Adding to two memorable days at the game filled plains of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, this safari also takes you to Lake Nakuru National Park which is one of the world’s greatest bird spectacles.
Other than the bird population of different species and especially flamingos that carpet the lake, the park has its fair share of wildlife that include the endangered black rhino.
Daily departures, subject to minimum 2 persons booking.
Day 1. Nairobi/Maasai Mara
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to the floor of the Rift Valley – to Maasai Mara Game Reserve arriving Mara Sarova Tented Camp in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the luxury camp.
Approx Transit time: 5½ hrs
Meal plan: {L, D}
Day 2. Maasai Mara
Spend the day in Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five – lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant.
Game drives are flexible, with the option of going out with picnic lunch boxes to spend entire day in the the park, or you can choose to have early morning and late afternoon game drives.
You will also have the option of visiting a local Maasai village (US$20 per person).
All meals and overnight at Mara Sarova Tented Camp.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 3. Maasai Mara/Lake Nakuru
Depart Maasai Mara after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park, arrivingSarova Lion Hill Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. Also, many species of game can be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild’s giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and many species of plains game.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 4. Lake Nakuru/Nairobi
Another morning game drive in Nakuru, then depart for Nairobi arriving approx. 1300 hrs. Drop at your hotel or transfer to the airport for onward flight home. End of services.
Approx Transit time: 2½ hrs
Meal plan: {B}
2018/2019 Prices:
If using Custom Safari Minibus
High season US$1475 per person sharing
Mid season US$1145 per person sharing
Low season US$999 per person sharing
If using 4×4 Landcruiser
High season US$1687 per person sharing
Mid season US$1357 per person sharing
Low season US$1210 per person sharing
Seasons:
1. High Season: 16 Dec 2018 31 March 2019; 01 July – 15 Dec 2019
2. Mid season: 01 – 30 June 2019
3 . Low Season: 01 April – 31 May 2019
Prices include:
– Transportation in a custom safari minibus with pop-up roof ideal for game viewing and sightseeing.
– Services of a trained and experienced English speaking driver/guide
– Fullboard accommodation in the lodges as mentioned
– Bottled water for use during the safari
– Game drives and all park entry fees
Not included:
– International air transportation to and from Nairobi
– Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc.
– Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements