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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park
Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart Nairobi in the morning and travel towards Lake Nakuru National Park, passing through the spectacular Great Rift Valley. En route, enjoy scenic views of the escarpment and surrounding countryside, with an opportunity to stop at a viewpoint for photographs.
Upon arrival in Nakuru, proceed to your accommodation and check in. After lunch, head into Lake Nakuru National Park for an afternoon game drive. The park is famous for its endangered black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, waterbucks, zebras, and numerous bird species. You may also spot lions and leopards during your exploration.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery around the lake, woodland areas, and open grasslands before returning to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Sentrim Elementaita Resort
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full-Day Exploration of Lake Nakuru National Park
Full-Day Exploration of Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, enjoy another day exploring Lake Nakuru National Park. Head out for a morning game drive when wildlife may be more active. Your guide will help you search for rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and other animals inhabiting the park.
Continue exploring different sections of the park, including its acacia woodlands, grasslands, and lakeshore viewpoints. Lake Nakuru is an excellent destination for birdwatching, with pelicans, flamingos when present, fish eagles, and many other bird species. Flamingo numbers vary depending on water conditions and food availability.
Enjoy lunch according to your safari arrangements, followed by further wildlife viewing in the afternoon. Later, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight, preparing for the journey to Maasai Mara the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Sentrim Elementaita Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara National Reserve
Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, check out and depart for the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy a scenic drive through Kenya’s countryside, passing rural settlements, rolling hills, and expansive landscapes.
Arrive in Maasai Mara around lunchtime, depending on road conditions and the location of your camp or lodge. Check in, enjoy lunch, and take a short break before heading out for an afternoon game drive.
Explore the reserve’s magnificent savannah plains in search of elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, and zebras. Maasai Mara is one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations, offering excellent opportunities to observe predators and large herds of grazing animals.
During the seasonal Great Wildebeest Migration, typically around July to October, the reserve may also host vast herds of wildebeest and zebras, although sightings depend on their movements.
Return to your camp or lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Sentrim Mara Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Full-Day Game Drives in Maasai Mara
Full-Day Game Drives in Maasai Mara
Begin your day with an early breakfast before setting out for an exciting full-day safari in Maasai Mara. Alternatively, arrange an early morning game drive with a packed breakfast, depending on your lodge and safari schedule.
Spend the day exploring different parts of the reserve with your driver-guide. Look out for lions resting in the grass, cheetahs scanning the plains, elephants moving across the savannah, and herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles.
You may also encounter hyenas, jackals, hippos, and crocodiles around the Mara River, depending on the route and wildlife activity. Your guide will select suitable areas based on recent sightings and prevailing conditions.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated location before continuing with the afternoon game drive. The changing light across the golden plains provides excellent photography opportunities.
Return to your accommodation in the late afternoon for dinner and your overnight stay in Maasai Mara.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Sentrim Mara Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Maasai Mara – Nairobi
Maasai Mara – Nairobi
Enjoy breakfast at your camp or lodge before checking out and beginning your return journey to Nairobi. Depending on your departure arrangements, you may have time for a short morning game drive before leaving the reserve, subject to the agreed schedule and any applicable park fees.
Travel through the scenic countryside, enjoying final views of Kenya’s landscapes along the way. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon or early evening, depending on road conditions, and proceed to your hotel or the airport for your onward journey.
This marks the end of your five-day safari, filled with memorable wildlife encounters and experiences in two of Kenya’s most remarkable national parks and reserves.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
