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From Nairobi: 3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari

From Nairobi: 3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari

Take a 3-day tour to discover the Masai Mara Reserve, the most popular tourist destination in Kenya. Located in the Great Rift Valley, the reserve is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife viewing areas. The annual wildebeest migration, involving over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November, a phenomenal spectacle that can only be seen in the Maasai Mara. Most visitors will have the opportunity to spot one of the Big 5—lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos. DAY 1: Get picked up from your hotel in Nairobi city center at 8:00 a.m, then drive to Maasai Mara Nature Reserve. Pass the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for breathtaking views. Arrive in time for lunch after check-in at your camp. In the evening depart for a game viewing drive in the Mara Reserve from 4.00 to 6.00 PM. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Enkajiang Camp/ Rhino Tourist camp or similar Return back to the camp for a sumptuous buffet dinner. Stay overnight in a big, private tent that has a bed, linen, shower, and toilet inside. Mosquito nets and a hot shower in the evening are provided. DAY 2: Spend the full day exploring Masai Mara in search of the Big Five. Enjoy picnic lunches in the Reserve as you scale the Mara beauty and splendor. This day you will go all the way to the river where the wildebeest cross into Mara from Serengeti. All year round there are lots of resident Hippos and crocodiles sited at the banks of Mara river. After the game drive, you will return back to the camp for dinner, merriment and overnight. DAY 3: Maasai Mara to Nairobi Early morning breakfast then check out for your drive back to Nairobi. Enjoy a brief stop at the Maasai Village for cultural encounter on your way- Learn about the Masai community and interact with the local Masai people as you en route out of Maasai Mara. Thereafter commence your drive to Nairobi. A simple complimentary lunch will be provided on the way in a traveler's motel. On arrival you will be dropped at your Nairobi Hotel. This marks the end of the tour.

From Nairobi: 4-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Group Safari

From Nairobi: 4-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Group Safari

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve At 8:00 AM you will be picked up from your hotel within the Nairobi city center/Westland’s and commence the drive to Maasai Mara via the great Rift Valley view point where you will have a breathtaking view of the floor of the Rift Valley. Here you will see the semi-active Mount Longonot and 2 other dormant volcanic mountains, Mt. Suswa, and Mt Margret for 10 minutes. You will arrive in time for lunch. Check in the hotel. Later at 4:00 PM depart for a 2-hour game viewing drive in the Mara Reserve until 6.00 PM. Return to the camp for a sumptuous buffet dinner ending with a good time for resting at the camp. Dinner and overnight at Lenchada Touristic Camp or similar https://lenchadatouristcamp.com/ Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara Reserve Early breakfast at 6:30 AM and depart for a full-day game viewing. This is the most important day since we are hoping to see the big five, especially the big cats which are extremely illusive. Also, we will visit the famous Mara River where the great migration happens, have a guided tour by the rangers to see the Nile crocodiles and hippo families and to top it off have a picnic lunch under a tree in the park overlooking the vast landscapes. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place: the great migration. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (in Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna – lions, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas, and vultures. Dinner and overnight at Lenchada Touristic Camp or similar https://lenchadatouristcamp.com/ Day 3: Depart Maasai Mara to Nakuru You will have breakfast at the camp and thereafter commence a drive to Nakuru to arrive there in the late evening and check-in and overnight at Lanet Matfam/similar http://www.lanetmatfamresort.co.ke/ Day 4: Nakuru to Nairobi You will have an early breakfast, check out, and depart by 7:00 AM straight to the park. It is a small park with magnificent, rare white rhinos that form part of the Big Five animals. There is also a possibility to see the pink flamingos. The game drive lasts 3 hours, after which you depart on a 3-hour drive back to Nairobi to arrive at around 3:00 PM. You will be dropped off at the city center/hotel within the city center.

From Nairobi: 7 Days Masai Mara, Nakuru, and Amboseli Safari

From Nairobi: 7 Days Masai Mara, Nakuru, and Amboseli Safari

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara. At 8a.m you will be picked up from your hotel. Commence the drive to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint where you will stop over to view of the floor of the Rift Valley. Arrive at Enkajiang Camp/ Rhino Tourist Camp or similar in time for lunch, check inn and relax. Enjoy a sunset game drive from 4.30-6.30p.m. Return to camp for dinner. Our tents are Big, self contained and have a toilet and a hot shower inside. There is also electricity, mosquito nets, Bed and Linen Day 2: Full Day in Maasai Mara. Spend the full day exploring Maasai Mara in search of the Big Five. You will have picnic lunches under a tree in the Reserve as you scale the Mara beauty. This day you will go all the way to the river where the wildebeest cross into Mara from Serengeti. All year round there are lots of resident Hippos and crocodiles at the banks of river. Accomodation at Enkajiang Camp/ Rhino Tourist Camp or similar Day 3: Maasai Mara to Nakuru. Breakfast, checkout. Option: Masai village visit $20 per person- Here we visit to learn more about their culture and way of living Thereafter commence the drive to Nakuru. Arrive in time for lunch followed by relaxation, dinner and overnight stay at Lanet Matfam resort. Day 4: Nakuru to Naivasha. Breakfast. Depart by 7 a.m straight to the park. It's a small park with magnificent, rare white rhinos. Possibly observe the pink flamingos. The game drive lasts 3 to 4 hours, after which you depart on a 1-hr drive to Naivasha to arrive in time for lunch at kifaru Hotel. After lunch, Later go for a 1 hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha for bird watching and hippo viewing on the banks of the lake. Evening accomodation at astorian Hotel or similar standard. Day 5: Naivasha - Amboseli Breakfast head to Hell's Gate for a biking safari , walk in the gorges and take photos with animals. Those who cant bike we will use the safari car. Finish all activities at around 12 noon and have lunch in Naivasha at Kifaru restaurant. Start drive to Amboseli park which is famous for its scenery, backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro which dominates the landscape and open plains. arrive in the evening; Check inn at 1. Manjaro Camp- budget option( Big self contained tents) Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Day 6: Amboseli Full day Breakfast, and spend the day in Amboseli National Park. Known for large elephant herds, and views of Mount Kilimanjaro across the border in Tanzania, observation Hill offers panoramas of the peak and the park’s plains and swamps. Wildlife includes giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and hundreds of bird species. we will have a picnic Lunch in the park . There are places for bathroom and also cofee stops. DAY 7: Amboseli - Nairobi Optional early morning game drive between 6 and 8 am strictly. After breakfast check out and drive to Nairobi. We will provide complimentary lunch on the way at a travellers Motel. You will be dropped off at your hotel or the Airport. END OF THE SAFARI

Nairobi: 4-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Camping Safari

Nairobi: 4-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Camping Safari

Day one begins with pickup from Nairobi and travels along the Great Rift Valley towards the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Stop along the way to soak up the view from a magnificent lookout, then arrive at the park just in time for lunch. Later, set out on an epic evening game drive across the rich, tree-studded grasslands and rolling hills. The famous Maasai Mara is renowned for its great herds of black-maned lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and virtually every type of Kenyan wildlife. After a restful night’s sleep at your camp, enjoy a picnic-style breakfast to set you up for day two. Head out on a full-day game drive, with a visit to the Mara River which is home to a large concentration of animals. Once you’ve worked up a bit of an appetite, have lunch at a viewpoint overlooking the crocodiles and hippos lazing in the river. Afterward, you have the option to visit a Maasai cultural village to gain insight into the homes and social structure of the Maasai people as well as how they live in harmony with the environment and the animals. Wake up early on day three have breakfast before departing to Nakuru National Park, have an option of visitng Masai Village at own cost $20 per person payable to Masai Moran direct. Stop over for a picnic lunch along the way and soak up views of the magnificent Kenyan landscape that surrounds you. Arrive in Nakuru and, if time allows, pass by Naivasha for a boat ride, at your own expense. Day four begins with a hearty, early morning breakfast followed by a tour through Nakuru Park, which is home to over 350 species of birds including colorful flamingos. The park is also home to black and white rhinos and has been established for the protection of endangered species such as this. After an unforgettable four-day experience, relax and reflect on the return journey to your hotel or airport in Nairobi.

Nairobi: 4 Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Camping Safari

Nairobi: 4 Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Camping Safari

DAY 1 : Nairobi to Maasai Mara. At 8 o'clock you will be picked up from your Nairobi Hotel and commence the drive to Maasai Mara. You will pass via the great rift valley view point where you will have a stop over of 10 -15 minutes to view the rift valley. Lunch will be at the camp in Maasai Mara. In the afternoon after you check in depart for a sunset evening game viewing drive in the Mara Reserve. Return back to the camp for buffet dinner ending with good time for resting at the Camp. Masai Mara Reserve is the most popular tourism destination in Kenya. Located in the Great Rift Valley in primarily open grassland. Wildlife is most concentrated on the reserve’s western escarpment. Its regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife Viewing areas. Dinner and overnight at Dinner and overnight at Enkajiang Camp https://maraenkajiang.com/Rhino tourist camp https://rhinotouristcamp.com/ simillar DAY 2 : Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara Reserve. At around 7:00 am after breakfast, you will leave for a full day exploring Masai Mara in search of the Big Five. At midday, You will have picnic lunch in the park which is provided by us. You will visit the site of the yearly wildebeest migration and see the resident crocodiles and hippos sited at the banks of Mara river. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna – lions, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas and vultures. Dinner and overnight at Enkajiang Camp https://maraenkajiang.com/Rhino Tourist Camp https://rhinotouristcamp.com/ simillar. DAY 3: Depart Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park. You will have an early breakfast then checkout. This day you have an option of visiting the maasai village to learn more about their culture and way of Living. Thereafter start of drive to Nakuru. Lunch will be on the way at a travellers motel. Depending on the route, the guide is happy to take you for an optional boat ride in lake Naivasha for hippo viewing and Bird watching. Dinner and overnight in Lanet Matfam Resort http://lanetmatfamresort.co.ke/ DAY 4 : Nakuru National Park to Nairobi. You will have an early breakfast and depart by 7am to straight to the park. Its a small park with magnificent, rare white rhinos which form part of the Big five animals. Here we will also come accross the rare rothschild girrafe also called white socks for having no marks below the knee. There is also a possibility to see the pink flamingos. Game drive here lasts for 3 to 4 Hours. Later depart Nakuru for Nairobi. Lunch will be provided at a travellers Motel on the way. Arrive Nairobi Between 4 and 5 pm depending on traffic END OF SAFARI

From Nairobi: Lakes Nakuru & Naivasha National Park Day Tour

From Nairobi: Lakes Nakuru & Naivasha National Park Day Tour

Your adventure begins at 6:00 AM with pickup in Nairobi. From there you'll head straight to Lake Nakuru National Park. The Lake is renowned as a bird sanctuary with over 400 bird species at times. There can be up to two million greater and lesser flamingoes and tens of thousands of other birds at Lake Nakuru. As a result the park is referred to as the "Birds' Paradise". The National Park is also a rhino sanctuary with excellent wildlife viewing. You'll enjoy wildlife viewing as soon as you enter the park gates, and when it's time for lunch, you'll stop at the lodge where you can purchase a meal at a local restaurant(own expense)  After lunch, continue to enjoy wildlife viewing on the drive out of the park. You'll leave the park at approximately 3:00 PM and head to Lake Naivasha for an optional 1-hour boat ride. If you'd like to include the boat ride, be sure to select the correct option when making your booking. On the boat ride, enjoy bird watching, eagle feeding, and hippo viewing. At the end of the boat ride, you'll head back to Nairobi for a 6:00 PM arrival.

4 days Group safari in Masaai Mara and Lake Nakuru Park

4 days Group safari in Masaai Mara and Lake Nakuru Park

DAY 1 : Nairobi to Maasai Mara. At 8 o'clock you will be picked up from your Nairobi Hotel and commence the drive to Maasai Mara. You will pass via the great rift valley view point where you will have a stop over of 10 -15 minutes to view the rift valley. Lunch will be at the camp in Maasai Mara. In the afternoon after you check in depart for a sunset evening game viewing drive in the Mara Reserve. Return back to the camp for buffet dinner ending with good time for resting at the Camp. Masai Mara Reserve is the most popular tourism destination in Kenya. Located in the Great Rift Valley in primarily open grassland. Wildlife is most concentrated on the reserve’s western escarpment. Its regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife Viewing areas. Dinner and overnight at Dinner and overnight at Enkajiang Camp https://maraenkajiang.com/Rhino tourist camp https://rhinotouristcamp.com/ simillar DAY 2 : Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara Reserve. At around 7:00 am after breakfast, you will leave for a full day exploring Masai Mara in search of the Big Five. At midday, You will have picnic lunch in the park which is provided by us. You will visit the site of the yearly wildebeest migration and see the resident crocodiles and hippos sited at the banks of Mara river. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna – lions, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas and vultures. Dinner and overnight at Enkajiang Camp https://maraenkajiang.com/Rhino Tourist Camp https://rhinotouristcamp.com/ simillar. DAY 3: Depart Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park. You will have an early breakfast then checkout. This day you have an option of visiting the maasai viallage to learn more about their culture and way of Living. Thereafter head to Nakuru. Lunch will be on the way at a travellers motel. Depending on the route, the guide is happy to take you for an optional boat ride in lake Naivasha for hippo viewing and Bird watching. Dinner and overnight in Lanet Matfam Resort http://lanetmatfamresort.co.ke/ DAY 4 : Nakuru National Park to Nairobi. You will have an early breakfast and depart by 7am to straight to the park. Its a small park with magnificent, rare white rhinos which form part of the Big five animals. There is also a possibility to see the pink flamingos. Later depart Nakuru for Nairobi. Lunch will be provided at a travellers Motel on the way. Arrive nairobi Between 4 and 5 pm depending on traffic END OF SAFARI

HELLS GATE AND LAKE NAIVASHA DAY TRIP FROM NAIROBI.

HELLS GATE AND LAKE NAIVASHA DAY TRIP FROM NAIROBI.

Hell's Gate National Park is a dramatic and unique destination known for its striking landscapes and adventurous spirit. The park is named after a narrow gorge once believed to be a gateway to the underworld. It offers an exciting combination of towering cliffs, geothermal steam vents, hot springs, and dramatic rock formations, including the iconic Fischer’s Tower and Central Tower. Visitors can explore the park on foot, by bike, or on a guided vehicle tour. Wildlife sightings include giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, baboons, and even the elusive leopard. Hell's Gate is also home to a variety of bird species, including the rare lammergeier (bearded vulture). A highlight of the park is the Olkaria Geothermal Spa, where visitors can relax in naturally heated pools. Adventure seekers can hike through the Hell's Gate Gorge, though it's advised to check for safe weather conditions before entering. Lake Naivasha Just a short drive from Hell's Gate lies Lake Naivasha, a serene freshwater lake surrounded by lush vegetation and overlooked by the dramatic backdrop of Mount Longonot. The lake is part of the Great Rift Valley and is famous for its abundant birdlife, including fish eagles, herons, and kingfishers. Visitors can enjoy boat rides on the lake, where they might spot hippos lazily lounging in the water and a variety of animals like waterbucks and colobus monkeys along the shores. Crescent Island, a sanctuary within the lake, offers walking safaris among grazing zebras and wildebeests in a peaceful setting Ideal for Nature lovers, adventure seekers, bird watchers, and anyone looking to escape the city for a blend of relaxation and outdoor activities. These locations provide an unforgettable experience of Kenya's stunning natural beauty.

Lakes Nakuru& Naivasha National Park Wildlife Highlights

Lakes Nakuru& Naivasha National Park Wildlife Highlights

Your adventure begins at 6:00 AM with pickup in Nairobi. From there you'll head straight to Lake Nakuru National Park. The Lake is renowned as a bird sanctuary with over 400 bird species at times. There can be up to two million greater and lesser flamingoes and tens of thousands of other birds at Lake Nakuru. As a result the park is referred to as the "Birds' Paradise". The National Park is also a rhino sanctuary with excellent wildlife viewing. You'll enjoy wildlife viewing as soon as you enter the park gates, and when it's time for lunch, you'll stop at the lodge where you can purchase a meal at a local restaurant(own expense) After lunch, continue to enjoy wildlife viewing on the drive out of the park. You'll leave the park at approximately 3:00 PM and head to Lake Naivasha for 1-hour boat ride. On the boat ride, enjoy bird watching, eagle feeding, and hippo viewing. At the end of the boat ride, you'll head back to Nairobi for a 6:00 PM arrival.

6 Days Kenya Budget Safari

6 Days Kenya Budget Safari

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara After pickup from your hotel you will proceed to Maasai Mara. You have a brief stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint to take photos of the escarpment. Arrive for lunch then proceed for a game drive upon arrival to this world’s best-loved reserves with wide savannah rolling hills and riverine forest, with huge grazing herds, bountiful bird life, and Africa’s largest population of lion. Overnight Stay at Giraffe hill camp or similar. Day 2: Maasai Mara Full Day Early breakfast followed by a full day game drive within the reserve as the rains bring the grasslands of Masai Mara to life, the vast plains rumble with the thunder of approaching hooves as 1.5 million wildebeest migrate up the south into Masai Mara from Serengeti. The great *migration is* a vision beyond belief of one of the world’s most impressive spectacles staged every year in Kenya, directed by raw forces of nature. You will also appreciate its high animal concentration and abundance of black-maned lions, herds of antelope, cheetah and common zebra though luck is essential for spotting leopards and rhinos. Overnight Stay at Giraffe hill camp or similar. Day 3: Maasai Mara to Nakuru (via Lake Naivasha for boat ride) You will have breakfast at the camp/lodge and thereafter drive to Nakuru via Lake Naivasha for an hour boat ride with lunch. On this day, you have an optional visit to Masai Village in Maasai Mara in the morning before leaving. The village cost USD 20 per person ( paid in cash at the village). Arrive Nakuru in the late evening. Dinner and overnight at Buraha Zenoni resort Day 4: Nakuru to Amboseli You will have an early breakfast, check out and depart by 7am to straight to Lake Nakuru National park for game drive. It’s a small park with magnificent, rare white rhinos which form part of the Big five animals. Game drive lasts for a minimum of 4 hours. There is also a possibility to see the pink flamingoes. In this park you will also spot the rare endangered Rothschild giraffe. Thereafter, drive to Amboseli National Park with lunch on the way at Naivasha Arrive Amboseli in the evening. You will not go on a game drive because of late arrival in Amboseli. Dinner and overnight at Nyati camp Day 5: Amboseli Full Day Early morning game drive and return to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast Full day game drive in the park with packed lunch in search of its popular residents like the well known predators and their opponents. Day 6: Amboseli to Nairobi You will have an early breakfast then check out with all your luggage followed by a short morning game drive en-route off Amboseli and drive to Nairobi. When you arrive you will be dropped off to your hotel or the Airport. This marks the end of the tour.

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5 out of 5 stars

We had a very good experience on our 4-day camping safari in Kenya. Our driver was friendly and knowledgeable, and the trip was well-organised. We were fortunate to see all of the Big Five, along with many other animals. Overall, we felt that the safari offered good value for money. The first two nights, we stayed in a simple but clean bungalow with welcoming staff. The last night, we were pleasantly surprised by a stay at a nice hotel, which was a step up in standard. The food throughout the trip was consistently good. We also took a hot air balloon safari, which was a unique and enjoyable experience. In addition, we visited a Maasai village, which gave us insight into their culture and way of life. Overall, this was a well-organised safari that we would recommend to others looking for a good experience in Kenya.

5 out of 5 stars

Much better than we expected. Accommodation Two tent nights were ok. Last night was at a much better hotel than expected. Food was ok but I got loose stomach probably cause of the picknick chicken. Our driver Benjamin was the best! The Land Rover was good. Masai Mara we saw lots and lots of animals incl as much as five different groups of lions at close range. Nakuru we saw Rhinos at close range among others. Masai village we were greeted with a traditional song and dance, saw them make fire with a stick and saw their houses, but we might skip that next time. Lake Naivacha was nice and calm with lots of birds. Overall it was an experience of a lifetime.

5 out of 5 stars

We had a wonderful time in Massai Mara. We saw a lot of animals e.g. cheetas, elephants and lions, very close. Our guide was very well informed and knew the right places. It was nice to stay in the lodge very close to the entrance to Massai Mara. The last day we went to Nakuru Nationalpark, which was a wonderful experience. A great landscape and so many birds e.g. flamingos, pelicans and different storches. And we had a great room in an hotel with swimming pool. We had some problems with the guide , but the agency solved it.

5 out of 5 stars

Unforgettable stay! The organization is well done! Special mention to Sadam our driver guide, he was efficient, available and pleasant…

5 out of 5 stars

This was a truly incredible experience I would highly recommend going on this safari.