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8 Days Kenya Classic Circuit – Amboseli, Aberdare & Mara
Overview: 8 Days Kenya Classic Circuit – Amboseli, Aberdare & Mara
This eight-day Kenya Classic Circuit blends three of the country’s most celebrated destinations—Amboseli National Park, Aberdare National Park, and the Maasai Mara—into one perfectly paced adventure. The journey carries you from the breathtaking elephant kingdom beneath Mount Kilimanjaro to the mist-covered forests and high-altitude moorlands of the Aberdares, before culminating in the sweeping plains of the Maasai Mara, home to Africa’s most dramatic wildlife encounters. With each day unfolding new scenery and rhythms of the wild, this circuit offers an enriching, deeply immersive safari experience across Kenya’s most iconic landscapes.
Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli – Arrival in the Land of Giants
- Day 2: Full-Day Exploration of Amboseli – Elephants and Scenic Beauty
- Day 3: Amboseli to Aberdare – Transition to Forested Highlands
- Day 4: Full Day in Aberdare – Misty Forests and Hidden Wildlife
- Day 5: Aberdare to Maasai Mara – Into the Epic Savannah
- Day 6: Full-Day Safari in the Maasai Mara – Big Cats and Endless Horizons
- Day 7: Mara River & Scenic Game Drives – Immersion in Predator Territory
- Day 8: Sunrise Drive and Return to Nairobi – Farewell to the Wild
Detailed Itinerary: 8 Days Kenya Classic Circuit – Amboseli, Aberdare & Mara
Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli – Arrival in the Land of Giants
Your safari begins with an early departure from Nairobi, descending south toward Amboseli National Park. Along the journey, the rugged shape of Mount Kilimanjaro slowly emerges, creating a sense of anticipation for the landscapes to come. Upon entering the park, scattered wildlife welcomes you—zebras, giraffes, antelopes, and the first sightings of elephants strolling through the golden savannah. An afternoon game drive introduces you to Amboseli’s enchanting marshlands and open plains before you settle into your lodge for a peaceful evening beneath the gaze of Africa’s tallest mountain.
Day 2: Full-Day Exploration of Amboseli – Elephants and Scenic Beauty
Your second day is devoted to exploring Amboseli in depth. Morning light reveals the park’s most iconic scenes—huge elephant herds crossing dusty plains, their silhouettes rising gracefully against the snow-capped summit of Kilimanjaro. As you venture deeper, the marshes teem with hippos, buffalos, abundant birdlife, and predators that follow the herds’ movements. The afternoon game drive showcases Amboseli’s warm colors, capturing unforgettable images as the sun dips behind the mountain. This slow, absorbing day cements Amboseli as one of Kenya’s most photogenic treasures.
Day 3: Amboseli to Aberdare – Transition to Forested Highlands
After breakfast, you leave Amboseli’s vast plains and journey toward the cool highlands of the Aberdare Range. As the altitude rises, the scenery transforms into lush farmland, rolling hills, and deep forests glowing with mist. Upon arrival, you transfer to one of the region’s unique tree lodges, where wildlife is viewed from elevated decks overlooking waterholes and salt licks. Elephants, buffalos, bushbucks, hyenas, and sometimes leopards emerge silently from the forest to drink, creating magical nighttime moments in the heart of the wilderness.
Day 4: Full Day in Aberdare – Misty Forests and Hidden Wildlife
Your day in the Aberdares opens with the cool breath of alpine air sweeping across dense bamboo forests, towering trees, and cascading streams. Game viewing here is unique, as animals emerge unpredictably from the thick vegetation. The region is home to forest elephants, giant forest hogs, Cape buffalos, and rare species like the bongo antelope. The quiet of the highlands brings a soothing contrast to the open savannahs you previously explored. By evening, the forest darkens into a serene atmosphere as wildlife gathers again at the lodge’s waterholes.
Day 5: Aberdare to Maasai Mara – Into the Epic Savannah
Leaving the misty highlands behind, you travel through the Rift Valley toward the legendary Maasai Mara. As you approach the reserve, the scenery opens dramatically, revealing endless grasslands dotted with wildlife. After settling into your accommodation, your afternoon game drive introduces you to the Mara’s unmatched biodiversity—large elephant herds, grazing antelopes, towering giraffes, and predators lounging in the warm afternoon shade. Each moment here feels like a scene from a nature documentary, rich with movement and life.
Day 6: Full-Day Safari in the Maasai Mara – Big Cats and Endless Horizons
Your sixth day is fully dedicated to exploring the Mara’s vast plains. Early morning hours bring unforgettable sightings as lions stir from their resting places, cheetahs prepare for a day of pursuit, and elephants march powerfully across the savannah. The reserve’s rolling hills, riverine forests, and golden grasslands provide endless opportunities for encounters with hyenas, jackals, hippos, and majestic birdlife. With the sun setting over the plains, the Mara once again reveals its magic, offering a finale of warm colors and peaceful silhouettes.
Day 7: Mara River & Scenic Game Drives – Immersion in Predator Territory
Your seventh day takes you toward the Mara River, where hippos bask in deep pools and crocodiles remain watchful in the currents. This region of the reserve is alive with wildlife interactions, especially during migration periods when herds gather on the riverbanks. Even outside the migration season, the area is rich with predators and grazing animals, creating a vibrant and rewarding day of exploration. Afternoon light floods the plains, turning every sighting into a picture-perfect moment.
Day 8: Sunrise Drive and Return to Nairobi – Farewell to the Wild
Your last day begins with a sunrise game drive, one final chance to witness the Mara in its early morning glory. As the sky blushes with orange light and the air fills with the sounds of awakening wildlife, you savor the peacefulness of Africa’s most celebrated reserve. After breakfast, you begin your return journey to Nairobi, carrying with you memories of elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, forest wildlife in Aberdare, and the boundless beauty of the Maasai Mara.
Tour Includes
- Safari Park fees
- All Tour activities
- All Tour accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation ( To & From )
- All Taxes/VAT
- Everyday Meals ( As specified )
- Drinking water ( On all days )
Tour Excludes
- International flights ( From / to home )
- Additional Accommodation
- Tips
- Personal items(Souvenirs, etc.)
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Gov increase of taxes and/or park fees
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