Nomadic Essential Travel

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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 - Maasai Mara National Reserve by Road (230 km 4-5 hrs drive)

Nairobi - Maasai Mara National Reserve by Road (230 km 4-5 hrs drive)

After being picked up from the airport or your hotel, you’ll head to our office to meet the rest of the group. Then, begin your journey to the iconic Masai Mara Game Reserve. Along the way, stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for stunning views and lunch in Narok.

Continue your drive to the reserve, where you’ll check in to your camp and unwind for a bit. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive, spotting a variety of wildlife and bird species with the help of your experienced driver/guide. End the day with a delicious dinner and an overnight stay at the 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:
Lenchada Tourist Camp
  • Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara Game Reserve

Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara Game Reserve

After breakfast, enjoy a full day of game viewing in Masai Mara, known for its vast savannah and rolling hills. The park offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Kenya, with an extensive network of roads for close encounters and excellent photo opportunities.

Stop for a picnic lunch at the hippo pool, where you can spot hippos and crocodiles. Continue your game drive until 5:00 PM, with the option to visit a Maasai village afterward.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Lenchada Tourist Camp
  • Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Masai Mara Game Reserve - Lake Nakuru by Road (192 km 3-4 hrs drive)

Masai Mara Game Reserve - Lake Nakuru by Road (192 km 3-4 hrs drive)

After breakfast, visit a Maasai village to learn about their rich culture. This is an optional activity but worth trying. Then, depart for Lake Nakuru, with a scenic drive that offers views of Mt. Longonot, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Elementaita in the distance. Enjoy lunch en route before arriving in Nakuru town by evening.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

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:
Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Naivasha / Hell's Gate National Park by Road (86 km 1-2 hrs drive)

Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Naivasha / Hell's Gate National Park by Road (86 km 1-2 hrs drive)

After breakfast, head out for a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its vibrant birdlife, including flamingos, and its rhino sanctuary. You may also spot Cape buffalo and waterbucks by the shoreline. After a hot lunch, drive to Lake Naivasha, where you have the option to take a boat ride to see hippos and fish eagles (at an additional cost).

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Main Destination:
Hell’S Gate National Park
Best Time To Visit June to February (Little rain)
High Season The park is rarely busy
Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
LeopardVery Rare
CheetahVery Rare
HyenaVery Rare
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LionNone
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Leisure Apex Resort
  • Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Hell's Gate National Park / Lake Naivasha - Nairobi by Road (109 km 2hr 30min drive

Hell's Gate National Park / Lake Naivasha - Nairobi by Road (109 km 2hr 30min drive

After breakfast, enjoy a nature walk in Hell’s Gate National Park, with the option to rent bicycles for a scenic ride. The park is home to over 100 bird species, including vultures, Verreaux's eagles, and swifts, as well as wildlife like African buffalo, zebras, baboons, and more.

After a hot or picnic lunch, drive back to Nairobi, where you'll arrive in the afternoon and be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.

Main Destination:
Hell’S Gate National Park
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)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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