5-Day Lake Nakuru, Naivasha, Maasai Mara Big 5 Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru

You will be picked up from the airport or your hotel in Nairobi at 7:00 am and then head south. Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint (referred to as the Escarpment) and then head further west, arriving in time for lunch. You will then get ready for your afternoon game drive, which will take place from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. You'll have a chance to explore the savanna in search of four of the “Big Five” (rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo) in this wonderful national park. Other popular animals include zebra, Rothchild giraffe, hyena and more. After the game drive, you will return to the camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

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

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

WildebeestVery Rare

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Flamingo Resort & Spa

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

Depart Lake Nakuru after early breakfast and proceed towards Lake Naivasha.
Lake Naivasha, the name derives from the local Maasai name Nai’posha, meaning “rough water” because of the sudden storms which can arise.
Afternoon will be spent on a boat ride which later you disembark at the shores for a walk at animal sanctuary among the wandering resident herbivorous including Buffaloes, Thompson gazelles, wildebeest among herbivores.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Eseriani Resort

• Mid-range hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast you will drive 30Mins to Hells Gate National Park.
Hell's Gate National Park is a park located between Lake Naivasha and the Longonot and Suswa volcanoes. It is covered by ashes from the Longonot eruption which occurred 100 years ago, the park is famous for its geothermal station, Lower Gorge and spectacular sceneries (cliffs, volcanoes gorges, geothermal steam). It is the only national park that you can tour with a bicycle.
Upon arrival at the gate, you will cycle 7 kms to the gorge and back or decide to continue on and exit at Olkaria gate where your driver guide will be waiting for you, alternatively your driver guide can follow you should anyone get weary and tired he can pick him and continue with the safari vehicle.
You will drive through the scenic Rift Valley with amazing views of Mt. Longonot cycling arriving at the town of Narok for Lunch later proceed to check inn at your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

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

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Ol Moran Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Masai Mara

The second day in Mara will be spent exploring the extensive grasslands of the Maasai Mara on a full day game drive with packed breakfast and lunch and picnic in the wild. Maasai Mara Game Reserve is renowned for being host to the Great Wildebeest migration. Millions of wildebeest’s cross over the Mara River every year from the Serengeti in search of grazing pastures.
As they make their way across the Mara River, some of them are eaten by the hungry crocodiles awaiting them on the riverbanks (from mid-June till end of October). The Great Migration which is listed as one of the wonders of the world is an experience that you will live to remember. In addition to this, Maasai Mara is home to other animals like waterbucks, baboons, gazelles, monkeys, impalas, Maasai giraffes among others and over 500 bird species. Getting back your camp after sunset.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Ol Moran Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara Reserve - Nairobi

You will have a leisurely breakfast and then transfer to your accommodation in Nairobi or the airport depending on your plans. If you have enough time, you can discuss with your guide or call us about the options for excursions in Nairobi.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.