The Mara Wanderlust

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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 cannot be arranged by this operator.

Day 1

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Your luxury safari adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel or the airport in Nairobi, followed by a scenic drive to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Along the way, enjoy beautiful views of the Great Rift Valley, rolling hills, and the Kenyan countryside as you journey toward one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. You will arrive at your luxury safari lodge or camp in time for lunch and check-in. After some time to relax and enjoy the comfort of your lodge, head out for your first afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara. As you explore the vast savannah plains, you may spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and many other wildlife species. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay.

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:
Ilkeliani Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast at the lodge, depart with packed lunch boxes for a full-day safari adventure in the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve. Spend the day exploring the vast open plains, riverine areas, and wildlife-rich landscapes that make the Mara one of Africa’s greatest safari destinations. This is your best chance to enjoy extended game viewing and search for the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and, if you’re lucky, leopard—along with cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many other animals. Your experienced guide will take you through different sections of the reserve while sharing fascinating insights about the wildlife and ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush surrounded by nature before continuing with your game drives. In the late afternoon, return to your luxury lodge or camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

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

Day 3

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast at the lodge or camp, check out and begin your journey toward Lake Nakuru National Park, enjoying a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley with views of rolling hills, local towns, and beautiful landscapes along the way. You will arrive at your luxury lodge or camp in time for lunch and check-in. After some time to relax, head out for an exciting afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its stunning lake views, rich birdlife, and as one of the best places in Kenya to spot both black and white rhinos. You may also encounter Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, baboons, and, if lucky, lions or leopards. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay.

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:
The Cliff Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Nakuru to Nairobi

Lake Nakuru to Nairobi

After breakfast at the lodge or camp, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi, bringing your luxury safari adventure to a close. Enjoy the scenic drive through the beautiful landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, with views of rolling hills, local towns, and the Kenyan countryside along the way. You will arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), marking the end of your memorable Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Luxury Safari.

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 cannot be arranged by this operator.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by The Mara Wanderlust, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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