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Overview
This 4-day comfort safari combines the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve with the unique ecosystem of Lake Nakuru National Park. It's designed for travelers seeking a classic Kenyan wildlife experience with comfortable mid-range accommodations, excellent game viewing opportunities for the Big Five and rhinos, and knowledgeable local guiding.
Tour Suitability:
- Traveler Profile: Ideal for families, couples, and first-time safari-goers looking for a well-rounded and comfortable introduction to Kenya's diverse wildlife.
- Pace of Travel: Moderate, covering two key parks with sufficient time for game drives in each.
- Interests: Big Five sightings in Masai Mara, rhino tracking and flamingo viewing (seasonal) at Lake Nakuru, and scenic drives through the Great Rift Valley.
- Comfort Level: Comfort/Mid-Range, featuring stays at reputable camps and hotels like Sentrim Mara Camp and Hotel Waterbuck.
- Focus: A popular Kenyan circuit offering a blend of savannah wildlife and Rift Valley lake ecology, with good quality, comfortable lodging.
Key Tour Highlights
- Masai Mara Wildlife Immersion: Two days dedicated to exploring the Masai Mara, renowned for its abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, and cheetahs, and the Great Migration.
- Lake Nakuru's Birdlife & Rhinos: Discover Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its huge flocks of pink flamingos (seasonal) and as a sanctuary for both black and white rhinos.
- Comfortable Accommodations: Stay at selected mid-range tented camps and hotels known for their good service and locations.
- Scenic Rift Valley Journey: Travel through the picturesque Great Rift Valley with a stop at a viewpoint.
- Experienced Local Guiding: Benefit from the expertise of local guides who enhance your wildlife spotting and overall safari experience.
Accommodation Style
Enjoy your safari with stays in comfortable and well-regarded mid-range tented camps and hotels. This itinerary includes properties such as Sentrim Mara Camp (just outside Masai Mara NR) and Hotel Waterbuck (near Lake Nakuru NP), or similar establishments chosen by local operators. These accommodations offer pleasant rooms, good dining, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Featured Destinations & Attractions
- Masai Mara National Reserve: Kenya's premier wildlife reserve, offering exceptional Big Five viewing and the chance to witness the Great Migration.
- Lake Nakuru National Park: A soda lake in the Rift Valley, famous for its flamingos (seasonal), diverse birdlife, and as a sanctuary for rhinos and Rothschild's giraffes.
- Great Rift Valley Viewpoint: A scenic stop for photography and to appreciate the dramatic landscape.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or from your Nairobi hotel, you will be met by our local representative. After a meet and greet, depart for the Masai Mara Game Reserve, with a stopover at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Proceed and arrive at your camp with enough time to settle in before lunch. After a little time to relax, head out for your first game drive in the afternoon, seeking out wildlife such as lions, buffalos, rhinos, cheetahs, and giraffes. (Meals: Lunch & Dinner, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Sentrim Mara Camp or similar mid-range tented camp.
After breakfast, and with a picnic lunch provided, spend the full day exploring this unique park which forms the northern part of the famous Serengeti National Park. The Masai Mara is one of Africa's lushest reserves and is globally renowned for providing excellent predator sightings in their natural habitats, thanks to its relatively large populations of lion, cheetah, and leopard. You will also see many elephants, Maasai giraffes, common zebras, impalas, and various gazelles. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Sentrim Mara Camp or similar mid-range tented camp.
After breakfast at the camp, depart the Masai Mara for your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in the park. Lake Nakuru is famous for its huge flocks of pink flamingos (seasonal). The park is also a sanctuary for both black and white rhinos and Rothschild's giraffes. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Hotel Waterbuck or similar mid-range hotel near Lake Nakuru.
Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast for your final game drive in the park. Afterwards, begin your journey back to Nairobi. You will arrive in good time for a drop-off at your hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) for your onward flight, marking the end of your tour. (Meals: Breakfast, 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