Masai Mara Game Reserve & Lake Nakuru National Park

(5 Days /4 Nights) Kenya Safari

 

Siana Springs Tented Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya

Masai Mara Serena Lodge Kenya

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge Kenya

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Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 2: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 3: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 4: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Nairobi

 

Cost for 2011: Per Person
Land Arrangements (per person)

 

Notes

* Child rate 2-11 years is 75% of the adult rate

 

 

Masai Mara Game Reserve – Lake Nakuru National Park 5 Days /4 Nights Kenya Safari

Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru 5 Days/4 Nights Safari takes you to the Masai Mara – Kenya’s most famous and finest game sanctuary and Lake Nakuru National Park – bird sanctuary. In the months of June and July each year, the wildebeests in their troops arrive at the Kenyan border, ready to cross the steep banks of the broad and fast flowing Mara River. This crossing is truly the greatest episode of the entire migration. Hot on their heels are the predators of the savannah – lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.

 

The banks of the Mara River provide one of the best vantage points to witness the drama. The Masai Mara also offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will most likely see the Big Five- lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard, and elephant. Not to mention numerous plain animals.

 

Lake Nakuru National Park is dominated by a gentle undulating terrain with open bush and woodlands, typical of the dry rift valley vegetation. Twenty seven percent (27%) of the park is composed of the Lake Nakuru waters. The park was declared a rhino sanctuary in 1983. The Rhino stocking programme which ensued received white rhinos from South Africa. Currently the sanctuary has approximately 45 black and 31 white Rhinoceros.

 

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1
Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve

After a leisure breakfast at your Nairobi Hotel, depart overland to the Masai Mara Game Reserve-jewel of Kenya's Game Park. This enormous Reserve actually part of the vast Serengeti plains is famously known for it's spectacular great wildebeest migration and is a true home of the big five-Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino and Cape Buffalo. After lunch, explore the Reserve on a late evening 'Spice' game drive.

 

Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or Mara Serena Lodge or Siana Springs Tented Camp

Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 2
Explore Masai Mara

The Masai Mara is one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Morning and afternoon 'Spice' game drives are planned. Large mammals are varied, abundant and easy to see. Residents among the parks mammals are; Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Impala, Zebra, Topi, both the Thomson's and Grant's Gazelles. Optional hot Air Balloon rides are available on this day at an additional cost. On this final day in the Mara, you also have an opportunity to visit an authentic Masai village.

 

Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or Mara Serena Lodge or Siana Springs Tented Camp

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 3
Discover Masai Mara

We spend a full day in the Masai Mara on morning and afternoon ‘Spice’ game drives. The trees in the distance might turn out to be a family of Giraffes. Those clump of bushes a pride of Lions, and the rock that moves a Rhino lumbering out of your way. With diligence and some luck, you may encounter a family of Cheetahs, or a herd of Elephants crossing the path in front of you. Large animals are not the only entertainment – a family of warthogs may amuse you, running as fast as their little legs will carry them, until they forget why they are rushing and stop to regroup.

 

Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or Mara Serena Lodge or Siana Springs Tented Camp

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 4
Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park

Depart Masai Mara after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving at your lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon a ‘Spice’ game drive is planned. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approximately 400 other species of birds in Lake Nakuru. In addition, a large variety 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.

Overnight at the Sarova Lion Hill lodge or Lake Nakuru Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 5
Lake Nakuru – Nairobi

Begin today with an early morning 'Spice' game drive followed by a complete English breakfast at your lodge. Depart for Nairobi with a game drive en-route. Upon arrival in Nairobi, the balance of the day is at leisure for last minute assisted shopping and sightseeing.

 

Meal Plan {Breakfast}

 

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Included Safari Features

* Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/Driver. (Professional Safari Escort is available upon request)

* Round trip transport from Nairobi to Masai Mara Game Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park

* Finest accommodations in Masai Mara Game Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park

* Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari

* Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency air rescue
* Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water
* Guaranteed window seating with open top
* All applicable Game Park entrance fees

* All meals included while on safari
* 7 Extensive Game drives
* Pre–tour itinerary document

 

Excluded Safari Features

* Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary
* Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person is 450 US Dollars), Nature walks etc

* Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplement
* Gratuity for Porterage / waiters at hotels, camps and airports
* Gratuity for your professional driver guide
* Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Accommodations in Nairobi
* A visit to a Masai Village
* International Airfare

 

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Safari Options that Complement this African Spice Safari

 

 

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