8-day Kenya Safari Tour: 5 National Parks
Highlights
- Views of snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro – highest peak in Africa
- Discovery boat safari – view wildlife on the shore - Walking safari on Crescent Island amongst the giraffes,
- Lake Nakuru National Park - Rhino sanctuary – guaranteed viewings of black and white rhinos
- Masai Mara Game Reserve - Ultimate game viewing with unlimited drives
- Unforgettable savannah vistas - Masai people and culture
Overview
See the best of Kenya in the comfort of a private customized pop-up roof Natural World 4×4 Safari Jeep that has: Portable fridge/Cooler Box, 4 Binoculars, long-range high-frequency radio, Sand bags, 4G/LTE broadband WIFI connectivity, Power Outlets AC 230V, First Aid Kit, Safari Guide Books, Baby Seats (on request), Side steps (on request) and above all a professional multi-lingual safari guide that will ensure you have a memorable safari experience.
Here’s your opportunity to discover all the colour of Africa! Massive elephant herds, the Big Five, hippos, rhinos and flamingos – the great land masses and shimmering lakes – they’re all here on this grand discovery tour.
This private 8-day safari of Kenya’s national parks will bring you to the heart of 5 outstanding game reserves: Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Hell’s Gate and the Masai Mara.
And though the tour covers a lot of ground, it’s still designed to move at a comfortable pace for everyone. There will be plenty of time for game viewing and for relaxing at your lodge or camp.
Your Natural World Kenya Safari departs Nairobi for the spectacular views found in Amboseli National Park. Here you’ll see Africa’s tallest peak, Mt Kilimanjaro – a towering backdrop to your stay. Amongst elephants, zebra, giraffe and dozens of bird species you’ll spend two nights here.
Here’s your opportunity to discover all the colour of Africa! Massive elephant herds, the Big Five, hippos, rhinos and flamingos – the great land masses and shimmering lakes – they’re all here on this grand discovery tour.
This private 8-day safari of Kenya’s national parks will bring you to the heart of 5 outstanding game reserves: Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Hell’s Gate and the Masai Mara.
And though the tour covers a lot of ground, it’s still designed to move at a comfortable pace for everyone. There will be plenty of time for game viewing and for relaxing at your lodge or camp.
Your Natural World Kenya Safari departs Nairobi for the spectacular views found in Amboseli National Park. Here you’ll see Africa’s tallest peak, Mt Kilimanjaro – a towering backdrop to your stay. Amongst elephants, zebra, giraffe and dozens of bird species you’ll spend two nights here.
Lake Naivasha is up next on your tour. Set in the great rift valley, this cool, blue lake is home to hippos, zebras and bird life. Here you’ll take an easy boat safari, viewing the wildlife grazing on the shore.
Nearby Crescent Island features a walking safari where you will stroll amongst giraffes, zebras, impalas and waterbucks.
Then we’ll travel on to Hell’s Gate National Park, known for its abundant and peaceful wildlife. There are no big cats here, so we’ll have the opportunity to hike and bicycle past impalas, buffaloes, giraffes and zebras. You can’t get much closer to nature than this!
Our safari continues to Lake Nakuru National Park. Due to some progressive natural factors like increasing water levels , the flamingo numbers have been reducing but the park itself remains stunning – one of Kenya’s finest. Great rocky escarpments tower over acacia forest, waterfalls, wooded hills and euphorbia trees dot the lake.
The few quantity of flamingos is accompanied by other birdlife – pelicans, cormorants, kingfishers, ostriches, storks as well as herons and eagles. The scene here is bountiful, busy and full of color.
But that’s only the beginning of what this special park has to offer because the wildlife viewing here is easy and accessible. Lake Nakuru is known for hosting some endangered but beautiful species. You’re sure to see rare Rothschild’s Giraffe along with white rhino, especially along the lakeshore.
The park is also sanctuary to one of Kenya’s largest populations of black rhino. So get your camera ready!
There are even more flamingos to be seen at Lake Bogoria National Reserve and we’ll visit there if you wish (at extra park fees of USD 50 Per Person).
But perhaps the most unique attraction at Lake Nakuru Park are the endangered black & white rhinos. During your visit here, you are guaranteed viewings of both species.
We’ve saved the biggest for last. Our final safari stop is at world-renowned Masai Mara game reserve. The Mara is a place of vast grasslands, dotted with signature acacia trees. Here you’ll find thousands of wildebeests, zebras and many other species marching across this famous plain.
There will be lots of game drives for you to spot the Big Five, plus many other wildlife, during your 4 days and 3 night stay here.
All-Inclusive. Your 8-Day Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara safari includes park entrance fees, accommodations and meals. Natural World kenya Safaris always offers a wide choice of accommodations. Depending on your budget and style choose from economy, comfort or luxury safari lodges or tented camps.
However… please know that whatever level of accommodation you choose, your actual safari adventure with us will always be at our highest standards.
Your transport for the entire safari is in the comfort of a private pop-top 4 x 4 Land Cruiser Jeep.
- Day 1 - Nairobi – Amboseli: (250 km – Approx. 3-4 hrs drive)
Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner
0730hrs: You shall be collected from your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport
The morning drive is partly via the Nairobi – Mombasa highway.The scenic drive is through open Africa with expansive savannah plains dotted with local homesteads and colorful Masai tribes men and their cattle to Amboseli National Park.
An afternoon game viewing drive is scheduled.
Weather permitting the mount Kilimanjaro snow-capped peaks shall be visible during the afternoon game viewing drive.
Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge or tented camp.
What you may see at Amboseli National Park …
Elephant herds, Cheetah, Bufallo, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Plains Game, Crocodile, Mongoose, Hyrax, Dik-dik, Lesser Kudu and Nocturnal Porcupine
- Day 2 - Amboseli National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
This will be a full day of game viewing drives. Plenty of time to soak up the wildlife and the magnificent scenery. And we’ve allowed time for relaxation as well.
There will be an early morning game drive. Then breakfast will be followed by a mid-morning drive. After a comfortable lunch we’ll set out on a later afternoon game drive.
Between the wildlife viewing sessions, relax at your Amboseli lodge or camp. They will provide meals and other activities.
As always, your safari vehicle and driver/ guide are at your disposal for even more game viewing drives.
Overnight at Amboseli safari lodge / tented camp.
- Day 3 - Amboseli – Lake Naivasha (340 km – Approx. 5-6 hrs)
Amboseli – Lake Naivasha (340 km – Approx. 5-6 hrs)
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerEarly morning game viewing drive as you exit the Amboseli national park.
Proceed to Lake Naivasha in the rift valley.
Afternoon boat safari viewing small game,exotic birdlife and hippos amid the serenity of this freshwater rift valley lake.
This shall be followed by a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
Overnight at your Lake Naivasha lodge / tented camp resortWhat you may do at Lake Naivasha …….
Boat ride, bird watching, nature walks, visit to hells gate
- Day 4 - Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru (80km – approx. 1.5 hrs)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
This morning we take a bicycle and cycle to the nearby Hell’s gate national park where you explore on foot this canyon as you spot small game.
Later a short 1 hour drive takes us to the Lake Nakuru National Park: Due to some progressive natural factors like increasing water levels , the flamingo numbers have been reducing but the park itself remains stunning – one of Kenya’s finest. Great rocky escarpments tower over acacia forest, waterfalls, wooded hills and euphorbia trees dot the lake.
The few quantity of flamingos is accompanied by other birdlife – pelicans, cormorants, kingfishers, ostriches, storks as well as herons and eagles. The scene here is bountiful, busy and full of color.
But that’s only the beginning of what this special park has to offer because the wildlife viewing here is easy and accessible. Lake Nakuru is known for hosting some endangered but beautiful species. You’re sure to see rare Rothschild’s Giraffe along with white rhino, especially along the lakeshore.
The park is also sanctuary to one of Kenya’s largest populations of black rhino. So get your camera ready!
Overnight at a lake Nakuru safari lodge / tented camp.What you may see at Lake Nakuru Nationa Park ……….
Few Flamingo , Makalia water falls, Unique vegetation, Lion. White rhino, Black Rhino, Giraffe, about 450 species of terrestial birds, waterbuck.
- Day 5 - Overnight at a Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.
Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara (285 km – approx. 6-7 hrs.)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAn early bird and game viewing drive as you exit the Lake Nakuru national park.
Proceed to the Masai mara game reserve.
Arrive Masai Mara in the mid afternoon.
Proceed on an afternoon game viewing drive.
- Day 6 - Masai Mara – Full day
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza!
Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the Natural world.
It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region.
The scenic appeal of the tree studded savannah plains, the moderate climate and diversity of wild game species makes it a one stop shop for game viewing activities.
We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game.
We shall visit the Mara river as we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October).
Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge/ Tented camp
- Day 7 - Full day at the Masai Mara
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Extra day at the Masai Mara with scheduled game viewing drives.
Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge / tented camp. - Day 8 - Masai Mara – Nairobi (265km – Approx. 6 hrs)
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Early pre-breakfast game viewing drive.
Depart Masai Mara with an exit game viewing drive.
Proceed to Nairobi to arrive in the late afternoon.
Safari finishes at approximately 4:30pm.
Drop off at your Nairobi residence or Nairobi airport.
- Nairobi airport-hotel pick up/drop off transfers
- Transport in a customized pop up top 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep
- Services of an experienced English or other language speaking safari tour guide/driver.
- Stay in either economy, comfort or luxury lodges / tented camps
- Private game viewing drives in a 4x4 pop up top Land Cruiser jeep
- Bicycle hire/ride/walking safari at Hell's Gate National Park
- Bottled & Soft Drinks
- Items and services of a personal nature
- Tips & Gratuities.
Important Information
Safari tour departs daily
Set and advise on your preferred safari tour dates
Safari tour prices are indicated in USD.
You can request detour to Lake Bogoria for Flamingo viewing = $ 50 extra per person
Tour can be customized to suit your individual requirements.
You can suggest omitting some national parks and adding days on others
Driving time indicated for each tour section on safari are estimate and may vary depending on narrow roads, state of traffic and road conditions
You can include local flights to cut on driving time if you prefer (extra price)
Safari is private per booking in own pop-top 4 x 4 Land Cruiser Jeep & and your own dedicated driver / guide-no group sharing tour
If you choose to stay at The Pelican Lodge, Sarova Woodlands or Sentrim Elementaita, note that there shall be no re-entry at Lake Nakuru National Park on the following day.
Lake Nakuru National Park: Due to some progressive natural factors like increasing water levels , the flamingo numbers have been reducing but the park itself remains stunning – one of Kenya’s finest. Great rocky escarpments tower over acacia forest, waterfalls, wooded hills and euphorbia trees dot the lake.
You may choose specific preferred lodges / tented camps for each night from our list-we shall reserve as per request and or advise when not available
Animals/wildlife distribution is not even in all national parks,however,each national park is unique in its natural endowments
Airport-hotel transfers are provided at arrival and during departure
You may experience pressure souvenir sales at the Amboseli and Masai Mara gates and at washroom stops along safari route.
You may participate by helping in our social responsibility projects under the Pack for a Purpose initiative.
Incase you may be interested in our Nairobi city tours and short excursions before or after your safari tour, please choose from our selection here