8 Days Classic Kenya Safari – Tsavo, Amboseli & Maasai Mara

Overview

• Optional Nairobi city tour on arrival
• Explore the expansive landscapes of Tsavo National Park
• Look for Tsavo's famous red-dust elephants
• Two days exploring Amboseli National Park
• Views of Mount Kilimanjaro when weather permits
• Big Five wildlife viewing opportunities
• Two days in the Maasai Mara region
• Opportunities to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife
• Optional Maasai cultural experience
• Optional hot-air balloon safari in the Maasai Mara

1. Day1
   Arrival in Nairobi – City Tour if Time Allows

   Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where you will be met by your representative and transferred to your hotel.
   If you arrive early enough, enjoy an optional Nairobi city tour featuring selected landmarks, city viewpoints or cultural attractions. If your arrival is late, relax at the hotel in preparation for your safari.

   Meals: Depending on arrival time and hotel package. Stay: Nairobi Hotel

2. Day2
   Nairobi – Tsavo National Park

   After breakfast, depart Nairobi and travel towards Tsavo National Park, enjoying views of Kenya's countryside along the way.
   Arrive at your safari accommodation and enjoy lunch where included. Later, head out on an afternoon game drive through the park's distinctive landscapes, looking for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo and other wildlife.
   Tsavo is especially famous for elephants often coated in the region's red volcanic dust.

   Meals: According to the selected accommodation package. Stay: Tsavo Safari Lodge or Tented Camp

3. Day3
   Full Day in Tsavo National Park

   Enjoy a full day exploring Tsavo on morning and afternoon game drives.
   Discover the park's open plains, bushland and striking natural scenery while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo and a variety of bird species.
   Your guide will adapt the route according to wildlife movements and local conditions. Return to your lodge between drives or enjoy a picnic lunch if arranged.

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner where included in the package. Stay: Tsavo Safari Lodge or Tented Camp

4. Day4
   Tsavo – Amboseli National Park

   After breakfast, depart Tsavo and travel to Amboseli National Park. The journey offers changing scenery as you approach the plains beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.
   Arrive at your accommodation and settle in before an afternoon game drive, depending on your arrival time. Amboseli is renowned for its elephant herds, open landscapes and seasonal wetlands.
   Enjoy the evening at your lodge, with the possibility of beautiful mountain views when the weather is clear.

   Meals: According to the selected accommodation package. Stay: Amboseli Safari Lodge or Tented Camp

5. Day5
   Full Day in Amboseli National Park

   Spend a full day discovering Amboseli's wildlife and dramatic scenery.
   Set out on morning and afternoon game drives, looking for elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, buffalo and other wildlife. Explore areas around the wetlands, where animals often gather, and enjoy opportunities for wildlife photography.
   Between activities, relax at your lodge and enjoy the surroundings. Mount Kilimanjaro views depend on visibility and weather conditions.

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner where included in the package. Stay: Amboseli Safari Lodge or Tented Camp

6. Day6
   Amboseli – Maasai Mara National Reserve

   After breakfast, depart Amboseli for the Maasai Mara. This is a substantial transfer by road, so an early start is recommended. A domestic flight may be considered as an alternative, depending on schedules, availability and budget.
   Arrive at your Mara accommodation and, if time permits, enjoy an afternoon game drive across the reserve's grasslands.

   Meals: According to the selected accommodation package. Stay: Maasai Mara Safari Lodge or Tented Camp

7. Day7
   Full Day in the Maasai Mara

   Begin with an early morning game drive when wildlife is often active and the light is ideal for photography.
   Explore the reserve in search of lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo and other wildlife. Depending on your interests, enjoy a picnic lunch in an authorised location or return to camp between drives.
   Optional experiences include a hot-air balloon safari or a Maasai cultural visit, subject to availability.

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner where included in the package. Stay: Maasai Mara Safari Lodge or Tented Camp

8. Day8
   Maasai Mara – Nairobi

   Enjoy breakfast and, if your departure schedule permits, a final short game drive.
   Depart the Maasai Mara for Nairobi by road or take a scheduled flight, depending on your arrangements. On arrival, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, your hotel or another agreed location.
   Allow sufficient time for road transfers if connecting to an international flight.

   Meals: Breakfast, subject to package. Stay: End of Safari

What’s included

Where you’ll stay

7 nights · Classic Safari Accommodation · Kenya

Classic Safari Lodges & Tented Camps

Enjoy comfortable safari lodges or tented camps selected for convenient access to Kenya's wildlife destinations. Your stay combines a Nairobi hotel, accommodation near Tsavo National Park, a safari lodge in Amboseli and a camp or lodge in the Maasai Mara. Expect welcoming hospitality, relaxing surroundings and access to game drives. Specific properties depend on your travel dates, preferred budget and availability.

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