5-Day Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha & Nakuru Wildlife Safari
Highlights
Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Naivasha
Locations Covered
Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Naivasha
bird, safari, Wildlife
Group Tour
5 Days
Easy
English
Description
Explore the famous Masai Mara, known for its annual migration of wildebeest and zebras in July to October, and Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru, known as sanctuaries for both black and white rhinoceros, as well as housing a diverse plumage of birds, especially flamingos.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara
Head from your hotel to the tour office to meet other group members.
Then, depart for the Masai Mara National Reserve via the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley.
Stop at Narok town for lunch and refuelling.
After lunch, continue the drive, arriving at the camp. Post check-in, you may relax for a few minutes.
Proceed for an afternoon game drive, tracking various animal species and birds with your driver/guide.
Have dinner and overnight at the camp.
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Day 2: Masai Mara
After breakfast, proceed on a full day of game viewing within the reserve. The landscape here is scenic savannah grassland on rolling hills. The reserve is the best park for game in Kenya, as it has an extensive road and track network, which allows for close range viewing and photography.
Break for your picnic lunch at the hippo pool, looking out for hippos and crocodile.
Continue the game drive until 5:00 pm and then visit the Maasai Village (optional).
Dinner and overnight at the camp.
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Day 3: Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park
Early morning, indulge in a pre-breakfast game drive.
After breakfast, depart for Nakuru, lunch en route.
Savour the scenic views of Mt. Longmont and Lake Naivasha from afar on the main highway.
Finally, arrive at Nakuru and head for a short drive.
Dinner and overnight at the budget hotel.
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Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, proceed on a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its prolific birdlife, including flamingos. In addition, the park contains a sanctuary for the conservation of the white rhino, while species like Cape buffalo and waterbuck can be seen near the shoreline.
Enjoy a hot lunch and head for Naivasha.
You have an option to take a boat ride on this freshwater lake to see hippos and fish eagles at extra cost.
Dinner and overnight will be at a budget hotel.
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Day 5: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi
After breakfast, take a nature walk in the Hell’s Gate National Park. You may rent bicycles to cycle in this park only. There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux's eagles, augur buzzard, and swifts.
Get to see African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson's gazelle, and baboons frolicking. The park is also home to klipspringer antelope and Chandler's mountain reedbuck.
Enjoy hot or picnic lunches at the park and later drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a group tour |