Activities

Day 1: Arrival Nairobi

Met on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Transfer to the hotel where you been booked for the night.

Overnight: Sarova Panafric Hotel

Meals- pay direct

Day 2: Nairobi-Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, drive towards the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon a game drive in park that also takes you to the shores of the lake famous for its birdlife especially flamingos that form a pink hue across the lake.

Arrive in Nakuru, head to Lake Nakuru National Park for both morning and afternoon game drives. The Park is renowned worldwide for its hundreds of thousands of pink flamingos that colour its shows in pink. Lake Nakuru is a shallow alkaline lake in Kenya's Rift Valley and some 62 km2 in extent. In late 80's the park also became Kenya's first rhino sanctuary and is today home to both the White and Black Rhinos. Lions, leopards, hippos, giraffes, waterbucks are equally at home in this unique park.

Overnight: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Meals – Breakfast in Nairobi, Lunch and Dinner in Nakuru

Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park -Lake Naivasha

After breakfast we will drive along the bottom of the Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha. Upon arrival in Naivasha, we shall check-in to our lakeside hotel and then proceed for our boat ride.

This morning, we will enjoy a boat ride in this spectacular Lake Naivasha. This is a beautiful freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus is almost 13 km's across, but its waters are shallow with an average depth of five meters. The waters of the lake draw a great range of game to these shores. Giraffes wander among the acacia, Hippos wallow in the swamps and Colobus monkeys call from the treetops while the Lakes large hippo populations sleep the day out in the shallows. During the boat ride the boat captain will explain in details the various animals and birds in the lake. Beautiful photos will also be possible. Among the resident birds are fish eagles, ospreys, lily-trotters, black crakes and a variety of herons. Hippos also live in the lake.

Overnight: Sawela Lodges

Meals – Breakfast in Nakuru, Lunch and Dinner in Naivasha

Day 4: Lake Naivasha-Masai Mara Game Reserve

After breakfast we will drive along the bottom of the Rift Valley to Masai Mara Game Reserve. The jewel in Africa’s crown, Masai Mara, is host to the most spectacular array of wildlife; lions, elephant, giraffe, a variety of gazelle species, zebras among others.  Rare animals are Cheetah, leopard and Rhinos but are still spotted. Game viewing is never dull in the Mara and patience is often rewarded with unique sightings: a pride of lion stalking their prey; a solitary leopard retrieving its kill from the high branches of an acacia tree; a male wildebeest sparring to attract females into their harem; a herd of elephant protecting their young from opportunistic predators.

We will proceed to our camp for a late lunch.  This afternoon we will enjoy a drive through this spectacular game area before returning to camp for dinner this evening.

Overnight: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

Meals - Breakfast in Naivasha; Lunch and Dinner in Masai Mara

Day 5: Full Day Masai Mara game Reserve

Full day in the reserve with both morning and afternoon game drives at 0630hrs and 1600hrs respectively. The Mara is the northern extension of the Serengeti and its rolling plains are home to hundreds of plains game together with predators that feed on them.

Optional Afternoon Visit to a Masai Cultural Village: This afternoon, we have an option of joining the Maasai dancers donning their African regalia and the jingling on their feet, flow by the rhythm of African beats and dance to their tunes that will leave you refreshed. Cost Per Person: $35. Advance booking advised.

Overnight: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Masai Mara

Day6: Masai Mara Game Reserve-Nairobi

Depart the Mara after breakfast and drive back to Nairobi arriving early afternoon. Shop for Souvenirs and then transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international flight back home

Meals – Breakfast only.

Net Cost Breakdown per Person Sharing in USD – Operated using a Safari Mini-Van

Net Cost Breakdown per Person Sharing in USD – Operated using a Safari Land Cruiser

SEASONALITY DATES AND RATES VALIDITY

• Low Season-01st April to 15th June
• High Season-01st Jan-31st March,01st Nov-20th Dec
• Peak Season-16th June to 31st October

Activities/services included in the cost:

• Arrival and departure airport transfer in Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
• Accommodation as per the itinerary based on superior 4 star hotels/Lodges/ tented Camps
• Accommodation in the Game Reserves are booked on Full Board
• Accommodation in Nairobi is based on Bed & Breakfast
• Road transportation in a custom made safari mini-van/4X4 Safari Land Cruiser
• Game drives as per the itinerary
• Park entrance fees in all the parks
• Boat ride in Naivasha
• English driver-guides available for the safari
• Drinking water throughout the safari
• Our 24hours support throughout the safari

Activities/services excluded in the cost:

• All International Flights/local Flights + Taxes
• Visa fees, Travel & Personal accident insurance
• Meals in Nairobi on arrival and departure day
• Extra $100 park fee per person per day in Masai Mara (November & December 2024)
• Excursions, services and activities not mentioned in this program
• Personal expenses e.g. laundry, telephone calls, Drinks, Tips and gratuities.