8 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli Shared Group Safari
About This 8-Day Kenya Shared Safari
This 8-day shared group safari starts and ends in Nairobi and visits Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate National Park and Amboseli National Park. It is designed for solo travellers and other guests who want to share safari transport and scheduled game drives while keeping the cost lower than a private safari.
- Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
- Safari type: Shared group safari
- Starting point: Nairobi City Market
- Ending point: Nairobi
- Price: USD 2,400 per person
- Park fees: Included as specified
- Accommodation: 7 nights
- Guide: Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
Experience Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations on this exciting 8-day shared group safari. Explore the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, encounter rhinos at Lake Nakuru National Park, enjoy the scenic beauty of Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate National Park, and conclude your adventure beneath Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park.
This is a shared group safari. Guests will travel and participate in scheduled game drives with other travellers booked on the same departure.
Day 1: Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve
Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from City Market in Nairobi. Meet your safari driver-guide and the other members of your group before departing for the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Travel through the Great Rift Valley, with a stop at the viewpoint for photographs and panoramic views. Continue to the Maasai Mara, arriving at the camp in time for lunch.
After lunch and a short rest, depart for your first afternoon game drive until approximately 6:00 PM. Look out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, wildebeest and many other wildlife species.
Dinner and overnight: Wild Nest Mara Camp, Ntulele Mara Camp or a similar property.
Day 2: Full-Day Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, collect your picnic lunch and depart for a full-day game drive across the vast plains of the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
The Maasai Mara forms the northern extension of the famous Serengeti ecosystem and is one of Africa’s most rewarding wildlife destinations. Visit the Mara River, where the annual Great Wildebeest Migration river crossings take place during the migration season.
Spend the day searching for the Big Five and other wildlife before returning to the camp in the evening.
Dinner and overnight: Wild Nest Mara Camp, Ntulele Mara Camp or a similar property.
Day 3: Full-Day Maasai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy another full day exploring different areas of the Maasai Mara with your driver-guide. The reserve offers excellent year-round opportunities for wildlife viewing, birdwatching and photography.
An optional early-morning hot-air balloon safari may be arranged in advance at an additional cost.
Dinner and overnight: Wild Nest Mara Camp, Ntulele Mara Camp or a similar property.
Day 4: Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, you may take part in an optional visit to a traditional Maasai village at an additional cost. The visit provides an opportunity to learn about Maasai culture, traditions and daily life.
Later, depart the Maasai Mara and travel to Nakuru, with lunch served en route. Arrive in Nakuru in the late afternoon or early evening.
Dinner and overnight: Buraha Zenoni Resort or a similar property.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park – Lake Naivasha
After an early breakfast, enter Lake Nakuru National Park for a morning game drive. More than 350 bird species have been recorded in and around the park.
Lake Nakuru National Park is also an important sanctuary for black and white rhinoceroses. Other wildlife that may be seen includes Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, monkeys and several species of plains antelope.
After the game drive, depart for nearby Lake Naivasha, with a picnic lunch provided along the way.
Dinner and overnight: Chambai Safari Hotel or a similar property.
Day 6: Lake Naivasha – Hell’s Gate – Amboseli National Park
After an early breakfast, proceed to Hell’s Gate National Park. The park is known for its dramatic cliffs, geothermal landscape and outdoor activities.
Hell’s Gate is one of Kenya’s national parks where visitors may explore selected areas on foot or by bicycle. You may also visit the Olkaria geothermal area, subject to access conditions and local regulations.
An optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha and a Crescent Island walking experience may be arranged at an additional cost. The lake is known for its hippos, waterbirds and scenic surroundings.
After lunch, depart for Amboseli National Park, arriving in the late evening.
Dinner and overnight: Manjaro Camp, Mountain View Camp or a similar property.
Day 7: Full-Day Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in Amboseli National Park. Explore different areas of the park while searching for elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, hyenas and a wide variety of birdlife.
Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro when weather conditions are clear.
An optional visit to a traditional Maasai village may be arranged at an additional cost.
Dinner and overnight: Manjaro Camp, Mountain View Camp or a similar property.
Day 8: Amboseli National Park – Nairobi
After breakfast, leave the camp and enjoy your final game drive as you exit Amboseli National Park.
Continue your journey back to Nairobi, with lunch served en route. Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, where your 8-day shared group safari ends.
Safari Price
USD 2,400 per person
The price applies to the complete 8-day shared group safari based on the accommodation, transport, meals and services listed in the itinerary.
Booking deposit: A deposit of 35% is required to confirm your reservation.
Deposit amount: USD 840 per person.
The remaining balance must be paid according to the payment schedule provided by Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya.
Secure your place by paying the USD 840 per-person deposit through our secure Pesapal payment page.
Important: By paying the booking deposit, you confirm that you have read, understood and agreed to the Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya Terms and Conditions.
Safari Package Includes
- Transport in a shared custom-built safari vehicle.
- Park entry fees for the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Hell’s Gate National Park and Amboseli National Park
- Pick-up and final drop-off at Nairobi City Market.
- Services of a professional English-speaking safari driver-guide.
- Seven nights’ accommodation in the camps and hotels listed, or similar properties.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Picnic lunches where indicated.
- Scheduled shared game drives as described in the itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water during game drives.
- Great Rift Valley viewpoint stop.
- Government taxes and levies applicable to the included services.
Safari Package Excludes
- International and domestic flights.
- Kenya visa or Electronic Travel Authorisation fees.
- Optional Maasai village visits.
- Optional Lake Naivasha boat ride.
- Optional Crescent Island walking safari.
- Optional bicycle hire at Hell’s Gate National Park.
- Optional hot-air balloon safari in the Maasai Mara. booked in advance USD550 per person
- Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and beverages not included with meals.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Tips and gratuities for the driver-guide, camp and hotel staff.
- Laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs and other personal expenses.
- Transfers from locations other than the designated Nairobi meeting point.
- Any service or activity not specifically listed under the package inclusions.
Shared Safari Information
- This is a shared group safari and is not operated as a private tour.
- The safari vehicle will be shared with other booked travellers.
- Departure times and game-drive schedules must be observed by all group members.
- Accommodation may be changed to a similar property depending on availability.
- The safari departure is subject to the required minimum number of confirmed participants.
- Guests should arrive at the Nairobi City Market meeting point before the advised reporting time.
Budget Accommodation Information
This safari is designed as a budget-friendly shared group safari, offering excellent value while allowing you to experience Kenya's most famous national parks and wildlife destinations.
Accommodation is provided in carefully selected budget safari camps, tented camps and hotels. To keep the overall safari cost affordable, some accommodations are located outside the national reserves and parks rather than inside the protected areas. These properties offer comfortable rooms, private bathrooms, restaurant facilities and friendly hospitality, while providing convenient access to the park gates each day.
Staying outside the parks helps reduce accommodation costs significantly without compromising your wildlife experience. Daily departures to the parks are planned to maximize game-viewing opportunities, ensuring you still enjoy memorable safari adventures with experienced professional driver-guides.
Accommodation may be substituted with similar properties of an equivalent standard depending on availability. All substitutions are made to maintain the quality and comfort of your safari experience.
