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8 Days Southern Sahara Safari – Tsavo West | Amboseli | Lake Naivasha | Lake Nakuru | Masai Mara

8 Days

Itinerary

Day 01 :
Nairobi – Tsavo West National Park
  • Early morning pick-up from your hotel or JKIA.
  • Drive south to Tsavo West, one of Kenya’s largest and most rugged parks.
  • Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge/camp.
  • Afternoon game drive, including a visit to Mzima Springs, where you may see hippos, crocodiles, and fish through an underwater viewing tank.
  • Dinner and overnight in the park.

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/Camp in Tsavo West

Day 02 :
Tsavo West – Amboseli National Park

  • Morning game drive en route out of the park.
  • Scenic drive to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch.
  • Afternoon game drive with views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the perfect backdrop to photograph elephants, lions, giraffes, and more.
  • Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or Camp in Amboseli

Day 03 :
Full Day in Amboseli

  • Morning and afternoon game drives, exploring the marshlands, dry plains, and acacia woodlands.
  • Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park.
  • Optional visit to a Maasai village (extra cost).
  • Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Same as Day 2

Day 04 :
Amboseli – Lake Naivasha

  • After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive north through Nairobi to the Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha.
  • Arrive in time for lunch.
  • Afternoon boat ride on Lake Naivasha to spot hippos and birdlife.
  • Optional visit to Crescent Island for a walking safari (extra cost).
  • Dinner and overnight at a lakeside resort.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/Resort in Lake Naivasha

Day 05 :
Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru National Park

  • After breakfast, a short drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.
  • Arrive for lunch and an afternoon game drive.
  • Look out for black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, lions, and seasonal flamingos.
  • Dinner and overnight in Nakuru.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel in Nakuru

Day 06 :
Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve

  • After breakfast, depart for Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch.
  • Afternoon game drive across the plains to track elephants, antelopes, lions, and more.
  • Dinner and overnight at your safari camp or lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp in Masai Mara

Day 07 :
Full Day in Masai Mara

  • Full-day game drives across the savannah.
  • Visit the Mara River—famous for the Great Migration and large crocodiles.
  • Optional Maasai village visit or hot air balloon safari (at extra cost).
  • Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Same as Day 6

Day 08 :
Masai Mara – Nairobi

  • Optional early morning game drive.
  • After breakfast, check out and return to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.
  • Drop-off at your hotel or JKIA.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

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8 Days Southern Sahara Safari – Tsavo West | Amboseli | Lake Naivasha | Lake Nakuru | Masai Mara