5-Day Echoes of the Wild - Naivasha to Mara

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

Whispers of Naivasha – A Lakeside Welcome to the Wild

You will be picked up in the morning from your hotel or from the airport and begin a leisurely drive through the Great Rift Valley toward Lake Naivasha. You will make a brief stop is made at a scenic viewpoint to admire and photograph the escarpment’s dramatic landscapes. Upon arrival in the late morning, you will check in to your hotel and settle in. After lunch and a bit of relaxation, your afternoon will feature a light adventure: take a tranquil boat ride on the lake to spot hippos and vibrant birdlife, followed by a guided walk on Crescent Island where you’ll walk among giraffes, zebras, and antelope in an open sanctuary. You will return to the hotel in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay by the lakeside.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Blooming Suites

• Mid-range hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Nakuru Secrets – Flamingos, Giants & Golden Plains

After a relaxed breakfast, you will check out and begin your journey toward Lake Nakuru National Park, a short scenic drive away. Upon arrival, you will check in to your lodge and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is famed for its seasonal flocks of flamingos, rare black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffe, and dramatic escarpment views. You’ll explore woodlands, open plains, and lakeshore, possibly spotting lions, leopards, and buffalo along the way. You will return to the lodge in the early evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

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
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Road to Royalty – Entering the Realm of the Mara

You will have an early breakfast and afterwards proceed to check out and travel west through the highlands and into the iconic savannahs of the Maasai Mara. En route, pass local villages, farmlands, and the town of Narok — the gateway to the Mara. Upon arrival in the mid-afternoon, you will check in to your camp, enjoy a well-prepared lunch, and take some time to relax. In the late afternoon, you will head out for a cultural immersion at a traditional Maasai BOMA. Engage with the community, learn about their customs and way of life, and enjoy storytelling, song, and dance. Afterwards, you will return to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or 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:

Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Across the Savannah – Tracking Legends and Life

After an early breakfast, you will set out for a full-day game drive through the world-famous Maasai Mara. With picnic lunches packed, you’ll explore deeper into the reserve in search of the Big Five — lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos — alongside cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, and antelopes. Lunch will be enjoyed at a scenic spot within the reserve, after which your safari continues through riverine forests and sweeping plains. You’ll return to your camp or lodge in the evening for dinner and a peaceful overnight under the Mara sky.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Echoes of the Wild – Farewell Through Rift Valley Skies

After a relaxed breakfast, check out from your lodge and begin your scenic journey back to Nairobi. As you drive through the stunning landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, you'll have ample opportunities to take in the dramatic views of rolling hills and open savannah. Along the way, enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local stop, offering a chance to savor traditional Kenyan dishes and relax before continuing your journey. Arrival in Nairobi is expected in the late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.