$2,753 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
You will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel or from NBO Airport if you arrive early in the morning on the day of your safari. Your Shadows of Africa driver-guide will welcome you for an unforgettable Great Rift Valley safari. You’ll descend into the Rift Valley and journey to Lake Nakuru National Park, a renowned birdwatcher's paradise often hailed as the world’s greatest ornithological spectacle. Famous for the millions of pink flamingoes gracing its shores, the park is also a sanctuary for the endangered Black and White Rhinos, and the majestic Rothschild Giraffe. In addition, you’ll spot birdlife such as lesser and greater flamingoes, African fish eagles, tawny eagles, green wood hoopoes, cliff chats, great white pelicans, pink-backed pelicans, and other migratory species.
You’ll arrive at your lodge just in time for lunch, after which you can relax before heading out for an afternoon game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Nakuru to Lake Bogaria to Lake Naivasha
Lake Nakuru to Lake Bogaria to Lake Naivasha
Renowned for its spectacular hot springs and geysers, which are hot enough to boil an egg, Lake Bogoria has earned the title of the “new home of the flamingo,” with up to 2 million flamingoes migrating from Lake Nakuru, creating a breathtaking sight. The reserve also hosts wildlife such as leopards, klipspringers, caracals, and the majestic greater kudu.
You’ll enjoy lunch at the Lake Bogoria Spa Resort before continuing to Lake Naivasha, another remarkable lake in the Great Rift Valley. Upon arriving at your lodge on the shores of Lake Naivasha in the early afternoon, you’ll embark on a boat safari across the freshwater lake, where you can observe a variety of birdlife and see the resident hippos. The boat trip also includes a visit to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary for a short walking safari, giving you the chance to spot even more wildlife up close.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Naivasha to The Masai Mara Game Reserve
Lake Naivasha to The Masai Mara Game Reserve
No safari in Kenya is complete without visiting the iconic Masai Mara to witness the Big Five. After breakfast, you will depart Lake Nakuru and travel along the floor of the Great Rift Valley towards Masai Mara, home to the magnificent 8th Wonder of the World.
This vast reserve, part of the expansive Serengeti plains, is renowned for the spectacular annual wildebeest migration and is a haven for Africa's Big Five: lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and cape buffalo.
Upon arrival, you will check in at your lodge and enjoy a relaxing lunch. After a short rest, you will embark on a late afternoon game drive at 4:00 PM, exploring the Mara’s rich wildlife before returning to the lodge for a delicious dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Masai Mara Game Reserve
Masai Mara Game Reserve
On this day, we will dedicate a full day to exploring the Masai Mara Reserve. Instead of an early morning game drive, we will depart at 8:00 AM after breakfast, bringing along picnic lunch boxes.
For the remainder of the mid-morning and early afternoon, we’ll venture deep into the reserve, where a diverse array of wildlife can be spotted, including the elusive leopard. If you're visiting during the wildebeest migration season, the main attraction is the incredible spectacle of the annual migration. Vast herds of wildebeest fill the plains, but we will aim to witness the dramatic river crossings at the Mara River, where crocodiles lie in wait—an awe-inspiring event you’ll want to capture with your camera. This breathtaking sight is truly one of the Wonders of the World.
In the afternoon, we’ll return to the lodge for some relaxation, followed by dinner and an evening of leisure.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Masai Mara to Nairobi
Masai Mara to Nairobi
We begin the day with an early morning game drive at 6:30 AM, offering a final chance to spot the wildlife as they are most active in the cool dawn hours. Afterward, you will return to the lodge for breakfast and pack your bags for the journey back to Nairobi.
You’ll drive through the scenic landscapes, arriving in Nairobi by early afternoon. Lunch will be at your own arrangement, either on the way or upon arrival in Nairobi. Later, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international flight back home, bringing your unforgettable Kenyan safari to a close.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
