5-Day Explosive Nakuru Mara Tour

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

Arrival in Nairobi - Transfer to Maasai Mara

Morning: Arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Midday: Transfer to Maasai Mara. This takes about 5-6 hours by road or 1 hour by flight (depending on your preference).
Evening: Check-in at your lodge/camp in Maasai Mara.
Activity: Depending on the arrival time, you can enjoy a short evening game drive.
Overnight: Stay in Maasai Mara.

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:

Simba Oryx Nature Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara

Morning: Early breakfast and head out for a morning game drive. This is when you'll have a better chance of spotting wildlife like lions, elephants, and cheetahs.
Midday: Return to your lodge for lunch, or if you’re feeling adventurous, enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild.
Afternoon: Continue your game drive, perhaps visiting the Mara River to witness the migration (depending on the season) or heading to areas rich with wildlife.
Evening: Enjoy sundowners at the lodge and relax after the day’s adventures.
Overnight: Stay in Maasai Mara.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Simba Oryx Nature Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Early Morning Game Drive + Optional Maasai Village Visit

Early Morning: Go on an early morning game drive to witness animals in their most active state, including the "Big Five."
Midday: After the morning game drive, return to your accommodation for breakfast.
Afternoon: Optional visit to a Maasai Village to learn about the Maasai culture, traditions, and lifestyle.
Evening: Return to your lodge for some relaxation and perhaps an evening game drive.
Overnight: Stay in Maasai Mara.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Simba Oryx Nature Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru

Morning: After breakfast, embark on your final game drive in Maasai Mara.
Late Morning: Check-out from your lodge and begin the journey to Lake Nakuru (approximately 5-6 hours by road or a 1-hour flight).
Afternoon: Arrive in Lake Nakuru, check in to your accommodation.
Evening: Enjoy a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos, rhinos, and diverse bird species.
Overnight: Stay in Lake Nakuru.

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

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ziwa Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive in Lake Nakuru - Return to Nairobi

Early Morning: Early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru to see the famous flamingos, lions, and rhinos. Lake Nakuru is known for its biodiversity and stunning scenery.
Late Morning: Return to your lodge for breakfast.
Midday: After breakfast, check out and drive back to Nairobi (around 2-3 hours).
Afternoon/Evening: Drop off at Nairobi, whether at the airport or at your hotel, depending on your next plans.

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.