5-Day Great Masai Mara & Scenic Lakes - Midrange Safari

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

Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

Depart Nairobi in the morning and travel to the beautiful Lake Naivasha region, enjoying the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley along the way.

Upon arrival, check in at your lodge or camp and enjoy lunch.

In the afternoon, embark on a boat trip on Lake Naivasha, where you may spot hippos resting in the water and a variety of bird species, including African fish eagles and pelicans.

In the evening, enjoy a guided walking safari at Crescent Island, walking among giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and other
wildlife in their natural habitat.

Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Activities:

• Afternoon boat trip & evening walking safari (with an armed guide)

Accommodation:

Sawela Lodges

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.

Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at your lodge or camp, followed by an afternoon game drive to explore more of the park.

Enjoy a game drive through the park's diverse landscapes, which include woodland, grassland, and the shores of the lake.

Lake Nakuru is renowned for its rhino conservation efforts and offers opportunities to spot both black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and other wildlife. Depending on the season and water conditions, you may also see flamingos and other waterbirds along the lake shores.

In the evening, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an 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

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 to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and journey towards the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, passing through the scenic Kenyan countryside and rural communities along the way.
Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive across the Mara's vast savannah plains.
With your experienced safari guide, search for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of antelope. Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular Great Migration.
Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and an 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

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara Exploration

Spend a full day exploring the magnificent Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations.
After an early breakfast, set out for a morning game drive when wildlife is often active. Explore the open plains, riverine forests, and rolling grasslands in search of the Big Five and other fascinating wildlife.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve, allowing you to maximize your time in the wilderness. Continue with an afternoon game drive, following your guide's expertise to discover more of the Mara's wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.
During the migration season, typically from July to October, you may have opportunities to witness migrating wildebeest and zebras, although sightings and river crossings cannot be guaranteed.
Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activities:

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

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)

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Enjoy breakfast at your lodge or camp before beginning your journey back to Nairobi.

Travel through the scenic Rift Valley countryside, reflecting on the memorable wildlife encounters and beautiful landscapes experienced throughout your safari with parked Lunch or stopage for lunch along the way.

Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or at the airport, depending on your onward travel arrangements.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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.