5-Day Private Mid-Range Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha

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

Nairobi – Masai Mara

Your driver-guide will pick you up at your hotel at 7:30 am. You will depart for a picturesque drive in a private safari vehicle, descending the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara, Kenya's famous game reserve (drive time 5.5 hours). You will stop briefly at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to enjoy the stunning views of the largest valley in the world, which is said to be visible from outer space.

You will arrive at your lodge in Masai Mara for a leisurely lunch. Your afternoon game drive starts at 3:30 pm, allowing you to spot the amazing wildlife in the reserve, including big cats such as lion, leopard, and cheetah, as well as rhino, elephant and wildebeest. Return to your lodge 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:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range resort bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara Extended Game Drive

You will be taken on full-day game drives today, starting at 7 am after an early breakfast with a picnic lunch in the park, returning between 5 and 6 pm. Early mornings and late afternoons are considered the best times to spot animals at their most active. As your safari is private, your game-drive timings are flexible, which is convenient if traveling with children or if you are on a honeymoon when you perhaps want to lie in longer on some days. Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range resort bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru National Park

After an early breakfast, you can optionally visit a Maasai village and take a boat ride on the way to Nakuru, arriving in time for a late lunch. Then, you can proceed with a game drive until 6 pm. The park is well known for its flamingos and other birds. Dinner and overnight are at the 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

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha

After an early breakfast, spend the morning in Lake Nakuru National Park, where you can see flamingos among other birds (about 350 species recorded). This park is also home to the black and white rhinoceros. The park has been established for the protection of endangered species such as rhinos and is also home to colobus monkeys, leopards, giraffes, and a variety of plains antelope.

Afterwards, you will depart for nearby Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for lunch. You will then go on an evening boat ride on Crescent Island, have dinner and overnight at the resort.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Resort

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha - Nairobi

After an early breakfast, proceed to Hell's Gate National Park, where you can visit the Geothermal Power Plant in Ol Karia and the hot springs. This is the only park that allows walking and cycling. There is an optional visit to Crescent Island for a boat ride where you can watch hippos and other wild animals. Later, after lunch, depart for Nairobi, arriving at 5 pm, where we will drop you off at your hotel.

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.