6-Day Best of Kenya Big Five & Great Migration Safari

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

Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), you will be warmly welcomed by our representative after clearing customs and immigration formalities. After a brief safari briefing, you will be transferred to Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi.
Depending on your arrival time, check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Relax after your international flight and enjoy the hotel's facilities at your own pace. You may choose to rest, unwind by the pool, or explore the nearby surroundings independently.
Dinner and overnight stay at your booked Nairobi hotel.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport

• Mid-range hotel located at Nairobi Airport

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Discover the Wildlife of Lake Nakuru

After an early breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley towards Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy breathtaking views of the escarpment and surrounding landscapes along the way.
Arrive at Lake Nakuru Flamingo Resort in time for check-in and lunch. After some time to relax and freshen up, embark on your first afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.
The park is renowned for its rich wildlife population including endangered white and black rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, and numerous bird species. Predators such as lions and leopards are also occasionally spotted.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and 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

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Flamingo Resort & Spa

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Journey from Lake Nakuru National Park to the World-Famous Masai Mara

After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and journey south towards the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. The drive takes you through picturesque countryside dotted with traditional Maasai villages and rolling plains.
Arrive at your safari camp or lodge in time for check-in and lunch. After a short rest, set out for your first exciting afternoon game drive in the reserve.
The Masai Mara is home to the Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino as well as countless other wildlife species including cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles.
Return to camp as the sun sets over the savannah 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:

Endeem Mara Resort

• Budget lodge bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Explore the Famous Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart with packed picnic lunches for a full-day game viewing experience in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Spend the day exploring different sections of the reserve in search of wildlife while enjoying spectacular scenery and endless plains. Your guide will take you to some of the best wildlife viewing areas where you may encounter prides of lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, buffaloes, and numerous antelope species.
Enjoy your picnic lunch at a designated scenic location within the reserve while surrounded by the sounds and beauty of the African wilderness.
Continue with game viewing until late afternoon before returning to camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Optional Activity (at extra cost): Early morning hot air balloon safari followed by a champagne bush breakfast.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Endeem Mara Resort

• Budget lodge bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Scenic transfer from Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, check out and depart for Lake Naivasha, one of Kenya's most beautiful freshwater lakes situated in the Great Rift Valley.
Arrive in time for check-in and lunch at your hotel. After lunch, proceed for an exciting boat ride on Lake Naivasha where you will have the opportunity to view hippos, fish eagles, cormorants, kingfishers, and a variety of other bird species.
Following the boat excursion, visit Crescent Island Sanctuary for a guided walking safari. This unique experience allows you to walk among free-roaming wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, and gazelles in a safe and natural environment.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Burch Resort

• Budget resort located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer from Naivasha to Nairobi

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before checking out. Thereafter, drive back to Nairobi, arriving in good time.
Depending on your international flight schedule, you will either be transferred directly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for your departure flight or dropped off at your preferred Nairobi hotel.
This marks the end of your memorable Kenya Budget Safari. We thank you for choosing us and look forward to welcoming you back for another African adventure.

Main Destination:

Nairobi Airport (Nairobi)

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.