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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Day 1

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

On the first day of your safari, you will be picked up from Nairobi Biashara Street at 7:40 am for a 5-hour drive to the 8th Wonder of the World.

Along the route, you'll stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. From there, you will head straight to Narok Town, where you will stop for a few minutes for a bathroom break.

Then, you'll head to Masai Mara and check in at the camp. You will have time to have lunch, relax, and rest all afternoon, or
may opt for an afternoon game drive at extra park fees: Jan-Jun for $100 pp or Jul-Dec for $200 pp.

You will head to the camp for dinner and a night's rest.

Meals: Lunch, dinner and water.

Accommodations: Lenchada Tourist Camp or equivalent accommodation.

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:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Lenchada Tourist Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

On your second day, you will start with breakfast, then enjoy a full-day comprehensive game drive from 7:30 am with a packed picnic lunch.

You will spend the rest of the day in the Masai Mara National Reserve exploring and finding the elusive Big 5. The Masai Mara is home to lions, giraffes, elephants, cheetahs, hippos, zebras, leopards, gazelles, hyenas, and different bird species.

The game drive will end at 4:30 pm. You will head to the camp for dinner and a night's rest.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner and water.

Accommodations: Lenchada Tourist Camp.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Lenchada Tourist Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Masai Mara Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park via Lake Naivasha

Masai Mara Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park via Lake Naivasha

On the third day, after breakfast, you will then enjoy the road trip to Nakuru, with lunch en route to Lake Nakuru National Park. You will have a chance to visit Lake Naivasha for a boat ride ($20 pp) and to Crescent Island for a walking safari ($33 pp).

Arrive late in the afternoon in Nakuru city for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner and water.

Accommodations: Hillcourt Resort & Spa Nakuru.

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
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Hillcourt Resort & Spa
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Nakuru National Park to Nairobi

Lake Nakuru National Park to Nairobi

On day 4, check out with breakfast and a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.

Lake Nakuru National Park is ideal for bird watching, picnics and game drives as you enjoy the wide ecological diversity and varied habitats that range from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment and picturesque ridges.

The park is also home to the black and white rhinoceros, colobus monkeys, leopards, lions, buffalo, giraffes, and a variety of plains antelopes.

Later, exit Lake Nakuru for drop-off in Nairobi in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and water.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Activities:
  • Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
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 cannot be arranged by this operator.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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