Private Safari · Ref #2026-0732.1
8-Day Kenya Dream Safari Amboseli, Nakuru & Masai Mara
Elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, rhino and flamingo country at Lake Nakuru, a quiet afternoon on Lake Naivasha, and three full days deep in the Masai Mara — an eight-day private journey across five of Kenya’s most iconic landscapes.
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Duration8 Days / 7 Nights
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Tour TypePrivate, Just for You
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Meal PlanFull Board
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Group Size2 Adults
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DestinationsAmboseli · Naivasha · Nakuru · Masai Mara
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Starts / EndsNairobi
Trip Overview
Five Landscapes, One Dream Safari
This eight-day route was designed for travellers who want it all. It opens with two full days in Amboseli National Park, where big-tusked elephant herds move across open plains beneath the towering, snow-capped silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro — one of Africa’s most iconic sights.
From there the pace shifts to the Rift Valley: an afternoon on the shores of Lake Naivasha spotting hippos and birdlife, followed by a night at rhino-and-flamingo-rich Lake Nakuru National Park. The journey then builds to its centrepiece — three full days inside the Masai Mara National Reserve, with the option to add a dawn hot air balloon flight over the plains.
Every night is spent in a hand-picked lodge or tented camp, every game drive is led by an experienced local guide, and every detail — transport, meals and park fees — is arranged long before you land in Nairobi.
Day By Day
Your Safari Itinerary
A carefully curated journey through five of Kenya’s most spectacular landscapes and wildlife reserves.
01
Arrival & Amboseli National Park
Nairobi → Amboseli National Park
- Airport pick-up at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, warm welcome from our team
- Scenic road transfer from Nairobi into Amboseli National Park
- Afternoon guided game drive with Mount Kilimanjaro rising above the plains
- Evening game drive as the light softens and the wildlife becomes active
Ol Tukai Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
02
Full Day in Amboseli
Amboseli National Park
- Early morning game drive in soft light, best chance of a clear Kilimanjaro summit view
- Free time at Ol Tukai Lodge to relax by the pool between drives
- Second guided game drive across the Amboseli plains at dusk
- Optional afternoon Maasai village visit (+$30pp)
Ol Tukai Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
03
Lake Naivasha
Amboseli National Park → Lake Naivasha
- Road transfer north from Amboseli to Lake Naivasha
- Afternoon exploring the lakeshore in search of hippos, giraffe and birdlife
- Leisurely boat trip along Lake Naivasha's southern shore
- Optional walking safari on Crescent Island among giraffe and zebra
Enashipai Resort & Spa
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
04
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru National Park
- Road transfer from Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park
- Afternoon guided game drive through rhino, lion and flamingo country
- Evening game drive as temperatures cool and wildlife stirs
- Overnight at The Cliff, perched inside the park itself
The Cliff
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
05
Into the Masai Mara
Lake Nakuru National Park → Masai Mara National Reserve
- Road transfer from Lake Nakuru into the Masai Mara National Reserve
- Guided afternoon game drive straight into the heart of the reserve
- Evening game drive across the classic Mara plains
- Check-in to Tipilikwani Mara Camp on the banks of the Talek River
Tipilikwani Mara Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
06
Full Day in the Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve
- Early morning game drive while the plains are still cool and quiet
- Full day exploring the Mara's game-rich grasslands
- Evening sundowner over the savannah as the sun drops
- Optional dawn hot air balloon safari over the Mara (+$470pp)
Tipilikwani Mara Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
07
Second Full Day in the Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve
- Second early morning game drive deep into the reserve
- Rest and relax at camp between drives, pool time available
- Final evening game drive across the Masai Mara
- Last night at Tipilikwani Mara Camp
Tipilikwani Mara Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Departure
Masai Mara National Reserve → Nairobi
- Final morning road transfer from the Masai Mara back to Nairobi
- Tour concludes in Nairobi this afternoon
- Airport drop-off timed to your departing flight
- Optional: fly out via Wilson Airport, Nairobi (+$305pp)
Breakfast
Airport Drop-Off
Want to Upgrade?
Premium Alternative Stays
Swap in any of these for the standard lodge on the matching day — priced per person, per night.
| Day | Property | Room & Meal Plan | Extra Cost |
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Day 1–2 |
Elephant Gorge Camp |
Double Room · Full Board |
+$302 |
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Day 5–7 |
Ashnil Mara Camp |
Double Room · Full Board |
+$200 |
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Day 5–7 |
Entim Mara Camp |
Double Room · Full Board |
+$210 |
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Day 5–7 |
Mara Ngenche Safari Camp |
Double Room · Full Board |
+$250 |
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Day 5–7 |
Ilkeliani Camp |
Double Room · Full Board |
+$95 |
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Day 5–7 |
Paradise Plains |
Double Room · Full Board |
+$720 |
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- All meals as specified (breakfast, lunch & dinner) plus drinking water
- All accommodation on a full-board basis
- All activities unless indicated as optional
- Park entry fees, taxes & VAT
- All road transport in a private 4x4 landcruiser with open pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Airport pick-up and drop-off, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
NOT INCLUDED
- International flights to/from Kenya
- Tips for guides and camp staff (guideline: $10pp/day)
- Personal items, souvenirs, travel insurance & visa fees
- Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
- Spa treatments
- Optional activities (flights, village visit, balloon safari)
- STARTING FROM
$3,875
- per person, twin sharing
*Prices vary by season — high season (Jun–Oct, Dec–Jan) rates differ from shoulder and low season.*
Based on 2 adults travelling together on a private tour. Total tour cost: $7,750. Want a different group size, extra nights or a different pace? We’ll tailor the itinerary and send a custom quote.
- 40% deposit to confirm
- Balance due 30 days prior
Make it Yours
Optional Add-Ons
Booked and paid for ahead of your trip — add whatever fits your plans.
- Fly Into Amboseli
$250
per person
- Village Visit, Amboseli
$30
per person
- Dawn Balloon Safari, Masai Mara
$470
per person
- Fly Out via Wilson Airport
$305
per person
Policies
Cancellation & Changes
Please review our cancellation policy carefully. We strive to be flexible and fair.
Deposit
40% deposit upon confirmation to secure availability at accommodations and other expenditures. 60% remainder due a month prior to safari dates. Flexible payment options available.
15% Non-Refundable
If the client cancels within 90 days prior to travel, the initial deposit cannot be fully refunded. 15% is non-refundable.
90–46 Days
20% of total cost charged for cancellations made between 90 and 46 days prior to date of stay.
45–34 Days
50% of total cost charged for cancellations between 45 and 34 days prior to date of stay.
35 Days to No-Show
100% of total cost charged. Alternatively, guests may provide alternative dates for postponement of the safari to utilise the funds submitted.
Begin Your Journey
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