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8-Day Kenya Wildlife & Birding Safari

A wildlife-focused Kenya safari for travellers who want big game, birds, scenery and knowledgeable driver-guides.

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Price from $1,745 guide price per person

Duration: 7 days
Route: Nairobi to Masai Mara
Destinations: Kenya
Country: Kenya
Safari style: Wildlife & Photography
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5

Safari Highlights

Discover Karura Forest and Nairobi's urban wilderness
Enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro
Encounter Amboseli's famous elephant herds
Enjoy dedicated wildlife and birding game drives
Experience a scenic Lake Naivasha boat safari
Walk among wildlife on Crescent Island
Spend two nights in the legendary Masai Mara
Enjoy a full-day Big Five safari

Explore Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara

8-Day Kenya Wildlife & Birding Safari

Experience an unforgettable 8-day Kenya safari combining spectacular wildlife, exceptional birding, dramatic landscapes and some of Kenya's most iconic national parks and reserves.

From the lush Karura Forest in Nairobi to the elephant-rich plains of Amboseli National Park, the freshwater ecosystem of Lake Naivasha, the rhino country of Lake Nakuru National Park and the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, this itinerary showcases the extraordinary diversity of Kenya.

8-Day Kenya Safari Itinerary

Day1

Nairobi

Nairobi, Karura Forest Nature & Birding Experience

Arrive in Nairobi and meet your safari representative for transfer to your hotel.

After settling in, visit Karura Forest, one of Nairobi's most important natural spaces. Enjoy a guided nature walk through indigenous forest, looking for bird species, butterflies, monkeys and other small wildlife. This gentle introduction to Kenya's natural environment provides an excellent start to your Kenya wildlife and birding safari.

Overnight: Pullman Nairobi
Meals: Bed & Breakfast

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Nairobi

Overnight: Pullman Nairobi Meals: Bed & Breakfast

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Day2

Nairobi → Amboseli

Nairobi – Amboseli National Park Elephants & Mount Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, depart Nairobi and travel towards Amboseli National Park.

Arrive at Ol Tukai Lodge for lunch before heading out on your first afternoon game drive. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Explore the park's open plains and wetlands while searching for elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes and a wide variety of bird species. For photographers, the combination of elephants and Mount Kilimanjaro can create spectacular safari images.

Overnight: Ol Tukai Lodge
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Nairobi → Amboseli

Overnight: Ol Tukai Lodge Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day3

Amboseli

Amboseli National Park Full-Day Wildlife & Birding Safari

Spend the entire day exploring Amboseli National Park.

Begin with an early morning game drive when wildlife and bird activity are often particularly rewarding. Explore the park's wetlands, plains and seasonal habitats while searching for elephants, predators, plains game and diverse birdlife.

Depending on the season, birdwatchers may encounter eagles, herons, storks, kingfishers, flamingos and other species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your afternoon wildlife and birding safari.

Overnight: Ol Tukai Lodge
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Amboseli

Overnight: Ol Tukai Lodge Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day4

Amboseli → Lake Naivasha

Amboseli – Lake Naivasha Great Rift Valley, Boat Safari & Crescent Island

After breakfast, depart Amboseli and travel towards Lake Naivasha, passing through the spectacular landscapes of Kenya's Great Rift Valley.

Arrive at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic Lake Naivasha boat safari. Watch for hippos, African fish eagles and other waterbirds around the lake.

Continue to Crescent Island for a guided walking safari. Walk among giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and antelopes while experiencing Kenya's wildlife from a different perspective.

Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Amboseli → Lake Naivasha

Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day5

Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru

Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru Rift Valley Wildlife & Birding Safari

After breakfast, travel to Lake Nakuru National Park.

Enjoy a game drive through the park's lake shores, woodland and grassland habitats. Lake Nakuru is particularly interesting for birdwatchers, with opportunities to see pelicans, flamingos, cormorants, storks, eagles and other water and woodland species. The park is also an excellent wildlife destination. Keep watch for black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, lions and leopards.

Overnight: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru

Overnight: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day6

Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara

Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara Into Kenya's Wildlife Heartland

After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and travel towards the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve.

Watch the landscape change as you leave the Great Rift Valley and enter the vast grasslands of the Mara. Arrive at your camp for lunch before heading out on your first afternoon Masai Mara game drive.

Search for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and the reserve's famous big cats. Birdwatchers can also look for raptors, vultures, storks, rollers and other species across the Mara ecosystem.

Overnight: PrideInn Mara Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara

Overnight: PrideInn Mara Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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Day7

Masai Mara

Masai Mara National Reserve Full

Today is dedicated to exploring the Masai Mara.

Set out early with your professional safari guide and spend the day exploring open grasslands, riverine areas and other wildlife habitats. During the Great Wildebeest Migration season, your guide can monitor current wildlife movements and adapt the day's route where appropriate. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Overnight: PrideInn Mara Camp
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Masai Mara

Overnight: PrideInn Mara Camp Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day8

Masai Mara → Nairobi

Masai Mara – Nairobi Final Game Drive & Farewell Lunch

Wake up early for your final opportunity to experience the Masai Mara before beginning your journey back to Nairobi. On arrival in Nairobi, enjoy a farewell lunch at Carnivore Restaurant before your transfer to your hotel, airport or preferred Nairobi drop-off location.

Your 8-day Kenya wildlife and birding safari comes to an end with unforgettable memories of Kenya's landscapes, wildlife and birdlife.

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch

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Masai Mara → Nairobi

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch

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Inclusions

What is included

Park fees
Accommodation listed in the itinerary
Meals as specified
All activities mentioned
Round-trip airport transfers
Professional driver-guide
Private safari transportation
Pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser
Applicable taxes and VAT

Exclusions

What is not included

International flights
Additional accommodation before or after the safari
Personal expenses and
Tips
Government-imposed increases in taxes or park fees
Other services not specifically listed

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8-Day Kenya Wildlife & Birding Safari

Experience an unforgettable 8-day Kenya safari combining spectacular wildlife, exceptional birding, dramatic landscapes and some of Kenya's most iconic national parks and reserves.

8-Day Kenya Safari Itinerary

The day at a glance

Nairobi

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Amboseli

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Amboseli → Lake Naivasha

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Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru

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Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara

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Masai Mara → Nairobi

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