8 Days Kenya wildlife chimpanzee and cultural safari

Overview

This 8 days Kenya safari is an action packed adventure offering visitors cultural visits to the fascinating Masai people, wildlife viewing in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park and Amboseli National Park. These are the most loved and visit safari destinations in Kenya. 

This safari of 8 days starts in Ol Pejeta Conservancy – a home to chimpanzees, rare African – painted wolves, antelopes, cheetahs and the critically endangered black rhinos and two of the world’s last remaining northern white rhinos. 

The next destination to visit is Lake Nakuru National Park – a birder’s paradise famous for hosting huge populations of lesser and great flamingoes, rhinos and rare Rothschild giraffes among other wildlife species. 

The magical Masai Mara National Reserve is the next destination to visit after Lake Nakuru, these reserve is a famous Kenya wildlife destination for hosting the Great Wildebeest Migration and the Big Five among others. 

Amboseli National Park is the last Kenya wildlife destination to visit on this 8 days Kenya Safari, Amboseli is a spectacular destination crowned by the spectacular snow- capped summit of Mount Kilimanjaro the tallest feel standing on the African continent. 

Highlights of 8 Days Kenya Safari – Wildlife, Chimpanzee and Cultural Safari 

• Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Ol Pejeta Conservancy 
• Day 2: Full Day Ol Pejeta Conservancy 
• Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park 
• Day 4 -5: Masai Mara National Reserve and Maasai Village 
• Day 6: transfer to Amboseli National Park 
• Day 7: Amboseli National Park 
• Day 8: Departure

Detailed itinerary of 8 Days Kenya Safari – Wildlife, Chimpanzee and Cultural Safari

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Ol Pejeta Conservancy 

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by Jewel Safaris Representative – your driver guide, after a short briefing you will transfer to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy found in the Laikipia area, central Kenya at the base of Mount Kenya. 

Along the way you will have a stopover at the equator crossing, Ol Pejeta Conservancy is 90,000-acre conservancy protecting chimpanzees and the largest Black Rhino population in East Africa. 

Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge and have a brief relaxation, in the afternoon you will go for a game drive searching for lions, elephants, leopards, zebras, giraffes and hippos among others. In the evening you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. 

Main Destination:  Ol Pejeta Conservancy 

Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp or Ol Pejeta Bush Camp

  Meal plan: Half Board 

Day 2: Full Day Ol Pejeta Conservancy 

Spend a full day in Ol Pejeta Conservancy on morning and afternoon game drives tracking the Big 5, Ol Pejeta Conservacy is home to the last two northern white Rhinos in the world which are both females unfortunately. 

Other common animals you will see during the game drives include the endangered African wild dog, Grevy’s zebra, Coke’s Hartebeest, serval, cheetah, bat – eared fox, impalas, hippos, spotted hyena, common elands, vervet monkey, giraffe among others. 

Alternatively – you can do a night game drive, with a help of a spotlight and an expert guide, you will spot leopards, lions, bat – eared foxes, aardvarks among others. 

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. 

Main Destination: Ol Pejeta Conservancy 

Meal plan: Full Board 

Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park 

After breakfast, you will check out and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park on a drive of 4 to 5 hours, along the way you will enjoy the magnificent views of the Great Rift Valley.

Arrive in time for lunch and then head to the park for an afternoon game drive through the park searching and spotting several animals such as rare Rothschild’s giraffe, black rhinos, white rhinos, cape buffaloes, leopards, zebras, lions, impalas, olive baboons, hyenas, gazelles, waterbucks and many more. 

You will also visit Lake Nakuru for sightings of a huge population of flamingoes, pelicans, cormorants among others on the shores of the lake. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. 

Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park 

Accommodation: The Cliff / Sarova Woodlands or Lake Nakuru Lodge

Meal plan: Full Board 

Day 4 – Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve 

Enjoy breakfast, checkout of the lodge and depart for Masai Mara national reserve – the most famous Kenya wildlife safari destination, the reserve is known for the Great Migration and abundant wildlife including the Big Five “lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, elephants and rhinos”.

Arrive in the park in time for lunch at your lodge after check –in, then go for an afternoon in the endless plains of Mara. Expect to see a variety of animals including lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, giraffes, elands, zebras, gazelles among others. After the sunset, you will head back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve 

Accommodation: Mara Serena Lodge or Mara Sopa Lodge 

Meal plan: Full Board 

Day 5: Masai Mara National Reserve and Maasai Village 

Spend the whole day in the endless plains enjoying morning and afternoon game drives, you will return to the lodge for lunch or have picnic lunch. 

After breakfast, you will head to the lodge for a full day game drive exploring the endless plains of Masai Mara and enjoy seeing abundance of wildlife and incredible views. On this day you will have a once – in – a life time experience as you see the big five – lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and cape buffaloes among others. 

Alternatively, you can opt for a hot air balloon ride offering you aerial views of the endless and animals. Or visit the Maasai People who possess some of the most fascinating traditions and culture in the world, on your visit you will be entertained by local dances and drama, interact with the local people and take part in rearing of the livestock among others. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. 

Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve 

Meal Plan: Full Board 

Day 6: transfer to Amboseli National Park 

Wake up early for a cup of coffee and go for an early morning game drive, this is a perfect time to see predators as they are returning from their hunting spree. Return to the lodge for breakfast, then checkout and embark on a drive to Amboseli National Park arriving in lunch time.

After check –in and enjoying lunch at the lodge, you will go for an afternoon game drive. You will be welcomed by the magnificent back drop of Mount Kilimanjaro the tallest mountain in Africa, as you drive through the open plains, lakes and swamps. You will get excellent sightings of many animals including large herds of elephants, honey badgers, yellow baboons, giraffes among others. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. 

Main Destination: Amboseli National Park 

Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or Ol tukai Lodge 

Meal plan: Full Board 

Day 7: Amboseli National Park 

Spend a full day exploring the open plains of Amboseli National Park crowned with the magnificent backdrop of the snow – capped summit of Mount Kilimanjaro at 5,895 meters. 

On this full day of exploring Amboseli, you will enjoy watching many animals including large herds of elephants, striped hyenas, gerenuks, honey badgers, stiped hyenas among others. 

You will have lunch either at your lodge or at picnic site where you will enjoy your meals while watching the animals free graze in the open plains. After the sunset, you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination: Amboseli National Park 

Meal plan: Full Board

Day 8: Departure

Enjoy a heavy breakfast, checkout of the lodge and with en-route game drive embark on a journey back to Nairobi City. After lunch at a restaurant, you will be dropped off at the airport for your departure flight back home. 

End of the safari

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