Unforgettable safari journey in the Mount Kenya region
Are you ready for a spectacular 6 day Kenya safari in the Mount Kenya region?
You will have the chance to view the 'Big 5', i.e. rhinos, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and lions, plus plenty of bird life and other animals!
Visit the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nakuru National Park, and the Maasai Mara Game Reserve - the most famous game reserve in Kenya.
Go on extensive game drives and you can also customize your tour with additional activities, such as a Baloon safari or a visit to a Maasai village.
If you've ever dreamed of seeing the annual wildebeest migration from the Serengeti, if you visit from July to October, it will be your chance to see it!
Services
Included:
- Transportation in a 4x4 Safari Jeep comfortable for game viewing
- English-speaking driver/tour guide
- Game drives as mentioned
- Full-board accommodation in standard, comfort or luxury lodges as per the itinerary
- 1 liter of drinking water per person per day
- Flying Doctor's insurance for emergency air evacuation in case of illness or accident while on safari
- Park Entrance and Conservation Fees
Excluded:
- Lunch on day 6
- Accommodation in Nairobi
- Airport transfers
- Optional visit to local villages
- Personal travel insurance
- International and domestic flights
- All other personal expenses, such as visas, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips, etc.
Optional:
- Optional balloon ride at Masai Mara, USD 560 per person
Itinerary at a Glance
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - Sweet Waters Tented Camp
From Nairobi To Sweetwaters Game Reserve
Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Nakuru Lodge
Spot Flamingos And Other Wildlife At Nakuru National Park
Masai Mara National Reserve - Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Journey To Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve - Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Discover The Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve - Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Customize Your Tour At Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Drive Back To Nairobi And Browse Some Maasai Markets On The Way
Detailed Itinerary
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - Sweet Waters Tented Camp
Day 1: From Nairobi To Sweetwaters Game Reserve
Leave Nairobi in the morning and head past the slopes of Mount Kenya, crossing the Equator to arrive at Sweetwaters Game Reserve for lunch.
It's the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa.
In your afternoon game drive, you will have the chance to spot the 'Big 5': rhinos, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and lions - plus the rare Jackson’s hartebeest.
You can also see other species at the reserve, including Thompson gazelle, impala, waterbuck, oryx, eland, aardvarks, baboons, gravy zebra, giraffe, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas, African wild dogs, and bat-eared foxes.
You'll be spending the night at a tented camp in Sweetwater, where you will also enjoy dinner.
Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 2: Spot Flamingos And Other Wildlife At Nakuru National Park
Start the day with a short game drive and then travel to Nakuru National Park, right at the heart of the Rift Valley.
Arrive for lunch and then a game drive in the afternoon.
Lake Nakuru is home to over 400 species of birds, so make the most of the chance to see beautiful marabou storks, hammerkops, fish eagles, pelicans, and flamingos.
The lake is also a haven for endangered species, particularly the Rothschild's giraffe and the black and white rhino.
As well as the game, enjoy the spectacular views on offer, such as from Baboon cliff, Lion hill, and the 'Out of Africa' viewpoint, as many scenes from the movie Out of Africa were filmed in the park.
Also, don't miss seeing the Makalia waterfalls at the southern end of the park. You can also see unique vegetation, including the largest euphorbia forest in Africa and the famous yellow acacia woodlands.
Stay at the Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Masai Mara National Reserve - Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 3: Journey To Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Depart from Lake Nakuru after breakfast and proceed to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
On the way you can enjoy the scenic views of Lake Elementaita, Lake Naivasha, Mount Longonot, and Mount Suswa.
Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive that introduces you to this vast, game-filled reserve.
Stay at the Mara Sopa Lodge.
Masai Mara National Reserve - Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 4: Discover The Masai Mara National Reserve
Discover as you explore the Masai Mara National Reserve why it deserves its reputation as the most famous and most visited game reserve in Kenya.
The easily-spotted game here includes Thompson's and Grant's gazelle, eland, impala, antelopes, Masai giraffe, elephants, buffalo, and warthogs. Try to spot the big cats: leopard, cheetah, and lion.
Can you imagine seeing the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from Serengeti plains across the Tanzania border and the Mara River to reach Masai Mara grazing fields?
This unforgettable spectacle can be seen from late June, while the dramatic crossing of the river and the hunting of the migrating animals by predators can be viewed from early July to August.
Masai Mara National Reserve - Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 5: Customize Your Tour At Masai Mara National Reserve
Today you have an extra day to explore the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Why not customize your trip by going on a hot air balloon safari, or visit a local Masai village to see their nomadic lifestyle.
Masai Mara National Reserve - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Day 6: Drive Back To Nairobi And Browse Some Maasai Markets On The Way
After breakfast, leave the park and drive back to Nairobi.
Today it's your last chance to view the game on your way back!
Stopping off on the way, you can browse the bustling, vibrant Masai markets to buy curios and handicrafts. How about looking for a unique souvenir or gift?
Continue to Nairobi, where your safari ends.
