6 Days Kenya Safari: Lake Naivasha & Maasai Mara

Itinerary

• Day 1:Nairobi - Arrival

  Welcome to Nairobi! After a swift visa process at JKI Airport, we'll guide you through baggage claim and customs. Meet our guide outside for a comfortable transfer to your hotel. Relax and anticipate the adventures to come.

  Accommodation: Tamarind Tree Hotel

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• Day 2:Nairobi - Aberdare, Aberdare National Park

  Set off to Aberdare National Park, passing through lush pineapple groves and verdant landscapes. Arrive at the serene Aberdare Country Club by 12:00 pm for a hearty buffet lunch. Afterward, stroll through the club's exquisite gardens. The well-tended gardens are a haven for diverse birdlife and small animals, offering a unique experience with each visit.

  In the afternoon, hop on the bus to The Ark Hotel, a Noah's Ark-style retreat where you might just catch a glimpse of wildlife from its multi-tiered balconies, if they decide to make an appearance at the floodlit waterhole.

  Accommodation: The Ark

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• Day 3:Aberdare - Lake Naivasha, Boat Safari

  After breakfast, you'll head back to Aberdare Country Club. Meet your guide in the lobby, check out, and set off for Lake Naivasha. En route, admire the fertile landscapes, stop at the Equator Crossing, and visit the scenic Thomson Falls.

  Continue to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.

  At the afternoon, commence a boat safari through Lake Naivasha's glassy waters, with the Great Rift Valley as your backdrop. Be enchanted by the gentle hippos and a vibrant aviary, as the sky's reflection paints the scene in liquid gold.

  Return to the lodge for leisure.

  Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge

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  • Lake Naivasha

• Day 4:Lake Naivasha - Maasai Mara

  After breakfast, set off on a journey to the world-famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve, passing through arid lands and vast wheat plantations that stretch to the horizon.

  Pause at Narok, a town rich with Maasai culture, where you might encounter cows roaming freely, a testament to the area's traditional pastoral lifestyle. After a brief respite, continue to your lodge, arriving just in time for lunch and a short rest.

  Then, launch into an exhilarating afternoon game drive, as the Maasai Mara's golden hues set the stage for your quest to spot the majestic Big Five, an experience that promises to be the highlight of your safari adventure.

  Accommodation: Loyk Mara Camp

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  • Maasai Mara National Park

• Day 5:Maasai Mara

  Embark on an early morning adventure, as the first light of dawn bathes the landscape in a golden hue, perfect for an invigorating half-day game drive. With the dew still fresh on the grass, you might catch sight of the Big Five as they begin their day.

  After a satisfying lunch at the lodge, recharge and prepare for an afternoon game drive at 3:00 pm, when the savannah comes alive with a different cast of characters, including the elusive predators on the prowl and the vibrant birdlife that fills the air with song.

  Accommodation: Olengoti Safari Camp

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  • Maasai Mara National Park

• Day 6:Maasai Mara - Nairobi

  After breakfast, depart for Nairobi, with a scenic drive through the Maasai heartlands, observing the vibrant culture and traditional life along the way. Arrive in the early afternoon, then transfer to JKI Airport for your flight back home, carrying with the memories of your Kenyan adventure.

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