At 8 o'clock you will be picked up from your Nairobi Hotel to join a group and commence the driver to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley point where you will have a breaking view of the floor of the rift valley. Arrive at the time for lunch. In the afternoon after checking in, you will start off with a game drive at Mara. Return back to the camp for a sumptuous buffer dinner ending with good time for resting at MitinMingi Tourist camp https://mitimingiecocamp.com / or Rhino camp https://rhinotouristcamp.com/. Masai Mara Reserve is the most popular tourism destination in Kenya. Located in the Great Rift Valley in primarily open gr1assland. Wildlife is most concentrated on the reserve’s western escarpment. Its regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife Viewing areas. The annual wildebeest’s migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November. Hardly can a visitor miss to spot the big five. The phenomenal wildebeest migration which is a spectacular event only seen in Masai Mara is the wonder of the world.
Itinerary
This is a 5 days safari with full of adenture in three National parks and Boat ride on Lake Naivasha.
MAASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
Maasai Mara National Reserve is an area of preserved savannah wilderness in southwestern Kenya, along the Tanzanian border. Its animals include lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and hippos. Wildebeest traverse its plains during their annual migration. The landscape has grassy plains and rolling hills, and is crossed by the Mara and Talek rivers. The area nearby is dotted with villages (enkangs) of Maasai people.
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
Lake Nakuru National Park is one of Kenya’s 23 National Parks and one of two in the Premium category, along with Amboseli National Park. It can be found in Central Kenya, about 90 miles (140km) northwest of Nairobi, in the Nakuru district of the Rift Valley Province. The ecosystem is comprised of the lake, surrounded by wooded and bushy grasslands. The park supports a wide ecological diversity including Flamingos (Greater and Lesser) and other water birds, and the Black and White Rhinoceros which are the major attractions of the area.
HELL’S GATE NATIONAL PARK
Named for the intense geothermal activity within its boundaries, the Hell's Gate National Park is a remarkable quarter of the Great Rift Valley. Spectacular scenery including the towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, stark rock towers, scrub clad volcanoes and belching plumes of geothermal steam make it one of the most atmospheric Parks in Africa. Hell’s Gate is an ideal venue for a day trip from Nairobi where, in addition to the bio-diversity that includes raptors, visitors can enjoy mountain biking, rock climbing and a natural spa.
Tour program
Nairobi to Masai Mara
Full day to Masai Mara
Spend the full day exploring Masai Mara in search of the Big Five. You will have picnic lunch under croton tree shade in the Reserve as you scale the Mara beauty sited at the banks of Mara River.
Optional: A balloon safari at USD 380 per person can be organized early morning on this day then proceed with the normal program. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place: the great migration. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (in Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna – lions, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas and vultures.
Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Early breakfast then depart for your drive to Lake Nakuru with a brief stop at Maasai Village for cultural encounter- Learn about the Masai community and interact with the local Masai people as you en route out of Maasai Mara. Thereafter commence drive to Nakuru. Upon arrival at 6pm you will spend the night at the your hotel and have dinner there.
Dinner and oernight stay will be at Lanet Matfam (http://lanetmatfamresort.co.ke/)
Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
You will have an early breakfast and depart by 7am to straight to the park. It’s a small park with magnificent, rare white rhinos which form part of the Big five animals. There is also a possibility to see the pink flamingos. The game drive lasts 3 hours, after which you depart on a 1-hour drive back to Naivasha to arrive in time for lunch. You will later go for an hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha for bird watching and hippo viewing. You will be dropped at Taphe hotel for overnight stay Astorian Grand Hotel (https://astorianhotels.com/).
Lake Naivasha to Nairobi
Breakfast and start of the biking tour for 2 hours. Hell’s Gate is one of Kenya’s smaller national parks, which can be explored on foot. This is followed by a bicycle ride amid gracefully grazing gazelles, larger antelopes, Zebras and Giraffe is a delightful experience. We will provide simple complimentary snack lunch on the way. Thereafter drive back to Nairobi.
Cancellation Policy
BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A deposit of 50% of total safari cost is required at the time of booking for firm confirmation and the
balance to be paid at least 2 weeks to the travel date.
Safari cancellation policy
In the event alteration, amendment or cancellation on a booking, penalties will applies as below:
30- 60 days prior to commencement of trip: 80% refund of the total price
30 – 15 days prior to commencement of trip: 50% refund of the total price
15 – 7 days prior to commencement of trip: 30 % refund of the total price
Less than 7 days and no show: Between 5% and 15% of the total price depending with the refund
we get on the park fees.
Safari price
Included are all expenses in respect of safari vehicle and driver guide as per itinerary, meals while
on Safari, entrance fees to National parks and game reserves, Our assistance at any point.
Safari transport
Minivan safari vehicles, and 4 x 4 land cruiser jeep with pop up roof will be provided depending on
the tour program/itinerary and number of tour participants.
Safari accommodation
Based on two persons sharing in a twin room/tent. Single rooms are provided at an additional cost
(single room supplement). Hotel /lodges / tented camps are named as an indication of category and
accommodation may be reserved at same standard hotels/lodges /tented camps. In this case, you
shall be notified on your safari accommodation in advance.
Alteration to tours
The company reserves the right to alter arrangements or cancel the operation of a scheduled tour
should conditions necessitate.
It also reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of any tour at
anytime, in which case an equitable amount will be refunded.
Price are based on tariffs and other operational costs prevailing at the time of printing.
Liability
The company and its agents act only as agents of the tours, transport, etc. and shall not be liable for
injury, delays, loss or damage in any manner.
The company liability to passengers carried in its own vehicle is governed by the laws of the country
in which the tour takes place and no other country.
All claims are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the country in which the actions arises.
The company reserves the right to employ subcontractors for all or part of the services.
The company shall not be held responsible for any loss or damages to luggage.
Tour Details
Accommodation
4 nights’ accommodation
In Maasai Mara accommodation is at Miti Mingi/ Rhino Camp Miti mingi https://mitimingiecocamp.com/ rhino tourist camp https://rhinotouristcamp.com/
In Nakuru is at Lanet Matfam (http://lanetmatfamresort.co.ke/)
In Naivasha is at Astorian Grand Hotel (https://astorianhotels.com/).
Transport
Pick up and drop off at the hotel or the airport.
All transport in a customized van with a pop roof for easy game viewing
Insurance
Optional
- Gratitudes
- Drinks e.g. alcohol
- Masai village at USD 20
- Balloon safari at USD 380
Flights
Flights are not included.
Additional Services
- All park entrance fee: Mara Lake Nakuru and Naivasha
- Our assistance at any point
- Bottled water
- Boat ride in Lake Naivasha
- Bicycle ride in Hell’s Gate
Additional Services
- Gratitude’s
- Drinks e.g. alcohol
- Masai village at USD 20 per person
- Balloon safari at USD 380 per person
Meals
All meals as per itinerary is provided
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Guide
Professional Driver/Guide is provided
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Currency
Kenyan Shilling
Kenya
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