BVS K 009: 5 Days Masai Mara-Lake Nakuru

ABOUT

These are destinations that will take you to the center of attraction where you have all the chances to spot the “BIG FIVE”. Enjoy visits to Masai Mara Game Reserve, “Jewel in the crown of Kenya’s tourism industry” is known for its big wildlife concentration all the year round, the Lions, Elephants, Rhinos, Leopards and Buffalo and not forgetting the Big Cats. L. Nakuru National Park, home for the endangered species such as White Rhino, Rothschild Giraffe and the Columbus monkeys. In case of emergency, We provide 24/7 Flying Doctors emergency evacuation to the nearest hospital. Our departures are daily, subject to minimum 2 persons booking.

TRAVEL PLAN

Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve

Depart from your Nairobi hotel and drive along the floor the Rift Valley before mounting its western rim into Maasai land. Red-clad, with spears always on hand, Masai warriors tend their herds of cattle among the wildlife, commendably unmoved by the presence of large predators. Afternoon you have the first game drive in search of wildlife. Maasai Mara is probably the best-known game reserve. Dinner and Overnight at the Mara Sentrim Tented Camp. Meal Plan {FB}.

Day 2: Full day in Masai Mara Game Reserve

Take an extensive game drive into the reserve covered with rolling grasslands dotted with acacia and hazy forested hills and river-line bush where the Mara River and its tributaries meander,
Masai Mara is considered by many to be Kenya’s finest game reserve, the 1510 sq Kms of this reserve adjoin Tanzania’s well-known Serengeti, forming one eco-system. The open rolling savannah grassland of the Mara is the home of numerous wildlife species including elephant, rhino, lion, cheetah, leopard, hyena, jackal, buffalo, eland, topis, impala, gazelle, warthog and zebra. From June to September, the annual Wildebeest migration takes place when thousands of these animals sweep across the plain and seek out new grazing areas, a full day game drive with picnic lunch at the hippo pool on the banks of the Mara River where the crossing of the Gnus [wildebeests] takes place while the killer crocodiles await. Dinner and Overnight at the Mara Sentrim Tented Camp. Meal Plan {FB}.

Day 3: Another day in Masai Mara

This is another day out, a very early wake up call to prepare for exploring another different area of this park, this is to capture more actions and excitements, return to the lodge for lunch, afternoon at leisure, an evening game drive follows at 1600hrs. All meals and overnight at the Mara Sentrim Tented Camp. Meal Plan {FB}.

Day 4: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Lake Nakuru National Park

An early morning pre breakfast game drive then depart Masai Mara after breakfast and drive past the loita plains to the floor of the Rift Valley and into Lake Nakuru Nat park, “Ornithological paradise” Arrive Lake Nakuru National Park in the evening, check in at your Lodge for dinner and overnight. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx 400 other species of birds in the lake. Also many species of game 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 the L. Nakuru Lodge. Meal Plan {FB}.

Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park – Nairobi

After an early morning breakfast exploring different areas of this park, this is to capture the early morning actions, return to the Lodge for lunch, check out after lunch and depart for Nairobi, be transferred to the Airport for your onward flight.

The safari costs will include:

  • All Park entrance fees in the game reserves and National Parks.
  • Experienced English driver-guide.
  • All road transportation and Game drives using custom made 4X4 Safari Minibus fitted with a two way radio communication and a pop-up roof for enhanced photography.
  • All meals as specified in our itinerary.
  • Full-board Accommodation while on safari
  • Airport transfer on arrival and departure.
  • Bottled drinking water while on game drive.

The costs exclude:

  • Accommodation and meals in the beach.
  • All items of a personal nature such as tobacco; laundry; phone calls, etc
  • Tips and drinks/beverages.
  • Any Other Items not mentioned above
  • Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements.
  • Medical/Travel Insurance.
  • A hot air balloon safari in Masai Mara (USD 450 PER PERSON).
  • A visit to a Masai Village “Manyatta” is USD 20 per person Payable directly to the chief/Village Elder in the village.

Seasons

  • High Season: 16 Dec 2015 – 31 March 2016; 01 July – 15 Dec 2016
  • Mid-Season: 01 – 30 June 2016.
  • Low Season: 01 April – 31 May 2016.

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