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Overview
This 5-day Kenyan safari provides an excellent opportunity to explore three of the country's most famous wildlife destinations: the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Naivasha. It's well-suited for travelers seeking a classic safari experience with diverse wildlife, comfortable lodge stays, and efficient travel arrangements managed by experienced local guides.
Tour Suitability:
- Traveler Profile: Ideal for first-time safari-goers, families, couples, and small groups wanting a comprehensive taste of Kenya's wildlife highlights.
- Pace of Travel: Moderate, covering key Rift Valley lakes and the expansive Masai Mara with sufficient time for game viewing in each.
- Interests: Big Five sightings in Masai Mara, flamingo viewing and rhino sanctuary at Lake Nakuru, boat rides and birdwatching at Lake Naivasha, and exploring Hell's Gate.
- Comfort Level: Comfort/Mid-Range, featuring stays in well-regarded lodges and tented camps.
- Focus: A classic Kenyan circuit offering a mix of savannah, lake ecosystems, and varied wildlife encounters.
Key Tour Highlights
- Masai Mara Immersion: Two full days dedicated to exploring the legendary Masai Mara, renowned for its abundant wildlife and the Great Migration (seasonal).
- Rift Valley Lakes: Experience the unique ecosystems of Lake Nakuru (rhinos, flamingos) and Lake Naivasha (hippos, birdlife, optional boat rides).
- Hell's Gate National Park: Opportunity for walking or cycling safaris amidst dramatic landscapes.
- Comfortable Accommodations: Stay in selected mid-range lodges and tented camps known for their good service and locations.
- Experienced Local Guiding: Benefit from the expertise of local guides ensuring informative and rewarding wildlife viewing.
Accommodation Style
Throughout this safari, you will stay in comfortable and reputable mid-range lodges and tented camps. These include properties like Zebra Plains Mara Camp, Lake Nakuru Lodge, and Naivasha Kongoni Lodge, or similar establishments chosen by local operators, offering a good balance of comfort, authentic safari atmosphere, and strategic locations for park access.
Featured Destinations & Attractions
- Masai Mara National Reserve: Unparalleled Big Five viewing, cheetahs, giraffes, and vast plains.
- Lake Nakuru National Park: Famous for its rhino sanctuary, Rothschild's giraffes, and (seasonally) vast flocks of flamingos.
- Lake Naivasha: A freshwater lake offering boat trips, bird watching, and close encounters with hippos.
- Hell's Gate National Park: Unique for its walking and cycling safari opportunities amidst volcanic scenery.
Itinerary
Your local guide will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Embark on an early morning drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa's most iconic wildlife destinations. The journey offers scenic views as you descend the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive to begin your Mara adventure. (Meals: Lunch & Dinner)
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp or similar mid-range tented camp.
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara, with a packed picnic lunch to maximize your wildlife viewing opportunities. The reserve is famed for its high concentration of predators, including black-maned lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as abundant plains game. Your guide will help you spot the Big Five and explain the diverse ecosystem. The Mara is also renowned for its exceptional birdlife. (Meals: All meals included)
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp or similar mid-range tented camp.
Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Masai Mara. After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, crossing the equator en route. This alkaline lake is famous for its (seasonal) flamingo populations and is a vital sanctuary for both black and white rhinos. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive around the lake. (Meals: All meals included)
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar mid-range lodge.
After a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru, and lunch (either at the lodge or en route), depart for Lake Naivasha. This is the highest of the Rift Valley lakes and is known for its stunning beauty and rich birdlife, with over 400 species recorded. It's also a popular retreat offering opportunities for boat rides and hippo viewing. (Meals: All meals included)
Accommodation: Naivasha Kongoni Lodge or similar mid-range lodge.
This morning, drive to nearby Hell's Gate National Park. This park is unique as it allows for walking or cycling safaris (optional, extra cost) amidst its dramatic gorges and cliffs, offering a different perspective on the savannah ecosystem. Look out for zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and various bird species. Depart late in the morning for Nairobi, arriving around 3 PM. You will be transferred to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) for your onward journey. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour).
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Activities (as written in the itinerary)
- Entry fee
- Taxes
- A bottle of drinking water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas