8 Days Kenya Big Five Safari
Track the legendary Big Five on an immersive eight-day Kenya safari journey.
8 Days Kenya Big Five Safari
Experience Kenya’s iconic wildlife on this 8 Days Kenya Big Five Safaris. From treetop views in Aberdares to rare rhinos in Nakuru, chimps at Sweetwaters, and the legendary wildebeest migration in Maasai Mara, each destination offers unforgettable moments. Perfect for wildlife lovers seeking close encounters and authentic African beauty.
| Safari | Cost low season | Cost high season | Camp/Lodge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $1,545 pps | $2,063pps | Treetops Lodge, Sweet waters Serena camp, Sarova Lion Hill Lodge, Mara Sopa lodge |
8 Days
7 Nights
Kenya
Itinerary Highlights
Treetop Lodge
Wake up in Aberdares’ tree top lodge overlooking a watering hole and salt lick scene—nature’s spectacle in your backyard.
Game-drives
Morning and evening safaris deliver action—predator hunts, grazing herds, waterhole gatherings under big sky drama.
Big Five
Traverse Masai Mara for lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhino—classic African wildlife up close and unforgettable.
Cultural Encounters
Meet Maasai tribesmen sharing traditions, stories, and warm hospitality—human connections that enrich every wildlife adventure.
Flamingo Spectacle
Millions of flamingos carpet Lake Nakuru shores under golden light—a pink tinted natural wonder for birdwatchers and photographers alike.
Rhino Spotting
Lake Nakuru’s rhino population is easy to see—black and white rhinos grazing peacefully against flamingo lined lake shores.
Chimp Sanctuary
Visit Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary—rescued primates roam natural enclosures, offering touching stories and meaningful wildlife encounters.
Migration Drama
Witness Maasai Mara’s Great Migration—thundering herds crossing rivers, the pulse of the wild alive in motion.
Itinerary Details
Day 1: Nairobi- Aberdares
Pick up from Nairobi hotel in the morning and depart for Aberdares arriving in time for lunch at your tree hotel. The Treetop Lodge has balconies to provide superb game viewing from the comfort of the lodge. It is set on elephant migratory corridor between the Aberdare Ranges and Mt Kenya National park, and is strategically sited right in front of a natural watering hole and salt lick.
Dinner and overnight at Tree Top lodge.
Day 2: Aberdares – Sweetwaters
Early morning breakfast game viewing & then leave Aberdares for Sweetwaters arriving in time for lunch and check in at Sweet waters Tented Camp , Sweetwater’s is the only sanctuary for rehabilitation in Kenya of these widely abused chimpanzees. The site is also a breeding for the endangered species of rhino. Afternoon game drives across the sanctuary.
Dinner and overnight at Serena Sweetwaters Tented Camp
Day 3: Sweetwaters
Day 4: Sweetwaters - Lake Nakuru
Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara
Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Day 6: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Day 7: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Alternatively, you will wake up in the morning for a game drive in the park. You will go back to the park for your breakfast and then go back for a mid-morning game drive. Come back to the lodge for your lunch and then later leave for the afternoon game drive. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Maasai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi
Pre breakfast game drive, return to the lodge for late breakfast, and then leave the lodge and proceed to Nairobi with lunch en-route arriving in the afternoon.
Tour Map
Inclusions
- All ground transportation for safari from/to Nairobi
- Services of a professional driver/guide
- 7 Nights’ accommodation on Full board
- Emergency evacuation cover
- Scheduled game viewing drives
- Bottle of water whilst on game drive
Exclusions
- International flights and visas
- Park entrance fees
- Visa fees
- Items of personal items (drinks, souvenirs, tips, travel insurance etc.)
- Hot Air Balloon Safari USD 450 per person
- Visit to Maasai Village $30
- All items not specified above
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Visit Kenya during the dry seasons from June to October for optimal wildlife viewing.
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