Zama Expeditions

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$1,849 to $2,440 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 Naivasha

Nairobi to Naivasha

Upon Arrival, our Safari driver will meet you at the airport with a branded sign board. You will drive to the shores of lake Naivasha approximately 2 hour drive from Nairobi. You will tour the Hell's gate National park and hike the Ol Jorwa Gorges with the help of a local guide. A visit to the crescent Island will be the main activity for the day. You will be transferred by boat to the Island where you take guided walks as you interact face to face with the animals in their natural habitats. The Island supports several mammals including the giraffes, zebras, gazelles, hippos and diverse species of birds including the pelicans and flamingos.
Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Lake Naivasha Resort.

Main Destination:
Crescent Island Game Park (Lake Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Lake Naivasha Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park

Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park

Not far from Naivasha, is the Lake Nakuru National Park. Created in 1961 to protect the alkaline lake of the same name, the park offers typical plains vegetation. Located 156 km northwest of Nairobi, Lake Nakuru derives its name from the Masai word "Enakuro" which means cloud of dust. It is home to many herbivores including Rothschild's giraffe, buffalo, hippo, gazelle and nearly 55 mammals including lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, rock hyraxes and reedbuck. Lake Nakuru National Park is famous for hosting both white and black rhinoceros, reintroduced after many years of absence.
Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Ziwa Bush 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:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Discover the Masai Mara National Reserve, the most famous and most visited reserve in Kenya. Covering an area of 1510 km², the Masai Mara reserve is in fact the extension in Kenyan territory of the vast Serengeti Park in Tanzania. Together, they constitute a huge ecosystem in which animals move freely. It is not only home to the 'Big 5' but also a variety of other mammals, birds and reptiles.
Composed of vast rolling plains and hills, the Masai Mara is dotted with umbrella thorn acacias and thorny thickets. In the Maa language, Mara means "spotted" and may refer to the colorful landscapes. Alternatively, the name may refer to the arrival of over two million herbivores during the annual migration
Dinner and Overnight at Enchoro Wildlife 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:
Enchoro Wildlife Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara National Reserve

You will have a full day game drive in the extensive Maasai Mara National reserve. You can also opt for a Balloon safari, a magical experience as you take in a bird's eye view of the vast, rolling plains below you. The Balloon trip takes place early in the morning and ends by touching down in the wilds of the Masai Mara to enjoy a delectable champagne breakfast and embark on the game drives.
Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Enchoro Wildlife Camp.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Enchoro Wildlife Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara National Reserve

The Morning game drive starts just before sunrise, you will be served by a hot cup of Kenyan highland coffee and by sunrise you are out into the Savannah, taking in fresh smell of the moist grass, observing the scenic nature and amazing wildlife. You will be served with breakfast at the lodge and continue watching various wildlife that quench at the Mara River just opposite the restaurant. The rest of the morning will be spent at leisure. You will then depart for an afternoon game drive and watch as the sun goes down before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Enchoro Wildlife Camp.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Enchoro Wildlife Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Departure

Departure

After breakfast, you will exit the park and drive past the Maasai Villages on your way to Nairobi. A cultural visit can be arranged in advance.
Drop off at the airport in the afternoon for departure
End of our services.

Main Destination:
Nairobi Airport (Nairobi)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other 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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