Start your day with a sunrise game drive—when wildlife is most active and Kilimanjaro is often visible in all its glory. You’ll explore the park’s wetlands, dry lakebeds, and open plains, following elephant trails and searching for Amboseli’s resident predators. Return to the lodge for breakfast and a bit of rest, then head out again in the afternoon to discover hidden corners of the park. Birdlife is prolific here, and you may also spot giraffes, warthogs, hyenas, and the occasional leopard. The day ends with sundowners and a peaceful dinner as the sounds of the wild settle in.

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey northward toward Lake Nakuru, traveling through Nairobi and into the Great Rift Valley. The drive is scenic, with chances to stop at viewpoints along the way. Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park in time for a late lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a short game drive through the acacia forest and along the lake’s shores. Depending on the water levels, flamingos may paint the lake pink. Look out for white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and tree-climbing lions as the sun dips behind the hills.

Today’s explorations begin with a morning game drive along the lakeshore and through the woodland trails. Depending on the water level, the lake may shimmer pink with thousands of flamingos. White rhinos can often be seen grazing the open grasslands, while the more elusive black rhino may be spotted browsing in the thickets. Birdlife is abundant—over 400 species call this park home. After lunch and a rest at your lodge, enjoy another game drive in the afternoon, stopping at Baboon Cliff for panoramic views before returning for dinner under the stars.

After breakfast, set off toward the Maasai Mara—the jewel of Kenya’s safari crown. The journey takes you across scenic highlands and through local towns before descending into the Mara’s endless plains. You’ll arrive in time for lunch and settle into your lodge or luxury tented camp. In the afternoon, set out on your first Mara game drive. The reserve is alive with wildlife—lions lounging under trees, wildebeest and zebras grazing, and elephants ambling across the horizon. Return to your lodge in the evening, where the sounds of the savannah lull you to sleep.

Today, set off at dawn for a full day dedicated to the wonders of the Great Migration. Your guide will navigate to known crossing points along the Mara River, where wildebeests brave crocodile-infested waters in their desperate journey north. Even without a crossing, the plains offer nonstop action—lion prides trailing the herds, cheetahs scanning from termite mounds, elephants moving in procession, and vultures circling above. Break for a bush picnic before continuing into new corners of the reserve. Return at dusk, hearts full, cameras fuller.

Begin your final full day on safari with another early game drive. You may choose to take an optional hot air balloon ride over the plains, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush. Spend the day exploring new areas of the park, tracking lions or visiting cheetah territory. A visit to a local Maasai village can also be arranged for cultural insight into the people who share this land with the wildlife. Enjoy one last sunset over the savannah, followed by dinner and storytelling around the fire.

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and optional short game drive before checking out. Begin your return journey to Nairobi with a packed lunch en route. The drive offers time to reflect on the breathtaking scenes and unforgettable encounters from your safari. Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your incredible 8-day adventure through Kenya’s wild heart.