Maasai Mara is a large game reserve measuring 1,510 kilometers. It is famous for its exceptional population of lions, leopards, cheetahs and its annual migration of zebra and wildebeest which occurs from July to October hence known as the great migration.
Lake Nakuru is found in the central part of Kenya and is one of the Rift valley soda lakes with an elevation of 1754 meters above sea level. The park is famous for the big five and bird’s sanctuary.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Personalized private service
✔ All accommodation during the tour
✔ Transport in a private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with an open roof
✔ All meals and drinking water during the tour
✔ Lunch
✔ All game drives as noted in the itinerary
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ All applicable government taxes, levies and park entrance fees
✔ English speaking tour guide/ driver
✔ All transfers
✔ Flying Doctors medical, emergency, and rescue cover
✖ International flights and taxes
✖ Passports and visa applications and processing
✖ Travel insurance
✖ Tips and gratuities for drivers/ guides
✖ Personal laundry
✖ Entrance fee for activities noted as optional
Pickup Locations
1. Rosa Mystica Christian Guest House
2. Sakina Hotel & Restaurant
3. Best Western Plus Westlands
4. Ulwazi Place by Trianum
5. Nairobi Executive Serviced Apartment
6. Makel Suites and Lounge
7. Lever Du Soleil Hotel
8. The Stand Leisure Hotel
9. Game View Hotel
10. Katani Resort
11. Karen Gables
12. Amelia Karen Hotel
13. Phoenicia Hotel Kiambu
14. County Villa Hotel
15. Docklands Hotel
16. 2.5.4 Ole-Sereni Hotel
17. DoubleTree by Hilton Nairobi Hurlingham
18. Lukenya Motorcross
19. Lazinos Guest House
20. Tamarind Tree Hotel
Itinerary
Nairobi - Maasai Mara National Reserve
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Maasai Mara National Reserve
Early in the morning, you will be picked up in Nairobi by the driver/guide and provide a briefing on your safari before we depart for Maasai Mara. Along the way, there will be a stop over at the Great Rift Valley where you can take photos of the sheer drop of the Rift Valley, as well as the nearby Suswa Ranges and Mount Longonot. Upon arrival at Mara, you can settle in and rest before proceeding to an afternoon game drive at Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Duration: 6 hours
Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
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Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, you will leave for a full day game drive in Maasai Mara National Park. This is home to over 3 million large mammals. Our experienced tour guide/driver will take you in search for the famous Big 5 among other animals: Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino, Hyena, Cheetah, Jackal, Warthog, Giraffe, Zebra, Antelope, Wildebeest, and various bird species. Picnic lunch will be served at Mara River as you witness the famous migration.
Visit to a Maasai Village
An optional visit to a Masai village can be arranged (20 USD) after the game drive. Maasai warriors are famously known as the proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with the wild animals are known across the world. This visit gives a good tour of Maasai culture and you will be welcomed with a sing and dance presentation, which forms part of their daily lives and sacred rituals.
Duration: 10 hours
Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
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Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Nakuru with game drive en route. Picnic lunch will be served. You will arrive in Lake Nakuru early in the evening in time for dinner. Lake Nakuru is a renowned paradise for bird watchers with its high population of birds, the most famous being the flamingos which form a very beautiful deep pink coloration around the edges of the lake shore. Apart from these flamingos, there are also over 400 species of birds visiting the lake. Animals can also be sighted in the park including the Rothschild’s Giraffe, Black and White Rhino, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon and several other species of plains game.
Duration: 8 hours
Lake Nakuru to Nairobi
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Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, you will once again embark on a game drive in Lake Nakuru and feast your eyes with sightings of flamingos, often referred to as the “Pink Lake”. If you're lucky, you might also see small game such as Water Buck, Impala, Rhino and Buffalo within the garden's surroundings. After lunch, you will depart for Nairobi and arrive around 4-5 pm late afternoon depending on traffic conditions. You will be dropped in any of our drop-off points most convenient to you.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness