6 days · Kenya
6 Days Kenya Classic: Naivasha, Nakuru & Mara
- Duration
- 6 days, 5 nights
- Route
- Nairobi to Nairobi
- Best season
- Jul - Oct, Jan - Mar
- Price
- Enquire for price
The journey
Day by day
- Road safari
Day 1 · Lake Naivasha
Nairobi to Lake Naivasha
Drive north-west out of Nairobi and down into the Great Rift Valley to freshwater Lake Naivasha (about 2 hours). After lunch, take a boat ride among hippos and fish eagles, then walk on Crescent Island where giraffe, zebra and wildebeest roam freely and walkers can get close.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 · Lake Nakuru National Park
Hell's Gate & Lake Nakuru
Spend the morning at Hell's Gate National Park: cycle or walk beneath red cliffs past zebra and buffalo, with no big predators to worry about. Drive on to Lake Nakuru National Park for an afternoon game drive to look for white and black rhino, Rothschild's giraffe and, depending on water levels, flamingos on the shore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 · Maasai Mara National Reserve
Nakuru to the Masai Mara
An early game drive around Nakuru, including the Baboon Cliff viewpoint, then breakfast and a scenic drive to the Mara (about 5 to 6 hours). Arrive in time for a late lunch and a first afternoon game drive on the Mara plains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 · Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full Day Masai Mara Game Drives
A full day exploring the reserve with a picnic lunch in the bush. Look for lion prides, cheetahs on termite mounds, elephant families and large herds of topi, zebra and gazelle across the open savannah.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 · Maasai Mara National Reserve
Mara River, Maasai Culture & Sunset Drive
Visit the Mara River crossing points, where from July to October wildebeest may be on the move. In the afternoon call at a Maasai village for a cultural visit, then a final sunset drive. A sunrise hot air balloon flight is available on request at an extra cost.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 · Nairobi
Return to Nairobi
After a final morning game drive and breakfast, drive back to Nairobi with a lunch stop (about 5 to 6 hours). Transfer to the airport or your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included
What the price covers
- Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser safari vehicle with pop-up roof for viewing
- All national park and game reserve entry fees
- Accommodation as listed, on the board basis shown in the hotel table
- Unlimited game drives led by a professional English-speaking safari guide
- Complimentary bottled drinking water during game drives
- Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off transfers
- Emergency Flying Doctor air evacuation insurance cover
Not included
Good to know
- International round-trip flight tickets
- Kenya eTA / visa fees
- Personal travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Optional hot air balloon safari (available on request)
- Alcoholic beverages and premium drinks
- Personal laundry and souvenir purchases
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