Your safari will kick start with a pickup from your hotel in Nairobi. Your day will begin at about 7:30 am depending on your pick up location. Heading out towards the day’s destination, the drive to Masai Mara will be covered in about 6 hours. Along the way you will have a small stopover at the viewpoint to see the great depression of the Rift Valley. You will reach Masai Mara National Reserve by noon, just in time for lunch at the camp. You will then have an afternoon game drive.
After an early breakfast with a picnic lunch, you will spend a full day exploring this unique park which forms the northern part of the famous Serengeti National Park. You have the chance to visit the Mara River that's at the border of Masai Mara and the famous Serengeti National Park where there is concentration of many animals especially at the time you will be traveling. All meals and your overnight stay will be at the the camp.
You'll have a pre-early game drive then have a late breakfast. Afterwards, depart to Lake Nakuru National Park with a picnic lunch on the way. If time permits, visit Lake Naivasha Crescent Island for an optional boat ride. You will arrive in the evening. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Lanet Matfam Resort.
After an early breakfast, spend the morning in Lake Nakuru National Park where you have a chance to see flamingos among other birds (about 350 species recorded). This is also home to the black and the white rhinoceros. The park has also been established for the protection of endangered species such as rhinos and is also home to Columbus monkeys, leopards, giraffes, and a variety of plain antelope. Afterwards, depart to nearby Lake Naivasha with a picnic lunch on the way. You'll have an optional evening boat ride on Crescent Island. Later, have dinner and overnight stay at Dove Nest Lodge.
This tour is 100% sustainable. We encourage our travelers to minimize their carbon footprint by choosing eco-friendly practices.
Please note our cancellation policy to ensure clarity in case of changes to your travel plans. 30 days or more before departure Full refund minus a 10% service fee. 15–29 days before departure 50% of the total booking cost will be refunded. 14 days or less before departure No refund will be provided. We recommend travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.
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