Kenya in 8 days - Savannah, Safari & Maasai Mara - Charm

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Experience an incredible safari adventure as you explore the most captivating landscapes in Kenya! From Nairobi, venture through the plains of Amboseli, famed for its elephant herds, and discover the Central Highlands in Aberdares. Soak up the views of the Great Rift Valley from the shores of Lake Naivasha before spotting the Big 5 in the legendary Maasai Mara!
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Aberdare National Park
    • Amboseli National Park
    • Lake Naivasha
    • Maasai Mara National Reserve
    • Nairobi
    • Thomson Falls, Nyahururu.

What's this trip about?

    Experience an incredible safari adventure as you explore the most captivating landscapes in Kenya! From Nairobi, venture through the plains of Amboseli, famed for its elephant herds, and discover the Central Highlands in Aberdares. Soak up the views of the Great Rift Valley from the shores of Lake Naivasha before spotting the Big 5 in the legendary Maasai Mara!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 9 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityNairobi
End CityNairobi

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks

Destinations

Attractions

  • Amboseli National Park
  • Maasai Mara
  • Nairobi

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 9

Trip includes

    • Departures from main US airports.
    • International flights US - Nairobi - US.
    • 7 nights in Charm, Superior and Luxury accommodation.
    • 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners.
    • Transfers and Safaris with an English-speaking guide.
    • Game drives and park entry fees.
    • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
    • Transportation & Safaris in a Mini-van.

Itinerary

Day 1: US - Night on board

Arrive at your US departure airport ready to check-in for a flight to Nairobi.* Night on board. * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Day 2: Nairobi

Arrive, meet your guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Nairobi. Kenya's capital and largest city, Nairobi is nicknamed the 'Green City in the Sun' and is a vibrant place where you can really get to grips with Kenya's diverse culture. This cosmopolitan ca...

Day 3: Nairobi - Amboseli National Park

Early breakfast at the hotel before heading southwards out of the city as you watch the landscape slowly change from urban metropolis to vast wilderness. Catch sight of distant Mount Kilimanjaro as you journey for around 4-hours through typical African savannah and pa...

Day 4: Amboseli - Aberdare

Start the day early with breakfast at the lodge before packing up your luggage and departing for a sunrise game drive through Amboseli National Park. Afterwards, continue towards the Central Highlands and enjoy the rural scenery along the approx. 6.5-hour journey. Arr...

Day 5: Aberdare - Lake Naivasha

Breakfast at the lodge. Depart for the papyrus-fringed shores of breathtaking Lake Naivasha today, stopping along the route to visit beautiful Thompson Falls in Nharururu. Continue the 5.5-hour journey as you descend into the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Vall...

Day 6: Lake Naivasha - Maasai Mara National Reserve

Awake to the sounds of nature and enjoy breakfast at the lodge. Afterwards, depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, journeying along the floor of the Great Rift Valley and passing through the charming towns of Mai Mahiu and Narok, the latter of which...

Day 7: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Breakfast at the lodge. Embark on an unforgettable day of wildlife-spotting as you set off on a full-day game-viewing drive with a packed lunch on the go. This extra time will allow you to greater explore the vast reserve and discover the spectacular and diverse lands...

Day 8: Maasai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi

Awake early for breakfast and enjoy your last moments in the Kenyan wilderness at your leisure or set off on an optional Hot Air Balloon Safari, a morning game drive or a visit to a local Maasai Village.* At mid-morning it’s time to head back to Nairobi, arriving back...

Day 9: Nairobi - Night on board

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the use of your room until 10:00 a.m. before checking out and transferring to the airport at the indicated time (usually 3/4 hours before your departure flight) for your flight back to the US. Night on board.

Day 10: US

Arrive back in the US, filled with amazing memories of your unforgettable journey through Kenya!

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,599
Price per day$325
Last Updated: 3/14/2025

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Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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