Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Pick up at Jomo Kenyatta International or Nairobi Hotel, we shall depart Nairobi this morning and drive along the floor to the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in time for lunch at the Lake Nakuru Lodge. The park Kenya’s first rhino sanctuary and one of the largest concentrations of black rhinoceros in the world a large population of white rhino. Also of interest is an area fenced off as a sanctuary to protect Rothschild giraffes. Among predators are lion, leopard and large pythons hiding in the dense woodlands which may occasionally be seen crossing roads or dangling from trees. Other game includes Thomson’s and Grant gazelle, the long- eared leaf-nosed bat, colobus monkey, rock hyrax, hippo, and waterbuck;
Impala, striped hyena, bat-eared fox, wildcat, reedbuck and golden cat. (full board). Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge. Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara National Reserve - Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara National Reserve - Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
You will enjoy an early breakfast then view the game as we exit the park and drive via the Great Rift Valley to arrive at Masai Mara in time for lunch at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge. Afternoon game drives till dusk when we return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara National Reserve - Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Masai Mara National Reserve - Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Full day spent exploring the park in search of the big 5. Optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450 per person. Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. Mara is the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti Tanzania in
search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna - lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena, and vultures. An optional visit to a local Masai village at a cost of US$35 per person is included in the price. All meals and overnight at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha - Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha - Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Depart Masai Mara in the morning and drive to the great floor of the Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha, making a brief stop at the Rift Valley view point along the way. It is simply one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya, often called Naivasha’s best kept secret. It is private, secure and patrolled by guides who can accompany anyone who wishes a for guided walk. The shores host abundant birdlife especially huge numbers of pelicans, cormorants and fish-eagles with their haunting cry. There are more animals per acre than any other Kenyan Park, hence many film companies have been to the Island to film the herds of Wildebeests, Waterbuck, Zebra and Gazelle. Afternoon take a boat ride in Lake Naivasha to crescent island where you will be doing a nature walk next to zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, waterbucks, antelopes and many types of birds & the wildlife found on the island. You might also see zebras and giraffes close to the shore of the lake. Overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Hells Gate - Nairobi - Departure
Hells Gate - Nairobi - Departure
This morning after a delicious breakfast, we shall depart for Hells Gate National Park to arrive at 10:30am. Once at the
Park, you have the option of a game drive in a Safari vehicle or take bikes into the Park. Cycling in the Park is a great adventure as you get to ride the bikes for 7 Kilometers before resting at a ranger's post. After a brief stop at the rangers post you leave the bike and start a walking safari. Enjoy the spectacular views of the gorge. Continue on foot into the park’s distinctive gorges, where narrow passageways and caves are sunk into sedimentary rock. After a 1-hour walk, stop by a local Maasai community to learn about traditional life and customs in the Great Rift Valley. Later on in the evening we shall proceed to Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta Airport. Meal Plan: Breakfast. End of Services.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
