4-Day The Taste of Kenya Safari

4-Day The Taste of Kenya Safari

A 4days safari visiting the most famous national park in Kenya, The Maasai Mara Lake Nakuru. The Masai Mara Game Reserve is one of the best places in Africa for wildlife viewing. Game drives are a great way to experience the park and they take place all year round. If the big cats are what you're looking for on your Kenyan safari, you are guaranteed to spot them at the Mara. Lake Nakuru is a rhino sanctuary, harbouring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos.

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi - Lake Nakuru

Stop At: Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Rift Valley Province
Early morning pick up then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, across the equator, southwards of Bogoria, lies the rift valleys most famous lake Nakuru. Known all over the world for its flamingoes, it's alkaline and is recognized as being one of the natural wonders of the world. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harbouring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingos, of course, have always been the main attraction. At times there may be almost 2 million flamingos in the residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lake shore. Arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lake Nakuru Lodge: Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

Day 2: Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
An early morning drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve, it holds on as one of the few places left on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed, in the numbers that once roamed the plains and forests of Africa. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of Wildebeest, Zebras and attendant predators. Arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ilkeliani Camp: Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Day 3: Maasai Mara

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
After breakfast we have a full day dame drive, with packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-manned lion, as well as its abundant resident wildlife and its one of the few places where it's possible to see the big five during a morning's game drive. Many of the cheetahs are so tame they seek shelter from the hot sun under one's vehicle and several even climb onto the roof to get better view of prospective prey.
The Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of Wildebeest, Zebras and attendant predators.
For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded: among these 16 species of eagle, plus many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks, 4 of bustard (including the Kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird), and 9 species of sun birds.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ilkeliani Camp: Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Day 4: Maasai Mara - Nairobi

Pass By: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
Morning game drive in Mara and depart late in the morning to Nairobi, arriving at about 5 pm. Lunch en route.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.