Immerse yourself in the animal kingdom on this 8 Days Wildlife Safari in Kenya.
Travel off the beaten track to seek out hippos, leopards, elephants, Giraffes, and lions against the impressive backdrop of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Nakuru.
Then, explore the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve on classic 4×4 game drives and deepen your understanding of culture in Kenya by experiencing tribal life in a Maasai Village as you are welcomed into the homes of the Maasai warriors and their proud village community. Book this affordable safari of unforgettable moments and memorable wildlife experiences.
Highlights
- Visit a Maasai village to learn about life from community elders and maybe even learn to throw a spear.
- Venture into the incredible Masai Mara National Reserve for a full-day game drive in an open-top 4WD, looking for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes and more.
- An early morning game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park might be your best chance of seeing black and white rhinoceroses in the flesh.
- You will be in excellent hands for the duration of your trip, travelling with an experienced local guide
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Nairobi
Day 2: Visit Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 3: Travel to Lake Naivasha
Day 4: A variety of activities at Lake Naivasha
Day 5: Travel to Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 6: Full day game drive in Masai Mara| Optional hot air balloon safari
Day 7: Masai Mara Game drive & Masai Village Tour
Day 8: Drive back to Nairobi
Details
Day 1: Welcome To Nairobi
There is no need to rush on this safari: it’s time to get settled in. On your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and transferred to a comfortable in Nairobi. If you arrive with time to spare, consider getting to know the Nairobi city on a city tour. You can visit the popular attractions such as Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Centre and Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage.
Accommodation
Luxury: Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi/Giraffe Manor/Hemingways Nairobi
Midrange: Tamarind Tree Hotel/Crowne Plaza Nairobi
Meals
- Dinner
Optional activities
- Nairobi – City Experience Urban
Special information
As with many cities around the globe, petty crime is come in Nairobi city and recently arrived visitors to the capital can frequently make for tempting targets. Your tour guide will verse you in a few worthwhile precautions at the welcome meeting. But generally you should keep valuables in a neck wallet or money belt at all times. There is no need to be mistrustful but appearing vigilant is a great deterrent to would-be thieves.
Day 2: Visit Lake Nakuru
On day two of your 8 Days Wildlife Safari in Kenya, drive north-west past splendid views of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha and Elementaita to Lake Nakuru National Park. Situated in the heart of African Great Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru is a great location for spotting wildlife, which you will do in an early morning game drive tomorrow.
For now, you will visit the nearby village with your guide. This is a fantastic opportunity to interact with the local people and get a feel for everyday life here. You can even take a cooking class and return later in the evening to share the results for dinner.
Accommodation
Luxury: The Cliff/Sarova Woodlands
Midrange: Lake Nakuru Lodge/Flamingo Hill Camp/Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included activities
- Lake Nakuru – Village Walk & Cooking Class
Special information
- Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours.
- Your camp, outside the park, is well-situated and has flush toilets and showers. Accommodation upgrades and Wi-Fi are not available.
Day 3: Travel To Lake Naivasha
Wake early for breakfast and head into the Lake Nakuru National Park for a morning game drive in a 4×4 vehicle. Along with the other members of the Big 5, Nakuru is home to rhinos, and there will be a good chance of spotting and photographing one of these magnificent beasts.
Return to camp for lunch before driving to your camp or Lodge near Lake Naivasha. One of the few freshwater lakes in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha has floating islands of papyrus reeds and a border of flat-topped acacias. It is also home to a healthy population of hippos and a wonderful variety of birds.
Accommodation
Luxury: The Cliff/Sarova Woodlands
Midrange: Lake Nakuru Lodge/Flamingo Hill Camp/Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included activities
- Lake Nakuru – Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Special information
- Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours.
Day 4: A Variety Of Activities Lake Naivasha
Enjoy a free day to choose from a variety of optional activities available around Lake Naivasha. Perhaps visit the nearby Hell’s Gate National Park, which feature beautiful cliffs, gorges, rock towers, volcanoes and a range of geothermal phenomena.
Another great choice is to take a boat trip across Lake Naivasha – perhaps the best way to take in the atmosphere of this lush area. If you are interested something active, why not hire a bike for the day and make some of your own discoveries, venturing beyond the cacti and olive trees.
Accommodation
Luxury: Kiboko Luxury Camp/Chui Lodge/Enashipai Resort
Midrange: Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp/Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Add on activities
- Lake Naivasha – Bike biking tour
- Lake Naivasha – Boat trip
- Lake Naivasha – Game Walk in Crater Lake Game Sanctuary
- Lake Naivasha – Hell’s Gate NP (Game Drive)
Day 5: Travel To Masai Mara
Depart Lake Naivasha and embark on a drive to Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s richest game park renowned for its black-maned Lions. The road is dusty when dry, and could be slippery and muddy when wet, so the going may be slow.
You will arrive in time for lunch and short relaxation. Then, you will enjoy your first game drive in the “Mara”, as the locals call it. Masai Mara is the classic African safari destination, with vast open plains, dramatic skies and some of the world’s most tremendous animals.
Accommodation
Luxury: Mara Serena Lodge/Ashnil Mara Camp/Mara Leisure Camp
Midrange: Mara Sopa Lodge/Jambo Mara Lodge/Basecamp Masai Mara
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included activities
- Masai Mara – 4×4 Game Drive
Special information
- Your travel time today will be around 4 hours.
Day 6: Full Day Game Drive In Masai Mara
Venture into the Masai Mara National Reserve for a full day of game drive in a 4×4. You will explore this diverse environment and most likely see a multitude of wildlife.
An optional balloon safari over the Mara at sunrise is available today. If you have pre-booked this activity you’ll be picked up before sunrise and driven to the launch site for a safety briefing from your pilot. Then you will glide through the sunrise, sometimes at tree height, to get some amazing photographic opportunities.
Sometimes you will ascend, getting an overview of the enormity of the plains and of the early morning movements of the teeming herds. After landing, you will be treated to a bush breakfast, and then be returned to your campsite.
Accommodation
Luxury: Mara Serena Lodge/Ashnil Mara Camp/Mara Leisure Camp
Midrange: Mara Sopa Lodge/Jambo Mara Lodge/Basecamp Masai Mara
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included activities
- Masai Mara – 4×4 Game Drive
Add on activities
- Masai Mara National Reserve – Balloon ride (from price) – USD500
Special information
The hot air balloon safari must be booked in advance to secure a place. This is because it is a popular activity and places are limited. If you take in this safari activity you will miss the morning half of game drive.
Day 7: Game Drive & Masai Village Tour
Due to the flourishing wildlife activity, a second full day in Masai Mara National Reserve will offers you the chance to witness more of the wildlife’s natural behavior. This can include a cheetah chasing an impala, lions killing a buffalo, or the serene activities of birds building nests and giraffes browsing. You will be back at the lodge or camp in time for lunch.
After lunch and maybe a siesta, you will set off on an afternoon game drive. After a game drive, you will take a cultural tour to a Maasai village to learn about the culture of the famous Maasai People. Your guide will lead you through the village and discover traditions and beliefs, and daily practices of Masai People like demonstrations of how to make fire using sticks.
At the end of the cultural adventure, you can buy some gift items/curios made by the villagers – which are a chance to give back to the local community.
Accommodation
Luxury: Mara Serena Lodge/Ashnil Mara Camp/Mara Leisure Camp
Midrange: Mara Sopa Lodge/Jambo Mara Lodge/Basecamp Masai Mara
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included activities
- Masai Mara – 4×4 Game Drive
- Masai Village Tour
Day 8: Drive Back To Nairobi
On the final day of the 8 Days Wildlife Safari in Kenya, say goodbye to the open plains of the African bush and return to the busy city of Nairobi.
On arrival, you will be dropped at a centrally located hotel and with no accommodation provided for tonight, you are free to leave at any time. If you would like to extend your to Uganda, Rwanda or Tanzania, we will happily organised the extension.
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Special information
- Your travel time today will be approximately 6 hours.
- It’s important not to book any outgoing international flights for earlier than 6 pm today.
End of the tour
Inclusions
- Meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
- Transport: Overland vehicle, 4×4 safari vehicle
- Accommodation: Tented camps/lodges
- Lake Nakuru – Village Walk & Cooking Class
- Lake Nakuru – Overland Vehicle Game Drive
- Masai Mara – 4×4 Game Drive
- Masai Village tour
Exclusions
- Optional activities
- You’re Kenya Visa
- Tips
- Laundry services
- Other Beverages/ drinks
- International flights
- Extra meals not mentioned in the program
- Inoculations and personal insurance
- Items of personal nature such as telephone, postage, laundry, etc.
