Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

• Arrival: Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
• Transfer: You’ll be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi.
• Relax: Rest and recover from your journey, or explore some of Nairobi’s attractions if time permits.

Day 2: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

• Morning: After breakfast, depart for Samburu National Reserve by road.
• Lunch: Arrive at your lodge or camp in Samburu and have lunch.
• Afternoon: Embark on your first game drive in Samburu, known for its unique wildlife, including the “Samburu Special Five.”
• Evening: Return to your accommodation for dinner and relaxation.

Day 3: Full Day in Samburu

• Morning: Explore Samburu with a morning game drive.
• Breakfast: Enjoy a bush breakfast in the reserve.
• Lunch: Return to your lodge or camp for lunch and some leisure time.
• Afternoon: Continue your wildlife sightings in Samburu.
• Evening: Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Day 4: Samburu to Mount Kenya

• Morning: Depart for Mount Kenya National Park after breakfast.
• Lunch: Arrive at your lodge or camp near Mount Kenya and have lunch.
• Afternoon: Choose to relax at your accommodation or explore the park’s surroundings.
• Evening: Dinner at your lodge or camp.

Day 5: Mount Kenya to Lake Nakuru

• Morning: Enjoy a guided nature walk or activity around Mount Kenya.
• Breakfast: Return to your lodge or camp for breakfast.
• Lunch: Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park.
• Afternoon: Arrive at Lake Nakuru and embark on a game drive.
• Evening: Check in to your lodge or camp near the park and have dinner.

Day 6: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara

• Morning: Enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.
• Breakfast: Return to your accommodation for breakfast.
• Lunch: Depart for the Maasai Mara, with a picnic lunch en route.
• Afternoon: Arrive in the Maasai Mara and start exploring with an afternoon game drive.
• Evening: Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp in the Maasai Mara.

Day 7: Full Day in Maasai Mara

• Morning: Begin your day with a sunrise game drive in the Maasai Mara.
• Breakfast: Enjoy a bush breakfast in the wilderness.
• Lunch: Return to your accommodation for lunch and some downtime.
• Afternoon: Explore different regions of the Maasai Mara on your afternoon game drive.
• Evening: Dinner at your lodge or camp.

Day 8: Maasai Mara to Nairobi

• Morning: One last game drive in the Maasai Mara to catch any wildlife you may have missed.
• Breakfast: Return to your accommodation for breakfast and check-out.
• Lunch: Depart for Nairobi, with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint.
• Afternoon: Arrive in Nairobi, where you can be transferred to your hotel or to the airport for your onward travel arrangements.

This 8-day Kenya safari itinerary offers a comprehensive journey through some of Kenya’s most iconic parks and reserves. It allows you to experience diverse wildlife, stunning landscapes, and the rich culture of the Maasai people. Customization is possible to cater to your specific interests and preferences.