5-Day Luxury in the Wild; Masai Mara & the Great Lakes

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

Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve

Your driver-guide reports to your hotel at the start of the safari, with a departure for a picturesque drive down the Great Rift Valley and on to the Masai Mara, Kenya's famous game reserve. Stop briefly en route at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to enjoy the stunning views of an enormous valley system said to be visible from outer space. Arrive in the Masai Mara in time for lunch.

After lunch, go for an afternoon game drive, which will allow spotting of the magnificent wildlife in the park. The reserve is known for providing excellent predator sightings thanks to its relatively large population of lion, cheetah and leopard. Bordering Tanzania, the Mara is in the northern extension of the Serengeti and forms a wildlife corridor between the 2 countries. Dinner and overnight will be at the camp.

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

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Sarova Mara Game Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Experience the Masai Mara National Reserve

After a hearty buffet breakfast in the camp, you will embark on a game viewing drive in search of wild animals. The thrill of the adventure will leave you breathless on an unforgettable wildlife adventure in the Masai Mara Reserve. You'll embark on thrilling morning and afternoon game drives across its vast grasslands and varied habitats. The abundance of wildlife promises a constant stream of animal encounters. You'll witness the incredible diversity of birdlife, including migratory species drawn to the Mara’s vibrant ecosystems.

Be on the lookout for the legendary “big cats”: lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Many of the cheetahs are so tame they seek shelter from the hot sun under a vehicle, and several even climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey. Observe their cunning hunting techniques as they follow the wildebeest herds to the life-giving Mara River. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the camp.

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)

Masai Mara NR - Lake Nakuru National Park

After an early morning pickup, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Across the equator and south of Bogoria lies the Rift Valley's most famous lake, Lake Nakuru. Known all over the world for its flamingos, it's alkaline and is recognized as one of the natural wonders of the world. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harboring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingoes, of course, have always been the main attraction. At times, there may be almost 2 million flamingoes in residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep-pink band around the edge of the lakeshore. Arrive in time for lunch, then have an afternoon game drive. You'll have dinner and an overnight stay at your camp.

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

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru NP - Lake Naivasha National Park

Go on a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru with an en-route lunch. Then, depart to Lake Naivasha, the highest and most beautiful of the Rift Valley lakes. Naivasha is yet another area popular for bird watching (over 400 species have been recorded). It is also a favorite weekend retreat for Nairobi residents, who come here to sail, waterski and fish. There are no crocodiles in the lake because the water is too cold for them at this altitude, but there are a number of hippos. Along the lakeshore, vineyards produce grapes for the country's fledgling wine industry.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Enashipai Resort & Spa

• Luxury resort located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha - Nairobi

We end our safari by driving to Hell's Gate National Park, which is mainly comprised of a savannah ecosystem that harbors a wide variety of wildlife. There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux's eagles, augur buzzards, and swifts. African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson's gazelle, and baboon are also common. Depart mid-morning to Nairobi, followed by a drop-off at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your city hotel.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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