Steps Through Kenya (8 Days & 7 Nights)
Steps Through Kenya (8 Days & 7 Nights) is a detailed Africa Last Minute safari product for travellers who want a guided route through Masai Mara, Ol Pejeta / Sweetwaters, Amboseli, Mount Kilimanjaro views. It can be quoted in different accommodation categories and transport styles depending on travel dates, comfort level, group size and budget.
Key Highlights
- Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- Amboseli
- Mount Kilimanjaro views
- Lake Nakuru
- Masai Mara
- Game drives
- boat ride
- Professionally planned safari routing with driver-guide or lodge-guide support.
- Accommodation can be quoted in classic, mid-range, luxury or premium categories.
Make This Journey Yours
Every Africa Last Minute itinerary is adjustable. Tell us your dates, guest profile, comfort level, and pace, and we will shape the package into a quote-ready travel proposal.
Itinerary
Nairobi Arrival and Briefing
Guests arrive in Nairobi and prepare for an 8-day route that combines conservation, elephants, Rift Valley and the Masai Mara.
- Transfer: Airport or hotel pickup.
- Briefing: Confirm route, rooming, vehicle and add-ons.
Nairobi to Sweetwaters / Ol Pejeta
Drive to the Ol Pejeta / Sweetwaters area, known for rhino conservation and the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
- Transfer: Drive through central Kenya.
- Afternoon activity: Enjoy a game drive and, if included, visit the chimpanzee sanctuary or rhino areas.
Sweetwaters to Amboseli
Travel south to Amboseli. This is a longer transfer day, so it should be planned with clear comfort stops and realistic timing.
- Morning departure: Leave after breakfast.
- Arrival: Check in near Amboseli.
- Evening: Rest or enjoy a short drive if time allows.
Full Day Amboseli
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli's marshes and plains beneath Mount Kilimanjaro views when clear.
- Sunrise drive: Best light for elephants and mountain backdrops.
- Midday rest: Return to lodge.
- Afternoon drive: Explore wetlands and open plains.
Amboseli to Lake Nakuru
Move into the Rift Valley for a rhino and lake-focused safari day.
- Transfer: Drive via Nairobi or the Rift Valley route depending on logistics.
- Nakuru game drive: Look for rhino, buffalo, giraffes, antelopes and birdlife if timing allows.
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
Continue to the Masai Mara, arriving for a late-afternoon game drive.
- Morning: Optional final Nakuru drive or direct departure.
- Mara arrival: Check in and begin wildlife viewing.
Full Day Masai Mara
This day is dedicated to the Mara's wildlife. The guide should adjust the route according to the season and recent sightings.
- Morning: Predator and plains-game search.
- Full-day option: Picnic lunch and deeper exploration.
- Evening: Return to lodge for final safari night.
Masai Mara to Nairobi
Return to Nairobi after breakfast. Recommend evening flights only or an overnight in Nairobi for comfort.
- Return transfer: Drive back via Narok.
- End: Drop off at hotel or airport.
What is included
- Safari transport in the quoted vehicle type, such as safari minivan, 4x4 Land Cruiser, shared vehicle or flight transfer where applicable.
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide, lodge guide, ranger or activity guide during the listed safari components.
- Accommodation in the quoted lodge, camp, hotel, mountain hut or campsite category, subject to availability.
- Meals as specified in the final confirmed itinerary.
- Game drives, boat rides, trekking activities, mountain services or sightseeing stops specifically listed in the final quotation.
- Airport, hotel, lodge, airstrip or agreed-point transfers only where shown in the confirmed route.
- Government taxes and service charges related to the confirmed package unless separated in the quote.
What is excluded
- International flights, domestic flights unless specifically listed, airport taxes and airline extras.
- Visa fees, passport costs, travel insurance, vaccinations and personal medical expenses.
- Park fees, conservancy fees, marine park fees, gorilla permits, chimp permits, mountain fees or special permits unless expressly included.
- Drinks, laundry, telephone calls, room service, souvenirs and personal expenses.
- Tips and gratuities for driver-guides, lodge staff, porters, rangers, boat crews, mountain crew and community hosts.
- Optional extras such as balloon safaris, cultural visits, day rooms, beach extensions, golf, fishing, city tours or upgraded transfers unless stated as included.
- Any deviation from the confirmed itinerary caused by late arrival, missed flights, route changes, weather, park regulations or private guest requests.
Important Notes
- Confirm season, travel dates, group size and rooming list before quoting.
- Verify park fees, conservancy fees, permits and domestic flight schedules before confirming.
- State accommodation level clearly: classic, mid-range, luxury or premium. Avoid mixing lodge categories in one unclear price.
- Add realistic drive times and advise guests that road conditions can vary.
- Do not guarantee wildlife sightings, migration crossings, gorilla encounters beyond permit rules, or mountain summit success.
Optional Extras
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser upgrade
- Luxury lodge, premium camp or family-room upgrade
- Extra night extension for a more relaxed pace
- Airport meet-and-assist and Nairobi day-room arrangement
- Beach extension to Diani, Mombasa, Watamu, Malindi or Zanzibar
- Professional photography-focused guiding where available
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this package be customized?
Yes. Accommodation level, vehicle type, start point, end point, pace and optional extras can be adjusted before quotation.
Are park fees included?
Only include park, conservancy or permit fees if they are clearly listed in the final confirmed quotation.
What should guests confirm before booking?
Travel dates, group size, rooming needs, flight times, preferred accommodation level and any special interests such as photography, culture, beach extensions or gorilla permits.
Are wildlife sightings guaranteed?
No. Wildlife sightings depend on nature, season, weather, guide skill and daily animal movement. The itinerary increases opportunity but cannot guarantee specific sightings.
Ideal Traveller
- First-time safari travellers who want a planned route.
- Couples, families and small groups looking for private or flexible safari arrangements.
- International visitors combining safari with Nairobi, the Kenya coast, Uganda, Tanzania or onward flights.
- Guests who want clear routing, lodge options and quotation support before booking.
