6-Day Mid-Range Safari in the Lakes and Masai Mara

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

Nairobi- Masai Mara National Reserve

On this first day and the beginning day of your classic safari, your driver will meet you at the airport or Nairobi Hotel and brief you about the entire safari, and then embark on your journey to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve which is approximately a drive of 5 hours. You'll pass through the Great Rift Valley Escarpment as you en route to Masai Mara Game Reserve and make a stop for photography and scenic views of the Escarpment which stretches from the Middle East in the north to Mozambique in the south. The area is geologically active and features volcanoes, hot springs, and geysers. You'll arrive in Masai Mara in time for check-in, have lunch, and take some rest. Later, head out for an afternoon game drive through the park in search of the Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Buffalo, and other members of the Big Five plus other animals till sunset.

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:

Mara Maisha Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day Masai Mara National Reserve

You will spend the entire day at the reserve on a shared morning, afternoon, and evening game drives, searching for wild animals. Mara is the land of African legend, where lions, elephants, giraffes, zebra, and a variety of gazelles are abundant throughout the park. Cheetahs and leopards are regularly seen, but less frequently, rhinos. The annual wildebeest migration, one of nature's wildlife spectacles, occurs in the Mara from July to September. When traveling during this timeframe, big animals and their predators are abundant. In addition, several species of bee-eaters, the flying rainbow that tops the list of birds found in the Mara, can be spotted.
You can carry a picnic lunch or have lunch at the camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Maisha Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve

On your last day, dedicate the entire day exploring the vast landscapes of Masai mara. Your safari guide will take the entire day to exploring the vast landscapes of Masai mara. Your safari guide will take you to different areas of the reserve, maximizing your chances of witnessing the diverse wildlife and possibly the famous big five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino). You will also get to see various bird species and experience the incredible beauty of the savannah
After lunch, you have an option of visiting Maasai village at an extra cost who you will see around the parks borders. In the evening, you will return to the camp for your dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Chui Resort

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara- Lake Nakuru National Park

There will be a pre-dawn game viewing session or an optional hot air balloon safari at an extra cost before returning for breakfast and check out for your departure to Lake Nakuru National Park. You will arrive at lake Nakuru on time for lunch before embarking on afternoon game drive, where you will explore the diverse habitats, including the famous alkaline lake, woodland and grassland. Keep an eye out for the parks renowned resident rhinos as well as lions, giraffes, buffalos and various species. But the flamingoes, of course, have always been the main attraction. At times there may be almost 2 million flamingoes in the residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lakeshore. Return to your accommodation for relaxing evening and dinner.

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:

Sarova Woodlands

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru- Lake Naivasha National Park

You'll wake up early in the morning and enjoy breakfast, then afterwards Check out and depart from the lodge. Leave Lake Nakuru for another long drive to Lake Naivasha. It is the highest and the most beautiful of the Rift Valley lakes. At 1910m (6200ft), 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 while herons hide in it while searching for food. Naivasha is yet another area popular for bird watching (over 400 species have been recorded). It is also a favorite weekend retreat for Nairobi residents, who come here to sail, water ski and fish. There are no crocodiles in the lake as the water is too cold for them, due to the altitude but there are a number of hippos. Along the lakeshore, vineyards produce grapes for the country's fledgeling wine industry. You will arrive, relax and have lunch and go for a game drive and also go for boat riding (optional).

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha- Nairobi

Start your day with guided nature walks around lake Naivasha, explore the surrounding wildlife-rich area, witness breathtaking views and learn about the flora and fauna from your guide before returning for breakfast and check out. Depart to Nairobi by road, on your arrival, you will be drop at your preferred hotel in Nairobi or the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your final departure.

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.