5 Days Camping Group Safari
Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha - Hell's Gate
Safari Highlights
Masai Mara National Reserve
- Great Wildebeest Migration: Witness one of the most spectacular natural events on Earth as millions of wildebeests, zebras, and other animals migrate across the Mara River.
- Big Five Sightings: Enjoy unparalleled opportunities to spot Africa’s iconic Big Five – lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinoceroses.
- Hot Air Balloon Safaris: Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Mara from above with a sunrise hot air balloon ride, offering a bird’s-eye view of the wildlife and landscape.
- Cultural Encounters: Engage with the Maasai people and learn about their traditional way of life through visits to local villages and cultural performances.
- Photographic Opportunities: Capture stunning images of wildlife against the backdrop of sweeping savannahs, golden sunsets, and dramatic landscapes.
Lake Nakuru National Park
- Flamingo Spectacle: Witness the surreal sight of millions of flamingos congregating along the shores of Lake Nakuru, creating a vibrant pink hue against the blue waters.
- Rhino Sanctuary: Explore one of Kenya’s most successful rhino sanctuaries, home to both black and white rhinoceroses, offering excellent opportunities for rhino sightings.
- Birdwatching Paradise: Discover over 400 bird species, including pelicans, cormorants, and various raptors, making Lake Nakuru a haven for birdwatchers and photographers.
- Scenic Views: Enjoy panoramic views of the lake and surrounding landscapes from viewpoints such as Baboon Cliff and Lion Hill, offering breathtaking vistas and excellent photo opportunities.
- Wildlife Encounters: Encounter a variety of wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, and baboons, along with predators like leopards and hyenas, adding excitement to your safari experience.
Lake Naivasha
- Boat Safaris: Explore the tranquil waters of Lake Naivasha on a boat safari, getting up close to hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species such as African fish eagles and kingfishers.
- Crescent Island: Embark on a walking safari on Crescent Island, a private sanctuary in the middle of Lake Naivasha, where you can walk among giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and wildebeests.
- Hiking and Biking Trails: Discover the beauty of the surrounding area through hiking or biking trails, offering opportunities to spot wildlife and enjoy stunning views of the lake and Mount Longonot.
Safari Itinerary
You will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel at 7:30am. Depart from Nairobi at 8:30am for Maasai Mara Game Reserve with a stopover for panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley and lunch at Narok Town. Arrive at the park early afternoon and proceed for a game drive to view Zebra, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, cheetah and other plains game. Dinner and Overnight at Lenchada Camp/Rhino camp or available budget camp of same level with self-contained tents
At 6:30 am breakfast is served, proceed for a day-long drive in search of wild animals in a purpose built vehicle that enables you to see lots of bird life. Picnic lunch at the Hippo pool (Mara River) followed by an afternoon game drive. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight. Lenchada Camp /Rhino camp or available budget camp of same level with self-contained tents
After breakfast proceed to a walking safari guided by the local masai natives, you will take a walk through the community around ending up at an authentic traditional masai village where you have a golden chance to Immerse yourself in authentic Maasai culture as you visit a traditional village, accompanied by an English-speaking guide who lives there himself.
Find yourself in the midst of the daily hustle and bustle of local life as you witness the daily rituals of the Maasai. Once you have drunk your fill of this authentic cultural experience, you can choose to browse through the Maasai Craft and purchase artefacts made by the people you encountered. All proceeds from this go directly to the community. Living a semi-nomadic lifestyle, the Maasai tribe has modernized in some ways but still adheres to many aspects of their traditional culture. Established as fierce warriors, their lively cultural dance, vibrant clothing and beautifully crafted handiwork are recognized worldwide.
Later depart masai Mara with picnic lunch on the way. Pass by Lake Naivasha for boat ride safari, you will travel in the boat in the company of a resident birding expert who will help you identify some of the region’s 400 species. From the boat, keep your binoculars peeled for numerous birds like the pink-backed pelicans, the goliath heron and the saddle-billed stork, & docile wildlife like the zebra, hippos, wildebeest, giraffe, water buck, and more. You will pass near Crescent Island where Out of Africa was filmed. The film brought the animals to the island and they’ve stayed safe from predators, increasing their number on this wildlife only island.
Later proceed to nearby Nakuru Lanet Matfam Hotel or Golden Palace Hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
Proceed for an early morning game drive inside Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for large flocks of flamingos, white pelican, Ibis, Egret, Marabou stork. Other animals like the rare black rhino as well as Rothschild giraffe are also easily spotted in this park. Enjoy the scenic view of the park from the baboon cliff which is a great vantage point. After lunch, depart to the nearby town of Naivasha, arrive in the evening at Taphe Resort or Dove Nest Lodge for dinner and night Stay.
After early breakfast proceed to Hells gate National park where you will have a chance to visit the Geothermal Power Plant in Ol Karia and the Hot Springs. This is the only park that allows transport by walking and cycling. Later after lunch depart to Nairobi arriving at 4pm drop off at your hotel.
Safari Price Includes
- 4 Nights Full Board Accommodation and meals on safari
- 5 Days Transport in a Safari van with open roof for game viewing.
- Services of an English/German/French/Italian speaking driver/guide
- Extensive Game drives in the parks
- Mineral water during game drives.
- Professional services of our driver/guide.
Safari Price Excludes
- All airport taxes, International airfares and Visas
- Insurance (trip cancellation medical insurances are recommended)
- Premium Drinks / Beverages with meals
- Tips and Gratuities to driver and hotels staff
- Activities/Excursions not mentioned on itinerary
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