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8-Day Maasai Mara, Rift Valley, Amboseli, Tsavo & Diani Group Safari

Join an 8-day shared Kenya safari from Maasai Mara through Lake Nakuru, Hell’s Gate, Amboseli and Tsavo East, finishing with Diani Beach.

8 Days / 7 Nights Maasai Mara, Rift Valley, Amboseli, Tsavo East & Diani Group joining / shared safari. Courtesywide inventory: 8 seats per vehicle.

Duration8 Days / 7 Nights

TransportShared Safari Vehicle

Stay & meal planMultiple lodges/camps by itinerary · Meals as shown in the day-by-day programme

Pricing

USD $2,571 per person

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Resident group joining safaris for Maasai Mara and Amboseli.

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Tour Overview

About this experience

The broadest group-joining route in this collection, moving from the Maasai Mara through two Rift Valley stops, Amboseli and Tsavo East before reaching the coast. The itinerary includes two Mara nights, a Lake Nakuru night, a Naivasha/Hell’s Gate night, two Amboseli nights and a Tsavo East night, followed by arrival in Diani on Day 8. This makes it suitable for guests who want to experience several major ecosystems in one shared safari and then continue independently on the coast. The reference accommodation sequence is Rhino Tourist Camp, Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort, Panorama Park Hotel, AA Lodge Amboseli and Voi Safari Lodge. The source page lists the route as ending in Nairobi on Day 8 despite Diani being the Day 8 destination; Courtesywide therefore stores Diani as the operational safari endpoint and requires the onward transfer to be confirmed rather than silently assuming a same-day return to Nairobi.

Route & Experience

Where this experience takes you

Destinations

Maasai Mara Nakuru Naivasha Amboseli Tsavo Diani

Nairobi 1Maasai Mara 2Nakuru 3Naivasha 4Amboseli 5Tsavo 6Diani Nairobi

Experience categories

Wildlife Safaris Adventure Beach & Water Family Photography Safaris Birding Safaris

Scheduled Departures

Choose the date you want to join

Group joining safaris are booked against a published departure. Each date can have a different selling currency, meeting point and number of seats remaining.

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Trip Highlights

What makes this trip special

Two nights in Maasai Mara

Lake Nakuru National Park

Hell’s Gate / Naivasha section

Two nights in Amboseli

Tsavo East wildlife drive

Diani Beach finish

Five different accommodation bases

Long-form shared Kenya circuit

Day by Day

Your itinerary

Maasai Mara Maasai Mara National Reserve Rhino Tourist Camp Lunch & Dinner

Meet the shared safari group in Nairobi and travel toward Maasai Mara. After check-in at Rhino Tourist Camp, proceed with the first game drive according to arrival time and the operating schedule. The opening afternoon introduces the Mara’s expansive grasslands and resident wildlife before the group returns to camp for dinner and overnight.

Optional experiences

Hot Air Balloon Safari Early morning / approximately 3–4 hours

A sunrise balloon flight over the greater Maasai Mara landscape, normally followed by a landing experience and breakfast arrangement depending on the operator. It is sold separately from normal game drives and must be pre-booked.

Available upon request

Maasai Cultural Village Visit 1–2 hours

A hosted cultural visit introducing Maasai homestead life, traditions and community stories. The visit should be arranged through an appropriate local host and presented as an optional cultural experience rather than part of the game-drive description.

Available upon request

Maasai Mara Maasai Mara National Reserve Rhino Tourist Camp Full Board

Dedicate the full day to Maasai Mara wildlife viewing. The guide adjusts the route according to sightings, road conditions and the interests of the group, using the day for predators, plains game, elephants, birdlife and landscape photography. Return to Rhino Tourist Camp for dinner and the second overnight.

Nakuru Lake Nakuru National Park Buraha Zenoni Hotel Resort Full Board

Leave the Mara after breakfast and continue toward Nakuru. The route transitions into the Rift Valley, with the Lake Nakuru section used for wildlife viewing according to the confirmed operating timetable. The group checks in at Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort for dinner and overnight.

Naivasha Hells Gate National Park Panorama Park Hotel Naivasha Full Board

Continue the Rift Valley experience with the route moving from the Nakuru area toward Hell’s Gate National Park and Naivasha. The day introduces a more active landscape after the traditional game-drive parks. The exact Hell’s Gate activity depends on the departure programme and current park conditions; optional lake activities can also be added separately. Dinner and overnight are at Panorama Park Hotel.

Optional experiences

Lake Naivasha Boat Ride 1–2 hours

A guided boat excursion on Lake Naivasha for lake scenery, birdlife and wildlife observation from the water. Operating time and route depend on weather and water conditions.

Available upon request

Hell’s Gate Cycling Experience Half day

A cycling excursion in Hell’s Gate National Park on routes open to bicycles, normally combined with park scenery and selected viewpoints. Bicycle hire and current access conditions should be confirmed.

Available upon request

Hell’s Gate Hiking Experience Half day

A guided hiking experience in or around Hell’s Gate National Park using currently open and permitted trails. Route choice must reflect current park safety guidance.

Available upon request

Amboseli Amboseli National Park Aa Lodge Amboseli Full Board

After breakfast, leave the Rift Valley and travel toward Amboseli. Arrive at AA Lodge Amboseli and begin the Amboseli section with a wildlife drive if the day’s timing allows. The landscape changes again to broad southern plains and wetland systems, setting up the following full safari day.

Optional experiences

Amboseli Maasai Cultural Visit 1–2 hours

A community-hosted Maasai cultural experience in the wider Amboseli area, arranged separately from park game drives and subject to the selected community programme.

Available upon request

Amboseli Amboseli National Park Aa Lodge Amboseli Full Board

Spend the day exploring Amboseli National Park with the shared group. Game drives work across open plains and wetland habitat, with elephants and general game among the main wildlife interests. Mount Kilimanjaro may be visible when weather conditions are clear. Return to AA Lodge Amboseli for dinner and a second night.

Optional experiences

Observation Hill Scenic Stop 45–90 minutes

A guided stop at Observation Hill for elevated views across Amboseli’s plains and wetlands. It works well as part of a park day while remaining a clearly identified experience point.

Available upon request

Tsavo Tsavo East National Park Voi Safari Lodge Full Board

Check out after breakfast and travel toward Tsavo East National Park. Enter a much larger semi-arid wilderness and spend the day’s safari time exploring the park according to the confirmed route and gate timing. The change from Amboseli to Tsavo adds a different visual character to the journey before check-in at Voi Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Diani Breakfast

After breakfast, leave Tsavo East and continue toward the Kenya Coast. The group reaches Diani Beach, completing the safari route with the Indian Ocean as the final destination. Because the reference page also labels Nairobi as an end point on Day 8, Courtesywide should confirm the guest’s actual final transfer before booking. For a practical coast extension, Diani accommodation, Ukunda/Mombasa airport transfer and optional marine activities can be added separately.

Optional experiences

Diani Reef Snorkelling 2–4 hours

A locally arranged snorkelling session or boat-assisted reef outing from the Diani area, subject to sea state and operator conditions.

Available upon request

Diani Sunset Dhow Cruise 2–3 hours

A relaxed late-afternoon dhow sailing experience for couples, families or small groups, with route and refreshments varying by operator.

Available upon request

Colobus Conservation Visit 1–2 hours

A conservation and education visit focused on the threatened Angolan colobus and coastal habitat protection in the Diani area.

Available upon request

Included

What’s covered

Shared 4x4 safari transport
Professional driver-guide
7 nights’ listed safari accommodation
Meals shown in the confirmed itinerary
Park fees and scheduled wildlife activities under the reference package
Applicable taxes/VAT
Airport transfer under the reference package
Drinking water where specified

Not Included

Plan separately

International flights
Additional hotel nights before or after the safari
Diani accommodation after arrival unless separately booked
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance, visa/eTA and personal expenses
Optional activities not included in the group itinerary
Any government fee increase after quotation validity

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Does the safari include a night in Diani?

No Diani hotel is listed in the reference accommodation sequence. Day 8 reaches Diani; any beach stay should be booked separately.

Why does the source page also mention Nairobi as the end?

The source route displays Diani as Day 8 but also labels Nairobi as the end on Day 8. Courtesywide therefore requires the exact final transfer to be confirmed before sale rather than guessing.

How many people share the vehicle?

The reference tour lists a maximum of 7; Courtesywide inventory is structured for up to 8 seats and must confirm the actual vehicle configuration before departure.

Is Hell’s Gate included?

Yes, Hell’s Gate is part of the route on Day 4. The exact activity format follows the confirmed departure programme.

Can a solo traveller join?

Yes, the reference product allows solo travellers to join subject to availability.

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