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7 Nights / 8 Days

8-Day Kenya Adventure from the Savannah to Lake Shores

5.0 (11 reviews)

Wild Portraits Safaris

Quick Itinerary: Tsavo West National Park(1N) → Amboseli National Park(2N) → Lake Naivasha(1N) → Lake Nakuru National Park(1N) → Masai Mara National Reserve(2N)

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Tsavo West National Park

1 night • Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge (4) with All Meals included

Amboseli National Park

2 nights • Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (4) with All Meals included

Lake Naivasha

1 night • Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort (4) with All Meals included

Lake Nakuru National Park

1 night • Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge (4) with All Meals included

Masai Mara National Reserve

2 nights • Mara Maisha Camp (4) with All Meals included

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Nairobi City - Tsavo West National Park

After breakfast, depart Nairobi and head to Tsavo West National Park, covering 9,065 sq. km. Its southern edge borders Tanzania, while the Chyulu Hills lie to the north. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Explore the fascinating Mzima Springs, where underground volcanic filtration gives rise to crystal-clear water. Spot Nile crocodiles, fish, and possibly Savannah monitor lizards. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and a wealth of birdlife.
Overnight at the lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, drive toward Amboseli, with photo and coffee stops en route. Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge. Later in the afternoon, set out for a game drive in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, looking for elephants and other wildlife. Wrap up with silhouette photography of animals against the sunset and mountain backdrop.
Overnight at the lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy flexible game drives: either a full-day drive with picnic breakfast, or morning and afternoon drives with a lodge break. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds. Spot cheetahs, lions, and rarer animals like honey badgers, African civets, and wildcats in early morning hours. Visit dry Lake Amboseli for incredible wildlife photography opportunities.
Overnight at the lodge
 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Leave Amboseli early and head to Lake Naivasha via the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint, with stunning views of Mount Longonot and stops at historic landmarks like the Italian WWII Church. Arrive for lunch and rest, followed by a boat safari on Kenya’s only freshwater Rift Valley lake—home to hippos and over 400 bird species. End the day with a nature walk on Crescent Island, walking among giraffes, zebras, and gazelles.
Overnight at the lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park (~2 hours). Begin a game drive upon arrival.
Explore the park’s rich ecosystem—home to both black and white rhinos, flamingos, pelicans, antelopes, and lions.
Overnight at the lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Post breakfast, drive to the legendary Masai Mara. Witness ever-changing landscapes as you descend into the savannahs of the Great Rift Valley. After lunch, go on a scenic game drive to catch your first sights of the Big Five and other plains wildlife.
Overnight at the camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the full day on game drives in the Masai Mara, one of the world’s richest wildlife regions. Spot lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, hyenas, jackals, and more. Optionally, experience a hot air balloon safari (USD 450/person) for breathtaking aerial views.
Overnight at the camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a final breakfast in the wild before returning to Nairobi, arriving by early evening. Drop-off at your hotel or airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast

Inclusions

  • Guaranteed safari confirmations
  • Private guided tour in custom safari Land Cruisers (guaranteed window seat for every guest)
  • Full-board accommodation while on safari
  • All park entrance fees and government taxes
  • Professional, English-speaking driver/guide
  • All game drives as per itinerary
  • Bottled water during game drives
  • Roundtrip start and end in Nairobi
  • Personalized service
  • Boat ride on Lake Naivasha
  • Crescent Island nature walk

Exclusions

  • International flights & visa fees
  • Nairobi hotel stays before/after the safari
  • Beverages, tips, and personal expenses
  • Laundry services
  • Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon safari – USD 450 pp)
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Other Details

  • Private Guided Safari with expert naturalists
  • Charging ports available in vehicles
  • Minimum 2 persons required for booking
  • Tour cost is per person and varies based on group size

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment, Cancellation, and Refund Policy

  • A deposit of at least 40% of the total booking value is required to confirm your safari. The exact deposit amount may vary depending on the type of tour and will be communicated to you before finalizing the booking.
  • Once your booking is confirmed, we will issue a booking confirmation email along with a voucher, which will serve as the official agreement between you and Wild Portraits Safaris.
  • Details regarding the balance payment (due before the departure date) will be clearly stated in your voucher. Failure to make the final payment by the due date may result in cancellation of your booking.

 Cancellation Charges:
If you cancel your booking, the following charges will apply on the amount paid:

  • 45% cancellation fee if cancelled between 60 and 45 days prior to arrival
  • 60% cancellation fee if cancelled between 44 and 30 days prior to arrival
  • 100% cancellation fee if cancelled within 30 days to 24 hours before arrival

2. Changes to Your Booking
If you wish to make changes to your confirmed booking (such as itinerary adjustments or an earlier departure), we will do our best to accommodate your request, subject to availability.

  • Any changes may involve additional costs, which are separate from the original safari fee.
  • If you're looking to postpone your trip, standard cancellation fees will still apply unless otherwise agreed.

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Reviews for Wild Portraits Safaris

Memorable Kenya trip

Trip to Kenya

(Written on 11 Jul, 2025)

What's Good: Everything went smooth and was detailed. Communication was flawless. The experience was seamless and well organised. Our guide Ben was fantastic and knowledgable so we feel we made (Read More) a friend in Kenya too. James was superb in helping us plan the trip and with suggestions for stay. All in all it was such a special vacation and I can’t wait to explore more of Africa. People are great ! So warm and friendly and what a truly blessed country with so much nature and wildlife. I would highly recommend Wild Portraits and James and Ben for your travel to Kenya.
What's Not Good: please be careful while entering the country at immigration - make sure your passport is stamped. We had some issue with this. Can’t complain about anything else. It was beyond our expectations.

Wild Portraits - an exceptional experience !

Trip to Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi

(Written on 07 Jul, 2025)

What's Good: I reached out to Wild Portraits via a safari service website that featured numerous tour operators. Among the competition, James stood out due to his exceptional patience, politene (Read More)ss, and genuine curiosity displayed during our initial phone calls. James swiftly emerged as the singular operator I wished to proceed with, and here’s why: - Having substantial on-ground experience from spending extensive time on the safaris himself, he adeptly crafted a honeymoon package that perfectly suited my wife and me. - He adeptly navigated our budget flexibilities and constraints to arrange an impressive array of delightful lodges and activities, focusing on maximising our day-to-day adventures, ensuring each day on safari and at the lodges offered a unique experience. - A skilled photographer himself, James's comprehensive knowledge of various reserves and animal behaviours provided him with a distinct advantage in predicting animal locations and optimal times for photography, whether capturing sunrises, sunsets, or other moments. - Our priority was to maximise game time and reserve experiences. James made certain our vehicle was ready, complete with packed hot breakfast boxes, for a prompt 6 AM departure every morning of the trip. - Remarkably patient, he addressed all my queries, irrespective of whether they seemed 'silly' or insightful—from 'what to wear' at safaris, potential places to explore, to the animals we might encounter. In summary, my wife and I enjoyed an extraordinary experience in Kenya, with Wild Portraits Safaris significantly enhancing the quality of that journey. We are eagerly anticipating more safaris and look forward to embarking on them with James and his team!

Best safari trip ever!

(Written on 15 Sep, 2023)

We just came back from our second safari trip with James of Wild Portraits Safari. We had the greatest possible experience during our 9 day-trip from Amboseli (Kenya), to Tarangine, Ngorongoro, Sereng (Read More)eti (Tanzania) and then to the Mara in Kenya. The full trip was well organized and included so many highlights: beautiful sights, the landscapes, the wildlife, James' ability to find the quiet spots with magnificent viewing, great accommodations, breakfast in the Mara, horseback riding amongst buffalo, hyena and giraffes, and of course James' great company, his care for his guests and his drive to make the full experience perfect. We are already planning our next visit and will certainly travel with James again. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a fantastic vacation.

Fantastic Guide, Highly Recommend

(Written on 14 Sep, 2023)

I have gone on two safaris with Wild Portraits and James M. He does an outstanding job of finding the game and getting his clients into perfect position for photos. The camps and vehicles are all wo (Read More)nderful, and his prices are very competitive. I hope to go with him again sometime soon!

Perfect guidance, exciting safari

(Written on 13 Sep, 2023)

Not only a perfect foto safari but also a deep impressing trip through an endearing landscape with an admirable wildlife. I have to thank James Muchina for fulfilling one of my life dreams. He is a p (Read More)erfect guide, professional, empathic and with never ending patience. Our gamedrives started befor sunrise and ended after exciting hours late in the evening. James has a great knowledge of the animals, the nature and culture as well. I was impressed of his amazing respect for the wild life. This was the cause for intense moments close to wild animals in their natural habitat. Apart from this his photographic expertise provided unique motives. I left Kenia with beautiful pictures in my hart and a well filled memory card. Thousand thanks from the bottom of my heart.

The Best Kenyan Safari

(Written on 13 Sep, 2023)

I have been on multiple photography tours, both to Africa and other places, and let me just say that the photography tour that I just took with Wild Portraits Safaris (WPS) ranks up there with the bes (Read More)t of the best. Everything about the trip was simply spot on perfect. From the very beginning communications, through a need for me to reschedule (my own fault, not theirs), through to the final minutes of the tour...everything was smooth, easy, well-communicated and perfectly executed. I went to Amboseli, Lake Naivashu, and the Mara. I was set up in great accommodations, with special consideration on making sure that we were able to get out into the field in the shortest amount of time. A few things that set WPS apart from other tours. First is the ability to personalize the tour to your interests. Unlike other safari tours with set schedules and specifically timed-itineraries, just let James, the owner/driver/ tour guide, know your interests and he'll continually plan and look out for opportunities and present options to you. For me, he knew I was interested in experiencing as much as possible, so he made sure that we had all day game drives while in the Mara. Second is the fact that James is an excellent photographer, himself. That means that he is constantly looking for the perfect lighting, angle, and composition to hep you get your best photos. Third, you cannot find any tour guide with as much passion for his job. This has led him to learn as much as possible about the land, the conservation efforts, the animals and how all of the factors integrate with each other. Each day wasn't just a photo tour: each day was an immersive learning experience. You definitely can't find a tour company that tries as hard as WPS to make sure that you get every ounce of opportunities in the short time that you are there. For instance, he added an impromptu visit to Nairobi National Park, because I had a lot of extra time before my outbound flight. And lastly, James is an extremely nice person. If you go on safari with WPS, you'll leave with tons of photos, memories, and a friend. I've already planned my next trip with WPS.

Best time of my life with those guys

(Written on 13 Sep, 2023)

If you are looking for a private guided tour, you can stop searching.here you will get the whole package of comfort,knowledge,service . we were guests of James and his company . it was the second big (Read More)cat show safari for us with him. Also this time we had great experiences. James have a great deal of knowledge about the animal world and the nature. the guys did a perfect job on this trip. we're already looking forward to the next tour. Your friend and partner from Germany. Manuel K

A memory for life

(Written on 12 Sep, 2023)

A Safari with Wild Portraits Safaris and James Muchina is an experience out of the ordinary, you will never forget it and you will always carry a longing to experience it again. James knowledge of an (Read More)d respect for the wild life is amazing. The wild animals always come first, we are only visitors in their home and James has a humility before nature that is genuine. I have been on several safaris with James and every time I´m struck by his knowledge, he is a true proffesional. I don´t know when I´m going again but I know that I will go on safari with James Muchina again. Tina from Sweden

Safari x 2

(Written on 12 Sep, 2023)

I have had the privilege of going on two safaris with Wild Portraits Safaris, James Muchina as the guide. James is the best - very knowledeable and obviously loves to share his country and exemplifie (Read More)s respect for the wildlife in their natural habitat. Highly recommend!

Best of the Best

(Written on 12 Sep, 2023)

James Muchina is an extraordinary tour guide providing an outstanding experience. Apart from his expertise regarding nature and culture his photographic expertise will provides unique motives and outs (Read More)tanding images! I can fully recommend Wild Portrait Safaris to anyone interested in a phantastic Safari!

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