Day 1. NAIROBI TO NAIVASHA
We will pick you up this morning in Nairobi and begin the drive to Naivasha which will take approximately 3 hours depending on traffic, on route you will have the opportunity to stop for photos at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. On arrival in Naivasha we will head to our accommodation at Elsamere Lodge for lunch. This afternoon we will take a boat trip to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary and take a walk amongst the resident wildlife. Included meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2. NAIVASHA
This morning you will be able to get out on bikes and head into Hell’s Gate National Park to explore this scenic park with its rock formations and wildlife. This is one of the only parks in Kenya where you can walk and cycle inside due to the lack of dangerous predators. You will cycle 16km in total as you explore Fischers Tower and the Ol Njorowa Gorge inside. This afternoon you will have some time to relax at your lodge and enjoy your surroundings with afternoon tea. You can also visit the in-house Born Free museum at your accommodation if you wish. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3. NAIVASHA TO LAKE NAKURU
After breakfast today, we will drive a couple of hours to Lake Nakuru National Park and go to Lake Nakuru Lodge for lunch. After lunch we’ll go for an afternoon game drive where we hope to spot the two different Rhino species in this park along with the Rothschild giraffe and plenty of different bird life, before we return to the lodge for dinner. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4. LAKE NAKURU TO MASAI MARA
We will depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast and make the journey to the Masai Mara which will take us around 4-5 hours. We will drive to our camp near Talek, Basecamp Explorer, for lunch and later this afternoon go for a game drive. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5. MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Today we will head out early into the Masai Mara for a full day game drive with packed lunches which we will enjoy later under a shady tree. The Masai Mara is a Big 5 National Game Reserve meaning it is home to all of the Big 5; Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Leopard and Buffalo. Although some of them are very hard to spot so what you see all depends on your luck on the day. This evening will return to our camp for dinner and overnight. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6. MASAI MARA TO NAIROBI
We will game drive out of the Masai Mara by 10am today. You will have the chance to participate in an optional activity this morning such as the Masai village visit or nature walk, before we head back to Nairobi, where we expect to arrive by the late afternoon. Included meals: Breakfast
Price includes 6x days transport and game drives in a 4×4 safari jeep with either roof hatches or a pop-up roof for game viewing, services of an English speaking driver/guide, 5x nights double/twin/triple ensuite accommodation, all meals as shown in the itinerary, Crescent Island entry fees and boat, Hell’s Gate guided cycling trip, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara park entry fees, unlimited drinking water throughout the safari for clients who have a refillable water bottle.
Excludes other drinks, snacks, personal spending/shopping, visas, travel or medical insurance, tips, anything else not mentioned above.
Optional activities/extras: Masai Mara: Hot Air Ballooning $450pp, Masai village visit $10pp, Masai guided nature walk $20pp, visit to the Beats of Beads Museum – Museum only $5pp, including beading with a Masai lady $20pp
Price based on:
1 pax – US$ 3100 January – June / US$ 3300 July – December
2 pax – US$ 2130 per person January – June / US$ 2330 July – December
3 pax – US$ 1880 per person January – June / US$ 2080 July – December
4 pax – US$ 1755 per person January – June / US$ 1955 July – December
5 pax – US$ 1680 per person January – June / US$ 1880 July – December
6 pax – US$ 1630 per person January – June / US$ 1830 July – December
*Price is based on sharing a double/twin/triple room or tent. A single supplement of $220 per person will apply to anyone wanting their own room. The single supplement is already included in the 1 pax price. Seasonal supplements may also apply at Christmas, New Year & Easter. Contact us for low season special rates!
