Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve
Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve
Go on an early morning drive to Masai Mara National Reserve. It is one of the few places left on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed in the numbers that once roamed the plains and forests of Africa. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of wildebeests, zebras and attendant predators. Arrive in time for lunch, and then have an afternoon game drive at your convenience.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Masai Mara National Reserve Full Experience
Masai Mara National Reserve Full Experience
After breakfast, we have a full-day game drive, with a packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-maned lions, as well as its abundant resident wildlife. It is one of the few places where it's possible to see the Big Five during a morning's game drive. Many cheetahs are so used to vehicles that they seek shelter from the hot sun under them, and several even climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey. For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded, including 16 species of eagles, many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks, 4 bustards (including the kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird), and 9 species of sunbirds.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru National Park
Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru National Park
Have an early morning pick-up, then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Across the equator, southwards of Bogoria, lies the Rift Valley's most famous lake, Lake Nakuru. Known all over the world for its flamingos, it's alkaline and is recognized as one of the world's natural wonders. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harbouring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingoes, of course, have always been the main attraction. At times, almost 2 million flamingoes may be in residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep-pink band around the edge of the lakeshore. Arrive in time for lunch, and then have an afternoon game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Naivasha
Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Naivasha
Have a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru with an en-route lunch. Depart in the afternoon to Lake Naivasha, which is the highest and the most beautiful of the Rift Valley lakes. Naivasha is 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 altitude, but there are several hippos. Along the lakeshore, vineyards produce grapes for the country's fledging wine industry.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Hell's Gate - Nairobi
Hell's Gate - Nairobi
We end our safari by driving to Hell's Gate National Park, which is mainly comprised of a savannah ecosystem that harbours a wide variety of wildlife. There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux's eagles, augur buzzards, and swifts. African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson's gazelle, and baboon are also common.
Depart late in the morning to Nairobi, arriving at about 3 pm.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
