8 Days Luxury Kenya Safari – Amboseli, Naivasha & Maasai Mara
Experience Kenya in greater comfort with handpicked luxury lodges, a private 4x4 safari vehicle and signature experiences including a hot-air balloon safari, Maasai village visit and sundowner.
Amboseli, Lake Naivasha & Maasai Mara in One Luxury Journey
This 8-day private luxury Kenya safari combines three distinctive destinations with carefully selected accommodation and additional experiences already built into the journey. Begin with an arrival night in Nairobi before travelling to Amboseli for two nights, where elephant country and the landscapes beneath Mount Kilimanjaro set the tone for your safari.
Continue to Lake Naivasha before spending three nights in the Maasai Mara, giving you two full days to enjoy the reserve. A hot-air balloon safari, Maasai village visit and sundowner are included, together with your private safari vehicle throughout the road safari.
Safari at a Glance
Choose Luxury or Premium
This itinerary is intentionally positioned as a luxury safari. A Mid-Luxury option is not offered.
Mid-Luxury
This package is designed around higher-category accommodation and included luxury experiences.
- Luxury-focused itinerary
- Signature experiences included
- Private safari vehicle
Luxury
Handpicked luxury hotels, lodges and camps with a private safari experience.
- Luxury accommodation
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- Hot-air balloon safari
- Maasai village visit
- Sundowner
Premium
Premium hotels, lodges and camps for travellers prioritizing exclusivity, setting and refined service.
- Premium accommodation
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- Hot-air balloon safari
- Maasai village visit
- Sundowner
Signature Experiences Already Built Into Your Safari
Highlights of Your 8-Day Luxury Kenya Safari
Amboseli
Spend two nights exploring elephant country and the dramatic landscapes associated with Mount Kilimanjaro.
Lake Naivasha
Break the safari journey in the Great Rift Valley with an overnight stay at Lake Naivasha.
Three Nights in Maasai Mara
Enjoy an extended Mara stay with two full safari days rather than a rushed visit.
Balloon Safari
Take to the skies for a hot-air balloon safari included within this luxury itinerary.
Maasai & Sundowner Experiences
Add cultural and relaxed safari moments beyond traditional game drives.
Private Safari
Travel privately with your own vehicle, allowing a more personal safari pace.
Luxury & Premium Accommodation Options
Suggested properties are subject to availability. Similar alternatives may be proposed when necessary.
Nairobi — 1 Night
Ole Sereni
Novotel Hotel Nairobi
Mövenpick Hotel Nairobi
or similar
JW Marriott Nairobi
Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi
or similar
Amboseli — 2 Nights
Ol Tukai Lodge
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
or similar
Soroi Amboseli
Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli
or similar
Lake Naivasha — 1 Night
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Sawela Lodge
or similar
Enashipai Resort & Spa
Chui Lodge Naivasha
or similar
Maasai Mara — 3 Nights
Mara Intrepids
Entim Mara Camp
Sarova Mara
or similar
Soroi Private Wing
The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp
Sand River Masai Mara
Ishara Mara
or similar
8 Days Luxury Kenya Safari Itinerary
Arrival in Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where you will be welcomed and transferred privately to your selected Nairobi hotel. Settle in after your flight and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure before your luxury Kenya safari begins.
Nairobi → Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, meet your private safari driver-guide and depart Nairobi for Amboseli National Park. Arrive at your selected lodge or camp and begin exploring a landscape famous for large elephant herds, open plains and views toward Mount Kilimanjaro when weather conditions are clear.
Full-Day Amboseli National Park
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli with your private guide. Game drives can focus on the park's wetlands, open plains and wildlife areas, with opportunities to encounter elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelope and predators while travelling at a comfortable private-safari pace.
Amboseli → Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, leave Amboseli and travel toward the Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha. Arrive at your selected luxury property and enjoy the contrasting lakeside environment, with time to relax after the journey.
Lake Naivasha → Maasai Mara
Depart Lake Naivasha after breakfast and continue toward the Maasai Mara. Arrive at your selected luxury camp and begin your extended three-night stay. A Maasai village visit is included within the safari program and will be scheduled according to the final operating itinerary.
Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari
Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara with your private driver-guide. Search for lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, cheetahs and other wildlife across the savannah, with the flexibility to spend more time at sightings that interest you. Your included sundowner will be arranged during the Mara stay according to the confirmed program.
Full-Day Maasai Mara & Hot-Air Balloon Safari
Begin with your included hot-air balloon safari, subject to operating conditions, before continuing your Maasai Mara experience. The remainder of the day allows further private game viewing across different areas of the reserve, giving you another opportunity for wildlife encounters and photography.
Maasai Mara → Nairobi
After breakfast, check out and begin the return journey to Nairobi. On arrival, your driver-guide will drop you at JKIA, your Nairobi hotel or another agreed location. No game drive is scheduled on the final day.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- ✓Meet & Greet and private arrival transfer in Nairobi
- ✓Private safari transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- ✓Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- ✓Accommodation according to your selected Luxury or Premium option, or similar
- ✓Applicable park entrance fees for the confirmed itinerary
- ✓Full-board meals at safari lodges and camps; Nairobi hotel on bed & breakfast basis
- ✓Hot-air balloon safari
- ✓Maasai village visit
- ✓Sundowner experience
- ✓Bottled drinking water during safari drives
- ✓Kenya eTA application guidance
Excluded
- ×International flights
- ×Kenya eTA/application fees unless specifically included in your quotation
- ×Travel and medical insurance
- ×Activities not specifically stated as included
- ×Tips and gratuities
- ×Alcoholic drinks and beverages not included by the selected property
- ×Personal expenses and shopping
Luxury Safari Planning Information
Mid-Luxury Not Offered
This itinerary is offered only in Luxury and Premium categories.
Included Experiences
Balloon safari, Maasai village visit, sundowner and private safari vehicle are included in the package.
Accommodation
Named hotels, lodges and camps are suggested options. Similar properties may be offered if unavailable.
Balloon Operations
Balloon safaris depend on operating and weather conditions. The confirmed schedule will be provided before travel.
Wildlife
Wildlife sightings are natural and cannot be guaranteed. Seasonal wildlife movements vary.
Final Price
Final quotations depend on dates, number of travellers, room configuration and confirmed availability.
8 Days Luxury Kenya Safari – Amboseli, Naivasha & Maasai Mara FAQs
What destinations are included in the 8 Days Luxury Kenya Safari?
The itinerary includes Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha and the Maasai Mara before returning to Nairobi. The seven nights are distributed as Nairobi 1 night, Amboseli 2 nights, Lake Naivasha 1 night and Maasai Mara 3 nights.
Is a Mid-Luxury option available for this 8 Days Luxury Kenya Safari?
No. This package is intentionally offered in Luxury and Premium categories only.
What is the starting price for the Luxury option?
The Luxury option starts from USD 4,780 per person, subject to travel dates, party size, room configuration and confirmed availability.
What is the starting price for the Premium option?
The Premium option starts from USD 7,350 per person, subject to travel dates, party size, room configuration and confirmed availability.
Is the hot-air balloon safari included?
Yes. A hot-air balloon safari is included in this package and is planned during the Maasai Mara stay, subject to operating and weather conditions.
Is the Maasai village visit included?
Yes. A Maasai village visit is included and will be scheduled within the confirmed safari program.
Is a sundowner included in the safari?
Yes. A sundowner experience is included and will be arranged during the safari according to the final confirmed itinerary.
Is this a private Kenya safari?
Yes. The road safari is planned with a private safari vehicle and professional driver-guide for your travelling party.
How many nights are spent in the Maasai Mara?
You spend three nights in the Maasai Mara, arriving on Day 5 and enjoying full safari days on Days 6 and 7 before returning to Nairobi on Day 8.
Can the 8 Days Luxury Kenya Safari be customized?
Yes. Travel dates, accommodation preferences and other arrangements can be tailored subject to availability and the final quotation.
Is there a game drive on Day 8?
No. Day 8 is reserved for breakfast, check-out and the journey from the Maasai Mara to Nairobi.
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