Gemfinders Safaris

8-Day Masai Mara, Amboseli & Diani Kenya Safari

8 Days

You’re looking at an 8-Day Kenya Safari that pairs the wildlife power of the Masai Mara & Amboseli with the contrasting landscapes of Tsavo West and Tsavo East, ending with a seamless Diani coast drop-off. After the Mara, you overnight in Nairobi to avoid the long direct transfer to Amboseli — a smoother, smarter routing choice that keeps the trip enjoyable. You travel in private 4×4, choose your lodges, and set your own pace with flexible dates and easy customisation.

Safari Overview

On this private 8-Day Kenya Safari through the Masai Mara & Amboseli, you move from classic big-cat and elephant country to the red-earth landscapes of Tsavo before ending with downtime on Diani’s white-sand coast. You’ll game-drive at your pace, enjoy sunrise and sunset viewing, and feel the contrast between Kenya’s major wildlife parks and its relaxed coastline — a route that feels more complete than northern-only Kenya safari packages.

You can choose the comfort level that fits you best — Budget in a safari van, or Mid and Luxury in a 4×4 Cruiser — with flexible lodge upgrades, optional balloon flights, cultural visits, and extra beach nights if you want to extend your time in Kenya. This itinerary suits first-time and returning travellers and works beautifully year-round, especially if you’re comparing safaris in Kenya against Tanzania or South Africa and want both wildlife and coast in one trip.

Because it’s private, you’re not fixed to group timings or rigid schedules, and we adjust pacing, lodge style, and routing to match your travel style. Emotionally, the safari feels rich and varied — iconic wildlife in the Mara, elephants under Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, volcanic Tsavo scenery — then a soft landing on the coast, making this 8-day safari one of the easiest and most balanced duration safaris to customise.

Safari Highlights

  • Private 8-Day Kenya Safari combining the Masai Mara & Amboseli with Tsavo West, Tsavo East and a Diani coast finish
  • Big wildlife moments in the Masai Mara with year-round big cats and migration season action (Jul–Oct)
  • Iconic elephant viewing in Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak
  • Red-earth landscapes, volcanic scenery and remote game drives in Tsavo West & Tsavo East
  • Nairobi buffer night for smoother routing vs long direct Mara → Amboseli transfers
  • Flexible comfort levels: Budget (van), Mid (Cruiser) and Luxury (Cruiser)
  • Fully private pacing with custom lodge upgrades, optional balloon flight, cultural visits and extra beach nights
  • Ideal for first-time and returning safari travellers who want wildlife + coast in one seamless itinerary

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8-Day Masai Mara, Amboseli & Diani Kenya Safari
From $3,300
/ Adult
From $1,650
/ Child
  • Private Safaris Only
  • Easy, Secure Payments
  • East Africa Specialists, Based in Kenya
  • Handpicked Lodges & Camps
  • Lower rates for larger groups