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Overview
This 5-day comfort safari explores a classic Kenyan wildlife circuit, visiting the Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Lake Naivasha. It's designed for travelers seeking a blend of iconic Big Five game viewing, rhino encounters, diverse birdlife, and scenic lake activities, all while enjoying comfortable mid-range accommodations and experienced local guiding.
Tour Suitability:
- Traveler Profile: Ideal for families, couples, and first-time safari-goers looking for a well-rounded introduction to Kenya's diverse ecosystems.
- Pace of Travel: Moderate, effectively covering three key wildlife areas with sufficient time for exploration in each.
- Interests: Extensive wildlife viewing in Masai Mara (Big Five, Great Migration), rhino tracking and flamingo spotting at Lake Nakuru, boat rides and walking safaris at Lake Naivasha/Crescent Island, and optional activities like Hell's Gate exploration.
- Comfort Level: Comfort/Mid-Range, featuring stays at reputable properties like Zebra Plains Mara Camp, Ziwa Bush Lodge, and Osotua Luxury Resort.
- Focus: A popular Kenyan circuit offering varied experiences from savannah plains to Rift Valley lakes, with good quality, comfortable lodging and flexible game drive options.
Key Tour Highlights
- Masai Mara Immersion: Two days exploring the legendary Masai Mara, with options for full-day or morning/afternoon game drives to maximize wildlife sightings.
- Lake Nakuru's Rhino & Birdlife: Discover Lake Nakuru, renowned for its rhino sanctuary and (seasonal) flamingo populations.
- Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island: Enjoy boat rides on Lake Naivasha and a walking safari on Crescent Island among gentle plains game.
- Hell's Gate National Park Visit: Opportunity for hiking or cycling in Hell's Gate (optional activities at extra cost).
- Comfortable Lodge & Camp Stays: Relax in well-selected mid-range lodges and tented camps known for their service and locations.
Accommodation Style
Your safari includes stays in comfortable and well-regarded mid-range lodges and tented camps. Properties such as Zebra Plains Mara Camp (Masai Mara), Ziwa Bush Lodge (near Lake Nakuru), and Osotua Luxury Resort (Lake Naivasha), or similar, are chosen by local operators for their good service, pleasant amenities, and strategic locations, ensuring an enjoyable and restful base for your adventures.
Featured Destinations & Attractions
- Masai Mara National Reserve: Kenya's premier wildlife destination, 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.
- Lake Naivasha: A freshwater lake ideal for boat trips, birdwatching, and access to Crescent Island for walking safaris.
- Hell's Gate National Park (optional visit): Known for its dramatic scenery, geothermal activity, and opportunities for cycling and hiking.
- Great Rift Valley Viewpoint: A scenic stop for photography and to appreciate the vast landscape.
Itinerary
Your local guide will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Begin your drive to the Masai Mara, a journey of approximately 5 to 6.5 hours, including a scenic stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Arrive at your camp shortly after noon for check-in and a hot lunch. Later, depart for an afternoon game drive, returning to your camp around 5:30 PM or 6:00 PM for dinner. (Meals: Lunch & Dinner, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp or similar mid-range tented camp.
You have flexible options today. Either enjoy a relaxed breakfast and depart for a full-day game drive around 9:00 AM with a packed lunch, returning late afternoon. Or, opt for an early morning game drive at 6:00 AM (prime time for animal activity), return for breakfast, relax, and then embark on an afternoon game drive with a packed lunch, exploring until the park closes. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp or similar mid-range tented camp.
Around 10:00 AM, after a relaxed breakfast (or an optional early game drive at extra park fee cost), check out and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, a drive of about 5 hours. Upon reaching your lodge near Nakuru, check in and settle down. Dinner will be served at the lodge. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Ziwa Bush Lodge or similar mid-range lodge.
After an early breakfast, proceed for morning game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park, continuing until around noon. After lunch, proceed to the Lake Naivasha area. Here, you have the option to visit Hell's Gate National Park for activities like hiking or bicycle riding (activities at extra cost). Later, go to your lodge near Lake Naivasha for dinner. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Osotua Luxury Resort or similar mid-range hotel.
After breakfast, proceed to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride that includes a visit to Crescent Island. Here, you can enjoy a nature walk among zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and various bird species. Return by boat to the mainland for lunch at your lodge, then proceed to Nairobi, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). (Meals: Breakfast, Drinking water. Lunch may or may not be included depending on departure time and operator specifics)
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