Leopard Orchid Safaris

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$1,375 to $1,760 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

Upon arriving at the airport, you will be picked up by your safari tour guide. Then, you will head for Lake Naivasha. You will arrive in the afternoon for lunch and check-in.

After relaxation, you can go on a nature walk along the shores of the lake, eyeing different bird species, or embark on an optional guided boat safari in the lake to explore its tranquil waters and observe hippos, waterfowl and other wildlife.

After the safari, you will return to your camp to freshen up and enjoy a delicious dinner before your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Naivasha West Beach Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru NP

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru NP

After breakfast, you will check out and proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park, the famous pink lake known for its large number of flamingos. It is also recognized as one of the Natural Wonders of the World.

You will arrive early in the afternoon for lunch and check-in. After relaxing, you will embark on an afternoon game drive. You will have chances to spot wildlife such as rhinos, giraffes, buffalos, and various bird species. You can also visit the rhino sanctuary within the park to see both white and black rhinos up close.

Return to your lodge to freshen up. End your day by watching the sunset over the lake, reflecting on the beauty and diversity of the unique ecosystem.

Dinner and overnight stay are at your lodge.

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
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
WildebeestVery Rare
Accommodation:
Ziwa Bush Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

Have breakfast before you check out. Then, we head to the great Masai Mara National Reserve, home to a wide variety of wildlife, including the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhinoceros). You will arrive in time to have lunch, check in and relax at your camp.

After relaxing, you can proceed for an afternoon game drive deep into the vast savannah grassland in search of various wildlife until late evening.

Between July and October, the reserve gets busy. Thousands of wildebeest and zebra migrate across the Mara River in search of greener pastures.

Your overnight stay and dinner are at your camp.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Enkorok Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, we will have a full-day game drive with a packed lunch. We will explore different areas in the reserve in search of more wildlife and visit the Mara River, where the migration happens.

Enjoy your picnic lunch by the river, a scenic spot within the reserve known as the hippo pool, and watch the hippos and crocodiles.

After lunch, you will embark on your final game drive until the evening, searching for any wildlife you may not have encountered. Return to your camp to freshen up and relax before having a hearty dinner.

All meals and overnight are at the camp.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Enkorok Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Masai Mara to Nairobi

After breakfast, you will check out and return to Nairobi. Your safari tour guide will transfer you to the hotel of your choice or to the airport for your homebound flight.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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  • This tour is offered by Leopard Orchid Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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