Iyana Africa Tours and Safaris

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$2,448 to $2,507 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Nairobi to Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Nairobi to Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Morning: Begin your adventure with a prompt departure from Nairobi after a hearty in the city. Head southwest on a scenic 5-6 hour drive toward Maasai Mara, immersing in the transitioning landscapes from urban bustle to rolling hills.
Mid-morning: Make a picturesque stopover at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for breathtaking panoramic views of the ancient escarpment, volcanic craters, and distant lakes; perfect for photos and a quick stretch with fresh air and perhaps a light snack.

Afternoon: Arrive at Maasai Mara around lunchtime; check into your luxury lodge for a welcome meal featuring fresh Kenyan cuisine. Post-lunch, embark on your first exhilarating game drive, spotting elephants, lions, and the vast herds of wildebeest and zebras in the reserve's iconic grasslands. Return to the lodge as the sun dips, enjoying sundowners by a fire pit.

Savor a gourmet dinner at the lodge, perhaps under the stars, followed by relaxation or optional cultural talks about Maasai traditions.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Sarova Mara Game Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Full Day Game drive at the Masai Mara Game Reserve

Full Day Game drive at the Masai Mara Game Reserve

The reserve awakens: lions roar faintly, their prides stirring on open plains. Track elusive cheetahs sprinting across grasslands, leopards draped languidly over acacia branches, and zebras thundering about. Soar in a breathtaking hot air balloon ride, gliding above the Great Migration’s wildebeest crossing the Mara River in a ballet of survival. Spot the historic Big Five elephant, buffalo, rhino-amid this endless drama. Feel the thrill when a lioness locks eyes, meters away, as the sun crests. Return to the luxurious camp for a lavish brunch under a fever tree, then lounge by the infinity pool, perhaps joining a gentle Maasai-led nature walk to embrace their culture.
Post-lunch, venture deeper on a game drive, picnic basket in tow. Picnic amid giraffes nibbling treetops, witness hyenas’ cunning scavenging, or a hippo pod’s lazy river lounge. As shadows lengthen, the landscape ignites; vultures circle, impalas freeze at a leopard’s stealthy prowl all savored in opulent comfort.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Sarova Mara Game Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

The safari unfolds in opulent splendor, tracing the Great Rift Valley’s majestic escarpments. By noon, arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park, a UNESCO gem where the extraordinary dazzles. Step from your luxurious vehicle; thousands of flamingos cloak the lake in vibrant rosy waves, their pink feathers dancing, honks a wild symphony. With bespoke binoculars, watch them soar in a crimson cloud against the azure sky. Nearby, endangered rhinos graze amid golden fever trees, their prehistoric might a testament to conservation’s triumph.
Savor a gourmet picnic beneath ancient acacias, adorned with fine linens and crystal, overlooking baboons’ playful antics and Lake Nakuru’s glassy expanse mirroring Mount Longonot. At night, retreat to your lavish lodge, stargazing from a plush private veranda in sumptuous comfort, reflecting on Mara’s majestic predators and Nakuru’s flamboyant splendor- Africa’s soul, draped in timeless luxury.

Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park
Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)
High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)
Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Nakuru to Nairobi

Lake Nakuru to Nairobi

Enjoy an early breakfast followed by an optional morning game drive (additional cost) in Lake Nakuru, focusing on the park's unique ecosystem with opportunities to see giraffes, buffaloes, and more rhinos against the flamingo-dotted lake backdrop.

Mid-morning: Check out and begin the 2-3 hours drive back to Nairobi, with a possible stopover at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint (if not fully appreciated earlier) for final photos and souvenirs from roadside curio shops.

Afternoon: Arrive in Nairobi by early afternoon, with time for lunch at a city restaurant or optional visits to attractions like the Karen Blixen Museum before drop-off at your hotel or airport, concluding your safari with cherished memories.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Iyana Africa Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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