8 days Mt Kenya safari, Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara

8 days Kenya safari is an exhilarating Mt Kenya safari tour, Samburu, Nakuru, Ol Pejeta and Masai Mara with Jumbo adventures. Accordingly, you will also have captivating cultural interactions and dramatic game viewing.

Subsequently, the 8 days Kenya safari  itinerary gives you the chance to see a wide range of animals like elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards and buffalo. For instance, with a unique location, Mount Kenya safari and a Masai Mara tour is ideal for those who want to view for animals up close from the comfort of the hotel. In fact, since many animals come to drink water at the waterhole that is meters away from the vicinity of many lodges and camps in the park

Indeed, this 8 days Kenya safari leaves you with colorful memories from the pink flamingoes at Lake Nakuru. Moreover, at an extra cost, we could also organize extra activities like Masai mara village visit. In addition, we could also organize a balloon safari at an extra cost.

Obviously, the big five is one of the reasons why the Mara is a top tourist destination. In fact, this is why Jumbo Adventures ensures that all the game drives are tailor-made. As for accommodation, depending on the budget, there is a wide range of choices ranging from luxurious lodges and camps.

Day 1: Nairobi – Mt Kenya

For this Kenya safari from Nairobi to Masai Mara, you will be picked up in an overland truck and head to the Lodge. After lunch, you will engage in some game viewing from the open-air viewing deck. Indeed, the salt-lick attracts numerous herds of elephant and buffalo and you can take photos at the photo hide which is just meters away from the wildlife. Consequently, you will then have dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: The Ark lodge or Country Club

Day 2: Mt Kenya – Samburu

Have some breakfast and travel to Kenya’s northern frontier – Samburu National Reserve. Samburu’s arid savannahs are watered by the lovely Uaso Nyiro River and house species only that are only found north of the equator. You will check-in at Samburu Sopa Lodge and enjoy a late afternoon game drive. Finally, you will have and overnight stay at the lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp or similar

Day 3: Samburu National Park

Start your day with breakfast and go for your early morning game drive, pursuing elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs that thrive in the reserve’s grasslands and acacia woodlands. Consequently, you will spend the rest of the day relaxing at the lodge where you will also have lunch, dinner and overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp or similar

Day 4: Samburu – Ol Pejeta

After breakfast, you will travel overland to Ol Pejeta Conservancy where you will check into your tented camp and have some lunch.

Your afternoon game drive will be done at the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a haven for orphaned chimps that was established by the Jane Goodall Institute. In fact, Ol Pejeta has the highest ratio of game to area of any park or reserve in Kenya. Indeed, it offers a great game viewing experience, camel tracking, lion tracking, and al fresco dining. Consequently, you will have dinner and overnight stay at the Sweet Waters Serena Camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Accommodation: Serena Sweet Waters Camp or similar

Day 5: Ol Pejeta – Nakuru

After breakfast, you will depart Lake Nakuru National Park located in the Great Rift Valley. You will then enjoy an exciting game drive at after lunch. There is plenty of bird species – over 400 and lots of lesser and greater flamingos. You will have dinner and overnight stay at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill or similar

Day 6: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara

You will wake up to a delicious breakfast and leave for the Masai Mara National Reserve. This reserve is home to the Big 5 and delivers the spectacular Masai Mara Migration. You will enjoy lunch at the lodge and an afternoon game drive thereafter. You will see a lot of large mammals: Masai giraffe, buffalo, eland, impala, zebra, and gazelles. You will have dinner and overnight stay at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge or similar

Day 7: Masai Mara

After breakfast, you will go on an extensive game drive where you will see predators and their cubs too. Herds of grazing herbivores may be found on the plains as well as cheetahs lying in wait. You will have an opportunity to visit a village of the Masai people where you will watch their singing and dancing and interact with their culture. You will have dinner and overnight stay at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge or similar

Day 8: Mara – Nairobi

Wake up to an early morning game drive then have breakfast at the lodge. You will then depart for Nairobi where you will be transferred to your hotel, international airport or agreed destination.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Accommodation: Not Included