
Kenya Circuit Safari
8 days/7 nights
Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli & Lake Naivasha
Budget itinerary is designed for those seeking an affordable yet immersive safari experience, without compromising on quality or adventure.
Highlights of this itinerary:
A full-circle safari—lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, buffaloes, flamingos, elephants, and lakeside adventure across Kenya’s iconic parks.
Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara
Leave Nairobi in the morning from your hotel and drive to the Masai Mara with a transfer time of 5-6 hours
Check-in and lunch at your lodge or camp.
Visit a traditional Maasai village to immerse in their vibrant culture, learn about their customs, and witness a captivating Maasai dance. Experience the unique lifestyle, traditional attire, and rituals that define Maasai heritage.
If time permits, embark on a guided nature walk, which is an unforgettable way to connect with the wild heart of the Mara, offering an up-close encounter with its unique flora and fauna.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge or camp.
Meal Plan: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Full Day in Masai Mara
Today, you can choose any plan from below:
Plan A: Embark on a full-day game drive starting at 6 AM, with a bush breakfast and picnic lunch in Masai Mara. Our goal is to spot all of the Big 5—Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant, and Buffalo—alongside a variety of other incredible wildlife, including Giraffes, Hippos, Hyenas, Gazelles, and more. Return to the lodge or camp by 6 PM for dinner and overnight stay.
Plan B: Start with a sunrise game drive at 6 AM to observe predators in action. Spot wildlife like lions, leopards, rhinos, and more. Enjoy a bush breakfast around 9 AM with stunning views. Return for lunch at 12 PM and relax until 3 PM. In the afternoon, head out for an evening drive to spot more wildlife. Return to the lodge or camp by 6:30 PM for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Full Day in Masai Mara
You can choose any plan below:
Plan A: Embark on a full-day game drive starting at 6 AM, with a bush breakfast and picnic lunch in Masai Mara. Return to the lodge or camp by 6 PM for dinner and overnight stay.
Plan B: Start with a sunrise game drive at 6 AM to observe predators in action. Spot wildlife like lions, leopards, rhinos, and more. Enjoy your packed breakfast around 9 AM with stunning views. Return for lunch at 12 PM and relax until 3 PM. In the afternoon, head out for an evening drive to spot more wildlife. Return to the lodge or camp by 6:30 PM for dinner and overnight.
Optional Extra: Enjoy an early morning hot air balloon ride followed by a bush breakfast adjusted with plan A or B.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru
Have an early breakfast in your lodge or camp and check out at 7:30 AM.
Continue the journey towards Lake Nakuru national park.
Arrive at your hotel/lodge and check in. Have lunch and relax.
At 4 PM in the evening, embark on a game drive in search of flamingos, rhinos, giraffes, and other wildlife.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5: Nakuru – Lake Naivasha
Today, you can have a relaxed breakfast at the lodge or hotel
Leave Nakuru around 8-9 AM.
Arrive at Naivasha and take a short walking safari in the surroundings with our expert guides where
you will have a close encounter with Giraffes , Zebras and Gazelles while walking
Checkin at your lodge or hotel in Naivasha and have lunch.
In the late afternoon, enjoy a boat ride in Lake Naivasha to watch the hippos and birds.
Return to your lodge. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: Naivasha – Amboseli
Early departure from Naivasha after breakfast at your lodge towards Amboseli.
You will arrive at the camp with enough time to settle in. Have lunch with a little time to relax before you head out for your evening game drive at 4 PM. You'll explore one of Kenya’s iconic park for the opportunity to see animals against the backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain- Mount Kilimanjaro.
Return to the lodge before dark for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Full day in Amboseli
Have early breakfast at the lodge.
Embark on a full day of adventure in Amboseli National Park at 7 AM, with unlimited game drives and a picnic lunch.
Surrounded by the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peaks, the park offers exceptional wildlife sightings, including lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, cheetahs, and buffaloes—making it a photographer’s dream.
Return to the lodge at 6 PM for dinner and over night.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8: Amboseli - Nairobi
Have early breakfast at the lodge and check out from hotel at 7 AM. Embark on your final game drive in Amboseli for next 2 hours.
Exit the park at 9 AM. Return journey back to Nairobi with a transfer time of 4 -5 hours.
Optional Extra: Early morning hot air balloon ride at 5 AM followed by a bush breakfast upon
landing. Later, continue your return journey to Nairobi.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
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