African Skimmer Safaris

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$1,451 to $2,239 pp (USD)

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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 Lake nakuru

Nairobi to Lake nakuru

You will be received at the Airport by our representative where you will be briefed then board your safari vehicle and drive towards the Great Rift Valley with a brief stop at view point for great picture opportunities. The Great Rift Valley is geologic phenomenon, which divides Kenya neatly down the length of the country essentially separating east from west. Today's Rift Valley is characterized by uninhabitable desert and fertile farmland, flat arid plains, steep escarpments and 07 lakes in Kenya. Descend to the floor of the Rift Valley and drive across it to arriving in time for lunch at Lake Nakuru Sopa. At around 1600hrs have an afternoon game drive to view the rhinos grazing freely and the drive also takes you to the shores of the lake famous for its birdlife especially flamingos that form a pink hue across the lake. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

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 Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Lake nakuru to maasai mara

Lake nakuru to maasai mara

Breakfast will be served at the lodge from 0630 hrs and at 0730 hrs after which you will drive to the world-famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve. En route enjoy the beautiful scenery. Arrive at Mara Sopa in time for lunch and check in. In the afternoon, enjoy an enthralling game-viewing drive at 1600 hrs. Have a chance to Spot lions, cheetahs and other spectacular predators if you are lucky, this is the highlight of your day. In the evening, enjoy a sumptuous dinner and overnight at the camp.

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:
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Maasai mara

Maasai mara

After breakfast, proceed for game-viewing drive in the Mara at 0630 hrs and 1600 hrs respectively with mid morning and early afternoon at leisure in your camp or an option of full day in the park with lunch boxes and drive back to the camp at 4.30pm. The reserve is well known for its black-manned lion, as well as its abundant resident wildlife. It's one of the few places where it's possible to see the Big Five during a morning game drive. For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded: among these 16 species of eagle, plus many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks 4 of bustard (including the kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird), and 9 species of sunbirds. Return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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

Day 4

Maasai Mara to Lake Naivasha

Maasai Mara to Lake Naivasha

Depart Mara after breakfast and head to Lake Naivasha. Lake Naivasha is the highest and the most beautiful of the Rift Valley lakes. At 1910m (6200f), the water is fresh and the lake is fringed with dense clumps of papyrus (ancient Egyptian once used this to make paper). Kingfishers use the papyrus as a perch; herons hide in it while searching for food. Naivasha is yet another area popular for bird watching (over 400species have been recorded). Arrive at Sawela resort in time for lunch. Later in the afternoon have a guided walk safari at crescent island and later come back to the resort for dinner and overnight.

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 5

Lake Naivasha to Nairobi

Lake Naivasha to Nairobi

Check out of the hotel after breakfast and drive back to Nairobi in time for your international flight at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
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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