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8-Day Kenya Highlights & Culture
Parks, people and the Rift — a richer first safari.
Adds a genuine Maasai cultural stay and Lake Nakuru to the classic Mara–Amboseli circuit. Designed for travellers who want wildlife and context, not a checklist.
Highlights
- Maasai-hosted evening
- Three parks
- Private guiding
- Craft and conservation briefings
Itinerary
Day 1
Nairobi orientation
Giraffe Centre and Karen, evening briefing.
Meals: Dinner · Nairobi hotel
Day 2
Maasai Mara
Transfer and afternoon drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Mara camp
Day 3
Maasai Mara
Full day game drives.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Mara camp
Day 4
Culture day
Time with a Maasai community — cattle, beadwork, and a shared meal.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Mara camp
Day 5
Lake Nakuru
Rhino sanctuary and lakeshore.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Nakuru lodge
Day 6
Amboseli
Arrive for a Kilimanjaro sunset.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Amboseli lodge
Day 7
Amboseli
Elephants and Observation Hill.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Amboseli lodge
Day 8
Departure
Return to Nairobi.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Park and conservancy fees
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Accommodation as specified
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Airport / hotel transfers in Nairobi
- All government taxes
- Guided cultural visit with community fee
Not included
- · International flights
- · Kenya visa (eTA)
- · Travel insurance
- · Premium drinks and laundry
- · Tips and personal expenses
- · Optional activities such as balloon safari
