Itinerary

1. Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

   • Depart for Nairobi in the morning for Masai Mara.

   • Pass through the dramatic Great Rift Valley, stopping at the viewpoint.

   • Ascend the western rim of the valley, crossing the loita plains (Maasai-land).

   • See the red-clad Maasai warriors tend their multi-coloured herds amongst plains game. 

   • Proceed to the lodge for lunch. 

   • Go on an afternoon game drive inside the most scenic park in Kenya, where a great concentration of game is seen, including the Big Five.

   Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge/Keekorok Lodge or something similar.

2. Day 2: Masai Mara National Reserve

   • Enjoy the morning and afternoon game viewing inside the Park. 

   • Search for the wild game black manned lion for which Mara is famous; cheetahs, buffalo, wildebeests, zebras, leopards, grants gazelle are quite common; even the rare rhino might come out of the thicket for you; hyenas are plentiful.

   • Extend your drive to the hippo point where schools of hippo submerge on the approach of vehicles only to surface seconds later to shot and gamble their displeasure as the crocodiles sunbathe on the river banks. 

     • Visit the Maasai villages for an insight into their culture if clients so wish. 

     • An optional balloon ride is available.

   Meals and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge/ Keekorok lodge/ similar.

3. Day 3: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

   • Go on an early morning (before breakfast) game viewing drive at Maasai Mara in search of any wild game you might have missed previously. 

   • Return to the lodge for breakfast and, afterwards, depart for Lake Nakuru.

   • Have lunch and go for an afternoon game drive.

   Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Lodge/Sarova Lion Hill lodge.

4. Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Nairobi

   • Go on an early morning game drive in the lake. 

   • Have breakfast and depart for Nairobi, arriving at around 12:00 hours.