7-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Wildlife Safari

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

Nairobi To Masai Mara

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a stop at the viewpoint for photography. Continue to the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge or camp. After some relaxation, head out for an afternoon game drive in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day Masai Mara

Spend the entire day exploring the vast plains of Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. The reserve offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five and numerous other species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness while taking in the stunning scenery. Visit the Mara River, known for its crocodiles and hippos, before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day Maasai Mara

Begin the day with an early morning game drive when predators are most active. Continue exploring different sections of the reserve, tracking wildlife across the open savannah. Optional activities such as a Maasai village visit can be arranged. Enjoy lunch at the lodge and another rewarding afternoon game drive before dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day Exploring The Great Mara

Another full day is dedicated to wildlife viewing in one of Africa's finest safari destinations. Search for cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and large herds of herbivores while enjoying the spectacular landscapes. Break for lunch and continue with afternoon game viewing before returning to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Explore Mara

Enjoy a final full day in Maasai Mara with extensive game drives covering different areas of the reserve. Your guide will help track wildlife and maximize viewing opportunities. Relax with a picnic lunch in the bush and capture memorable photographs before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer To Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in time for lunch and later proceed for an afternoon game drive. The park is renowned for its population of black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, and numerous bird species. Enjoy the scenic lake views before dinner and overnight at your lodge.

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:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer To Nairobi For Departure

After an early breakfast, enjoy a final game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park. Look out for rhinos, lions, waterbucks, and other wildlife before departing for Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel or the airport for your onward journey.

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.