$2,225 to $2,335 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi - Lake Naivasha
Nairobi - Lake Naivasha
After breakfast we depart from our Nairobi hotel for a scenic drive to Lake Naivasha. Stop en-route at the view points of the Great Rift Valley for stunning views arriving Lake Naivasha by mid-morning for bird walk before time for lunch at Fina gardens. Lake Naivasha is freshwater Lake. It was declared a bird sanctuary in 1967 and also supports pastoral industries of wine and flowers. During our full day field trip to Lake Naivasha, we study the birds of the region such as herons, fish eagles, ospreys, black crakes, and lily-trotters. Dominated by the shadow of Mt. Longonot, few lakes in the world have a more commanding or spectacular setting than Naivasha. We also have an excursion to the Elsa mere Center. Activities include reliving the experience of Joy Adamson and Elsa while viewing "Born Free." Lake Naivasha being on the Rift floor is home to an incredible variety of species. Over 450 species have been recorded here. Dinner and overnight stay at Fina Gardens.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Fina Gardens Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru
Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru
This morning we leave Naivasha and head for Lake Nakuru Park, regarded by avid birders' as the greatest world ornithological spectacle on the Earth. The park is famous for its millions of pink flamingoes lining on the lake shore, arriving by mid morning at Lake Nakuru for a game drive en route before checking-in at Lake Nakuru Lodge for Lunch. Afternoon game drive followed by a walk along the shores which will also allow us to see the many wild animals in the park and especially the park is the Sanctuary to the Black Rhino, White Rhino and the Rothschild Giraffe. Here we'll have the chance to look out at some of the common species like the Lesser and Greater Flamingoes, African fish Eagle, Tawny Eagle, Green Wood Hoopoes, Cliff Chat, Great White and Pink Backed Pelicans plus other intra- African Migrants. Dinner and Overnight stay today will be at Merica Hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Merica Hotel
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara
Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara
Soon after breakfast, drive to Maji Moto Eco camp. Maji Moto, in the Loita Hills of southwest Kenya, is a 3-hour drive from Nairobi and on the way to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. The drive from Nairobi includes the stunning views from and descent down the Great Rift Valley Escarpment. For travelers intending to visit the Masai Mara, Maji Moto is a perfect place to rest and acclimate yourself to the region, and its only one hour from the Sekenani Gate.
Afternoon Activties at no extra cost:
Walk with Masai warriors through the hills, observing plants and animals through Masai eyes. Track game on the savannah in much the same way humans have for thousands of years – except you'll be armed with a camera.
The name 'Maji Moto' means 'Hot Water', and this refers to the natural hot spring near the village. Surrounded by trees, a dip in the spring at evening is a refreshing way to soak away the days exertions.
Dinner & overnight at Maji Moto Eco Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Maji Moto Eco Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
On safari in Masai Mara
On safari in Masai Mara
A full day in the Mara, the extensive grasslands are a strong hold to the threatened, migratory corncrake and the near threatened Jackson's widowbird. The bush and woodlands around the reserve also hold some unique bird species, more than 450 bird species have been recorded in the Mara, including 12 species of cisticola and birds of prey. Large numbers of palaerctic migrants winter in the area including Caspian plovers and white storks. Other local and unusual birds in the Mara include Rock Cisticola, Rufous Bellied Heron, Denham's Bustard, Black Coucal, Red Tailed chat, Pale Wren Warbler, Tabora Cisticola, Yellow Bellied Hyliota, Green-capped Eremomela and Magpie Shrike. All meals, dinner and Overnight stay will be at Maji Moto Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Maji Moto Eco Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Masai Mara - Nairobi
Masai Mara - Nairobi
After breakfast, we drive back to Nairobi arriving in the afternoon. Check-in to day room at Nairobi hotel. Farewell dinner Later early in the evening, will be hosted by our company at the world famous Carnivore restaurant considered "Africa's greatest eating experience" (if you love barbecue it doesn't get better than this), and home to the "Simba Saloon" one of the cities most popular night clubs. Thereafter you will be transferred to the airport in time for your International departure flight.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi Airport (Nairobi)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
