Itinerary

1. Day 1: Nairobi to Nakuru

   • Morning drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Lunch, afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight at your lodge/Camp
   • Lake Nakuru National Park is best known for its vast and dynamic variety of birdlife, over 400 birds’ species exist here, White Pelicans, Plovers, Egrets and Marabou Stork including the beautiful flamingo and many more branding it as the bird watchers paradise. 
   • You will interact with four of the Big Five at the park, excluding the elephant. The lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species, particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white rhino. 
   • As you go further inside the park there is a spectacular area called “Out of Africa” where you experience an amazing view of part of the Great Rift Valley. 
   • The park is also home to the olive baboon, an amazing animal to see!

2. Day 2: Nakuru to Masai Mara

   • Morning drive across the Rift Valley down to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Lunch, afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight at your lodge/Camp
   • The Masai Mara Game Reserve is one of the best places in Africa for wildlife viewing. Game drives are a great way to experience the park and they take place all year round. If the big cats are what you're looking for on your Kenyan safari, you are guaranteed to spot them at the Mara. All of the "Big Five" animals (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo) can be spotted here.
     Wildebeest Migration
   • Over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras and several species of antelope make an annual circular tour between the Serengeti in Tanzania and Masai Mara in Kenya in search of greener pastures. The trek happens with a fair share of animal drama as the migrating herds attract the attention of hungry predators - the hyenas and lions that prey on the lame and sick animals along the way. The animals trek for four months (July-October) towards the Mara. 

3. Day 3: Full Day at Masai Mara

   • Experience the magical Maasai Mara: with morning and afternoon game drives, lunch, dinner and overnight at your lodge/Camp
     Bird Watching
   • For bird lovers, the Mara birds come in every color and size. More than 400 bird species have already been recorded, including birds of prey.
     Maasai Cultural Tours
   • You will have an opportunity to visit the maasai village where you get a chance to interact with the Maasai people in their traditional setting and experience their culture. Often the Maasai morans (young Maasai warriors) will perform their traditional dance. (Maasai cultural tour - optional at an extra US$30 per person)
     Hot Air Balloon rides
   • For the adventurous tourist who wants a sky-high view of wildlife from the hot air, balloon rides and safaris are the best way to travel over the massive Masai Mara park. Hot air balloon rides last approximately an hour and a half and often take place at dawn. (Hot air balloon safari ride - optional at an extra US$450 per person).

4. Day 4: Masai Mara to Nairobi

   • This morning, you will have your breakfast at your lodge/camp, and check out. 
   • You will then drive back to Nairobi. On arrival, you will drive to Carnivore Restaurant for a farewell lunch or dinner. 
   • Later, you'll transfer to JKIA for your flight back home or you will be dropped off at your pick up hotel.