The safari visits four beautiful parks in Kenya. The Mara is the land of African legend: Lion are abundant throughout the park, as are the elephants, giraffes, and a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and less commonly the Rhino. It also visits Lake Naivasha a fresh water lake where you take a boat ride to view the Hippos. Lake Bogoria, saline water shallow is located at the northern region of the Kenyan Rift valley south of Lake Baringo. Geysers and Hot springs are the major attractions which are at the central basin of the lake. Abundance of birds and wildlife can also be seen here. Lake Nakuru has best been known for its thousands, sometimes millions of flamingos nesting along the shores and also rich wildlife including Rothschild giraffes and black rhinos.
Samburu County
DAY 1: NAIROBI- MAASAI MARA
On the day of your arrival, you will be met by our representative at the Airport where you shall be briefed about the safari. Depart Nairobi for a journey south along the floor of the great Rift Valley then past Narok climb the western wall entering Hemingway's country ''Serengeti plans''. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon enjoy a game drive in this famous reserve. Dinner and overnight at the Camp/Lodge.
DAY 2 & 3: MAASAI MARA
Early morning balloon safari is available as an option at USD 450 per person. The Balloon launches at 0600hrs and takes one hour. On landing you will be welcomed with a champagne bush breakfast. Full day game viewing whereby you leave the lodge after breakfast with picnic lunch. The Mara is the land of African legend: Lion are abundant throughout the park, as are the elephants, giraffes, and a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and, less commonly, rhino. The annual wildebeest migration, one of nature’s few remaining wildlife spectacles, occurs in the Mara from July to September where the big animals and their predators are to be present in abundance during the time frame of this trip. Several species of Bee-Eater, the flying rainbow that heads the list of the Mara’s birds, occur in the reserve. As well as wildlife, the Maasai Mara is also home to many members of the colorful Maasai tribe who may be seen around the borders of the park – Morans (warriors) loping across the plains, young boys herding goats, or elders grouped under a tree discussing matters of the day. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
DAY 4: MAASAI MARA - NAIVASHA
Early morning game drive. Breakfast at the lodge/camp. Depart for Lake Naivasha with stop at Narok which is the Masai city. Arrive Naivasha in time for lunch. Afternoon take a boat ride with an option to visit the Crescent Island (extra cost). Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus is almost 13 km's across, but its waters are shallow with an average depth of five metres. 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. The rest of the evening leisure. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
DAY 5: LAKE NAIVASHA - LAKE BOGORIA
After breakfast check out from the lodge and drive to the floor of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Bogoria. Arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon, explore Lake Bogoria National Reserve on a game drive and walk around this spectacular lake in the heart of an arid landscape. The soda lake attracts massive flocks of flamingos and is often carpeted in pink, due to the high concentrations of flamingos. The western shore has hot springs and spouting geysers, spurting steam and bubbling geothermal pools. Fresh water springs at the lake edge attract an abundance of birds and wildlife. There are many Fish Eagles, which often prey on the local Flamingos. The shores are always lined with Gazelle, Zebra, Baboons and this is one of the best places to see Greater kudu. Return to the Lodge later in the evening for Dinner and Overnight.
DAY 6: LAKE BOGORIA - LAKE NAKURU
After breakfast in the morning, depart Lake Bogoria and drive to Lake Nakuru National park. Arrive early in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the smallest but best game parks in Africa. The soda lake is home to a sea of pink flamingos and the surrounding parkland offers the closest view you're likely to get of a white rhino (they tend to gather in front of the acacia forest at the southern end of the lake). Other park residents include leopards, buffaloes and hippos. The park is best explored in the golden sun of the late afternoon. You can circle the lake clockwise in your car, and then drive to the top of Baboon Cliff for a stunning sunset view. Dinner and Overnight at the Lodge.
DAY 7: LAKE NAKURU - NAIROBI
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Nairobi to arrive in the afternoon. A stop is provided at the Great Rift Valley view point. On arrival drop off at the Airport.
END OF SAFARI