Begin your Africa safari in Nairobi, the gateway to Kenya’s wildlife. Explore the legendary Masai Mara, where the Africa Savannah teems with wildlife, from predators to elephants. Experience thrilling game drives before visiting Lake Nakuru, famed for its pink flamingos and birdlife. Discover lush forests and open savannahs where rhinos roam. This journey captures the essence of Africa’s diverse ecosystems.
An African Savannah Holidays representative will meet you at the Airport or City Hotel for Safari briefing and also meet your driver/guide after which you will proceed north of Nairobi north into the Great Rift Valley with a brief stopover at the view point.
The Great Rift Valley is one of the wonders of the world, stretching from the Syria, down through Africa, stretching as far as Mozambique. Proceed via the Masai town of Narok and through endless savannah plains dotted with acacias among other shrubs and finally into the Masai Mara game reserve arriving in time for lunch followed by afternoon game drive.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp or Similar
Depending on the Wildlife migration patterns and the weather, early morning and afternoon or full day of game drives are the options for this day. The Masai Mara is famous for its black mane lions and the annual wildebeest migration. This is probably one of Kenya’s most visited game reserve with an extraordinary high density of animals including the Big five and many other varieties of plains game. The Mara River cuts through the Mara and Serengeti Eco-system giving life to both reserves and finally pouring out into Lake Victoria Basin.
The annual Wildebeests Migration from Serengeti to Masai Mara also takes place here between July and October when millions of Wildebeests and Zebras closely trailed by the Big Cats cross the Mara River and roam the reserve’s plains in search of greener pastures.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp or Similar
Depart Masai Mara after an early breakfast. You will have a brief stopover at the Masai town of Narok after which you will proceed towards Lake Nakuru. On the way you will pass the Mount Longonot and the beautiful Rift Valley Lakes Naivasha, and Elementaita before finally checking into Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.
The Lake Nakuru ecosystem comprises of the lake, surrounded by mainly wooded and bushy Savannah grasslands. The park supports a wide ecological diversity with Flamingos (Greater and Lesser) and other water birds being a major attraction. The ecosystem provides for about 56 different species of mammals including the white rhino, buffaloes a variety of antelopes and terrestrial birds numbering nearly 450 species.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or Similar
Early morning game viewing drive at the Nakuru National park. Return to your lodge for breakfast as you prepare to leave Lake Nakuru mid-morning for the drive back to Nairobi. Arrive in Nairobi where the safari ends this afternoon.
END OF RIFT Valley Savannah SAFARI
Airport transfers
Full board accommodation (B, L, D) while on safari
Bed and Breakfast in City Hotel
PRIVATE transport
Game drives on a safari customized Land Cruiser
Park entrance fees to all quoted Game Reserves
Services of a professional English speaking safari driver guide
Applicable Government taxes
International flights
Additional sightseeing or deviation from the itinerary
Items of a personal nature such as; laundry, phone calls
Tip for driver guides and porters
Drinks/beverages during meals
Beautiful Samburu, our African Savannah Adventure - We have travelled previously on safari with African Savannah Holidays and this year we chose to visit the semi arid Samburu Region in northern Kenya. We stayed at Ashnil Samburu... read more Camp and at Samburu Intrepids Camp chosing to fly from Wilson Airport in Nairobi in order to avoid a 6 hour road trip into the bush, the flight was just 45 minutes. Camps were very good with a preference for Ashnil and wildlife in Samburu was excellent. Paul Mgubwa is Director, his service was first class, our guide James Maina was excellent, he was a patient driver and had respect for the animals we saw. Our safari overall was a good one, quite hot 32 degrees at times but its a dry heat so was not uncomfortable.
All of our arrangements from meet and greet in Nairobi through to departure was extremely well organised, we had a fabulous safari and felt we were in really good hands throughout. Sincere thanks Paul we would certainly recommend you to friends wishing to try a safari, it was all that we wanted, just perfect.
Nairobi National Park - Wonderful experience! We went for a safari in Nairobi National Park. Professional and friendly driver, nothing was too much trouble for him. We were picked up from our accommodation, spent... read more day in national park, had a late lunch and came back to our accommodation. From the start to the end it was a fantastic experience.
End to End Excellence with Heart - I went on my lifelong dream trip to Africa with my brother and four friends in October 2024. I was introduced to Paul at the Travel and Adventure Show... read more in Los Angeles by a friend who is an extensive traveler and a very satisfied customer of African Savannah Holidays. From the moment I met Paul, I knew I would put my dream vacation in his hands.
Working with him could not be easier. He listened carefully to my long “wish list” and my budget considerations; then prepared an itinerary that met every wish with thoughtful care. His communication was always professional, prompt, concise, and friendly.
He met us upon arrival bearing gifts, and provided an orientation of our three weeks in detail. It included Kenya, Amboseli National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti, Masai Mara, and finally Zanzibar. Every single aspect of this trip exceeded our expectations: friendly, charming, and informative guides, lodgings that frankly blew me away, food, and the hot air balloon ride. Every day was so exciting and yet, every following day was better than the last.
Our guides knew just where to take us so that we had encounters with four of the Big Five- with the black rhino as the hold out, and we were moved by the experience of being in the wild with all the magnificent animals. At times, we were alone with lions, cubs, cheetahs, leopards, giraffe, baboons, elephants, hippos, and birds we have never seen before! Being there in Africa’s spring meant that we not only saw babies, but it was also not crowded, the temperature was moderate, and there were no mosquitos!
More than the excitement, was a deep sense of the Beautiful. African Savannah Holidays embodied the culture of Africa that values harmony, respect, and love. With them, we brought back something that can’t be captured in pictures. Our goodby to Africa, Paul, and African Savannah Holidays was gratifying, as the six of us made new friends, deepened our friendship, and emblazoned the sights and sounds of Africa forever in our hearts.
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