Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Have an early morning start and drive to Masai Mara National Reserve. Check in at your accommodation and have lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive. The reserve is famous for its populations of elephant, wildebeest, zebra, impala, buffalo, gazelle, rhino, lion, leopard and cheetah. Activities in Mara include morning and afternoon game drives and night game drives to spot nocturnal creatures such as aardvarks and honey badgers. You can head out on a black rhino tracking experience, guided bush walk, horse riding, a cultural visit to Masai villages (at an extra cost) and markets, or take a magical hot air balloon flight over the plains of the Masai Mara, which can be arranged at an extra cost, followed by a delicious breakfast. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Explore Masai Mara
Explore Masai Mara
Today, there are unlimited game drives! You will have excellent opportunities to spot some of Africa's most notable species, such as lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, cheetahs, and many more. You will also have an opportunity to drive down to the Mara River, the site of the Great Migration, from July through October.
To bring more texture to your experience at the Mara, you should take advantage of several optional events we offer at an extra cost. Experience a visit to the local Masai people in their nearby village. Meet these indigenous people and see up close their ancient lifestyle and culture. Want an unforgettable sight? Take a pre-dawn hot air balloon ride high above the reserve as the morning light breaks across the golden savannah and witness the herds of wildlife emerging into the day. Your driver/guide can arrange either of these optional excursions to add genuinely intimate touches to your Kenya safari experience.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
You will have an early morning pick up, then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Known worldwide for its enormous flocks of flamingoes, the alkaline lake is recognized as one of the world's natural wonders. Arrive at the flamingo-fringed Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. We will embark on a comprehensive game drive of this scenic park, which includes visits to viewpoints that offer superb photo opportunities. Lake Nakuru is one of several Rift Valley Lakes, and its ecosystem supports a wide ecological diversity, with greater and lesser flamingos and other water birds being the area's major attractions. The ecosystem provides for about 56 species of mammals, including white rhinos and buffaloes, and a variety of terrestrial birds, numbering nearly 450 species. Arrive in time for lunch, and then have an afternoon game drive. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Nakuru to Nairobi
Lake Nakuru to Nairobi
On the final day of your safari, you can have an early morning game drive (optional) or spend the morning at leisure, enjoying the tranquility of Lake Nakuru. Depart from Lake Nakuru back to Nairobi. You will be dropped off either at a hotel of your choice or at the airport for your departure.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
