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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Nairobi National Park Game drive & Sheldrick Wildlife Trust visit

Nairobi National Park Game drive & Sheldrick Wildlife Trust visit

06:00 AM – Hotel Pick‑Up / Airport
- Depart early for Nairobi National Park.

06:30–09:30 AM – Nairobi National Park Safari
- Sunrise drive when predators are most active.
- Spot lions, giraffes, zebras, rhinos, buffalo and varied birdlife.
- Visit hippo pools and the ivory burning site for context.
- Scenic wildlife views set against Nairobi’s skyline.

09:30–10:30 AM – Exit Park & Transfer to David Sheldrick Trust
- Drive to the Trust near Nairobi National Park.
- Brief introduction to its conservation mission.

11:00–12:00 PM – Elephant Orphanage Experience
- Watch feeding and mud‑bath of orphaned elephants.
- Learn about the Orphans’ Project, a leading rescue and rehabilitation programme.
- Opportunity to support conservation efforts.

12:15 PM – Hotel Drop‑Off
- End the safari with a drop off at your Nairobi Hotel or at the airport.

Main Destination:
Nairobi National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Little to no rainfall)
High Season December to January and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June to September or October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Nairobi NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
HippoOccasional
LeopardVery Rare
HyenaRare
Activities:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
  • Luxury hotel located in Nairobi (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Drive from Nairobi for Lake Naivasha

Drive from Nairobi for Lake Naivasha

0630hrs - 0700hrs;
- Start the day with an early morning breakfast

0700hrs;
– Depart Nairobi through the scenic Rift Valley escarpment, pausing at scenic viewpoints to capture sweeping vistas of valleys, volcanic ridges & distant shimmering lakes.

0930hrs;
– Arrive at the lodge, check in & unwind in the serene gardens or by the lakeshore, where Colobus monkeys & vibrant birdlife are often seen.

1230hrs;
– Lunch at the lodge overlooking the lake, accompanied by the haunting calls of fish eagles above.

1400–1630hrs;
– Afternoon boat ride on Lake Naivasha, drifting past hippos & spotting kingfishers, cormorants & fish eagles. Continue to Crescent Island for a guided walk among giraffes, zebras & antelopes roaming freely.

1700hrs
– Return to the lodge for leisure: swim, stroll the grounds or simply enjoy the sunset glow across the lake.

Evening & Night
–Dinner & overnight stay, with the night alive to Naivasha’s nocturnal sounds & the gentle lapping of the waters. Bonfire available.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Activities:
  • Afternoon boat trip & afternoon walking safari (with an armed guide)
Accommodation:
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Drive from Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru

Drive from Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru

0700hrs - 0730hrs
– Breakfast at the lodge, then set off for Nakuru (approx. 2 hrs), enjoying sweeping Rift Valley escarpments, rolling farmlands and lively roadside towns en route.

0900hrs - 0930hrs
– Enter Lake Nakuru National Park. Morning game drive en route to the lodge, spotting rhinos grazing, lions under acacias, giraffes browsing and flamingos colouring the shoreline pink. Watch for leopards in trees and playful baboon troops.

0930hrs - 1100hrs
- Arrival & check in at the lodge. Freshen up and leisure at the lodge

1300hrs - 1400hrs
– Lunch at a lodge inside/near the park, with time to relax and absorb the park’s atmosphere.

1400–1730hrs
– Afternoon game drive through acacia woodlands, seeking buffalo herds and elusive predators. Visit Baboon Cliff for panoramic views of the shimmering lake and surrounding hills.

Evening & Night
– Dinner and overnight stay at Nakuru lodge/camp, unwinding under star‑filled Rift Valley skies. (Night bonfire available).

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
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Activities:
  • Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Lake Nakuru Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Leave Lake Nakuru for the Iconic Masai Mara Reserve

Leave Lake Nakuru for the Iconic Masai Mara Reserve

0700hrs - 0730hrs;
– Breakfast at the lodge, then depart for the Masai Mara via the scenic Rift Valley highlands. The journey unfolds with sweeping views of fertile farmlands, dramatic escarpments and traditional Maasai homesteads along the way.

1300hrs - 1400hrs;
– Arrive at your Mara lodge/camp, check in and savour lunch while gazing out over the vast Savannah.

1430 –1730hrs;
– Afternoon game drive across the Mara plains. Watch elephants move in herds, giraffes silhouetted against the horizon and lion prides stirring as dusk approaches. The golden light bathes the landscape, creating perfect conditions for photography.

1830hrs;
– Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp, as the night comes alive with crickets, distant hyenas and the timeless rhythm of the African wilderness. (Night bonfire available).

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Aa Lodge Mara
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Exploring the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve with a Maasai Cultural experience

Exploring the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve with a Maasai Cultural experience

0600hrs - 0630hrs
- Start the day with an early morning breakfast.

0630hrs
– Head out with packed lunch for a full day game drive, starting with an early morning game drive when predators are most active, with lions on the hunt and hyenas retreating after the night.

1000–1300hrs
– Extended game drive with picnic lunch in the reserve. Explore the Mara River, home to hippos and crocodiles, and traverse sweeping plains alive with elephants, cheetahs and seasonal wildebeest crossings. Bird-life thrives, from secretary birds to crowned cranes.

1300 –1400hrs
– Break for a packed picnic lunch.

1400–1500hrs
– Continued game drive across the reserve en route to a Maasai village

1500–1700hrs
– Visit to a Maasai village for cultural immersion, experiencing traditions, dances and stories by the fire.

1700hrs
– Return to lodge/camp for relaxation, perhaps a swim or sundowner overlooking the Savannah.

1800–1930hrs
- Dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Activities:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle), morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Aa Lodge Mara
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Ending the Safari with a return drive back to Nairobi

Ending the Safari with a return drive back to Nairobi

0700–0830 hrs
– Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the lodge, with time to relax and take in the final views of the Savannah.

0830 hrs
- Depart Masai Mara for Nairobi, travelling through the scenic Rift Valley landscapes, passing Maasai villages and lively roadside towns along the way.

1330–1500 hrs
– Arrive in Nairobi for drop‑off at your hotel or residence, concluding the safari with lasting memories of lakes, rhinos, flamingos, and the iconic Big Five.

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)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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