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Days Lake Nakuru/Lake Naivasha/Maasai Mara
Adding to two memorable days at the game filled
plains of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, this safari
also
takes you to Lake Nakuru National Park. Other
than the bird population of different species
and especially flamingos that carpet the lake
in Nakuru, the park has its fair share of wildlife
that include the endangered black rhino. From
Lake Nakuru you will proceed to the neaby Lake
Naivasha where you will enjoy a boat ride on Lake
Naivasha that will take you to Crescent Island
for a walking safari - one of the few places in
the world where one can wander on foot amidst
wild animals as there are no predators
Daily departures, subject to minimum 2 persons
booking.
Day 1: Nairobi/Lake Nakuru
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to the
floor of the Rift Valley with a brief stop at
the Rift Valley viewpoint to take the most eyecatching
view of the Escarpment. Proceed to Lake Nakuru
National Park with
scenic views of both Lake Naivasha and Lake Elementaita
en route, which are in the Great Rift from afar
on the main highway to Nakuru. Game viewing en
route to Olmoran tented camp masai mara.Lunch
at the lodge followed by an afternoon game drive.
Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous
for, there are approx 400 other species of birds
visiting the lake. Also, many species of game
can be found in the park including the introduced
Rothschild's giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck,
reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and many
species of plains game. Dinner and overnight at
the lodge.
Approx Transit time: 2½ hrs
Meal plan: {L, D}
Day 2: Lake Nakuru/Lake Naivasha
Another morning game drive in Nakuru, then depart
for Naivasha arriving Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
in time
for lunch. Afternoon boat ride on Lake Naivasha
that takes you to Crescent Island for a walking
safari. This is one of the few places in the world
where one can wander on foot amidst wild animals
- there are no predators. Return to Lake Naivasha
Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Approx Transit time: 1hr
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 3: Lake Naivasha/Maasai Mara
Depart Naivasha after breakfast and drive further
along the floor of the Rift Valley to Maasai Mara
Game Reserve, arriving Olmoran tented camp masai
mara in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive as
you get a feel of this vast game filled reserve.
Dinner and overnight at the permanent camp.
Approx Transit time: 5 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 4: Maasai Mara
Spend the day in Maasai Mara, Kenya's most popular
game sanctuary where you will have the best opportunity
of spotting the Big Five - lion, leopard, buffalo,
rhino and elephant. Game drives are flexible,
with the option of going out with picnic lunch
boxes to spend entire day in the park, or you
can choose to have
an early morning and late afternoon game drives.
At extra cost you may visit a local Masai village
to see their nomadic lifestyle; the Masai are
famous for their bravery, as they have co-existed
with the animals over the years. All meals and
overnight at Olmoran tented camp masai mara.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 5: Back to Nairobi
Another morning game drive in Mara after breakfast,
then drive back to Nairobi arriving approx. 14:00
hrs. Drop off at your hotel or transfer to the
airport for your homebound flight. End of services.
Approx Transit time: 5½ hrs
Meal plan: {B}
2011 Prices: 1190US$ per person
Prices include:
- Transportation in a custom safari minibus with
pop-up roof ideal for game viewing and sightseeing.
- Services of a trained and experienced English
speaking driver/guide
- Fullboard accommodation in the lodges as mentioned
- Bottled water for use during the safari
- Game drives and all park entry fees
Not included:
- International air transportation to and from
Nairobi
- Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage
insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc.
- Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements
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