Classic Kenya Experience

Greetings and welcome to Nairobi! We will be eagerly awaiting your arrival at the airport to transport you to your hotel. (Standard check-in time is 3:00 pm) Once you've settled in and rested, you'll have the opportunity to explore this vibrant and captivating city, which boasts a diverse and lively commercial sector that provides a unique experience of contemporary African urban life. Nairobi is renowned as the safari capital of Africa and is surrounded by breathtaking national parks that are sure to leave you in awe. As you take in the sights and sounds of this modern capital, you are free to relax and unwind for the rest of the day.

After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Naivasha, a stunning freshwater lake bordered by dense papyrus. This area is abundant in natural resources, with fertile soil and ample water contributing to its status as one of Kenya's top agricultural regions. The lake is encircled by forests of the yellow-barked Acacia Xanthophlea, also known as the yellow fever tree. These forests are teeming with birdlife, making Naivasha a premier birdwatching destination. Additionally, the lake attracts a diverse range of wildlife. Giraffes roam among the acacias, buffaloes wallow in the wetlands, Colobus monkeys call from the treetops, and the lake’s large hippo population can be seen lounging in the shallow waters.

Add-on: Visit Crescent Island : USD 40 Per person
Great Rift Valley, Crescent Island is one of the country's most picturesque parks and is often regarded as Naivasha’s best-kept secret. Although it is technically a peninsula, it is surrounded by water and can only be reached by boat from either the East or West side. The island’s shores are home to a rich variety of bird species, including pelicans, cormorants, and fish-eagles with their distinctive calls. The island has a higher density of wildlife per acre than any other Kenyan park, making it a popular spot for filming herds of wildebeest, waterbuck, zebra, and gazelle. Hippos graze here at night and rest under the acacia trees or in the water by day. It’s not uncommon to see multiple generations of giraffes, all born on the island, and with some luck, you might even spot one of the island’s beautiful resident pythons.

Overnight in Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, taking in the stunning scenery of the Great Rift Valley along the way. You'll make a short stop at the Subukia viewpoint before continuing to the park. Arriving in time for lunch, you will check in at the lodge and then embark on an afternoon game drive within the park. Afterward, you'll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Lake Nakuru, located in Kenya's Rift Valley at an altitude of 1,754 meters (5,755 feet) above sea level, is one of the Great Rift Valley lakes and is protected by Lake Nakuru National Park. The lake's rich algae content attracts large flocks of flamingos, which famously line the shore. The area also supports a variety of other bird species, as well as warthogs, baboons, and other large mammals. Additionally, eastern black and southern white rhinos have been introduced to the park.

Overnight in Lake Nakuru

This morning, after breakfast, we will leave the hotel and drive through the stunning Great Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. This vast reserve is part of the extensive Serengeti plains, renowned for the spectacular wildebeest migration and home to the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, and Rhino. After lunch at our lodge, you'll have some time to relax before heading out for an afternoon game drive. The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is one of the world's greatest wilderness areas, with a diverse range of large mammals that are relatively easy to spot. Residents include the Maasai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland, and thousands of plains game such as Impala, Zebra, Topi, and both Thomson’s and Grant’s Gazelles. We'll return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay..

Overnight in Masai Mara

Embark on a full-day game drive in the Maasai Mara, complete with a picnic lunch. The Maasai Mara stands as Kenya's most renowned safari destination, boasting a rich diversity of wildlife with over 450 species recorded. Here, sightings of lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, leopards, various antelope species, and elephants are common. Explore the Mara River, a pivotal site where thousands of wildebeests and zebras brave attacks by crocodiles while crossing during the annual "Great Migration" between Tanzania and Kenya. This migration ranks among the natural world's most awe-inspiring phenomena. Each year, nearly two million wildebeests, accompanied by large numbers of zebras, Grant's gazelles, Thompson's gazelles, elands, and impalas, journey from the Serengeti to the Maasai Mara and back in search of fresh grazing. Following closely are the savannah's predators: lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, jackals, hyenas, and vultures. The migration typically occurs from July to late October, involving over 1.5 million animals. Witnessing these vast herds in motion is an unforgettable experience, often rated as one of the most spectacular natural events.

Overnight in Masai Mara

Early in the morning, experience the breathtaking sunrise over the expansive plains of the Maasai Mara as you depart from the lodge and begin a morning game drive. This presents a final opportunity to witness lions, cheetahs, or leopards hunting in the early hours of the day before dawn. The Mara's wildlife diversity, variety, and abundance are truly enchanting and astonishing. Following breakfast, return to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. You will be either dropped off at your Nairobi hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for your departure flight.

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