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Overview
This 4-day safari offers a luxurious and focused exploration of two of Kenya's most celebrated wildlife havens: the Masai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park. This itinerary is designed for travelers seeking high-quality accommodations, exceptional wildlife encounters, and a well-managed tour experience with expert local guides in a private 4x4 vehicle.
Tour Suitability:
- Traveler Profile: Suited for couples, small families, or individuals desiring a concise yet premium Kenyan safari, concentrating on iconic wildlife.
- Pace of Travel: Moderate, effectively covering two key parks while allowing substantial time for game drives and relaxation.
- Interests: Encounters with the Big Five in Masai Mara, rhino sightings and flamingo viewing (seasonal) at Lake Nakuru, and scenic drives through the Great Rift Valley.
- Comfort Level: Luxury, featuring stays at highly regarded camps and lodges such as Loyk Mara Camp and Sarova Lion Hill.
- Focus: A classic Kenyan wildlife circuit that combines the predator-rich plains of the Mara with the unique avian and rhino populations of Lake Nakuru, all experienced in comfort and style.
Key Tour Highlights
- Masai Mara Immersion: Dedicated game drives in the world-renowned Masai Mara, home to the Big Five and the Great Wildebeest Migration.
- Lake Nakuru's Natural Wonders: Exploration of Lake Nakuru National Park, a rhino sanctuary celebrated for its flamingos (seasonal) and diverse birdlife.
- Luxury Accommodations: Stays at top-tier safari lodges and tented camps known for their excellent service and prime locations.
- Scenic Rift Valley Journey: Travel through the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, with stops at picturesque viewpoints.
- Private Guided Experience: Enjoy the personalized attention and expertise of your dedicated local guide in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle.
Accommodation Style
Experience refined comfort at carefully selected luxury tented camps and lodges. Properties such as Loyk Mara Camp (bordering Masai Mara) and Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge (within Lake Nakuru NP) offer superior amenities, fine dining, and an authentic safari ambiance, ensuring a restful and memorable stay.
Featured Destinations & Attractions
- Masai Mara National Reserve: Unmatched opportunities for Big Five sightings, cheetahs, giraffes, and witnessing the Great Migration (seasonal).
- Lake Nakuru National Park: A sanctuary for both black and white rhinos, also famous for its vast flocks of flamingos (seasonal) and other avian species.
- Great Rift Valley Viewpoint: Scenic stops for photography and to appreciate the stunning escarpment.
Itinerary
Your private local guide will collect you from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) at approximately 7:00 AM. Following a safari briefing, you will commence your drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve. This expansive reserve is an extension of the vast Serengeti plains, renowned for the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration and as a habitat for the Big Five. Arrive at your luxury camp in time for lunch, then embark on an afternoon game drive until about 6:00 PM. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Loyk Mara Camp or similar luxury tented camp.
After breakfast, set out for a morning game drive to search for predators and their young. The plains are teeming with herds of grazing animals, and you'll have excellent chances to spot elusive cheetahs and leopards. Return to the camp for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy another extensive game drive, possibly along the Mara River, a crucial point for the annual wildebeest migration. Experience the incredible wildlife density that makes the Mara a premier safari destination. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Loyk Mara Camp or similar luxury tented camp.
Following an early breakfast, depart from the Masai Mara and journey towards Lake Nakuru National Park. A stop will be made at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, offering an opportunity for stunning photographs. Arrive at your luxury lodge in Lake Nakuru in time for lunch. In the late afternoon, embark on a game drive. Lake Nakuru is celebrated for its pink flamingos (seasonal) and serves as a sanctuary for both black and white rhinos, as well as Rothschild's giraffes. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or similar luxury lodge.
Enjoy an early breakfast, followed by a final morning game drive as you depart from Lake Nakuru National Park. This provides another opportunity to see rhinos, various bird species, and other wildlife. Afterwards, begin your journey back to Nairobi. You will be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) for your onward flight or at your Nairobi hotel, concluding your luxury safari experience. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch, Drinking water)
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