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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 Maasai Mara

Nairobi to Maasai Mara

We depart Nairobi in the morning and begin our journey to the Maasai Mara, a 5-hour drive. We will stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photos and brief sightseeing.

After arriving at the Maasai Mara, we check into the camp or lodge, followed by lunch. After lunch, we embark on our first game drive in the afternoon, exploring the park’s wildlife, including the Big Five and stunning savannah landscapes. We can also visit a Maasai village and enjoy Maasai culture and beauty. In the evening, we return to the lodge and call it a day.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or 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:
Sentrim Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Maasai Mara

Maasai Mara

After breakfast, set off for a full-day game drive in the park. Explore different areas of the reserve, including the Mara River, which is famous for its wildebeest migration and crocodiles. After the first half of the day game drive, we will have a picnic lunch in the park or at the hotel. After lunch, we continue the game drive, capturing wildlife like lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, caracals and serval cats.

After the game drive, we will have an optional activity such as a hot-air balloon safari (extra cost) or a nature walk. Alternatively, continue exploring the park with a professional guide.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Sentrim Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast and checking out of the lodge, we enjoy a final early morning game drive in the Maasai Mara. After the game drive, we depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, a 4-hour drive. On arrival at Lake Nakuru National Park, we will check in at the lodge and have lunch.

In the afternoon, we head for a short game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park to see animals such as giraffes, rhinos and birds such as flamingoes, which is renowned worldwide for its beauty and ecological significance. After the game drive, we return to our lodge to relax and prepare for the next day’s activities.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Lake Nakuru Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Nakuru

Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, we set out on a game drive to see and enjoy the park’s highlights, including flamingos, rhinos, buffaloes, and Rothschild's giraffes. After the game drive, we return to the lodge and have lunch. In the afternoon, we visit Baboon Cliff for stunning views of the lake and a magical bird watch at the lake. We take a leisurely walk around the park. In the evening, we return to the lodge, have dinner and rest.

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
Accommodation:
Lake Nakuru Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Nakuru to Nairobi

Lake Nakuru to Nairobi

Since it's our last day, after breakfast, we check out of the hotel and head for a short morning game drive or bird-watching session.

After the game drive, we depart for Nairobi, making a stopover at the Rift Valley escarpment to enjoy some scenic views. We arrive in Nairobi in the early afternoon and call it a successful safari!

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

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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  • This tour is offered by Live In Love Kenya Tours And Travel, not SafariBookings.
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