8 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari
The 8 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari is a classic 8-day 7-night well crafted Kenya safari package that takes you to some of Kenya’s most iconic safari destinations for unrivaled wildlife watching tours. This package takes you to Kenya’s best National Parks & Reserves for wildlife viewing. The 8 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari tour takes you to Kenya, Amboseli National Park famous for its giant tuskers, Lake Nakuru National Park, and the world’s renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. If you are fantasizing about spending 8 days on a holiday safari in Kenya, embark on this well-curated 8 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari for remarkable Kenya safari adventures. You’ll spend 8 days and 7 nights in Kenya, exploring its various wildernesses for opportunities to witness the African Big Five (lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalos, and elephants) and to witness the spectacular natural wonders of Kenya like the annual wildebeest migration.
While on this 8 Days Best of Kenya Wildlife Safari, you’ll explore the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve (home to the great wildebeest migration) for unrivaled wildlife viewing in Kenya. The 8 Days Best of Kenya Wildlife Safari highlights include; ground transfers on 4*4 customized safari vehicles, game drive safaris in various national parks and reserves, and immersive cultural tour to the nearby cultural villages. Indulge in Kenya’s unique wilderness on this 8 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari and experience the best wildlife viewing adventure in Africa – witness the wildebeest migration, the African Big Five Animals, and over a million flamingos flooding the famous Lake Nakuru Shores.
Safari Highlights for 8 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari
Day 01: Arrival & Transfer to Amboseli
Day 02: Amboseli National Park
Day_03: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha
Day 04: Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru
Day 05: Lake Nakuru
Day_06: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
Day 07: Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 08: Masai Mara – Nairobi
Safari detail for 8 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari – Day-by-day itinerary
Day 01: Nairobi & Transfer to Amboseli
From Nairobi, you will be picked up by your driver guide early in the morning and transferred to Amboseli National Park. The drive to Amboseli National Park also doubles as a road trip as it grants you an opportunity to witness the beautiful Kenya countryside teeming with spectacular landscapes and natural beauty. Arrive in Amboseli in time for lunch and continue with your drive to the lodge.
Lunch will be served at the lodge, enjoy lunch as you prepare for your first adventure on this 8 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari. After lunch, embark on an evening game drive in Amboseli National Park, famous for its large herds of elephants this afternoon adventure here promises incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. Explore the park and witness the large herds as they graze and browse, spot leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, Buffalos, Giraffes, Zebras, Lions, Crocodiles, Mongoose, Hyrax, Dik-dik, and lesser kudu among others before later returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. After this incredible game-viewing safari, Drive back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation option: Amboseli Kibo Camp
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 02: Full Day at Amboseli National Park
Start your 8 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari adventure today with amazing views of the towering Kilimanjaro Mountain (the highest in Africa), enjoy an early morning breakfast at the lodge, and then embark on your adventure. After breakfast, depart the lodge with your packed lunch boxes for a full-day adventure in Amboseli National Park. Explore various sections of Amboseli for wildlife viewing opportunities while keeping an eye out for the iconic African Big Fife Animals. You will visit different observation points where you will be able to view the vast expanses of Amboseli below – witness its wildlife roaming around and take in the breathtaking views of the dramatic landscapes.
You’ll have a lunch break in between the game drive, lunch will be enjoyed at a scenic and safe spot in the park where you will enjoy your meal while taking in the breathtaking views of the vast stunning Amboseli wilderness. After lunch, continue with your adventure in the park. Later in the evening, visit the nearby Masai Village for an immersive cultural experience. Later return to your lodge for Dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation option: Amboseli Kibo Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 03: Transfer from Amboseli National Park to Lake Naivasha
Following a delicious breakfast at your lodge, depart Amboseli National Park and drive to Lake Naivasha. This journey offers spectacular views of the beautiful Kenya countryside and opportunities to spot spectacular landforms. You’ll have a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for breathtaking views of the dramatic Kenya Landscapes. Continues with your journey to Lake Naivasha where you will arrive at lunchtime.
Drive to your booked safari lodge and check in. Enjoy lunch at the lodge before embarking on an afternoon adventure. After lunch, drive to Hell’s Gate National Park for an evening adventure. Hell’s Gate is famous for its unique landscapes that feature lower cliffs gorges, and natural geothermal spas – safaris here also guarantee wildlife sightings. At Hell’s Gate National Park, you can enjoy a guided walking safari to witness various landscapes and the resident wildlife like zebras, giraffes, and buffalos among others, or embark on a cycling adventure. Later return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation option: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 04: Transfer from Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park & do an evening game drive
Immediately after breakfast, embark on a transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park. Drive through the scenic landscapes, arriving in Lake Nakuru in time for lunch. Enjoy an en route game drive to your lodge. Check in at the lodge and enjoy lunch.
After lunch, embark on a game drive adventure in Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru National Park is famous for its array of birdlife, especially the millions of flamingos that flock to the lake’s shores. You’ll explore the lake shores for unbeatable birdlife and wildlife sightseeing. Expect to encounter different wildlife species such as Black and white rhinos, Rothchild giraffes, cape buffalos, olive baboons, impalas, waterbucks, hippos, colobus monkeys spotted hyenas, zebras, gazelles, leopards, and lions among others.
Later after your adventure, drive back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation option: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 05: Full Day at Lake Nakuru
Today you’ll spend the whole day exploring Lake Nakuru National Park. After Breakfast, depart your lodge with lunch boxes and embark on a full-day adventure in Lake Nakuru National Park. Explore this iconic safari park, discover its spectacular wildlife and birdlife, enjoy viewing Black and white rhinos, Rothchild giraffes, cape buffalos, olive baboons, impalas, waterbucks, hippos, colobus monkeys spotted hyenas, zebras, gazelles, leopards, and lions among.
You’ll have a lunch break and enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot in the park. After lunch, continue with your exploration of this national Park.
You’ll visit Lake Nakuru for opportunities to witness its large population of flamingos and wildlife viewing. You will also witness different bird species, especially the water birds. Later drive back to your safari lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation Option: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 06: Transfer from Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara
After breakfast in the morning at your lodge, embark on your journey to Masai Mara National Reserve. This exciting journey takes you through various villages and ecological systems of Kenya arriving in Masai Mara National Reserve in time for lunch. Arrive at Masai Mara and proceed with your en route adventure to your booked safari lodge.
Arrive at the lodge and check in. After checking in, enjoy lunch and have a short rest before embarking on your first adventure in the Iconic Masai Mara National Reserve on this 8 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari.
After lunch, embark on a game drive adventure in Masai Mara National Reserve. Masai Mara National Reserve is one the premiere wildlife viewing destinations in Kenya and Africa at large. This National Reserve is renowned for large populations of wildlife, including the African Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephants), giraffes, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, leopards, wildebeest, and zebras among others. While on your evening game drive, enjoy witnessing these wildlife species and the dramatic landscapes.
After your adventure, drive back to the loge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation option: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 07: Full Day Exploring Masai Mara National Reserve
Today after an early morning breakfast at your lodge, embark on a full-day exploration of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Masai Mara National Reserve is a world-renowned for hosting the Great wildebeest Migration, and for those who wish to witness this natural spectacle unfold, this day offers a great opportunity. Start your adventure with a morning game drive while following the great migration trails for opportunities to witness large herds of mammal grazers. The migrating mammals usually attract the top African predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas that come to take advantage of the weak ones.
While on your game drive, there is a great opportunity to spot all top predators and if lucky, you might even spot them while they try to make a kill. As you continue with your adventure, your will witness lions, leopards, and elephants among other species.
After this remarkable wildlife viewing adventure in the Mara, visit the Masai Cultural Village for a cultural experience. Later in the evening, drive back to your Safari lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation option: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 08: Early morning Game drive in Masai Mara and Transfer to Nairobi
This day marks the end of 8 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari. Wake up early in the morning and have breakfast at your lodge, after breakfast, start your journey back to Nairobi. Arrive in Nairobi in time for lunch and enjoy lunch at a fancy restaurant in Nairobi. After lunch, your driver’s guide will drop you off at your preferred drop-off point.
End of 8 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari