8 Days Kenya Photographic Safari

This 8 Days Kenya Photographic safari takes you to Tsavo West, Amboseli,Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. This Kenya Safari covers the best Safari destinations in Kenya, like stunning game parks, lakes and mountains, complemented by romantic and colonial-inspired safari camps. The Masai Mara, Kenya’s most famous and finest game sanctuary, offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe. You will easily see the Big 5- lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard, and elephant.The waters of Lake Nakuru – home to millions of lesser and greater Flamingos and the swamps of Amboseli – where large elephant herds can be seen grazing with Kilimanjaro in the background. A perfect opportunity to spot the Big 5 and visit Kenya’s finest completely different & unique areas.

This 8 Days Kenya Photographic safari takes you to Tsavo West, Amboseli,Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. This Kenya Safari covers the best Safari destinations in Kenya, like stunning game parks, lakes and mountains, complemented by romantic and colonial-inspired safari camps. The Masai Mara, Kenya’s most famous and finest game sanctuary, offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe. You will easily see the Big 5- lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard, and elephant.The waters of Lake Nakuru – home to millions of lesser and greater Flamingos and the swamps of Amboseli – where large elephant herds can be seen grazing with Kilimanjaro in the background. A perfect opportunity to spot the Big 5 and visit Kenya’s finest completely different & unique areas.

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Tsavo West National Park

Stop At: Tsavo National Park West, Tsavo National Park West, Coast Province
After breakfast, we depart Nairobi and drive to Tsavo West National Park arriving in time for lunch at the lodge. Afternoon game is planned until sunset. The Park comprises a diversity of habitats, open plains alternating with savannah bush and semi-desert scrub; acacia woodlands; rocky ridges and outcrops. With permanent water source, the park is virtually guaranteed enormous herds and excellent game viewing including cheetah, lion, leopard, hyena and a herd of Elephants. Overnight at Kilaguni Serena Lodge or Ngulia Lodge
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ngulia Safari Lodge

Day 2: Tsavo West – Amboseli National Park

Stop At: Amboseli National Park, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Eco-system, Rift Valley Province
Breakfast at the lodge and depart for Amboseli National Park arriving in time for lunch. Amboseli National Park is famous for the big herds of elephants and the view of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. The snowcapped peak sometimes is covered by clouds. Relax and enjoy the sun heated swimming pool before leaving for another game drive in the afternoon. We will be back in time for warm shower or may be a drink before dinner. Overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Amboseli Serena Lodge

Day 3: Amboseli National Park

Stop At: Amboseli National Park, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Eco-system, Rift Valley Province
Early morning game drive return back to camp for breakfast . after breakfast Full day spend in the park with packed lunch in search of its popular residents like the well-known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo with a view of Mt Kilimanjaro. Later return to your camp for dinner and overnight
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Amboseli Serena Lodge

Day 4: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha

Stop At: Crater Lake Game Sanctuary, Crater Lake, Naivasha 20117 Kenya
After breakfast, drive to Crater lake game sanctuary arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. Crater Lake Game Sanctuary nature trails lead through the vegetation around the crater with plenty of wildlife including over 170 species of birds. Besides the impressive 170 bird species recorded here, giraffes, zebras and other plains wildlife are also regular residents. While walking, remember that buffaloes lurk in the woods.Crater Lake Game Sanctuary is less than one hour drive from Naivasha, partly over a very dusty dirt road. Like Hell’s Gate National Park it is allowed to explore this Park on foot.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Crater Lake Lodge or Kongoni Lodge

Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara National Park

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
After breakfast, drive to Masai Mara National Park arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. The resting place of the big five, the reserve’s major attraction is the great wildebeests and zebra’s migration from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Mara. This annual event happens between July and September and is the greatest show on earth. These animals cross over to Kenya through the Mara River. You are bound to see the pretentious crocodiles lazing away under the water only to dramatically break out of their sleep and snap up the migrating wildebeests and zebra.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Masai Mara Base Camp Luxury Lodge

Day 6: Masai Mara National Park

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
Pre breakfast morning game drive which gives you the chance to see animals hunting, thereafter back to the lodge for lunch. Afternoon you can choose to go for game drive or relax by the pool or visit the Masai villages.

OR

Optional Balloon Flight

Take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot Air Balloon provided at an extra cost. The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild! If you can spare the money, viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience.

Dinner and overnight at Mara Base Camp or similar
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mara Base Camp Luxury Lodge

Day 7: Masai Mara National Park

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
The resting place of the big five, the reserve’s major attraction is the great wildebeests and zebra’s migration from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Mara. This annual event happens between July and September and is the greatest show on earth. These animals cross over to Kenya through the Mara River. You are bound to see the pretentious crocodiles lazing away under the water only to dramatically break out of their sleep and snap up the migrating wildebeests and zebra.

Dinner and overnight at Mara Base Camp or similar
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mara Base Camp Luxury Lodge

Day 8: Masai Mara – Nairobi

Stop At: Nairobi, Nairobi
Spend the better part of the early morning exploring the Reserve in a pre-breakfast game drive and get a chance to see elephants and giraffes among other wildlife. You can also stand the chance to view the sights of Mt. Kilimanjaro. After breakfast depart for Nairobi for your connecting flight to your next destination.

End of safari.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: None