8 Days Amboseli, Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari
Safari Overview
Our 8 Days Amboseli, Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari takes from an elephant dominated park to a lake full of pink magnificent birds not forgetting a reserve that hosts the greatest wildebeest migration,which is one of the “Seven New Wonders of the World”. Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya’s most popular parks in Kenya, located Loitoktok District, Rift Valley. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to free-ranging elephants among other wildlife species. Other attraction of the park includes opportunities to meet the Maasai people and also offers spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
Samburu National Reserve is a Kenyan Safari that combines great landscape views, superb wildlife spotting and rich African culture. Samburu National Reserve lies on the fringes of the vast and arid desert once known as the Northern Frontier District, whose heat-scorched scrublands extend all the way to the jade-green waters of Lake Turkana and beyond. Physically dramatic. It measures approximately 104sq. Km (approx. 65sq. miles) in size, this unfenced Savannah grassland is roughly 350km (217 miles) from Nairobi. Samburu’s diverse fauna includes rare Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich, Elephant, Lion, and Cheetah. This sanctuary awaits you with 350 bird species including the sharp Kingfisher, Sunbird, Bee-eater, Marabou Stork, Bateleur and Palm-nut Vulture.
Aberdare National Park safari is the perfect choice of game drive for people that enjoy fishing trips, mountain climbing, bird watching and hikes. The Solio sanctuary’s rare black and white rhinos, the enchanting sounds of plentiful bird species and overnight animal seeing of Aberdares will make your trip exclusive and memorable. You will be able to spot huge Elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, leopards, bushbucks, bongo antelopes and forest hog, as they quench their thirst from the near-by waterhole.
Lake Nakuru National Park, found in the foot of the great rift valley has an elevation of 1754 meters above sea level, is home to stunning flocks of lesser and Greater Flamingos, which literally turn the lake-shores in to a magnificent pink stretch. This is the only park you are assured of seeing the rhinos in black and white and the Rothschild Giraffe.
Masai Mara Game Reserve which is the most popular tourism destination in Kenya. Located in the Great Rift Valley in primarily open grassland. Wildlife is most concentrated on the reserve’s western escarpment. Its regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife Viewing areas. The annual wildebeest’s migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November. Hardly can a visitor miss to spot the big five. The phenomenal wildebeest migration which is a spectacular event only seen in Masai mara is the the wonder of the world.
Day 1: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park
Pick up from your respective hotels or Airport in the morning and drive to Amboseli national park which is less than 5 Hrs drive and is famous for its scenery with a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, which dominates the landscape, and open plains.Arriving with a short game drive at OlTukai lodge,check in ,have lunch and a short rest . Afternoon game drive at the park later Dinner and overnight at OlTukai lodge or a similar lodge.
Day 2: Amboseli National Park – Nairobi
Early morning breakfast game en-route leave Amboseli for Nairobi a less than 5 Hrs drive arriving in time for lunch at Sarova Panafric Hotel check in and have lunch. In the afternoon drive to Karen blixen and Giraffe center to feed giraffe for an excursion. later drive back to Sarova Panafric Hotel for dinner and overnight or similar hotel.
Day 3: Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve
Early morning breakfast at Sarova Panafric Hotel and depart for Samburu National reserve a 6 Hrs drive through Mt Kenya. You will pass through Equator line Nyanyuki town. you will arrive with a short game en-route at Samburu. Check in at Ashnil Samburu camp and have lunch. Later afternoon game drive across the park which is a unique resident wildlife species like the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx and the Blue legged Somali Ostrich . Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Samburu camp or a similar camp.
Day 4: Samburu National Reseve – Aberdares National Park
Early morning game drive, then you break for breakfast at your camp. After breakfast leave Samburu for Aberdare a 4 Hrs drive arriving with a short game en-rout. check in at Aberdare Hotel, have lunch and relax. Afternoon transfer across Aberdares park to The Ark hotel, The Ark has four viewing decks with balconies and lounges to provide superb game viewing from the comfort of the lodge. The animals come to you!. Later dinner and overnight at The Ark hotel.
Day 5: Aberdares National Park – Lake Nakuru National Park
Early morning breakfast game en-route leave Aberdare for Lake Nakuru a less than 5 Hrs drive and pass through the Great Rift Valley escarpment,arriving in time for lunch and check in at Sarova lion hill Lodge. Afternoon game drive across the Pink Lake often referred so due to it’s Great masses of Flamingos not forgetting the famous white Rhino and black rhino found in this park. Dinner and overnight at Sarova lion hill Lodge or a similar lodge.
Day 6: Lake Nakuru National Park – Masai Mara Game Reserve
Early morning breakfast. After breakfast leave Lake Nakuru for Masai Mara a 5 Hrs drive you will pass through Narok town Masai famous town. you will arrive in time for lunch. check in at Ashnil Mara camp or Sarova Mara game Camp and have lunch. Afternoon game drive through the park in search of the Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Buffalo. Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Mara camp or Sarova Mara game Camp or a similar camp.
Day 7: Full Day Masai Mara Game Reserve
Early morning game drive game drive return back to camp for breakfast. After breakfast Full day spend in the park with packed lunch in search of its popular residents like the well known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo and the dangerous Crocodiles with a visit to Mara river. Meals and overnight at Ashnil Mara camp or Sarova Mara game Camp.
Day 8: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Nairobi
Early morning game drive later return to your lodge for Breakfast. After breakfast check out with a short game drive en-route off Masai Mara Game Reserve and drive to Nairobi. you will arrive Nairobi in time for lunch. Lunch at carnivore afterwards drop off at your respective hotel or Airport.
Included in the Safari Cost
- Arrival & Departure airport transfers complementary to all our clients.
- Transportation as per itinerary.
- Accommodation per itinerary or similar with a request to all our clients.
- Meals as per itinerary B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner.
- Services literate English driver/guide.
- National park & game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary.
- Excursions & activities as per itinerary with a request
- Recommended Mineral Water while on safari.
Excluded in the Safari Cost
- Visas and related costs.
- Personal Taxes.
- Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature.
- International flights.
- Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary like Balloon safari, Masai Village.
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Kate G12 March 2026Verified Second wonderful trip Morningstar Safaris has been wonderful to travel with, and this was actually our second safari with them. Across our two trips we’ve now visited four different national parks and were fortunate enough to see the entire Big Five, which was unforgettable. What really stands out is the professionalism and warmth of the team. Our guide, Willy, was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about wildlife, always making sure we were in the right place at the right time while also taking time to explain what we were seeing. He was our guide last year too and continues to be amazing. Everything was seamlessly organized, from transportation to park logistics, so we could simply relax and enjoy the experience. If you’re looking for a safari company that is reliable, friendly, and truly committed to creating memorable wildlife experiences, Morningstar Safaris is outstanding. We wouldn’t hesitate to travel with them again and hope we will a third time! Stephanie K10 March 2026Verified Dream come true It has been a dream of mine to visit Kenya and do a safari for as long as I could remember. I've always watched nature documentaries and have a huge love for animals. Being able to see all these amazing creatures (lions, zebras, giraffes, warthogs, forest hogs, mongoose, hyenas, hippos, rhinos, jackels, several kinds of antelope, water bucks, buffalo, wildebeasts, flamingos and no many different kinds of birds all within their natural habitats and not within a zoo or exotic ranch as been truely amazing. Mr, Steven, my guide for the trip, was veey knowledgeable and would give me all sorts of facts about the animals as well as the pointing out the way of life for Kenyans and the Masaai people. It was very humbling to be able to experience others live and work the fields and trade with their neighbors. The sense of community was strong in Kenya. All of the accommodations were very nice and comfortable and the food was delicious. As a somewhat picky eater (so I've been told) I typically struggle eating in other countries, and Kenya was a place that I had zero issues. The hospitality is unmatched as well by everyone I met. I'm glad I chose Morningstar for making me feel safe, welcome and for giving me a great adventure I will remember for a lifetime. The value for the tour was also very reasonable for everything that was included, just be sure to bring plenty of cash for tipping (for bell hops and waiters and don't forget the drivers), as well as extra space in your luggage for all the temptational shopping you might do (just about everywhere accepted cards as well). Hope to do another safari one day! kjkavanagh4 March 2026Verified Incredible! Our safari in the Masai Mara was unforgettable thanks to our exceptional guide, Rono. His knowledge of wildlife and tracking skills led us to incredible sightings — including four of the Big Five — all while ensuring our safety and comfort. He positioned the vehicle perfectly for photos, never rushed the experience, and shared meaningful insights about the ecosystem and local culture. Professional, attentive, and respectful of the land, he made the trip truly extraordinary. I highly recommend Rono and Morning Star to anyone visiting the Mara. tancsicspeter2 March 2026Verified Fantastic Safari, great team, do not hesitate to book! We booked a 5day safari for our family with 2 big kids. The communication with Dennis during booking process was great, he is responsive and very flexible. We were happy with the itinerary, the booked lodges. Our guide, Alex was very knowledgeable, was always looking for the best spots to view the animals. We saw the big 5 as well, and generally the whole safari was a life time-experience. Will definitely come back, and have our next safari with Morningstar. Do not hesitate to book 😊!! Aneli P17 February 2026Verified Amazing Safari (lake Nakuru and Masai Mara) We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Morningstar Safari, and we cannot recommend them highly enough. Our main contact was Beryl, and from the very beginning she was extremely professional, flexible, and attentive. She suggested different ways to make the most of our trip and helped tailor everything perfectly to our needs. Communication was very smooth both via email and WhatsApp — she answered all our questions quickly and thoroughly, which gave us great confidence before arriving. When we finally arrived at the airport and met Beryl in person, she was just as professional, friendly, and genuinely kind as she had been throughout the planning process. It was such a pleasure to meet her. Our driver-guide, Augustine, was truly exceptional. His knowledge is impressive, and his eyesight is on another level — he could spot animals we would never have seen on our own! Beyond his expertise, his good energy, friendliness, and sense of humor made every game drive even more enjoyable. We always felt comfortable and well taken care of with him. We stayed at Sopa Nakuru and Zebra Valley in Masai Mara, and both were amazing. A special mention goes to Margaret from Zebra Valley, who is another incredible person that will definitely put a smile on your face during your stay. While Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara were breathtaking and unforgettable destinations, we truly believe it’s the people who make the biggest difference. Beryl and Augustine absolutely made this experience extraordinary and unforgettable for us. We will definitely be back — and we won’t hesitate for a second to choose Beryl and Augustine again to plan our next adventure. alessia c13 February 2026Verified Fantastic Kenya If our Kenya vacation was special, it's thanks to Morningstar. From the quote to the booking, everything was simple, thanks to Doreen's timely and detailed responses. And what about the safari? Our driver, Augustine, was fantastic, a great guide and great driver, an expert on animals, parks, and African culture. The safari days and the long drives from one place to another were comfortable and filled with conversations on a variety of topics. Thank you, Augustine, you are a special man who loves his work and his country, it wouldn't have been the same without you! Same excellent review about the lodges in the parks: the service and location exceeded all expectations. I recommend everyone to stay two nights at the Maasai Mara and one night at Lake Nakuru. We managed to see so many animals in February, some of them extremely closed. For the beach, we chose three nights at Diani Beach. Thank you Doreen for booking the Swahili Beach Resort, one of the most beautiful hotels I've ever seen, equipped with every comfort and impeccable service. We hope to return to Kenya soon. We will definitely rely on Morningstar and on Augustine. We recommend this agency to everyone. sue w12 February 2026Verified A memorable trip to Kenya Thank you to Morning Star for a fantastic safari trip. To Winnie for organising our itinerary. The proposal impressed me, it was not just an email with ideas but a professional document. To John our Guide/Driver for making sure that we saw every animal we would ever expect to see - not just the big 5 but all the other animals and birds we managed to see. We were met at the airport by one of the Morning Star guides and dropped at our hotel. The next day John picked us up from our Nairobi hotel and our adventure began. We spent 3 days and nights in the Mara where we saw cheetah, leopard, rhino, lots of elephants, zebra, lions and cubs and more lions, giraffe. Our camp was the Zebra Valley which was placed such that we could watch the animals across from the camp. Then we went to Lake Nakuru and saw even more animals, more rhino. One day later on to Lake Naivasha and the Sopa Lodge which was lovely. Morning star had arranged a guide and boat trip out to the island to see birds animals. A day later and on to Amboselli and the lovely Kibo Safari camp (my favourite stay), Here we saw elephants all trooping down to the Marsh and got the most fantastic photos. John always made sure he not only got us to the animals but he placed the truck so that we got the good shots and was happy to wait until we were happy to move on. Thank you both and to all the team at Morning Star dudasmari8 February 2026Verified Best company, best tour-operator, and the best driver/guide ever! We were five friends traveling together, and four were 70-plus. We booked an 8-day safari with Morningstar Tours & Travel, and we couldn’t have made a better choice. Our tour-operator, Joysharon, was amazing—she didn’t just nail the tour organization, but she also looked out for us during the rest of our time in Kenya. She helped us with everything, even though she didn't have to. Huge thanks for that! Alex was our driver and guide for the whole 8 days. He was super nice and helpful, and we learned so many cool facts from him about the local wildlife and plants. He seemed to know everyone and used his radio to hear all the goings on and got us up close to a lot of animals. His local knowledge is top-notch: he knew his way around even the unmarked paths in the parks. The accommodations were excellent, and the whole itinerary was wonderful. We visited Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli National Park and a Masay village in the park, and finally Tsavo West & East. Big thanks to both Joysharon and Alex for all the help, the pinpoint precision, and those unforgettable days. We highly recommend Morningstar to everyone! Adriana G7 February 2026Verified Unforgettable experience We visited three national parks with very different ecosystems in Kenya: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli. The experience was absolutely incredible, and we felt extremely happy and satisfied with this trip. Communication with Morningstar was fast and smooth, and the planning was always adapted to our preferences. Dennis was very helpful, attentive, and responsive throughout the entire process. What truly made our tour perfect, however, was our driver and guide, Mwololo (Steven). He was excellent, his driving was very efficient and we always felt safe with him. He is also amazing at spotting wildlife: we saw almost all the animals you can possibly see (the only one we missed was the leopard, and we were told no one had seen one in the previous three days). Mwololo patiently answered all our questions and helped us understand Kenya, its people, and its flora and fauna much better. His knowledge and kindness made a huge difference. The hotels booked by Morningstar were all excellent, very close to nature, with comfortable rooms and beds. The food at all the hotels was also very good and exceeded our expectations. Lastly, we want to thank Morningstar from the bottom of our hearts for their help when we lost our passports. Both Mwololo and Dennis went above and beyond to help us locate them and organize transportation so we could receive them in time before our next flights. Thank you so much, we truly don’t know what we would have done without you. Miguel B28 January 2026Verified Perfect honeymoon We had an unforgettable honeymoon thanks to this travel agency. Willy was our guide, and everything went smoothly and exactly as planned. The selection of hotels and parks was exactly what we had hoped for, and Willy was always incredibly attentive and genuinely concerned about our well-being throughout the trip. We were also very lucky during all our safaris, as we managed to see a wide and impressive variety of wild animals. Without a doubt, we would choose to organise another trip with them again. Highly recommended!