8 Days Ultimate Kenya Safari – Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara
A private Kenya wildlife journey from Nairobi through Samburu, the forested Aberdare region, Lake Nakuru and the Maasai Mara, combining contrasting landscapes with scheduled game drives.
From Samburu's Northern Wildlife to the Maasai Mara
This 8-day safari combines four distinct Kenyan wildlife regions. Begin in Samburu, continue through the Aberdare highlands and Lake Nakuru, then finish with two nights in the Maasai Mara.
The itinerary is designed for travellers who want variety within one private safari, combining wildlife-rich savannahs, highland scenery, Rift Valley landscapes and guided game drives in a dedicated safari vehicle.
Safari at a Glance
Choose Your Accommodation Level
Mid-Luxury
- Comfortable & great-value lodges/camps
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Professional safari driver-guide
- Scheduled game drives
- Applicable park fees included
Luxury
- Enhanced comfort & lodge locations
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Professional safari driver-guide
- Scheduled game drives
- Applicable park fees included
Premium
- Exclusive premium safari experience
- High-end lodges & camps
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Professional safari driver-guide
- Scheduled game drives & park fees
Accommodation Options
Properties are arranged by accommodation level and remain subject to availability. Similar alternatives may be offered.
Nairobi
Hyatt Place Nairobi
La Maison Westlands
or similar
Novotel Nairobi
Four Points by Sheraton
or similar
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill
or similar
Samburu
Samburu Simba Lodge
Samburu Sopa Lodge
or similar
Ashnil Samburu Camp
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
or similar
Sasaab Samburu
Saruni Samburu
Elephant Bedroom Camp
or similar
Aberdare
Treetops Lodge
The Ark
or similar
Treetops Lodge
The Ark
or similar
Treetops Lodge
The Ark
or similar
Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Buraha Zenoni Hotel
or similar
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
or similar
The Cliff
or similar
Maasai Mara
Sentrim Mara
La Maison Mara
Enkorok Mara Camp
or similar
Tipilikwani Mara Camp
Sarova Mara Game Camp
Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
or similar
JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge
Sand River Masai Mara
Angama Mara
Ishara Mara
or similar
8 Days Ultimate Kenya Safari Itinerary
Arrival in Nairobi
Meet and greet at JKIA Airport, your Nairobi hotel or residence within Nairobi as applicable. Transfer privately to your selected Nairobi hotel and settle in ahead of the safari.
Nairobi → Samburu
After breakfast, leave Nairobi in your private 4x4 Land Cruiser and travel north to Samburu. Arrive for check-in and lunch before an afternoon game drive, introducing you to Samburu's distinctive landscape and wildlife.
Full-Day Samburu
Spend the day exploring Samburu on scheduled game drives. Your guide will plan the day's wildlife viewing around conditions and animal activity, with opportunities to search for elephants, big cats and species characteristic of northern Kenya.
Samburu → Aberdare
Depart Samburu after breakfast and travel toward Kenya's central highlands. Arrive in the Aberdare region for your overnight stay, where the forested environment provides a distinct contrast to Samburu's dry northern landscape.
Aberdare → Lake Nakuru
Continue into the Great Rift Valley toward Lake Nakuru. After arrival and check-in, enjoy a scheduled game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, with opportunities to view wildlife and the park's varied lake, woodland and grassland habitats.
Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and travel to the Maasai Mara. Arrive at your selected lodge or camp and, subject to arrival time, head out for an afternoon game drive across the Mara ecosystem.
Full-Day Maasai Mara
Dedicate the day to game viewing in the Maasai Mara. Your private guide can adjust the route according to wildlife activity, giving you time to search for lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, cheetahs and other species across the reserve.
Maasai Mara → Nairobi
After breakfast, check out and begin your return journey to Nairobi. No game drive is scheduled on the final day. On arrival, receive your final drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or JKIA Airport as confirmed.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- ✓Meet & greet and safari pickup at JKIA Airport, Nairobi hotel or residence within Nairobi
- ✓Scheduled game drives throughout the safari itinerary in the respective national parks and reserves
- ✓Accommodation in your selected Mid-Luxury, Luxury or Premium category
- ✓Full-board meals at safari lodges and camps; Nairobi hotel meal plan as confirmed
- ✓Applicable park and reserve fees stated in the confirmed quotation
- ✓Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- ✓Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
- ✓Bottled drinking water during safari drives
- ✓Final drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or JKIA Airport
- ✓Kenya eTA application guidance
Excluded
- ×International flights
- ×Kenya eTA/application fees unless stated
- ×Travel and medical insurance
- ×Optional activities not specifically stated as included
- ×Tips and gratuities
- ×Personal expenses and beverages not included by the property
- ×Late-night airport transfer surcharges where applicable
Time for the Sightings That Make a Safari Memorable
A private safari vehicle gives you more flexibility during scheduled game drives, allowing your guide to respond to wildlife activity and spend appropriate time at sightings.
From northern Kenya species in Samburu to big-cat country in the Maasai Mara, this itinerary has been designed around varied wildlife environments.
8 Days Ultimate Kenya Safari FAQs
What destinations are included in the 8 Days Ultimate Kenya Safari?
The safari travels from Nairobi to Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara before returning to Nairobi.
Are game drives included in the 8 Days Ultimate Kenya Safari?
Yes. Scheduled game drives are included according to the itinerary in the relevant national parks and reserves.
Is this Ultimate Kenya Safari private?
Yes. The itinerary is designed as a private safari using a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a professional safari guide/driver.
What accommodation categories are available?
Mid-Luxury starts from USD 2,950 per person, Luxury from USD 3,850 and Premium from USD 5,750, subject to travel dates, availability and the final quotation.
Where can Braverly Holidays pick me up in Nairobi?
Meet and greet and pickup can be arranged at JKIA Airport, a Nairobi hotel or a residence within Nairobi as confirmed.
Is there a game drive on Day 8?
No. Day 8 is the road journey from Maasai Mara to Nairobi, followed by drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or JKIA Airport.
Can the 8 Days Ultimate Kenya Safari be customized?
Yes. Travel dates, accommodation level and optional experiences can be tailored subject to availability and the final quotation.
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