Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru safari
Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi at 8:30 a.m. Drive 160 kilometers / 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.
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, but 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 Giraffes amongst others.
En route to the park, the unrivaled 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, Sarova Lion Hill Lodge Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 2: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara safari
After breakfast, depart from Lake Nakuru at 7 a.m. with a game drive on the way to Masai Mara with its amazing migration, the 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.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Days 3 & 4: Masai Mara safari
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.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Optional activities:
- Visit a local Maasai village for a Maasai cultural tour: 25 USD per person
- Hot air balloon ride: 450 USD per person
Day 5: Nairobi
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi with an en route stop for panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley at the viewpoint. Arrive in Nairobi at approximately 1 p.m. (optional lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant: 45 USD per person).
Meal plan: Breakfast