5 Days, 4 Nights Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Kenya Road Safari
5 Days/ 4 Nights Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru National Park takes you to the Masai Mara – Kenya’s most famous and finest game sanctuary and Lake Nakuru National Park – bird sanctuary.
In the months of June and July each year, the wildebeests in their troops arrive at the Kenyan border, ready to cross the steep banks of the broad and fast flowing Mara River.
This crossing is truly the greatest episode of the entire migration. Hot on their heels are the predators of the savannah – lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.
The banks of the Mara River provide one of the best vantage points to witness the drama. The Masai Mara also offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will most likely see the Big Five- lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard, and elephant. Not to mention numerous plain animals.
Lake Nakuru National Park is dominated by a gentle undulating terrain with open bush and woodlands, typical of the dry rift valley vegetation.
Twenty seven percent (27%) of the park is composed of the Lake Nakuru waters. The park was declared a rhino sanctuary in 1983. The Rhino stocking programme which ensued received white rhinos from South Africa. Currently the sanctuary has approximately 45 black and 31 white Rhinoceros.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve
After a leisure breakfast at your Nairobi Hotel, depart overland to the Masai Mara Game Reserve-jewel of Kenya’s Game Park.
This enormous Reserve actually part of the vast Serengeti plains is famously known for it’s spectacular great wildebeest migration and is a true home of the big five-Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino and Cape Buffalo. After lunch, explore the Reserve on a late evening ‘Spice’ game drive.
Accommodations Options
Luxury:Mara Sopa Lodge
Luxury:Mara Serena Lodge
Luxury:Siana Springs Tented Camp
Low Budget Camps:Sida camp,Manyatta camp,Rhino safari camp
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Explore Masai Mara Game Reserve
The Masai Mara is one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Morning and afternoon ‘Spice’ game drives are planned. Large mammals are varied, abundant and easy to see. Residents among the parks mammals are; Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Impala, Zebra, Topi, both the Thomson’s and Grant’s Gazelles.
Optional hot Air Balloon rides are available on this day at an additional cost. On this final day in the Mara, you also have an opportunity to visit an authentic Masai village.
Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or Mara Serena Lodge or Siana Springs Tented Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Discover Masai Mara Game Reserve
We spend a full day in the Masai Mara on morning and afternoon ‘Spice’ game drives. The trees in the distance might turn out to be a family of Giraffes. Those clump of bushes a pride of Lions, and the rock that moves a Rhino lumbering out of your way.
With diligence and some luck, you may encounter a family of Cheetahs, or a herd of Elephants crossing the path in front of you. Large animals are not the only entertainment – a family of warthogs may amuse you, running as fast as their little legs will carry them, until they forget why they are rushing and stop to regroup.
Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or Mara Serena Lodge or Siana Springs Tented Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 4: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart Masai Mara after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving at your lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon a ‘Spice’ game drive is planned. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approximately 400 other species of birds in Lake Nakuru.
In addition, a large variety of game can be found in the Park including the introduced Rothschild’s Giraffe, Black and White Rhino, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon and many species of plains game.
Overnight at the
Luxury:Sarova Lion Hill lodge
Luxury:Lake Nakuru Lodge
Luxury:Sopa lodge
Low Budget Camps or Hotel:
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Nairobi
Begin today with an early morning ‘Spice’ game drive followed by a complete English breakfast at your lodge. Depart for Nairobi with a game drive en-route.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, the balance of the day is at leisure for last minute assisted shopping and sightseeing.
Meal Plan {Breakfast}
Notes
* Child rate 2 to 11 years is 75% of the Adult Rate
* Departs daily and Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari
Mode of Transport
*Tour Safari Vav
*4×4 Safari Geep
Included on the cost
* 8 Extensive Game drives
* Pre–tour itinerary document
* All meals included while on safari
* All applicable Game Park entrance fees
* Guaranteed window seating with open top
* Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari
* Round trip transport from Nairobi and back,
*Professional Safari Guide/ Driver.
Not Included in the cost
* International Airfare
* A visit to a Masai Village
* Accommodations in Nairobi
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Gratuity for your professional driver guide
* Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
* Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplement
* Optional Camel rides, Night Game drives, Nature walks etc
* Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps and airports
* Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency air rescue
* Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary