This is the ideal Kenya Luxury Bush Safari seeking to experience the Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Maasai Mara National Reserve .
Day 1: Nairobi-Lake Nakuru National Park .
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to the floor of the Rift Valley with a brief stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint to take the most eye catching view of the Escarpment. Proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park with scenic views of both Lake Naivasha and Lake Elementaita en route, which are in the Great Rift from afar on the main highway to Nakuru. Lunch at Lake Nakuru Sopa lodge 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, water buck, reed buck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and many species of plains game. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Approximate Transit time: 2½ hrs
Meal plan: {Lunch and Dinner )
Accommodation :Lake Nakuru Sopa lodge.
Day 2: Lake Nakuru- Lake Naivasha
Morning game drive in Nakuru, then depart for Naivasha arriving Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon boat ride on Lake Naivasha that takes you to Crescent Island . This is one of the few places in the world where one can wander on foot amidst wild animals - there are no predators. Return to Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Approx Transit time: 1 hour
Meal plan: {Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner }
Accommodation:Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Day 3: Lake Naivasha -Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Depart Naivasha after breakfast and drive further along the floor of the Rift Valley to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, arriving Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive as you get a feel of this vast game filled reserve. Dinner and overnight at the lodge .
Approx Transit time: 5 hrs
Meal plan: {Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner}
Accommodation :Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 4: Maasai Mara National Reserve .
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 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 Maasai Mara Sopa lodge.
Approximate Transit time: whole day game drive .
Meal plan: {Dinner,Lunch and breakfast}
Accommodation:Mara Sopa lodge
Day 5: Maasai Mara -Nairobi
Another morning game drive in Mara after breakfast, then drive back to Nairobi arriving approximately at 14:00 hrs. Drop off at your hotel or transfer to the airport for your home bound flight.
End of safari.
Approximate Transit time: 5½ hrs
Meal plan: {Dinner and breakfast}
Accommodation:Best western Hotel.
2200 USD $ per person sharing
COST INCLUSIVE
- Transportation in a custom safari tour van with pop-up roof ideal for game viewing and sightseeing.
- Services of a trained and experienced English speaking driver/guide.
- Accommodation in the lodges mentioned.
- Meals on full board basis.
- Bottled water for use during the safari.
- Comprehensive Game drives .
- Park entry fees.
COST EXCLUSIVE :
- International air transportation to and from Nairobi
- Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc.
- Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements