Safari Overview

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.

Main Highlights

  • Nairobi
  • Masai Mara
  • Lake Nakuru

Itinerary - Daily Safari Information

Day 01: Nairobi – Masai Mara

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

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