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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Elementaita – Into the Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru
Nairobi to Elementaita – Into the Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru
Morning: Depart Nairobi after an early breakfast, descending into the Rift Valley along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway. The landscape shifts from urban sprawl to the escarpment's dry ridges before opening onto the lake floor at Elementaita. Arrive at Sentrim Elementaita in time for check-in and lunch, the lodge set on the lake's shores with views toward the surrounding hills and the Sleeping Warrior ridge.
Afternoon: Embark on an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, beginning along the lake's southern shores and the rhino sanctuary, where you have strong chances of encountering both white and black rhinos at close range. Scan the acacia forests for Rothschild's giraffes, buffalo, and the park's famous tree-climbing lions. Return to Sentrim as the sun sets over the Rift Valley. Dinner and overnight at Sentrim Elementaita.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Sentrim Elementaita Resort
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara – Morning with the Rhinos, Then West
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara – Morning with the Rhinos, Then West
Morning: Wake before dawn for a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru, when the park is at its most productive—rhinos are active, the light is low, and the lake's birdlife is on the move. Watch for flamingos along the shoreline, pelicans and fish eagles over the water, and the chance of lions returning from the hunt. Return to Sentrim for breakfast and check out.
Afternoon: Drive west toward the Masai Mara, descending into the Rift Valley and onward through Narok as the landscape opens into savannah. The journey takes roughly five to six hours, with a lunch stop en route. Arrive at your Mara camp in the late afternoon, settle in, and enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at your Masai Mara camp.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara – A Full Day in the Heart of the Reserve
Masai Mara – A Full Day in the Heart of the Reserve
Morning: Wake before dawn and depart with a packed breakfast for a full day of game viewing across the Masai Mara. Begin in the cool morning hours when predators are most active—watch for lions returning from the hunt, cheetahs scanning the plains, and leopards draped in the branches of riverine trees. Continue across the reserve's varied habitats, from open grasslands to acacia woodlands and the Mara River itself.
Afternoon: Pause for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot before continuing your exploration into different sectors of the reserve. As the afternoon progresses, the light softens and the plains come alive with grazing herds and the occasional flash of a predator on the move. Return to camp in the late afternoon for dinner and rest. Overnight at your Masai Mara camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Masai Mara – Another Full Day on the Plains
Masai Mara – Another Full Day on the Plains
Morning: Another early start with a packed breakfast, heading into a different sector of the reserve. The Mara rewards repeat days—predator territories shift, herds move, and the river crossings of the Great Migration (July–October) can happen without warning. Spend the morning tracking lions, elephants, giraffes, and the vast herds of wildebeest and zebra that make the Mara famous.
Afternoon: Continue game viewing through the afternoon, working the riverine woodland and open plains as the light changes. Return to camp at dusk as the sky turns gold and crimson over the savannah. Dinner and overnight at your Masai Mara camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Masai Mara to Nairobi – Final Morning and the Road Home
Masai Mara to Nairobi – Final Morning and the Road Home
Morning: Check out after an early breakfast and embark on a final morning game drive, making the most of the cool hours. This is your last chance to spot any wildlife you may have missed—a cheetah on the plains, a herd of elephants crossing the road, or a glimpse of the elusive rhino. Exit the reserve and begin your journey back to Nairobi.
Afternoon: Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and transfer to JKIA or your hotel, reflecting on five days that carried you from the rhinos of Nakuru to the predators of the Mara—a journey through the Rift Valley's lakes and Kenya's greatest plains.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
