Best Safari in Kenya: 8-Day Footprints of Africa

Best Safari in Kenya: 8-Day Footprints of Africa

8 Days / 7 Nights Private Tour Everyday African Safari
Destination African Safari Kenya Travel Packages
Type Private Tour
Duration 8 Days / 7 Nights 7 Nights
Runs Everyday

Looking for one of the best Kenya Safari Tours? Then this 8-day tour will take you deep into the heart of Kenya.

Experience the best safari in Kenya in 8 days, combining the legendary Maasai Mara with the wildlife-rich plains of Amboseli. Begin in Nairobi before continuing to Amboseli National Park, where herds of elephants roam beneath the towering backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Travel comfortably by private 4x4, enjoy stays at 5-star lodges, and explore the landscapes that define every unforgettable safari in Kenya.Continue your journey to Lake Elementaita and Lake Nakuru National Park, home to dense flamingo flocks and diverse birdlife, offering a unique glimpse into Kenya's Rift Valley ecosystems. Complete your adventure in the Maasai Mara, tracking wildlife across its iconic grasslands. With private transportation, expert English-speaking guides, carefully selected 5-star accommodations, and seamless travel arrangements, this Kenya tour package delivers an immersive experience through the country's wildlife, landscapes, and hidden treasures.

Day by day

The plan as the operator publishes it. Exact timings are confirmed with your booking.

  1. Day 1 Arrival Nairobi - Welcome to Kenya
    Upon landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be welcomed by our representative, who will assist with your transfer to the Nairobi Serena Hotel.
  2. Day 2 Amboseli National Park
    This morning after breakfast, your driver-guide will pick you up as you begin your journey to Amboseli National Park, part of the best Safari in Kenya experience.
  3. Day 3 Amboseli National Park
    This morning, your Kenya tour package continues with a game drive through Amboseli, known for its striking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest peak at 19,341 feet.
  4. Day 4 Lake Elementaita
    After breakfast, continue your safari in Kenya with a drive to Elementaita, stopping in Nairobi for lunch along the way. Arrive in Elementaita by late afternoon, in keeping with the spirit of Footprints of Africa, and spend the rest of the day at leisure before dinner and an overnight stay.
  5. Day 5 Lake Nakuru National Park
    Today, enjoy a full day of game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park, a shallow soda lake celebrated for its enormous flamingo population. At peak times, hundreds of thousands gather, turning the water into a shimmering pink expanse.
  6. Day 6 Maasai Mara National Reserve
    Enjoy an enroute game drive through Nakuru as you continue to the Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most renowned wildlife reserve, arriving around 1600hrs. On arrival, set out for a game drive before heading to your camp for dinner and overnight.
  7. Day 7 On Safari in Maasai Mara
    Start your day with muffins and coffee before heading out on another sunrise game drive. Each drive offers a unique experience, and with the intimacy of small camps, outings can be customized to the group’s interests.
  8. Day 8 Nairobi – Departure
    After breakfast at the camp, it's time to say goodbye to the Maasai Mara and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Travel along the Great Rift Valley, passing the dormant Mount Longonot and the scenic Lakes Elementaita and Naivasha, watching for roaming giraffes and gazelles as you ascend the…

What this holiday includes

Everything the price covers, and what to budget for separately.

Included

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  • Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary.
  • Transportation in a chauffeur driven minivan or 4 x 4 land cruiser with a pop up roof for game viewing & photography.
  • Services of an English speaking driver-guide
  • All game viewing drives
  • All parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
  • All Government taxes and levies.
  • Complimentary 500 ml mineral water per person per game drive in the safari vehicle.
  • All meet and greet services.
  • All arrival and departure transfers.
  • 24 hours stand-by contact number.
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Two-way long range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle.
  • On safari accessories in each vehicle: - First-aid kit, wildlife books, a pair of binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher.

Not included

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  • All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc. Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide(s). Budget approx. $ 5.00 – $ 10.00 per person per day for lodge and hotel staff, $ 2.00 per bag for porters and $ 30.00 per day for driver-guides).
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks,
  • International flight and departure taxes.
  • Laundry services.
  • Any other item(s) not included in our itinerary.
  • Visa fees

Prices

Per person, by hotel standard and travel season. The operator publishes these rates; we confirm the exact cost for your dates before anything is booked.

Hotels used Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge 5 Lake Elementeita Serena Camp 5 Mara Serena Safari Lodge 5 Nairobi Serena Hotel 5 Sarova Lion Hill Lodge 5
Prices per person in USD
Occupancy Peak Season: 1 Jul - 31 Oct 2026 & 23 Dec 2026 - 2 Jan 2027 Shoulder Season: 1st Nov - 22nd Dec 2026
For Solo Traveller USD 9,990 USD 8,235
Per Person (Based on 2 pax) USD 6,480 USD 5,400
Per Person (Based on 4 pax) USD 5,535 USD 4,455
Per Person (Based on 6 pax) USD 5,265 USD 4,185
Single Supplement USD 1,282 USD 1,012
Hotels used Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge 5 Lake Elementeita Serena Camp 5 Mara Serena Safari Lodge 5 Nairobi Serena Hotel 5 Sarova Lion Hill Lodge 5
Prices per person in USD
Occupancy Peak Season: 1 Jun - 31 Oct 2027 & 23 Dec 2027 - 2 Jan 2028 High Season: 3rd Jan - 31st March 2027 Low Season: 1st Apr - 31st May 2027 Shoulder Season: 1st Nov - 22nd Dec 2027
For Solo Traveller USD 11,070 USD 7,776 USD 7,290 USD 8,235
Per Person (Based on 2 pax) USD 6,750 USD 4,927 USD 4,590 USD 5,400
Per Person (Based on 4 pax) USD 5,805 USD 4,050 USD 3,672 USD 4,455
Per Person (Based on 6 pax) USD 5,400 USD 3,712 USD 3,375 USD 4,185
Single Supplement USD 2,092 USD 1,012 USD 877 USD 1,012

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Footprints of Africa
Footprints of Africa
Footprints of Africa
Footprints of Africa
Footprints of Africa
Footprints of Africa