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Kenya · Safari

Nairobi, Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari

Five focused days combining the Maasai Mara's Big Five country with Lake Nakuru's rhinos, birds and Rift Valley scenery.

5 days, 4 nights · Private or small group

A compact Kenya safari for travellers who want two of the country's best-known reserves. The route descends the Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara, crosses the Mau highlands to Lake Nakuru, and returns to Nairobi for an evening flight.

Highlights

  • Full-day Maasai Mara game drive
  • Big Five wildlife country
  • Scenic Mau and Great Rift Valley route
  • Black and white rhinos at Lake Nakuru
  • Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Amref emergency evacuation cover

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Nairobi

    Meet on arrival and transfer by shuttle to the Nairobi hotel. Optional excursions can be arranged depending on arrival time.

  2. Day 2

    Nairobi to Maasai Mara

    Descend the Rift escarpment, pass Longonot and cross the Narok wheat country to the Maasai Mara. Overnight at Talek Bush Camp.

  3. Day 3

    Full day in the Maasai Mara

    Spend the day game viewing across the reserve in search of the Big Five and the Mara's abundant plains wildlife. Overnight at Talek Bush Camp.

  4. Day 4

    Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru

    Travel via Mau Narok through highland farms, rolling hills and Rift Valley scenery. Arrive for lunch or a picnic, take an afternoon game drive, and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.

  5. Day 5

    Lake Nakuru to Nairobi

    Take a final morning game drive at Lake Nakuru, then drive to Nairobi in time for an evening flight.

Included

  • Airport transfer
  • All park entry fees and game drives
  • Accommodation and meals listed in the programme
  • Drinking water, biscuits or fruit in the vehicle
  • 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Tour guide
  • Amref emergency evacuation cover

Not included

  • Visa and international flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal drinks
  • Optional Maasai village visit
  • Activities not listed in the programme

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