Nairobi to Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru Safari | Nairobi, Kenya 5 Days Safari
Trip Overview
Masai Mara Game Reserve is perhaps most famous for its lions. All other members of the “Big Five” can be seen while on a safari to Masai Mara, hippopotami are found in large groups in the Masai Mara and Talek Rivers. Cheetah are also to be found.
Lake Nakuru National Park is best known for its thousands, sometimes millions of flamingos nesting along the shores. Also of interest while on a safari to Lake Nakuru National park is a sanctuary to protect Rothschild giraffes and black rhinos.
Lake Naivasha is surrounded by forests of the yellow barked Acacia (the yellow fever tree) which abound with bird life while the waters of the lake draw a great range of game to these shores. Giraffes wander among the acacia, Buffalo wallow in the swamps and Colobus monkeys call from the treetops while the Lakes large hippo populations sleep the day out in the shallows.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru
This morning we depart Nairobi by road and proceed to Lake Nakuru Park, regarded by avid birders’ as the greatest World ornithological spectacle on the Earth. The Park is famous for its millions of pink flamingoes lining on the lake shore, arriving mid morning at Lake Nakuru for a game drive en–route before checking-in at your lodge for Lunch. A spectacular afternoon game run is planned. The park is a Sanctuary to the Black Rhino, White Rhino and the Rothschild Giraffe. Bird life include common species like the lesser and Greater Flamingoes, African fish Eagle, Tawny Eagle, Green Wood Hoopoes, Cliff Chat, Great White and Pink Backed Pelicans plus other intra- African Migrants. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru safari lodge or a budget safari camp.
Day 2: Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha
After Breakfast we drive to Lake Naivasha. Our destination is Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge/ Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge or Lake Naivasha country club. We arrive in time for lunch at our lodge by the lake and early afternoon, we take an optional boat ride. Alternatively, a nature walk at Crescent Island is an excellent way to see wild animals while on foot. The Island is a private game sanctuary, which is home to zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, Vervet monkeys, hares, genet cats, waterbuck and giraffe. Or you may wish to lounge by the pool admiring the view of zebras, Giraffes and waterbuck just outside the fence. Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha safari lodge or in a budget safari camp.
Day 3: Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara Game Reserve
Depart Lake Naivasha for Masai Mara Game Reserve–jewel of Kenya’s Game Park. This enormous Reserve actually part of the vast Serengeti plains is famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest migration and is a true home of the big five-Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino and Cape Buffalo. Upon arrival, lunch will follow. After lunch, explore the reserve on a late evening ‘Spice’ game drive. In the evening, we relax around the camp/lodge fire before an excellent dinner. Dinner and overnight at a Masai Mara safari lodge or in a budget safari camp.
Day 4: Explore Masai Mara Game Reserve
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. Hot Air Balloon rides are available on this day at an additional cost. Dinner and overnight at a Masai Mara safari lodge or in a budget safari camp.
Day 5: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Nairobi
Begin today with a complete English breakfast at your lodge, followed by ‘Spice’ game drive en–route to Nairobi. The balance of the day is at leisure for last minute assisted shopping and sightseeing.