Standard Safari

8-Day Wildlife Adventure Safari

by Cherish Africa Safaris8 daysKenya

Overview

Tour Overview

Kenya Safari: Ol Pejeta Conservancy hosts the last two northern white rhinos and offers Big Five and chimpanzee sightings; Lake Nakuru, famous for its pink

Day by Day

Itinerary

1

Nairobi to Olpejeta Conservancy

Day 1Nairobi to Olpejeta Conservancy Nairobi to Olpejeta Conservancy Your tour starts with pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Airport and depart to Ol Pejeta which is about a 3.5 to 4 hour drive from Nairobi. Arrive in Ol Pejets around noon, check into your lodge/camp, have hot lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive. Begin your first game drive. Ol Pejeta is home to "Big Five" animals (Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Rhinos, and Buffalo). After the game drive, we head back to lodge/camp to reach by around 5:30 or 6:00 PM, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared Dinner. Overnight at your lodge. Main Destination: Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau) Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry season) High Season June to October and December to March Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain) Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon White RhinoCommon Black RhinoCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon Show more HyenaCommon LionOccasional CheetahOccasional WildebeestOccasional HippoOccasional LeopardRare Wild DogRare Accommodation: Comfort Gardens Sweetwaters, Nanyuki Mid-range hotel located just outside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau) +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

2

Olpejeta to lake nakuru national park

Day 2Olpejeta to lake nakuru national park Olpejeta to lake nakuru national park After breakfast checkout and depart to Lake Nakuru National Park which is about 3.5 to 4 hours drive from Ol Pejeta. Check into your lodge at Nakuru, have lunch and depart for afternoon game drives. After game drives till around 6:00 PM, we proceed to your camp/lodge for a freshly prepared dinner. Overnight stay at your Camp/Lodge. 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: Hillcourt Resort & Spa Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

3

Lake nakuru national park to Masai Mara national reserve

Day 3Lake nakuru national park to Masai Mara national reserve Lake nakuru national park to Masai Mara national reserve After breakfast checkout and depart to Masai Mara which is about 5 hours drive from Lake Nakuru. Check into your lodge/camp at Masai Mara, have lunch and depart for afternoon game drives. After the game drive, we head back to lodge/camp, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared Dinner. Overnight at your lodge. 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: Mara Big Five Camp Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR +6 Photos +5 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

4

Masai Mara national reserve

Day 4Masai Mara national reserve Masai Mara national reserve Today's itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today's schedule. You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon or you can depart on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. You will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve Accommodation: Mara Big Five Camp Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

5

Masai Mara to lake Naivasha

Day 5Masai Mara to lake Naivasha Masai Mara to lake Naivasha After breakfast checkout and Depart to Lake Naivasha which is about 5 hours drive. Check-in to your camp/lodge for lunch and then proceed to Hells gate national park for a guided game drive. Later head back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay. Main Destination: Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) Accommodation: Avian Court Hotel Mid-range hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

6

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli national park

Day 6Lake Naivasha to Amboseli national park Lake Naivasha to Amboseli national park Start your drive to Amboseli with check in lunch. Set for a guided game drive in the evening while enjoying the authentic beauty of the evening sunset, the view of mount kilimanjaro and the magnetic movement of large heards elephants grazing at the park. Later head back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. 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: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

7

Amboseli national park

Day 7Amboseli national park Amboseli national park Today's itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today's schedule. You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon. Or you can depart on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. You will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Main Destination: Amboseli National Park Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

8

Amboseli to Nairobi

Day 8Amboseli to Nairobi Amboseli to Nairobi After breakfast, check out from camp and proceed to Nairobi to reach by noon. Main Destination: Nairobi (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other 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 Cherish 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. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative. $2,498 to $3,259 pp (USD) What is included in this tour Get a Free Quote Select start date 2 travelers Request a Quote Best price

What's covered

Included & Excluded

Included

  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • What is included in this tour

Not Included

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

What travellers say

Verified Reviews

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Brin 5.0/5

We had an unforgettable 8 day tour including Ol Pejta, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Hell's Gate NP and Amboselii with Francis. We were pleasantly suprised with the amount of wildlife in early January. Francis is well respected amongst other...

Krishna H 5.0/5

Very positive experience of going on safari with Cherish Africa Safaris! Esther was patient and proactive in answering all questions before booking. I selected Cherish after checking with almost 10 different operators. They understood...

Meg 5.0/5

Cherish were an amazing company. We did the five day safari to Amboseli, Tsavo East and West. We were completely looked after the whole time from having water in the car, meals and accomodation sorted seamlessly and an amazing safari...

Russel 5.0/5

My first trip to Kenya and couldn't have picked a better company, I wanted to photograph birds and Francis was a great help. Book with them again.

Rosa Maria 5.0/5

the communication with Esther from Cherish safaris was top.We felt good the whole time!

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

How much does 8-Day Wildlife Adventure Safari cost?

8-Day Wildlife Adventure Safari starts from USD 2,498 per person. This is a standard-level safari spanning 8 days. Prices vary by season and group size, with low season offering the best rates.

How long is 8-Day Wildlife Adventure Safari?

This safari runs for 8 days and 7 nights across Kenya. The itinerary is designed to maximize wildlife viewing while allowing comfortable travel between parks and lodges.

What comfort level is 8-Day Wildlife Adventure Safari?

This is a standard safari featuring comfortable mid-range lodges with ensuite facilities and good service. Operated by Cherish Africa Safaris ensures a high standard of experience throughout the journey.

Is 8-Day Wildlife Adventure Safari well-rated?

Yes, this safari has an aggregate rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 26 verified reviews. Cherish Africa Safaris consistently receives positive feedback for wildlife sightings and overall experience.

Who operates 8-Day Wildlife Adventure Safari?

8-Day Wildlife Adventure Safari is operated by Cherish Africa Safaris, a safari company based in Kenya. You can view their full profile, other tours, and verified reviews on SafariPicked to compare before booking.