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5 Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari Tour in Kenya
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Lake Nakuru National Park, Off Old Nairobi Road, Nakuru County, Nakuru, Kenya
Kenya Safari
This safari tour takes you through the best national parks and the best lodge accommodation in Kenya. The activities you enjoy include: game drives, game watching, and hot air balloons (not included).
Key information
- Starting point and ending point: Nairobi
- Languages spoken: English
- Park fees included
Highlights
- Game drives / game viewing as per itinerary
- Visit Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara
- Discover wildlife: elephant, hippo, zebras, gazelles, crocodiles, etc.
- Ground transport in a safari van with pop up roof
- Meal plan as described
- 4 nights accommodation
Styles
5 activity days
Airport transfer available:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (US$ 30 per person)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (US$ 30 per person)
Accommodation
Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is nestled along the Lion Hill overlooking the spectacular flamingo pink rimmed Lake Nakuru. Its location affords panoramic views of the lake and the picturesque Lake Nakuru National Park. A short two-hour drive from Nairobi, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is a favorite with residents and visitors to Kenya.
The Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is cleverly laid out in such a way that most rooms and sitting areas afford stunning views of the lake and the park. The lodge incorporates natural landscaping with tall acacia trees, winding walkways, and greens dotted with bird feeds. Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge accommodation, beautiful scenery, and cozy atmosphere will bring relaxation to your soul immediately. The lodge is presently considered one of the best Great Rift Valley Lodges in Kenya. It has a dining area and a relaxing spa.
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Lake Nakuru Lodge is situated in a wonderland which lies in the heart of one of Kenya's most densely animal populated wetland national parks (Ramsar Site), only two hours leisurely drive on first class roads from Nairobi, through some of the most exciting scenery to be seen anywhere in Africa.
The 156 km Nairobi-Nakuru roads gives the visitor an unrivalled view of the majestic Great Rift Valley, winding through a series of lakes and forested uplands all the way to the bustling market town of Nakuru.
The views are equally impressive for the visitor who uses a charter aircraft for 25-minute flight to Lake Nakuru National Park airstrip situated at the southern side of the park at the Rhino Sanctuary Headquarters.
Situated in the South East Ecological niche of the park is Lake Nakuru Lodge, an oasis of comfort and excellent service, with commanding views of the lesser flamingo dotted with the Greater Flamingo for which Lake Nakuru is justly famous.
It is another world for the visitor, where one easily forgets the hustle and bustle of the city. The lodge blends well with its surrounding and the animals often browse peacefully close to the lodge and environs, much to the fascination of the visitors.
Sarova Mara Game Camp
The rolling plains around the camp teem with wildebeest, gazelles, and zebras during the migration months, and the camp is situated right in the center of their migration path. By virtue of its location and layout, the camp offers an unparalleled plethora of activities and experiences from luxury tented living to bird-watching, mini golf, sport fishing, and a unique insight into the Maasai culture at the adjoining Maasai village.
Program
Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi at 8:30 a.m. Drive 160 km, 2 hours to Lake Nakuru National Park with an en route game drive. Arrive at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge / Lake Nakuru Lodge in time for lunch and afternoon leisure. En route to the park, unrivalled panorama of scenic views of the Great Rift Valley unfolds giving you an unmatched photographic opportunity.
In the afternoon, enjoy game viewing from 4 p.m. until 6: 30 p.m., being the best time to see the animals while they are still active. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara
After breakfast, depart from Lake Nakuru at 7 a.m. with game drive on the way to Masai Mara with its amazing migration, concentration of wildlife and outstanding scenery. Lunch at your chosen lodge with time for sightseeing, relaxing by the pool or just resting. At 4 p.m., take an afternoon introductory game drive running until 6: 30 p.m. Return for dinner and overnight at Mara Sarova Lodge.
Day 3 and 4: Masai Mara
Two full days in Masai Mara with daily morning and afternoon game drives in the finest game sanctuary in Kenya, noted for its wildebeest migration, lions and other wildlife. Overnight at Mara Sarova Lodge.
Day: 5 Lake Nakuru - Nairobi
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi with an en route stop for panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley at the viewpoint to arrive in Nairobi at approximately 1 p.m. (optional lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant).
Location
Lake Nakuru National Park
The lake attracts thousands of lesser and greater flamingos among other tens of species of birds. There are a variety of bird species to watch in this lake. Not only does this lake boast of being a bird's paradise, it is also a rhino sanctuary for the highly endangered black and white rhinos. Other animals found here include cheetahs, leopards, lions, waterbucks, zebras, gazelles, and Rothschild giraffe amongst others.
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve is a pristine wilderness of haunting beauty, it promises its visitors a profusion of wildlife, prolific bird life and the unprecedented opportunity of catching up with all the members of the 'Big Five' in one morning. The 1,800 sq kilometers of this veteran reserve offers the classic mix of African imagery; miles of lion-gold grasslands, shoals of lilac-misted hills, a meandering river, acres of thorn-bush and mile upon mile of undulating wilderness.
An impressive feature is the annual migration of the wildebeest, zebra and gazelle from the plains of the Serengeti that cross the Tanzania border and rivers to reach the Mara lush grassland from late June, hunted by the predators lion, hyena and circled by vultures as the journey unfolds. Their dramatic river crossings are a reality for tourists visiting in July-August.
Apart from seasonal migration, game viewing is excellent year round. Game includes elephant, black rhino, buffalo, the big cats, and virtually every animal found in Kenya. The rivers are a home to hippo and crocodiles. 452 bird species are recorded including 53 raptors, buzzards, vultures and eagles.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Optional activities:
- Visit to a local Maasai village for a Maasai cultural tour: 25 USD per person
- Hot air balloon ride: 450 USD per person
What's included
- Guarantee price; guarantee departure
- Guarantee window seat
- Ground transport in a safari van with pop up roof for game viewing, photography and touring
- Full board meals whilst on safari
- 4 nights accommodation
- Park entrance fees to include government taxes
- Service of an English speaking professional driver / guide
- Game drives as detailed in the itinerary
- Start and end in Nairobi
What's not included
- Tips
- Laundry
- Drinks
- International flights
- Visas
- Items of a personal nature
- Optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
How to get there
Recommended Airports
NBO
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
140 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 30 per person
Airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (US$ 30 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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