8 Days Big Five Safari Kenya

Amazing 8 Days Big Five Safari Kenya; Self-Drive East Africa

The 8 days Big Five Safari guarantees you the best of African wildlife encounters in the spectacular Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli National Parks.

This African safari takes you on a complete big 5 game encounter –get a chance to watch and explore more about elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards and rhinos in their natural habitat. Witness the world spectacle –the Great Migration, watch millions of colorfully beautiful pink flamingos and other abundant mammal species.

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Detailed Itinerary for 8 Days Big Five Safari

Day 1: Arrival at Nairobi city by air

Today is dedicated for you to travel from your home country to Nairobi, Kenya and on arrival, clear with the airport authorities. Settle at the hotel, organize for the next day’s activity, enjoy a leisurely dinner and later spend a night.

Accommodation

  • Kahama Hotel (Basic)
  • The Boma Nairobi (Moderate)
  • Nairobi Serena Hotel/Sarova Stanley Nairobi (Luxury)

Day 2; Travel to Amboseli using a safari car

Early morning, begin your special day with a hefty breakfast and after, meet your driver guide for a short briefing. After having insight about your Kenya trip, begin driving to Amboseli National Park home to huge herds of African elephants.

Game Drive Amboseli

Arrive at Amboseli early and get a warm welcome from the legendary Kilimanjaro Volcano on the background. Check in at the lodge where you will have a leisurely lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, embark on an unforgettable guided game drive, watch variety of wildlife while they graze. Then sum up your afternoon game viewing with sundowner then get back to the lodge for relaxation.

Accommodation

  • Kibo Safari Camp (Budget)
  • Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli
  • Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury)

Day 3: Full day wildlife expedition at Amboseli

It is your day to unearth the wonders of Amboseli National Park with an expert. Set off from your game safari lodge for a full day game viewing and have a pack of lunch with you.

Top wildlife to encounter includes elephants, cheetahs, lesser Kudus, zebras, giraffes, wild dogs, hyrax, and varied antelope families. Your day encompasses a picnic lunch and you will proceed with an afternoon game viewing session.

Accommodation

  • Kibo Safari Camp (Budget)
  • Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli
  • Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury)

Day 4: Amboseli –Lake Nakuru National Park –(LNNP)

Drive off from your game lodge in Amboseli to Lake National Park, one of the premier birding destinations in Kenya. En-route, you will have a tasty meal and then continue to the park to check in at the lodge. Relax at the lodge and you will exit for late afternoon game drive.

Lake Nakuru National Park is most popular for its abundant wildlife including the cape buffaloes, warthogs, leopards, Rothschild giraffes, black and white rhinos, impalas, gazelles, spotted hyenas, lions, and more.

Accommodation

  • Kibo Safari Camp (Budget)
  • Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli
  • Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury)

Day 5: Drive to Maasai Mara Reserve

Embark on a road trip to Masai Mara National Reserve (MMNR) navigating via a scenic countryside. The Mara Reserve is spectacularly set in Southwestern Kenya close to Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. It is most popular for its unique species and experiences, particularly the Great Migration.

Accommodation

  • Mara River Lodge/Fig Tree Camp (Budget)
  • Angama Mara/Mara Serena Safari Lodge (Moderate)
  • Porini Lion Camp/Little Governors Camp (Luxury)

Day 6: Entire day exploring Masai Mara

With an expert, set off for a lifetime wildlife expedition in the Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya. Key highlights of your day wildlife expedition include witnessing the Great Migration (if you happen to travel to the reserve around June to September), and big five game viewing.

Possible encounters on Mara Reserve include wildebeest, buffaloes, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, leopards, lions, and antelope families.

Accommodation

  • Mara River Lodge/Fig Tree Camp (Budget)
  • Angama Mara/Mara Serena Safari Lodge (Moderate)
  • Porini Lion Camp/Little Governors Camp (Luxury)

Hot-air-Balloon-Safaris Masai Mara

Day 7: Hot balloon excursion, game drive and visit Maasai village

Catch up with sunrise balloon excursion over the extensive savannas of Maasai Mara Reserve. Enjoy the spectacular view of wildlife on a floating balloon on air and this comes with a bush breakfast plus champagne.

Get back and you will relax a little before embarking on a game drive in the afternoon, and end the day with a cultural experience at Maasai Village.

Accommodation

  • Mara River Lodge/Fig Tree Camp (Budget)
  • Angama Mara/Mara Serena Safari Lodge (Moderate)
  • Porini Lion Camp/Little Governors Camp (Luxury)

Day 8: Departure

Have a delicious breakfast and after, we bid farewell to the spectacular Maasai Mara Reserve. En-route, enjoy the scenic countryside Great Rift Valley escarpment and other features in the surrounding.

Arrive at Nairobi early, have lunch and your driver guide will drop you off at the airport.

End of safari

Inclusions 8 days Big Five Safari Kenya:

  • Park entrance fees
  • Accommodation plus meals on your Kenya tour
  • All activities exclusive of optional ones
  • Travel in a comfortable Kenya tourist vehicle
  • Guide or driver guide services
  • Bottled drinking water

Exclusions 8 days Big Five Safari Kenya;

  • Tipping
  • Beverages
  • Laundry
  • Souvenirs
  • Telephone bills
  • Insurance

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