5-Day Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Wildlife Safari

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

Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve

You will be picked up at JKIA Airport or the hotel by a Mzingo Wild Adventures representative who will introduce you to your driver-guide. Later, drive to the Masai Mara which is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife-viewing area. The reserve is famous for its migration of wildebeests from Serengeti in Tanzania to Masai Mara in Kenya. Masai Mara has approximately 95 species of mammals, amphibians, and reptiles and over 400 bird species, therefore it is hard to miss the Big Five.

You will arrive in time for lunch at Basecamp Mara Camp. Later, leave the camp for an afternoon game drive and later return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

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:

Basecamp Masai Mara

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Masai Mara National Reserve

Option 1: Have breakfast and then leave the camp with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive in search of the Big Five. Later, you will return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Option 2: Have a morning game drive followed by breakfast and then relax at the camp. After lunch, leave for the afternoon game drive and return in the evening for dinner and overnight at the camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Basecamp Masai Mara

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Masai Mara National Reserve

Option 1: Have breakfast and then leave the camp with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive in search of the Big Five. Later, you will return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Option 2: Have a morning game drive followed by breakfast and then relax at the camp. After lunch, leave for the afternoon game drive and return in the evening for dinner and overnight at the camp.

Option 3: Go on a hot-air balloon ride (at an extra cost) followed by a full-day game drive.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Basecamp Masai Mara

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park

Enjoy breakfast and then drive to Lake Nakuru, one of the ideal parks for bird watching, hiking, picnic, and game drives. It truly is a wildlife haven. Lake Nakuru is known for its millions of flamingoes. Arrive in time for lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge. After lunch, leave for the afternoon game drive at Lake Nakuru.

Later, return for dinner and overnight at the camp.

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 Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Nakuru National Park - Nairobi

Enjoy breakfast and then exit the lodge with enroute game drive back to Nairobi where you will be dropped off at the airport or at the hotel.

Optional activities in Nairobi that can be arranged at an extra cost:
- A visit to the Giraffe Centre. Here, you will have the chance to interact with the majestic Rothschild's giraffes in a unique and up-close encounter.
- Have dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant (suitable for meat lovers).

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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