5 Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Sweetwaters Safari in Kenya
Safari in Kenya
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Key information
- Private and group safari possible: rates vary depending on this
- Minimum group size: 2 persons
- Starting and ending point: Nairobi, Kenya
- Spoken languages: English, French, Dutch
- Park fees are included.
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Highlights
- Incredible game drives
- Game viewing and bird watching
- Transport in a safari pop up roof minivan
- Chance to witness the Great Migration
- Full day at Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Airport transfers and delicious meals
- 4 nights accommodation
Types
5 activity days in English
Accommodation
Sweetwaters Tented Camp
Accommodation at Sweetwaters Camp in Kenya is comprised of 56 tents, each with its own en-suite bathroom, hot and cold running water, 24-hour hot showers, and flushing water closets. All the tents have canvas interiors, solid floors, and separate thatched roofs.
Electricity is provided by a 24-hour generator. Fourteen of the tents are on raised platforms with private balconies. The rest have private verandas, all with safari chairs and tables.
Extra beds and cots can also be provided. Each tent features either a king-sized double bed or two twin beds. Mosquito nets are provided, as are hot water bottles at night.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Ziwa Bush Lodge
Ziwa Bush Lodge is perfectly situated in the naturally beautiful surroundings of Nakuru, Kenya. Ecologically assembled amongst the African trees, they have worked hard to ensure the lodge would not disrupt the environment. It offers a luxurious place to stay far enough away from the “busyness of the orphanage” in a very neat, traditionally built lodge situated in a bushy area on the edge of a pond where the native birdlife is in abundance.
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, the Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge was one of the first safari lodges to be built in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, a reason why its gardens and trees are so lush and mature. The lodge has 50 guest cottages divided into two wings to either side of the main public areas. Each of these houses has two spacious guest rooms with queen and king size beds, mosquito nets, electronic safes, dressing tables, en-suite bathrooms, and sheltered verandas that all have views over the gardens and the game reserve beyond.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Program
Day 1
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through central Kenya to the lower slopes of Mt. Kenya to Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary - arriving at Sweetwaters Tented Camp in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive in this private sanctuary, including a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only one of its kind in Kenya. You will also visit the Visitors Information Centre. Return to Sweetwaters Tented Camp for dinner and overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp.
- Approx transit time: 3 hours
- Meal plan: Lunch, dinner
Day 2
Depart Sweetwaters after breakfast and drive to the floor of the Rift Valley - making a brief stop at Nyahururu Thomson Falls which was named after Joseph Thompson, one of the first European explorers who walked from Mombasa to Lake Victoria in the 1880's. Proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park Camp well in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.
Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. Also, many species of game can be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild's giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and many species of plains game. Dinner and overnight at Ziwa Bush lodge.
- Approx transit time: 3 hours
- Meal plan: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3
Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast and drive further along the floor of the Rift Valley with scenic views of both Lake Elementaita and Lake Naivasha en route, which are in the Great Rift from afar on the main highway to Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Arrive at Mara Sopa Lodge well in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive that introduces you to this vast game filled reserve. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.
Day 4
Spend the day in Maasai Mara, Kenya's most popular game sanctuary where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five - lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant. Game drives are flexible, with the option of going out with picnic lunch boxes to spend entire day in the park, or you can choose to have an early morning and late afternoon game drives. At extra cost of 25 USD per person you may visit a local Masai village to see their nomadic lifestyle; the Masai are famous for their bravery, as they have co-existed with the animals over the years. All meals and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.
Day 5
Another early morning game drive in Maasai Mara, then depart after breakfast and drive back to Nairobi arriving approx 13:00. Drop at your hotel or transfer to the airport for onward flight home. End of services.
Included excursions
- At Nakuru you will able to see the big 5
- Visit the Masai culture and the way they live
Guides
George Husein
George has been traveling around Kenya for more than a decade and his love affair with the bush started when he came face to face with a lion while on a game drive in Tsavo East National Park; the lion jumped and slapped his windscreen. He is an adventure guide with a wide experience. He is a graduate of Utalii College in Kenya and he has very sharp eyes for spotting prey even where you cannot see them. His wide experience and passion for the wilderness have earned him several positive reviews from guests.
Location
Other game to be found in the Maasai Mara at any time of the year include elephants, cheetahs, baboons, gazelles, giraffes, jackals, leopards, hyenas, water buffalos, ostriches, and a large variety of antelope and birdlife.
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park is just about 95 miles northwest of Nairobi. For the lovers of bird watching, it is home to over 400 bird species, including both the greater and lesser flamingoes, as well as white rhinos.
Food
You will be served full-board meals of breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your safari adventure at Masai Mara, Nakuru, and Sweetwaters. Water will be provided in the vehicle during game drives.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Halal
Things to do (optional)
- Visit to Masai Village
- Balloon safari
What's included
- Daily game drives
- All park fees
- Services of an English-speaking guide
- Water in the safari van
- Services of a professional driver / guide
- All transportation throughout the safari
- 4 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All taxes / VAT
What's not included
- International flight
- Maasai village visit
- Visas
- Tips
- Items of personal nature
- Drinks
- Cigarette
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
149 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Transport will be by road in a safari mini van with a pop up roof.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 7 days before arrival.
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