5 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS KENYA BIG FIVE SAFARI

DAY 1: NAIROBI TO NAIVASHA

 Get picked up from your Hotel in Nairobi by 7.30am followed by a drive down the Escarpment via the floor of the Great Rift Valley to the Lake.  Arrive for a mid-morning boat ride at the lake for bird watching and hippo viewing. You will proceed to the hotel for your lunch and a brief afternoon siesta. Next, head straight to Hell’s Gate National Park for a mini-safari- Here you have the option of a walking or biking safari as you see the wildlife and take photos. You will get an opportunity to see the gorges and also the geysers and Hot springs. Drive to lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation at Naivasha Kongoni Lodge. (https://naivashakongonilodge.com/)

DAY 2 : NAIVASHA TO LAKE NAKURU

Enjoy a relaxed morning breakfast then depart for Lake Nakuru. Enjoy a mid-morning game drive en-route to your hotel. Arrive in time for your lunch. Enjoy your lunch then check in to your rooms for a brief afternoon siesta, perhaps absorb the surrounding of the lodge before heading out for an evening game drive till sunset. Lake Nakuru is famous for its pink flamingos and over 400 species of birds found here. It is a home to the endangered white rhinos and it is one of the few parks in Kenya that you are guaranteed to see a Rhino. It is also a home of endangered species, particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the Black and White Rhino. Lions, Water-buck, Buffalo, Monkeys and Baboons are all residents’ here.

Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge (https://lakenakurulodge.com/ )

DAY 3 – NAKURU TO MAASAI MARA

Relaxed morning breakfast then depart for your drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve – the finest game reserve in the world. Arrive to the gate at around noon, check into the park and enjoy a short en-route game drive to the camp. Arrive to the camp on time for your lunch, a brief afternoon siesta perhaps absorb the surroundings of the camp before setting off for an evening game drive till sunset. Explore the vast tree studded reserve in search wildlife. Some of the famous wild animals in the park you are likely to encounter include: lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, many kinds of birds, antelopes and elephants.

Dinner and Overnight at Fig Tree Camp Maasai Mara (Or Similar)- https://madahotels.com/fig-tree-camp-masai-mara/

DAY 4: EXPLORE MAASAI MARA

Enjoy a relaxed day in Masai Mara with morning and evening game drives in the reserve, you may opt to have a full day romantic adventure outings in the reserve, with a packed Picnic Lunch to be taken at a scenic, designated location on the Masai Mara savannah plains. Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife ecosystem in the Natural world. It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region. The scenic appeal of the tree-studded Savannah plains, the moderate climate, and the diversity of wild game species make it a one-stop-shop for game viewing activities. You will traverse the Masai Mara reserve on Wildlife viewing drives encountering the big five and more of the lesser game. You will visit the Mara River Mara which involves visiting various river crossing points to witness and capture the wildebeests crossing the great Mara River in numbers along with predator prey action.

One of this day, you have the option of per taking an early morning balloon ride over the Mara plains that will be crowned with a champagne bush breakfast. As you ascend aerially, beautiful features unfold before your eyes – gentle rolling hills, meandering rivers and lush grasslands. After the leisurely champagne bush breakfast.

You also have an option of an hour visit the Maasai village for a cultural encounter as you enjoy the en-route game drive back to camp, some downtime before lunch to be followed by an afternoon siesta then an evening game drive and a farewell dinner and overnight.

The Mara balloon ride cost 500USD per person ***Not included in cost*** Optional Activity

Maasai Cultural Village Visit – 25 USD per person ***Not included in cost*** Optional Activity

Dinner and Overnight at Fig Tree Camp Maasai Mara (Or Similar)- https://madahotels.com/fig-tree-camp-masai-mara/

DAY 5: DEPART MAASAI MARA TO NAIROBI
Being the final day of your safari, you will have a relaxed morning breakfast and check-out for a short en-route game drive on your way back to Nairobi. You may opt of souvenir shopping in Karen, farewell lunch at Talisman hotel (own cost) after which you will be dropped off at your hotel, airport or location of your choice within. This marks the end of the tour.

INCLUSIONS

• 4 Nights’ accommodation on full board basis
• All Park entrance fees.
• All meals as per itinerary
• Our assistance at any point.
• Bottled drinking water
• Hotel pick-up and drop off in Nairobi
• Exclusive unlimited of a customized 4X4 Land cruiser with pop up roof to optimize wildlife viewing.
• Services of knowledgeable, experienced safari driver guide.
• Abundant drinking water in the vehicle
• Boat Ride in Lake Naivasha
• Bicycle hire at Hells Gate

EXCLUSIONS

• International flights.
• Travel/Medical insurance
• Visa fees.
• Balloon ride in Maasai Mara
• Maasai Cultural Village Visit
• Tips & Gratuities
• All drinks
• Meals not specified as included