Day 1: Nairobi /Maasai Mara (320kms- 6hrs drive)
Leave Nairobi at 0800hrs and drive across the picturesque Great Rift Valley through Suswa Hills and on to Narok town. Proceed to the Maasai Mara to arrive in time for lunch at the lodge. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti ecosystem famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home to the Big Five – Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. A brief rest after lunch before embarking on your evening game viewing drive from 1600hrs. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Sand River Maasai Mara, Spirit of the Maasai Mara, Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge
Midrange Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge, Sentrim Mara, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Ashnil Mara Camp
Budget Accommodation: Oldarpoi Mara Camp, Rhino Camp
Day 2: Maasai Mara
A full day spent in the Maasai Mara. After enjoying an early morning tea/ coffee or hot chocolate, depart for a morning game drive. The rolling grasslands dotted by acacia trees and sweeping plains teem with wildlife and promise you an experience to remember. Return to the lodge for a full breakfast and leisure time. After lunch relax by the pool side and then later you will go for an afternoon game viewing drive. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. You will have a chance to enjoy the magnificent African sunset if the weather is clear.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Day 3: Maasai Mara Game Reserve /Lake Nakuru National Park (228kms – 4hrs 40 mins drive)
You will have tea or coffee, then proceed for an early morning game drive and then return to the lodge for a full breakfast before departing to Nakuru via Narok town. Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch at the Lodge. Relax at the pool-side or enjoy a swim. At around 1500hrs, you will go for an evening game viewing drive in search of the black and the white rhino amongst other wildlife. With time allowing, you can visit Malaria falls and also pay a visit to the Baboon Cliff. You will also hike along the lake to see millions of flamingos, pelicans and other species of birds.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Mbweha Camp
Midrange Accommodation: Sarova Woodlands, Ziwa Bush Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Eagle Palace Hotel, Hillcourt Resort & Spa
Day 4: Lake Nakuru/Lake Naivasha (80kms- 1hr 45mins drive)
After breakfast at the lodge, you will have a game viewing drive in Lake Nakuru National Park then depart for the lodge in Lake Naivasha which is located next to this fresh water lake. You will arrive in time for lunch. You then take bikes and cycle to the Hell’s Gate Park past the Fischer’s towers. You will visit the gorges accompanied by a local guide. Here you see giraffes, Zebras and lots of buffaloes. Return to the lodge in the afternoon, and relax at leisure.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Enashipai Resort & Spa, Lake Naivasha Country Club
Midrange Accommodation: Sawela Lodges, Naivasha Sopa Lodge, Kiboko Luxury Camp
Budget Accommodation: Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
Day 5: Naivasha/Nairobi (94kms- 2hrs 5mins drive)
Wake up at 0800 hours for your breakfast at the Lodge. After breakfast, drive slowly again passing through the Great Valley for another brief stop-over. You will enjoy a breathtaking view of the valley under you and the distant horizon. This is perfect for photography and you can get some good shots. Drive back to Nairobi to arrive in the early afternoon and you will be dropped off at your hotel or airport.
