Day 1. NAIROBI TO MASAI MARA
We will pick you up in Nairobi around 7am this morning and proceed on the scenic journey towards the Maasai Mara (approx. 5hr drive). We will descend down the Great Rift Valley escarpment on route where you have the opportunity to stop for photos at the lookout point. We hope to reach our accommodation of Basecamp Masai Mara, near Talek in the Masai Mara, in time for lunch. This afternoon we will head out for our first game drive of the safari. The Maasai 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! We will return to camp this evening for dinner and overnight. Included meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2. MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Today we will head out into the Masai Mara National Reserve for a full day game drive with packed lunches which we will enjoy later under a shady tree. We will have time to explore large areas of the reserve today and visit an area frequented by Hippos and Crocodiles before we return to our camp late this afternoon for dinner and overnight. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3. MASAI MARA TO LAKE NAKURU
We will depart the Masai Mara after breakfast today and begin the drive to Lake Nakuru National Park (approx. 5hr drive), where we will go to Lake Nakuru Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon we’ll go for a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park where we hope to spot the two different Rhino species along with the Rothschild giraffe and plenty of different bird life, before we return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4. LAKE NAKURU TO NAIROBI
Today we will go for a final early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park before we return to the lodge for breakfast and check out. On route back to Nairobi we will go for a boat trip on Lake Naivasha for around 1 hour to look for hippos and the African Fish Eagle and you will have an opportunity to get lunch (not included). We expect to arrive back to Nairobi in the late afternoon (approx. 4hr drive in total today). Included meals: Breakfast
Price includes 4x days transport and game drives in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with either roof hatches or a pop-up roof for game viewing, services of an English speaking driver/guide, 3x nights twin/double/triple ensuite accommodation, all meals as shown in the itinerary, Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru park entry fees, boat trip on lake Naivasha, 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: Maasai Mara: Hot Air Ballooning $450pp, Maasai village visit $10pp. Nakuru: Horse Riding $50pp per hour.
Price based on:
1 pax – US$ 2065 January – June / US$ 2265 July – December
2 pax – US$ 1385 per person January – June / US$ 1585 July – December
3 pax – US$ 1219 per person January – June / US$ 1419 July – December
4 pax – US$ 1135 per person January – June / US$ 1335 July – December
5 pax – US$ 1085 per person January – June / US$ 1285 July – December
6 pax – US$ 1052 per person January – June / US$ 1252 July – December
*Price is based on sharing a double/twin/triple room or tent. A single supplement of $180 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!
