8-Day Family-Friendly Masai Mara and Amboseli Itinerary

1. Day 1: Nairobi
   Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

   Explore the city and see Nairobi National Park

2. Day 2: Amboseli National Park
   240km (3h 30min) from Nairobi

   Enjoy a game drive in the park and see large elephant herds

3. Day 3-4: Masai Mara National Reserve
   285km (5h 30min) from Amboseli

   Go on game drives to see the Big Five and witness the Great Migration

4. Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park
   310 km (5h) from Masai Mara

   Explore the park and see endangered black and white rhinos

5. Day 6: Hells Gate National Park
   160km (2h 30min) from Lake Nakuru

   Go biking and hiking in the park to see the stunning landscape and wildlife

6. Day 7: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
   167km (2h 45min) from Hells Gate

   Visit the endangered northern white rhinos and go on a game drive in the conservancy

7. Day 8: Nairobi
   190km (3h) from Ol Pejeta

   Explore the city and shop for souvenirs before departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Time and Costs Estimates

• Nairobi National Park (4 hours, KSH 1,200 per person)
• Amboseli National Park (1 day, KSH 860 per person)
• Masai Mara National Reserve (2 days, KSH 1,200 per person per day)
• Lake Nakuru National Park (1 day, KSH 860 per person)
• Hells Gate National Park (1 day, KSH 860 per person)
• Ol Pejeta Conservancy (1 day, KSH 2,200 per person)
• Total Estimated Costs (excluding accommodations and transportation): KSH 7,380 per person

Useful tips

If you have more time, you can add an extra day to any of the parks or add a visit to the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi. However, if you have less time, you can reduce your stay to one day in either Lake Nakuru or Hells Gate National Park.