Overview
Embark on an extraordinary 5-day safari adventure crafted to showcase the best of Kenya’s diverse landscapes and wildlife. This itinerary promises an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking Rift Valley, leading you to encounter the Big Five and a multitude of other fascinating creatures.
Itinerary
Following a pick-up from Nairobi, relax and take in the scenic journey as we depart for Lake Naivasha, the highest and most beautiful lake in the Rift Valley. Arrive in time for a delicious lunch and prepare for an afternoon filled with exciting possibilities.
Choose your adventure:
• Embark on a thrilling boat ride across the crystal-clear waters of Lake Naivasha, keeping your eyes peeled for a diverse array of wildlife, including hippos and elegant birds. Follow this with a captivating walking safari in the animal sanctuary, offering a closer look at the park's inhabitants.
• Alternatively, opt for a relaxing afternoon at your lodge/camp. Unwind and soak in the breathtaking scenery that unfolds along the shores of Lake Naivasha.
After your chosen activity, return to your comfortable lodge/camp to freshen up and enjoy a delicious dinner. Settle in for a restful overnight stay, preparing for the adventures that await tomorrow.
Savor a delightful breakfast at the lodge before departing for Hell's Gate National Park. This remarkable park, named for its geothermal activity, offers a dramatic landscape of towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, and stark rock formations.
Enjoy a unique safari experience – choose between a thrilling cycling safari or an adventurous hike through the park's famous gorges. Keep your eyes peeled for a variety of wildlife, including soaring raptors. Hell's Gate National Park's diverse landscapes and activities create an unforgettable experience.
Later, continue your journey towards Lake Nakuru National Park, famed for its vast population of both black and white rhinos. Arrive at your destination and prepare for further exploration tomorrow.
Fuel up for an exciting day with a hearty breakfast at your lodge. Embark on an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its birdlife and diverse wildlife populations. Search for the park's iconic rhinos alongside a variety of other fascinating creatures.
Return to your lodge/camp to freshen up and enjoy a satisfying meal before departing for the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. As you travel, hear captivating stories about the Great Migration, a spectacular natural phenomenon that takes place between July and October, witnessing millions of zebras and wildebeest traverse the vast plains.
Arrive at your Masai Mara lodge/camp in time for lunch and relax after the scenic journey. In the late afternoon, embark on a unique cultural experience – a guided walking safari through the dense Masai Mara with Maasai Moran warriors. Gain insights into their fascinating traditions and way of life. Following this enriching experience, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
The day's itinerary offers flexibility to tailor the experience to your preferences. Discuss options with your guide and create a perfect day in the Masai Mara.
Option 1: An Early Start for Maximum Wildlife Viewing
• Rise for a pre-dawn breakfast and depart for an exhilarating early morning game drive. Witness the park come alive as animals emerge under the golden light of sunrise.
• Return to your lodge for a relaxing breakfast and enjoy some leisure time until mid-afternoon.
• In the late afternoon, embark on another captivating game drive, searching for a diverse array of wildlife.
• Return to your lodge for dinner and a well-deserved rest, reminiscing about the day's sightings.
Option 2: A Relaxed Pace with Morning and Afternoon Game Drives
• Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and depart for a morning game drive around 7:30 am, carrying a picnic lunch that allows you to explore the park throughout the day. Head towards the Mara River, a crucial part of the Great Migration, and search for wildlife.
• Return to your lodge/camp in the late afternoon, sharing stories about your encounters.
• In the late afternoon, embark on a final game drive, maximizing your chances of spotting predators and other fascinating creatures.
• Return to your lodge
Rise early for a pre-breakfast descent into the crater floor for a breathtaking morning game drive within the Maasai Mara. After lunch, commence your journey back to Nairobi, reflecting on the unforgettable memories of your 5-day exploration of Kenya. Breakfast and lunch with bottled water are included on your final day.
Cost Includes
- • Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- • Transportation to and from!!
- • Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- • Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- • Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- • First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- • All the required permits and paperwork
Cost Excludes
- • park fees and conservancy fees
- • International Airfare
- • Visa Charges
- • Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu, some packages do include hotel expenses)
- • Your travel and medical insurance
- • Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- • Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- • Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- • Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Mara Simba Lodge
