6 DAYS MASAI MARA / LAKE NAKURU / SAMBURU
Reputable for its annual wildebeests migration and the fierce Maasai warriors Masai
Mara is home to the big five lions, elephants, rhino, buffalo and leopards. Nakuru is a
rhino and flamingo haven it sits on the floor of rift valley surrounded by woody and
bushy grasslands. Samburu is glorious for its gravy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated
giraffes, gerenuk and Beisa Oryx.
Day 1:
Our professional safari driver will pick you up from the airport or hotel in Nairobi for a
safari briefing. After this short introduction, you will hit the road. From Nairobi, you will
enjoy the beautiful views through the Great Rift Valley providing breathtaking panorama
of the Kenyan landscape. Along the way you will stop at The Great Rift Valley viewpoint
for photographs and then on to the town of Narok for lunch.
In the afternoon, you will arrive at your accommodations where you will check in before
heading out for an evening game drive in Masai Mara National Game Reserve (the
jewel of Africa). The Masai Mara is home to the “Big 5” lions, leopards, elephants,
buffalo, and rhino along with over 100 other animals and over 500 species of birds. This
is a great time to spot these animals as they set out eating before it gets dark and they
retreat to the safety of their habitat.
After the game drive, you will return to your accommodation for an authentic African
dinner in your accommodations. Then it is off to bed for a good night’s sleep.
Day 2:
After breakfast, you will set out for a full day game drive. [Optional: Take a hot air
balloon ride over the reserve as part of your morning game drive. This is an amazing
way to see the animals up close.] On this day, you will get to go up to the Mara River to
see the crocodiles and hippopotamus. Along other parts of the river, you will see a
variety of animals coming to get a drink of water.
During the drive, your guide will introduce you to each animal you see and answer any
questions you have. This park offers designated areas where you will be able to enjoy a
picnic lunch right out in the open. After lunch, it is time to continue with the safari game
drive.
After the drive, you will return to your accommodations for a well-earned rest before
enjoying an authentic African dinner. After dinner, you can meet other travelers and
swap stories about your safari adventure. Then it is off to bed for a good night’s sleep.
Day 3:
Today you will begin early. After a quick hot drink, it is off for a morning game drive. All
the animals are out in the morning, searching for food, so it is the perfect time for your
drive. After the drive, you will return to your accommodation for a full breakfast before
checking out as you depart for Nakuru arriving late in the afternoon.
Day 4:
On this day, you will begin early. After a full breakfast, it is off to for a morning game
drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Famed for being a rhino and flamingo haven Lake
Nakuru sits on the floor of rift valley surrounded by woody and bushy grasslands. It
offers different panoramic views from its divergent ridges and surrounding escarpments.
It is resident to 56 different species including white rhinos, waterbucks, lions and over
500 plants species.
After the drive, you will depart for Samburu arriving late in the afternoon for check in and
overnight stay
Day 5:
After tea, you will head out for a full day game drive. Samburu provides one of the few
refuge in Kenya for the endangered Gravy’s zebra, the rare beisa Oryx and the blue-
shanked Somali ostrich. It also has large herds of elephant that roam the hills.
During the drive, your guide will introduce you to each animal you see and answer any
questions you have. This park offers designated areas where you will be able to enjoy a
picnic lunch right out in the open. After lunch, it is time to continue with the safari game
drive. [Optional: Visit the Masai Village where you can discover the tribal culture and
interact with local people. A preview into their homes and social structure is a touching
experience.]
After the drive, you will return to your accommodation for a well-earned rest before
enjoying an authentic African dinner. After dinner, you can meet other travelers and
swap stories about your safari adventure. Then it is off to bed for a good night’s sleep.
Day 6:
Today you will begin early. After a quick hot drink, it is off for a morning game drive. All
the animals are out in the morning, searching for breakfast, so it is the perfect time for
your drive. The morning hours provide your best opportunity to spot the lion, cheetah
and leopard.
After the drive, you will return to your accommodation for a full breakfast before
checking out. On the drive back to Nairobi, you will stop at the town of Nanyuki for
lunch. Our driver will deliver you back to the airport or your hotel where you can say
your goodbyes.
Note: The Great Wildebeest Migration take place July through October.
Included in this package:
Game drives as per the itinerary
Meals included while on safari
Professional Safari Guide/ Driver
All applicable Game Park entrance fees
Guaranteed window seating with open top
Mineral drinking water throughout the safari
Handpicked accommodations in Masai Mara, Nakuru and Samburu
Round trip transport from Nairobi to Masai Mara, Nakuru and Samburu
Guaranteed departures for passengers booking this safari
Optional activities:
Hot Air Balloon trip 450 USD per person
Masai Village visits
Exceptions:
Tips for your driver/guide
Passports, Visas and health documents
