5 Days Best of Kenya
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5 Days
Description
Departing from Nairobi this affordable 5-Day Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari takes you on a scenic private journey through the beautiful Great Rift Valley. Explore two of Kenya’s top game parks – Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Parks – on thrilling game-viewing drives over five adventure-filled days. This Exclusive Budget African Safari includes two full days of game viewing drives in the world-famous Masai Mara, home to the spectacular Great Migration of wildebeest, zebra, and other grazers. Explore Lake Nakuru National Park, an important wildlife sanctuary, hosting an abundance of birds and varied wildlife, including both white and black rhinos.
A scenic and wildlife epic in Africa’s safari gem – Kenya!
Price Inclusions:
- Arrival/departure airport transfers
- All Accommodation
- Meals as specified in the day-by-day section
- Transport and exclusive use of safari-equipped Toyota 4 x 4 Landcruiser
- Services of professional English-speaking driver/safari guide
- Unlimited game drives as indicated
- All park fees
- Mineral water in the vehicle during game drives while on safari
- All Taxes
Price Exclusions:
- Tips and gratuities
- Soft Drinks
- Optional Activities
- Items of Personal use
- Regional/international flights
- Accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Government-imposed increase in taxes and/ or park fees
Itinerary
Arrival in Nairobi can take place any time of the day depending on your international flight. Upon arrival at the Airport, you will be met by one of our representatives and thereafter transferred to Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport Hotel for an overnight stay. If you would like to change money, we recommend doing so while still at the airport, before getting to the visa/passport control. Dinner on your arrangements (to be organized and paid for by yourself directly) at one of the available restaurants. Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport. Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. En route to the park, you will see the breathtaking scenery that makes up the landscape of the Great Rift Valley. We will briefly stop at the Subukia Viewpoint to appreciate the spectacular surroundings. We will arrive in time for lunch and check in at the Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge. A game drive is scheduled in Lake Nakuru National Park in the afternoon. Once the game drive concludes, you will return to the hotel for dinner and your overnight stay. Lake Nakuru is one of the Rift Valley lakes and lies 1754m (5755ft) above sea level. It lies south of Nakuru, in Kenya's rift valley, and is protected by Lake Nakuru National Park. The lake's abundance of algae attracts a vast quantity of flamingos that lines the lake's shore. Other birds, as do warthogs, baboons, and other large mammals, also flourish in the area including both black and white rhinos. Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge Meal Plan: Full Board
After breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve, driving via the Maasai town of Narok to arrive at your lodge/camp in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive thereafter. Dinner and overnight at Jambo Mara Safari Lodge. Accommodation: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge Meal Plan: Full Board
Spend the whole day with unlimited game drives exploring the Mara, home to the proud and traditional Maasai tribe. The Mara is more than just the most popular wildlife park in the country and in many cases, it is the reason why people come to visit Kenya. This is a classic African savanna, and the sheer density of wildlife is amazing. Gazelle, wildebeest, and zebra graze in large numbers, and where prey is found so are predators. Watered by the Mara River and its tributary the Talek, the park here compromises 1510sq kilometers of open grassland tucked away in the southwest corner of the country. In the Mara, you will see an astonishing amount of wildlife, including the big cats, where lions are found in large pride everywhere and it is not uncommon to see them hunting. Cheetahs and leopards are harder to spot but are still fairly common. Elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and hippos also exist in large numbers. All meals and overnight at Maasai Mara Accommodation: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge Meal Plan: Full Board
Wake up early in the morning for a last-game drive and have breakfast thereafter. At around 1000 Hrs. begin your drive back to Nairobi to arrive late afternoon. On arrival drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to catch your outbound flight. Accommodation: Not required Meal Plan: Breakfast
Important to Know
Rates are per person and exclude flights from/to your home country.
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 3 are free.
Comfortable and light clothing, walking boots or trainers, suncream, sunglasses, and mosquito repellent. Language: Swahili and English
You’ll need a visa to visit Kenya. You can either get a visa on arrival at the airport or before you travel. To minimize time spent queueing at the airport, get a visa before you travel. For a small fee. Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Kenya.
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite.
Goat is the most widely-eaten meat among locals, but beef and chicken are readily available. Swahili cuisine features fragrant rice, grilled fish, and seafood curries with spices and coconut milk. Indian and Middle Eastern food is available in most areas, and there are a lot of international restaurants in Nairobi and Mombasa.
Kenya shillings
There are many street markets and stalls selling local crafts, jewelry, and souvenirs throughout Kenya.
Although this tour is classed as moderate, it may not be suitable for those with reduced mobility due to the 4x4 jeeps that are provided on game drives.
Due to limited luggage space in vehicles and on internal flights, suitcases are unsuitable for scheduled road safaris. We recommend luggage packed in inexpensive barrel/sausage bags or soft-sided bags not exceeding 15kgs and 65x46 cm. Excess luggage can be handed over to the representative at the time of briefing. Any excess baggage will be handed over to you on your return from safari so best to pack light. An additional cost of $ 40 USD to pick up and drop off luggage at a specific point will apply.
Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day