If you have eight days, we can show you Kenya properly. We start at Amboseli rather than the Masai Mara: not the standard order, but the right one. Kilimanjaro is clearest at dawn and Amboseli's elephant herds are most active in the early morning: massive tuskers, mothers with calves, entire family groups moving across the dry lakebed with Africa's highest peak rising behind them. There is no better way to start a Kenya safari. From Amboseli we move north through the Rift Valley: Lake Naivasha for a hippo boat ride through the papyrus and a walking safari on Crescent Island, Lake Nakuru for flamingoes and rhino, and then the Masai Mara for the final three nights: the Big Five, the great predators, the Mara River. Three nights in the Mara means three morning drives, three afternoon drives, and a real chance to follow something extraordinary from beginning to end.
Optional Add-On Experiences
To round out your safari, we offer a handful of classic Kenyan experiences—each easily woven into your itinerary, and worth considering if you want to get closer to the land, the sky, or the culture.
- Maasai Village Visit: Step into a traditional Maasai homestead for a firsthand glimpse at daily life—beaded jewelry, jumping dances, and stories around the fire. It’s a chance to meet the community, not just observe it from afar.
- Hot Air Balloon Safari: Rise before dawn and float above the golden plains of the Mara. Watch elephants and antelope from the sky as the sun crests the horizon; it's hard to beat the champagne breakfast waiting for you when you touch down.
- Classic Nairobi Dining: Book a legendary barbecue feast at one of the city’s renowned open-fire restaurants—think endless skewers of roasted meats and a true Nairobi institution.
Each add-on is designed to fit seamlessly into your safari, whether you're looking for adventure, cultural immersion, or simply a great meal after a day of game drives.
