Awuor Escapades

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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 - Maasai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi - Maasai Mara National Reserve

You will be picked up from the airport or your hotel for a departure to the Masai Mara Game Reserve stopping at the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley and short rest at Narok. The park is one of the new seven wonders of the world due to its high animal concentration and the renowned Great Migration. You will arrive at Mara in the afternoon, check in, have lunch and then proceed to enjoy your afternoon game drive in the reserve. In the evening, you will return to the camp for dinner and 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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Loyk Mara Camp
  • Luxury tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Maasai Mara game drive

Maasai Mara game drive

You will spend your day in this extensive national reserve which is worth adequate time in order to fully explore. You will either choose to have full day game drives or morning and afternoon game drives. After breakfast, you will have a full day game drive. Mara. The reserve is well known for its black-maned lions and abundant wildlife. This is one of the few places where it's possible to see the Big five during a morning game drive. Your will also have an opportunity to drive down to the Mara River, site of the Great Migration when in season – July through to October. The immense herds of wildebeest and zebra are a magnificent sight, matched only by the drama of the predators who lie in wait for them. At the river, hippos camouflage in their natural habitat and also to be spotted are the many crocodiles awaiting the wildlife traversing the river.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Loyk Mara Camp
  • Luxury tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Maasai Mara Game drive

Maasai Mara Game drive

This is another day full to explore Maasai Mara. After breakfast, adventurous drive continues. At an extra cost you can have a pre-dawn hot air balloon ride high above the reserve as the morning light breaks across the golden savannah to witness the herds of wildlife emerging into the day. Another optional event at an extra cost is a visit to the local Maasai people in their nearby village. Meet these indigenous people and see up close their ancient lifestyle and culture. Enjoy your drive till evening and later return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Loyk Mara Camp
  • Luxury tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Maasai mara game drive

Maasai mara game drive

Wake up in the morning, have breakfast and ready for a full day drive; either with packed lunch or agree with the driver to break for lunch. This is the best opportunity to undertake any activity you had missed in the prior drives or search for the animals you have not seen. You can also choose to drive back to Mara River, site of the Great Migration and experience the thrilling events there. For the bird enthusiasts - almost 500 species have been recorded here. Among these include 16 species of eagle, many hawks and falcons, six species of vultures, eight species of storks, four species of bustard (including the Kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird), and nine species of sunbirds. At an extra cost, a sun-downer or a bush dinner can be arranged.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Loyk Mara Camp
  • Luxury tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Maasai Mara - Lake Nakuru

Maasai Mara - Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, depart the Mara region for Nakuru arriving at lunch time. After your lunch and short rest, you will embark on your afternoon drive in the park.
Lake Nakuru which is also called the pink lake and popularly known for its high population of flamingoes and other water birds, has other various species of mammals existing in its ecosystem. All the big five except elephant are here as well as giraffe, zebra, hippo, waterbuck, spotted hyena among others. This park is rich with over 350 bird species, apart from the popular greater and lesser flamingo, there are also plover, marabou stork, white pelican, and egret.
After the delightful drive, you will return for dinner and overnight at the lodge.

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
WildebeestVery Rare
Accommodation:
The Cliff
  • Luxury+ tented camp located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha

Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha

After breakfast you will depart Lake Nakuru heading to another adventurous drive in Lake Naivasha National Park. Lake Naivasha is famous for its high population of hippos and flamingos. Other animals to be seen here includes; Giraffes, zebras, impala, and waterbucks in the immediate vicinity of Lake Naivasha, around Crescent Island and Crater Lake Game Sanctuary. Interesting activity here that you will undertake is boat safari to the Crescent Island and a visit to the Crater Lake Game Sanctuary. This is included in this package.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Sawela Lodges
  • Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Lake Naivasha - Nairobi

Lake Naivasha - Nairobi

On your last day, you will have the privilege to enjoy your sleep till mid-morning, followed by a full breakfast and then depart for Nairobi. Lunch will be served en-route. Drop off will either be at your hotel or at the airport depending on your afterward activities.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
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)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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