Mara to lake Nakuru After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara and travel through scenic countryside toward Lake Nakuru National Park. Enter the park for a game drive en route to your lodge, enjoying sightings of buffalo, giraffes, and plains game along the way. After lunch, set out on an afternoon game drive in this renowned rhino sanctuary, home to both black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, lions, and diverse birdlife, including flamingos. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay overlooking the lake. Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain) High Season July to February (The park gets very busy) Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP GiraffeCommon White RhinoCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon HippoCommon Black RhinoOccasional Show more LionOccasional LeopardOccasional HyenaOccasional ElephantNone CheetahNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: The Cliff Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Lake Nakuru NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park

Day 6Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park After an early breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and travel back toward Nairobi, continuing onward by road or scheduled flight to Amboseli National Park. Upon arrival, transfer to your lodge set within a private conservancy, where lunch is served with views of the surrounding plains. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in Amboseli, renowned for its large elephant herds, open landscapes, and iconic scenery dominated by Mount Kilimanjaro. As the light softens and wildlife gathers near the swamps, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay beneath Africa’s highest peak. Main Destination: Amboseli National Park Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February High Season December to March and July to October (Busy) Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Amboseli NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HippoCommon Show more HyenaCommon LionOccasional CheetahOccasional White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LeopardRare to None Wild DogNone Accommodation: Tawi Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Tawi Conservancy (Amboseli NP) +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Into the Heart of Amboseli National park

Day 7Into the Heart of Amboseli National park Into the Heart of Amboseli National park Wake up to the crisp morning air of Amboseli and embark on a sunrise game drive, when wildlife is most active and Mount Kilimanjaro rises majestically in the background. Spot large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and elusive predators. After a leisurely breakfast at your lodge, enjoy optional activities such as guided nature walks within the private conservancy. In the afternoon, continue exploring Amboseli’s open plains, swamps, and seasonal lakes before returning to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Amboseli National Park Accommodation: Tawi Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Tawi Conservancy (Amboseli NP) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Amboseli to Nairobi

Day 8Amboseli to Nairobi Amboseli to Nairobi Begin the morning with a final game drive, capturing the beauty of Amboseli at sunrise and photographing wildlife against the majestic Kilimanjaro backdrop. After breakfast at your lodge, transfer by road or air back to Nairobi, where you connect with your onward international departure, concluding your unforgettable 8-day Kenyan safari adventure. Main Destination: Nairobi Airport (Nairobi) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Entice Africa Safaris , not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. Rates include a fixed budget for fli