Overview
Nairobi/ Lake Nakuru/ Masai Mara/ Nairobi
Explore the magnificent Nairobi National park famous for being the only national Park that is closest to a capital city, here you will experience the first taste of Kenya’s wildlife and scenic splendor that consists of forests, savannah grasslands, cliffs and wetlands. The half day game drive brings you closer to the big game that includes Lions, Rhinos, Giraffes, Zebras, Buffalo and a variety of grazing herbivores. Enjoy an ally of birdlife and create photographs that feature a beautiful background of city buildings. Later enjoy a great midday cuisine in one of Nairobi finest garden restaurants before finalizing your day with an afternoon visit to the Giraffe center, Karen Blixen Museum and the Kazuri beads factory.
This tour will also take you to Lake Nakuru, an alkaline shallow Lake set on the floor of the Great Rift Valley and is considered a bird watcher’s paradise for its more than 450 species which includes flamingoes. Lake Nakuru national park itself is a wildlife gem, it is a 118sq km park teaming with a big population of animals including about 30 white Rhinos, the rare Rothschild Giraffe, Elands, waterbucks, Buffalo, Zebra and a wide range of herbivores and carnivores. Enjoy great scenery of towering cliffs, yellow acacia forests, open grasslands, bush shrubs and euphorbia woodlands.
Lastly head to the world famous Masai Mara game reserve, the ultimate arena of wildlife where spotting the big 5 of Africa is an almost sure guarantee, depending on the season you might witness the greatest wildlife Spectacle on earth “ the great migration” this will be awe striking as it is equally thrilling, enjoy multiple game drives offered and immerse yourself with the culture of a beautifully decorated Masai people as well as an adventure in the skies in a hot air balloon complimented with a champagne breakfast in the wilderness.
Throughout this 6-day safari, you’ll stay in handpicked accommodations, ranging from luxurious lodges to intimate bush camps, each offering an authentic and immersive experience. Whether you’re capturing the city’s vibrant energy or witnessing Africa’s wildlife wonders, this journey is a tapestry of contrasts, a harmonious blend of urban sophistication and untamed beauty that promises to leave you with a profound appreciation for Kenya’s diverse charms..
GOOD TO KNOW.
- Private tour based on full board accommodation.
- The tour is organized specifically for you. You will not share the safari vehicle with others who are not part of your family or group.
- Features transportation in a 4×4 safari Landcruiser or a safari minivan.
- Accommodation is in carefully selected safari camps and lodges.
- Featured lodges and camps on the itinerary could change as per availability, in such a case, a similar category accommodation will be substituted.
- Some hotels, camps and lodges will need to see and make photocopies of your passports.
- Bring warm and comfortable clothing, a flash light and personal meds.
- Breakfast is the only meal included on the last day of safari.
- Optional and extra activities not included on the cost will be paid directly to the service providers. Our guide will offer a no obligation guideline on this options.
- This itinerary can be adjusted or fine-tuned to meet your requirements and preferences.
Day 1:
Nairobi excursion; - National park, Giraffe center, Bomas of Kenya.
We pick you up early from the hotel for a predawn game drive at the magnificent Nairobi National Park, we aim to capture the sunrise and morning activities of predators, our game drive is unhurried and will focus on visiting the numerous spots in this park where great predators can be spotted. Enjoy the morning breeze and beautiful multiple sounds of birds that can be spotted in this park’s undisturbed grasslands and woodlands. This morning will present great opportunities to spot some Lions, Rhinos, Giraffes, Buffalo, Zebras, Eland and much more, all seen with a background of amazing city sky scrapers. We plan to exit the park around midday and proceed on to the Giraffe center, this is an amazing sanctuary under the African fund for endangered wildlife, get close to the Rothschild Giraffes and feed them with your own bare hands. Lunch follows and later on an afternoon of dance will be showcased at the Bomas of Kenya where a vibrant performance of Songs and dances from different ethnic communities of Kenya will be presented. We return you to the hotel after a brilliant day in Nairobi.
Day 2:
Nairobi –Lake Nakuru national Park.
After an early breakfast, we depart Nairobi for a comfortable drive towards Lake Nakuru National Park set on the flooor of the Great Rift valley. We’ll set out early for the scenic drive through the central Kikuyu highlands, stopping for refreshments and for a view of the great escarpment, a monumental geological formation dating some millions of years. Stop at Lake Naivasha for an optional 1 hour boat ride exploring the Lake for hippos, a variety of birds and wildlife grazing by the banks. We check-in at our lodge or camp in good time for lunch.
In the afternoon, embark on a game drive around the lake, which is famous for its large population of flamingos, as well as other 450 bird species. Watch out for the rhinos, lions, the Leopard, Hyenas Buffalo, Zebra, water buck, Impalas and a variety of other herbivores. Lake Nakuru is also home to a large population of white rhinos, a few black rhinos, the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe, and a good population of primates including Babboons, Vervet monkeys and the colobus monkey.
We return to the lodge for dinner and overnight {FB}.
Day 3:
Lake Nakuru -Maasai Mara National Reserve.
After breakfast, drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve offering wonderful scenery of the great Rift Valley and occasional spotting of plains of game in private farms. Masai mara is perhaps the only region left in Kenya where the visitor may see animals in the same super-abundance as they existed a century ago, it is the ultimate game arena in the region. Arrive for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon game drive until sunset. Meals and overnight at the Lodge or Camp {FB}.
Day 4:
Maasai Mara National reserve full day exploration.
Early morning optional balloon ride with champagne-style breakfast in the wilderness. Whole day in Maasai Mara with early morning and afternoon game drives or an option of a longer day with packed picnic lunch boxes to enjoy under the shade of an acacia tree overlooking the endless plains of the reserve. Return to camp on an enroute game drive with an option of visiting a traditional Masai village {Manyatta} for a cultural interaction.
Meals and overnight at the Lodge/Camp.
Day 5:
Masai Mara full day exploration.
Another full day to explore the Mara reserve with the same options of a morning and an evening game drive or a longer day exploration. You are in the ultimate game arena and every sighting is a truly exciting experience, look out for that elusive leopard, a pack of hyenas, the shy foxes and hunting moments of the Lions, explore the river banks for an opportunity to witness a river crossing by thousands of wildebeests, whatever option you take this will be a life changing experience. Return to camp in the evening enjoying the golden sunset in the African skies.
Meals and overnight at the Lodge or Camp {FB}.
Day 6
Masai Mara- Nairobi {Hotel or Airport drop-off}
Breakfast in Masai mara is served from 6:30am, followed by our 9:00am departure for Nairobi, We shall have an exciting drive through a now familiar route, while enjoying great scenery and beautiful landmarks including Mt.Suswa and Mt.Longonot, A brief stop for an early lunch and bathrooms will be included. A Picnic or hot lunch stop is scheduled in Narok or Mai Mahiu. we shall then proceed on to our Nairobi hotel or straight to the Airport arriving by sunset. This marks the end of our 6 days Peak of Kenya urban and bush safari full of sheer excitement and great memories. {HB}
Included
✔ Transport in a Land Cruiser or a customized tour van with pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography {Each option depends on cost}.
✔ All night’s accommodation in your reserved lodge or camp on full board basis.
✔ All meals as indicated on the itinerary.
✔ Non-resident entry fees to wilderness parks.
✔ Comprehensive game drives as per the itinerary.
✔ Services of a dedicated professional tour driver guide.
✔ Arrival and departure transfers.
✔ Entry fees of the driver/guide and the vehicle.
✔ Bottled mineral water whilst on safari.
Excluded
✖ International flights to and from Nairobi
✖ Items of Personal Nature
✖ Drinks
✖ Tips and gratuities.
✖ Extra and optional activities
✖ Travel Insurance
Good to know
- Private tour based on full board accommodation.
- The tour is organized specifically for you. You will not share the safari vehicle with others who are not part of your family or group.
- Features transportation in a 4×4 safari Landcruiser or a safari minivan.
- Accommodation is in carefully selected safari camps and lodges.
- Featured lodges and camps on the itinerary could change as per availability, in such a case, a similar category accommodation will be substituted.
- Some hotels, camps and lodges will need to see and make photocopies of your passports.
- Bring warm and comfortable clothing, a flash light and personal meds.
- Breakfast is the only meal included on the last day of safari.
- Optional and extra activities not included on the cost will be paid directly to the service providers. Our guide will offer a no obligation guideline on this options.
- This itinerary can be adjusted or fine-tuned to meet your requirements and preferences.
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