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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 to Lake Naivasha

Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

You will be picked up early in the morning from your Nairobi hotel or airport and drive to Lake Naivasha, which is about 2 hours drive. There will be a stop over at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint to experience the beautiful views of Mount Longonot and the escarpments of the Rift Valley. Afterwards, you will proceed to Lake Naivasha, arriving in the early afternoon, check-in and have lunch.

Later in the afternoon, tranquillity glides through the sparkling waters of Lake Naivasha on a boat safari promising to unveil a plethora of the region's spectacular birdlife. You'll travel in the company of a resident birding expert who will help you identify some of the region's 400 bird species. After the boat ride, you'll proceed to the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, one of the scenic and breathtaking wildlife sanctuaries situated along the lake. This is the only place where you'll walk with animals as they roam freely.

Later, you'll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha
Accommodation:
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located in or near Lake Naivasha
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

You will enjoy an early morning breakfast. After breakfast, you will leave Lake Naivasha for Masai Mara, a 5-hour drive. You will pass Narok, a famous Maasai town, and proceed to Masai Mara National Reserve. You will arrive on time for check-in and have lunch. Later in the afternoon, you will enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park in search of lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalos, and other members of the Big Five plus other animals till sunset.

You will return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and September 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
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

You will wake up early in the morning at 5:00 am for a cup of locally brewed Kenyan coffee, then drive to the reserve for a hot air balloon take-off point. You will be briefed about the experience and then climb into the basket of the balloon. The hot air balloon flight takes approximately 1 hour. During this experience, you will enjoy watching the magnificent sunrise, enjoying aerial views of animals and having excellent filming and photography opportunities. After the experience, you will be driven to a picnic site where you will be treated to a champagne and bush breakfast accompanied by dishes prepared onsite. After the bush breakfast, you'll proceed for a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Later, you will return to Zebra Plains in the evening for arranged bush nature walk. You'll embark on relaxed, guided walks by an experienced and knowledgeable guide in a wildlife conservation area.

Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

You will enjoy your breakfast followed by check out and begin your drive back to Nairobi. You'll enjoy an en-route game drive as you exit the park. After exiting the park at the Sekenani Gate, you will visit the Maasai community, who populate vast areas of southern areas of Kenya and are the dominant ethnic group surrounding the Masai Mara National Reserve. The one-hour visit to the Maasai village will give you a chance to interact with the Maasai and get a glimpse into their culture, and unique way of life and see firsthand some of their customs and practices. You'll enjoy lunch in Narok town.

Later in the afternoon/evening, your driver will drop you at your hotel/airport.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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