We are happy to confirm daily departures for this Safari with a 4 x 4 Land Cruiser Jeep.
The Safari is ideal for travelers seeking to save costs. We use upgraded/mid range accommodation and shared transport in a 4 x 4 Land Cruiser. The Safari Land Cruiser is the best for Safari as it can go Off road offering a luxurious experience for travelers’. The Vehicle carries a maximum of 8 pax.
MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
Maasai Mara National Reserve is an area of preserved savannah wilderness in southwestern Kenya, along the Tanzanian border. Its animals include lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and hippos. Wildebeest traverse its plains during their annual migration. The landscape has grassy plains and rolling hills, and is crossed by the Mara and Talek rivers. The area nearby is dotted with villages (enkangs) of Maasai people.
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
Lake Nakuru National Park is one of Kenya’s 23 National Parks and one of two in the Premium category, along with Amboseli National Park. It can be found in Central Kenya, about 90 miles (140km) northwest of Nairobi, in the Nakuru district of the Rift Valley Province. The ecosystem is comprised of the lake, surrounded by wooded and bushy grasslands. The park supports a wide ecological diversity including Flamingos (Greater and Lesser) and other water birds, and the Black and White Rhinoceros which are the major attractions of the area.
HELL’S GATE NATIONAL PARK
Known for the intense geothermal activity within its boundaries, the Hell’s Gate National Park is a remarkable quarter of the Great Rift Valley. Spectacular scenery including the towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, stark rock towers, scrub clad volcanoes and belching plumes of geothermal steam make it one of the most atmospheric Parks in Africa. Hell’s Gate is an ideal venue for a day trip from Nairobi where, in addition to the bio-diversity that includes raptors, visitors can enjoy mountain biking, rock climbing and a natural spa.
AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK.
Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, the Amboseli National Parks is one of Kenya’s most popular parks. The name “Amboseli” comes from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust”, and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands. They can also visit the local Maasai community who live around the park and experience their authentic culture.
Flamingoes
Safari Land Cruiser
Hell’s gate inside the gorge
Elephants and a backdrop view of Mt. Longonot
Zebra’s grazing in the Savanna
Great Migration in Masai Mara
Amboseli
Lake Nakuru
Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara
You will be picked up from between 7:00 to 7:30 am from your hotel within the Nairobi city center OR by 8:30 am from your hotel in Westland’s then commence the drive to Masai 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 Mt Longonot and 2 other dormant volcanic mountains, Mt. Suswa and Mt Margret for 10 mins -15 minutes.
Then you will continue the drive to Masai Mara - arrive in time for lunch. Check in at the camp/lodge and have a rest. Then later at 4.00 pm depart for a 2-hour sunset game viewing drive in the Mara Reserve until 6.00pm.
Return back to the camp for a sumptuous buffet dinner ending with good time for resting at the Camp/ lodge.
Dinner and Overnight:
Jambo Mara Safari lodge: http://www.jambomara.com/
Early breakfast at 6.30am and Depart for a full day game viewing. This is the most important day since as we will be in search of the Big Five, hoping to see wildlife, especially the big cats which are extremely illusive.
We will also visit the famous Mara River where the great migration happens, the annual wildebeest’s migration involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November.
The phenomenal wildebeest migration is a spectacular event only seen in Maasai mara is the seventh wonder of the world. We will visit the site of the yearly wildebeest migration and see the resident crocodiles and hippos sited at the banks of Mara River. You will have a guided tour by the rangers to see the Nile crocodiles and hippo families and to top it off at midday you will have a picnic lunch which is provided by us under a tree in the park overlooking the vast landscapes.
Then continue with the game drive and explore the beauty of the mara reserve until evening
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 in
Jambo Mara Safari lodge: http://www.jambomara.com/
You will have breakfast at the camp/lodge then check out from 8:00am and thereafter drive to Nakuru. 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). Here you will get to see the lifestyle of the Local tribe and learn more about their culture. We will offer Lunch on the way in a traveler’s motel.
Arrive Nakuru, check in at your hotel and rest. We will not have a game drive on this day so you will relax and either have a swim at the Pool or take a walk around your hotel.
Dinner and overnight at Buraha Hotel or similar https://burahazenoni.com/
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
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. There is also a possibility to see the pink flamingoes.
The game drive lasts 3 -4 hours, after which you will enjoy game viewing on your way out.
The ecosystem is comprised of the lake, surrounded by wooded and bushy grasslands. The park supports a wide ecological diversity including Flamingos (Greater and Lesser) and other water birds, and the Black and White Rhinoceros which are the major attractions of the area.
You will have lunch at a traveler’s motel in Naivasha.
After Lunch head to Lake Naivasha for a 1-hour boat ride.
While on the boat ride, enjoy bird watching, eagle feeding, see the pelicans and hippo viewing. Once your boat ride comes to an end, return to the dock.
On this day, you can opt to add a visit to Crescent Island at an extra cost of @ USD 35 per person or 2 Hours Horse riding at Sanctuary Farm at an extra cost of @ USD 70 per person.
Dinner and overnight at Chambai Safari Hotel https://www.facebook.com/marketinghotelchambaisafari/
Day 5: Hell’s Gate National Park then to Amboseli National Park
Early breakfast and check out of the hotel by 7:00am to proceed to Hells Gate National Park where you will start the biking Safari. Experience a Guided Tour as you watch different Animals Species like Zebras, Buffalos, Giraffes, Antelopes among others as you bike.
Have a guided walk in the gorge where you will visit the gorges inside the park. Gorges are small thin depressions of land mass where you can walk underneath. Some areas have formed caves where you can walk through.
Finish the tours and bring the bikes back at the gate. If you can not bike -you have the option of exploring the Park be foot.
Hell's Gate National Park is a remarkable quarter of the Great Rift Valley. Spectacular scenery including the towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, stark rock towers, scrub clad volcanoes and belching plumes of geothermal steam make it one of the most atmospheric Parks in Africa. Hell’s Gate is a unique attraction because of its bio-diversity that includes raptors, visitors can enjoy biking, rock climbing and a natural spa famed for the intense geothermal activity within its boundaries.
Drive to Naivasha Kifaru restaurant or Mai Mahiu hotel for Lunch. Start of drive to Amboseli to arrive in the evening. Check in to the Lodge swim and relax. The game drive will be on the next day.
Dinner and overnight at Sentrim Amboseli Lodge or Aa Lodge
Early morning game drive later return back to lodge for breakfast. After breakfast enjoy a Full day spent in the park with packed lunch in search of its popular residents like the well-known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo with a view of Mt Kilimanjaro. Later return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Amboseli national park which is famous for its scenery with a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, which dominates the landscape, and open plains.
Picnic Lunch at Observation hill. several stops for bathroom break available during the game drives.
Dinner and overnight at Sentrim Amboseli Lodge or AA Lodge
You will have a last day Early morning game drive, higher chances of seeing the predators.
Strictly from 6:00am to 8:00am
Back to the hotel morning breakfast, check out with all your luggage and start drive to Nairobi. When you arrive, you will be dropped off to your hotel or the Airport.
This marks the end of the tour.
COST:
LOW SEASON RATES (JANUARY- JUNE)
STAYING AT MARA CHUI CAMP IN MASAI MARA
USD 1500 PER PERSON SHARING
STAYING AT ENKOROK MARA CAMP OR SIMBA ORXY CAMP IN MASAI MARA
USD 1590 PER PERSON SHARING
STAYING AT JAMBO MARA SAFARI LODGE IN MASAI MARA
USD 1640 PER PERSON SHARING
HIGH SEASON RATES (JULY- DECEMBER)
STAYING AT MARA CHUI CAMP IN MAASA MARA
USD 1970 PER PERSON SHARING
STAYING AT ENKOROK MARA CAMP/SIMBA ORXY CAMP IN MAASA MARA
USD 2070 PER PERSON SHARING
STAYING AT JAMBO MARA SAFARI LODGE IN MAASA MARA
USD 2120 PER PERSON SHARING
NOTE:
EASTER SUPPLMENT IS CHARGED ON 29TH, 30TH, 31ST MARCH & 1ST APRIL–USD 30 PER PERSON
CHRISTMAS SUPPLEMENT IS CHARGED ON 24TH, 25TH, 26TH, 31ST DEC & 1ST JAN– USD 35 PER PERSON
Inclusions
6 Nights’ accommodation while on safari
All Park entrance fees Mara, Nakuru, Hell’s Gate and Amboseli.
All meals as per itinerary
Shared transport and game drives in a proper safari vehicle with a pop roof for easy game viewing in Masai mara
Boat ride in Lake Naivasha
Our assistance at any point.
Bottled water in the Vehicle
Pickup and drop off to your hotel or the airport.
Exclusions
Gratitutes
Drinks e.g. alcohol
Maasai village @ USD 20 per person
Balloon Safari @ USD 430 per person (conducted on day 2 early in the morning and continue with the normal program)
Pick up from airport/ hotels not in Nairobi City center/Westland’s @USD 30(One way)
