9-Day Mara, Lakes and Meru Explorer

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

Nairobi to Maasaai Mara NR

Depart Nairobi after breakfast and journey through the scenic Great Rift Valley to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and spend the afternoon at Maasai Mara national Reserve searching for wildlife. Rerurn to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

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

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Enkorok Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day in Maasai Mara NR

After an early breakfast, depart with picnic lunch boxes for a full-day game drive across the vast plains of the Maasai Mara. Explore different sections of the reserve while searching for the Big Five and numerous other wildlife species. If travelling during the Great Migration season, witness one of nature's greatest spectacles. Enjoy your picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing with game viewing until late afternoon. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Enkorok Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara NR to Hell's Gate NP

After breakfast, depart for Lake Naivasha and arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you can observe hippos and a variety of birdlife while taking in the beautiful surroundings. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Hell’S Gate National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Little rain)

High Season The park is rarely busy

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahVery Rare

HyenaRare

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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• Afternoon boat trip

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Hell's Gate NP to Lake Nakuru NP

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch, then set out on an afternoon game drive in the park, famous for its thriving rhino sanctuary, Rothschild's giraffes, tree-climbing lions, flamingos (seasonal), and a wide variety of other wildlife. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

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

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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)

Lake Nakuru NP to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Following breakfast, drive through Kenya's scenic central highlands to Nanyuki. Arrive at your hotel in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure relaxing or exploring the town before heading for an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

Main Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry season)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

Black RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogRare

Activities:

• Evening game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Kongoni Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy for a full day of wildlife viewing. The conservancy is home to the world's last two northern white rhinos, a thriving population of black rhinos, rescued chimpanzees, and the Big Five. Enjoy lunch during your excursion before continuing with afternoon game viewing. Return to your hotel in Nanyuki for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Kongoni Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Meru NP

Enjoy breakfast before departing for Meru National Park, one of Kenya's most beautiful and less-visited parks. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. Later, head out for an afternoon game drive through the park's diverse habitats, home to elephants, lions, buffaloes, leopards, and abundant birdlife. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Meru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Little to no rainfall)

High Season December to March and July to October (Not busy)

Best Weather June to September (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Meru NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Black RhinoRare

CheetahRare

WildebeestVery Rare

Wild DogRare to None

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ikweta Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Meru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day in Meru NP

After breakfast, spend the day exploring the wilderness of Meru National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Discover its rivers, open grasslands, acacia forests, and rich wildlife, including Grevy's zebras, reticulated giraffes, and numerous predators. Enjoy lunch at the lodge or as a picnic in the park before continuing your safari. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Meru National Park

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ikweta Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Meru NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Back to Nairobi City

After breakfast, spend the day exploring the wilderness of Meru National Park with a morning game drive before departing to Nairobi.

Main Destination:

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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.