Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
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Masai Mara National Reserve
Pick up from Nairobi to the legendary Masai Mara (approximately 5-6 hours drive).
The journey will take you along the scenic Mai Mahiu- Narok route that meanders its way through the Great Rift Valley.
A brief stop at the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley to take photos/ buy handmade souvenirs from local artisans as they regale you with myths and legends about how the Rift Valley came to be.
Proceed to Masai Mara arriving in time for lunch at the camp/lodge.
Set off on an afternoon game drive for an unforgettable experience. Get a chance to spot the Big Five; lions, African elephants, leopards, Cape buffaloes, and rhino.
Watch the golden sun as it sets over the Mara before having dinner and resting up for the night at your camp/lodge.
Duration: 6 hours
Masai Mara Full-Day Game Drive
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Masai Mara National Reserve
Rise up for a delectable breakfast, head out to watch the sunrise as animals wake up and forage for food while some retire to their dens at dawn from their nocturnal activities.
Head to the Mara River where Wildebeest Migration takes center stage (it usually takes place between July and October). Watch the drama that is survival at the Maasai Mara National Reserve, as predators hunt and prey flee, determined to stay alive.
Have a delicious packed picnic lunch in the savannah, surrounded by rolling savannah plains stretching out to the horizon as wildlife thrives around you.
Return to your camp/lodge for dinner and wind down after a day full of adventure.
Duration: 8 hours
Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park.
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Lake Nakuru National Park
After a wonderful night’s sleep, wake up to an amazing breakfast spread before and check out of your camp/lodge.
An option of visiting Maasai Cultural Village (at the guest’s expense) to see how the Maasai live in harmony with wildlife and learn more about their culture firsthand, before heading to Lake Nakuru National Park.
Arrive and check in at the lodge/budget hotel and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Refresh and enjoy your hotel/lodge amenities.
Settle in for the night in anticipation of an early morning game drive the following day.
Duration: 6 hours
Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha.
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Lake Naivasha
Rise up for an early scrumptious breakfast and check out of your lodge/hotel.
Head out for a morning game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park to witness the mesmerizing sight of thousands of pink flamingos, pelicans, cormorants, ostriches, kingfishers, storks, herons and eagles along the lake’s shores. Spot Wildlife like the black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, lions, Cape buffaloes, and many more.
After this magical experience, proceed to Lake Naivasha (which is approximately a one-and-a-half-hour drive).
Check in to your lodge/hotel upon arrival and have a delicious lunch.
In the afternoon, set off on a guided boat ride in the lake, capping it off with a nature walk on the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary.
Expect to see a diverse array of birdlife, hippos, giraffes, hartebeests, buffaloes, and more. Walk among the animals on the island and have this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be so close to them.Enjoy your dinner then retire for the night.
Duration: 8 hours
Lake Naivasha to Hell’s Gate National Park, then to Nairobi
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Hell's Gate National Park
Rise up early for an amazing breakfast at your lodge/hotel and check out.
Journey to the nearby Hell’s Gate National Park, which is known for its beautiful scenery that features towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, stark rock towers, scrub-clad volcanoes, and hot springs. The park has a lot of wildlife including the Klipspringer antelope and Chandler’s mountain reedbuck, as well as activities such as nature trails, bike riding, and hiking.
Head back to Nairobi, stopping over on the way to have lunch at a tastefully selected restaurant and to buy souvenirs.
Drop off at your hotel/airport.
Duration: 6 hours
