The 8 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli Safari is an exciting Kenya wildlife safari designed to take you through three of the country’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. Your journey begins in Nairobi before continuing to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, where you can enjoy extensive game drives across open savannah plains and search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs and other wildlife. You then travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its rhino conservation and scenic Rift Valley landscapes, before continuing to Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. With carefully planned game drives, comfortable accommodation and professional safari guiding, Silverback Tour gives you an opportunity to experience some of the most memorable wildlife encounters in Kenya.
Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Your 8 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli Safari begins with collection from your hotel, residence or agreed arrival point in Nairobi. You depart the capital and travel towards the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, enjoying scenic views of the Great Rift Valley and the Kenyan countryside along the way. After arriving in the Maasai Mara region, you have lunch at your accommodation before preparing for your first afternoon game drive. The Maasai Mara is renowned for its abundant wildlife and provides opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest. Your professional safari guide will take you through suitable wildlife areas while explaining the ecosystem and helping you identify different species. After the afternoon game drive, you return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Keekorok Lodge, Mara Sopa Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 2: Full-Day Maasai Mara Wildlife Safari
After an early breakfast, you head into the Maasai Mara for a full-day game drive across its famous grasslands and wildlife-rich habitats. The morning offers an opportunity to search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and other plains game. Your experienced guide will select routes according to wildlife activity and the conditions of the day, allowing you to explore different sections of the reserve. You can enjoy a packed lunch at a designated location or return to the lodge depending on the agreed safari programme. The Mara ecosystem is also home to numerous bird species, making the safari rewarding for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers. In the afternoon, you continue exploring before returning to your accommodation for dinner and an evening of relaxation.
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Keekorok Lodge, Mara Sopa Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
You enjoy breakfast before departing the Maasai Mara and travelling towards Lake Nakuru National Park, located within Kenya’s spectacular Great Rift Valley. The journey takes you through changing landscapes, rural communities and scenic countryside before reaching the Lake Nakuru region. After lunch, you embark on an afternoon game drive through the park, exploring the areas around the lake and surrounding woodland. Lake Nakuru is particularly known for its rhino conservation and provides opportunities to see black and white rhinos, buffaloes, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife. The lake also attracts a variety of bird species, creating opportunities for birdwatching alongside your game viewing experience. After the afternoon safari, you return to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening.
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Lake Nakuru Lodge, Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4: Lake Nakuru Wildlife Safari and Transfer to Amboseli
Your day begins with an early breakfast followed by a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. This provides another opportunity to explore the park when wildlife is active and search for rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, waterbuck, lions and other species. After the game drive, you depart the Lake Nakuru region and begin your journey towards Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya. The drive takes you through changing landscapes as you travel from the Great Rift Valley towards the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. After arrival, you have lunch before settling into your accommodation and, depending on the schedule, enjoying a short afternoon game drive. Amboseli is particularly famous for its elephants and spectacular mountain scenery, creating a striking contrast to the landscapes experienced earlier in the safari. You return to your lodge for dinner and overnight relaxation.
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Ol Tukai Lodge, Kibo Safari Camp
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5: Full-Day Amboseli National Park Safari
After breakfast, you spend a full day exploring Amboseli National Park on morning and afternoon game drives. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, which are often seen moving across the open plains and around its wetland areas. Your safari guide will take you through different parts of the ecosystem in search of lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas and other wildlife. The open landscapes also provide excellent opportunities for photography, particularly when Mount Kilimanjaro is visible under favourable weather conditions. You can enjoy lunch at your lodge or at a suitable location according to the day’s programme before continuing your wildlife exploration. After the afternoon game drive, you return to your accommodation for dinner and a peaceful evening surrounded by the atmosphere of the Kenyan wilderness.
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Ol Tukai Lodge, Kibo Safari Camp
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6: Amboseli Wildlife and Cultural Experience
You begin the day with an early morning game drive through Amboseli, giving you another opportunity to observe wildlife in the cool hours of the day. You may encounter elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and numerous bird species as you explore the park. After returning for breakfast and relaxing at the lodge, you can enjoy a cultural experience with a local Maasai community, depending on the programme selected. This experience can introduce you to traditional Maasai customs, music, dance, crafts, livestock keeping and community life. It provides a valuable complement to your wildlife safari by allowing you to learn more about the people and cultural heritage of the region. After the cultural experience, you return to your lodge for lunch and have time to relax before dinner.
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Ol Tukai Lodge, Kibo Safari Camp
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7: Amboseli to Nairobi
After breakfast, you depart Amboseli and begin your journey back to Nairobi, enjoying views of the changing Kenyan countryside along the way. Depending on your confirmed safari schedule, you may have an early morning game drive before leaving the park, giving you one final opportunity to observe wildlife in the Amboseli ecosystem. As you travel towards Nairobi, you pass through rural settlements and landscapes that provide a different perspective of Kenya beyond its national parks. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you have lunch and check into your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel or enjoy an optional city activity before your final night. Your evening is spent preparing for departure while reflecting on the wildlife experiences and scenic landscapes encountered during your Kenya safari.
Accommodation: Eka Hotel, Ole Sereni Hotel, Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8: Departure
Your final day is reserved for departure, bringing your 8 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli Safari to an end. After breakfast, you can enjoy some free time at your hotel depending on your departure schedule. Silverback Tour will arrange your transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or another agreed departure point in Nairobi. If your flight is later in the day, you may have time to relax, enjoy a final meal or purchase souvenirs before your airport transfer. Your safari representative will ensure that you arrive at the airport in good time for your onward journey. This marks the conclusion of your Kenya wildlife holiday after exploring the Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli. You depart with memories of spectacular game drives, elephants, rhinos, big cats, scenic landscapes and authentic Kenyan experiences.
Meals: (Breakfast)
Included in the Safari
- Private safari transportation in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- National park and reserve entry fees as specified
- Game drives as outlined in the itinerary
- Maasai cultural experience where included in the confirmed programme
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Airport and hotel transfers where applicable
- Government taxes and applicable service charges
- Driver-guide allowances
- Safari planning and assistance from Silverback Tour
Excluded from the Safari
- International flights
- Kenya visa and applicable entry requirements
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Laundry services
- Tips and gratuities
- Souvenirs and personal shopping
- Optional activities not included in the confirmed itinerary
- Additional accommodation before or after the safari
- Additional meals and drinks outside the stated meal plan
- Photography and video equipment
- Emergency medical expenses or evacuation
- Any increase in park fees, taxes or government charges introduced after confirmation, where applicable
- Any other service not specifically listed under inclusions.