Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

   • Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you'll be greeted by our representatives and transferred to Panafric Hotel for an overnight stay. 
   • Depending on your arrival time, you may opt for a Nairobi City Tour or a game drive at Nairobi National Park.

   Accommodation: Eka Hotel

   Meal Plan: Breakfast

2. Day 2: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

   • After breakfast, we will leave Nairobi and make a brief stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint to admire the stunning Mt. Longonot and the expansive Rift Valley.
   • Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park and immediately embark on a game drive before lunch.
   • After lunch, you have the option to go on another game drive. Lake Nakuru is famed for its birdlife, boasting over 400 species of both aquatic and terrestrial birds.
   • Wildlife in Lake Nakuru includes black and white rhinos, buffaloes, leopards, lions, Rothschild's giraffes, and various monkeys, among others.
   • Return to our accommodation in Lake Nakuru National Park.

   Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

3. Day 3: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

   • Start the day with an early morning game drive, followed by breakfast at the lodge. We will then drive to Lake Naivasha, situated right beside this freshwater lake.
   • Visit Elsamere, the former home of conservation pioneer Joy Adamson, renowned for her relationship with the lioness Elsa, immortalized in the book and film "Born Free." Enjoy lunch at our lodge.
   • Optionally, take a boat ride to Crescent Island. While there, guided by an expert naturalist, you'll have the chance to spot various animals such as giraffes, waterbucks, and wildebeests as you stroll through the island.
   • Retreat to our comfortable lodging in Naivasha for the night.

   Accommodation: Sawela Lodge

   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

4. Day 4: Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara Game Reserve

   • After breakfast, we'll depart for Masai Mara Game Reserve, traveling through the picturesque Great Rift Valley. 
   • This immense reserve forms part of the famed Serengeti plains, best known for the amazing wildebeest migration and home to the Big Five: lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos.
   • After lunch at our lodge, relax before heading out for an afternoon game drive. The Masai Mara is celebrated for its accessible large mammals, including Masai giraffes, buffaloes, and a variety of plains game.
   • Dinner and overnight stay at our lodge.

   Accommodation: Mara Sarova Camp

   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

5. Day 5: Full Day in Masai Mara Game Reserve

   • Spend the entire day searching for the elusive big cats and witnessing the remarkable migration. 
   • You can expect to see all Big Five animals, in addition to various other species, including zebras, giraffes, and hyenas, along with crocodiles and hippos in the Mara River.
   • For bird enthusiasts, the Mara offers a vibrant birding experience with over 400 recorded species, showcasing birds like vultures, secretary birds, and many more.

   Accommodation Mara Sarova Camp

   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

6. Day 6: Masai Mara to Nairobi

   • For those not joining the optional hot air balloon activity, enjoy morning tea or coffee followed by another morning game drive.
   • Expect to see herds of grazing animals and possibly a cheetah or a leopard in the acacias.
   • Head back to the lodge for breakfast.
   • Optionally visit an authentic Masai village (additional cost) to experience the music and dance integral to their culture.
   • Depart the Mara by road for Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon with lunch en route.

    Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch