Destinations & Hotels

Overview

What's Included

❖ Pick up from your Hotel of Stay in Nairobi or the Airport.

❖ Full-Board accommodation (Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast)

❖ Transport in a 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for photography and great game viewing

❖ Park Entry fees

❖ Cultural Experience (Maasai Village)

❖ Professional and English-speaking driver- guide

❖ Game drives as per the safari Programme

❖ Bottled drinking-mineral water throughout the safari

❖ Flying Doctor service -Air Evacuation for emergencies

What's Not Included

❖ All airport taxes, international airfares and Visas

❖ Insurance (trip cancellation medical insurances are recommended)

❖ Drinks / Beverages with meals

❖ Tips and Gratuities to driver and hotels staff

❖ Hot Air Balloon rides or excursions not mentioned on itinerary

❖ Any other items not expressly mentioned as included

Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Naivasha via the Great Rift Valley
Meals: Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Enashipai Resort & Spa or Similar

Begin your Kenya safari adventure with a morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. After a short safari briefing, Journey westward through the scenic Great Rift Valley, stopping at a picturesque viewpoint to marvel at sweeping views of this world-renowned geological wonder. This panoramic stop is perfect for photos and orientation as your African safari begins.

Continue to the tranquil shores of Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake surrounded by lush vegetation and frequented by hippos and birds and check in your accommodation. After a short relaxation, enjoy a peaceful boat ride on Lake Naivasha, gliding past submerged trees and curious hippos while spotting African fish eagles, kingfishers, and cormorants. Your peaceful boat ride will take you to Crescent Island, a unique wildlife sanctuary where you can walk among giraffes, zebras, impalas, and waterbucks in a quiet, predator-free environment-an ideal start to your Private Kenya safari.

Return to the lodge in time for Lunch before heading out for an exciting evening visit to Hell’s Gate National Park. Known for its dramatic scenery and geothermal activity, Hell’s Gate offers a chance to cycle or hike through towering cliffs, volcanic formations, and gorges. Keep your eyes peeled for zebras, gazelles, and buffaloes among the rocky terrain.

In the evening, return to Enashipai Resort & Spa and enjoy dinner under the stars. Listen to the distant calls of wildlife-a serene start to your Kenya safari experience.

Day 2: Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or Similar

After breakfast, drive to the nearby Lake Nakuru National Park, a compact yet biologically rich destination located in the heart of the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch at your safari lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive in the park.

Lake Nakuru is famous for its flamingo-lined shores, where thousands of pink birds gather in seasonal displays. The park also provides a sanctuary for endangered rhinos-both black and white species-making it a top destination for rhino safari in Kenya. You’ll also spot Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, and large herds of buffaloes. Keep your camera ready as you explore acacia woodlands, scenic cliffs, and expansive grasslands teeming with wildlife.

Return to your lodge for dinner and a restful evening immersed in the peaceful ambiance of  the Kenya’s Rift Valley.

Day 3: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Sarova Mara Game Camp Or Similar

After breakfast, continue your Kenya safari journey southwest toward the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. Drive through scenic escarpments, Maasai villages, and open savannahs before arriving at your lodge or tented camp in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in Maasai Mara, where golden plains stretch endlessly and the Big Five-lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos-roam freely. Between July and October, the Great Wildebeest Migration transforms the landscape as over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles cross the Mara River, braving crocodile-infested waters and relentless predators. Witness the raw spectacle as prey and predator collide in dramatic fashion.

Your guide will help track predator activity, from cheetahs sprinting across the plains to lions on the hunt. Return to camp for a hearty dinner and a night under the African sky.

Day 4: Full-Day Safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Sarova Mara Game Camp Or Similar

Today is dedicated to a full-day exploration of the Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most iconic safari destination. With picnic lunch in hand, set off after breakfast for an extended game drive across diverse landscapes, from wide savannahs to the banks of the Mara River.

During the Great Migration, witness the awe-inspiring wildebeest river crossings, where drama unfolds at every turn as thousands of animals leap into the river while crocodiles lie in wait. Predators including lions and hyenas stalk the edges, ready to seize any opportunity. It’s a thrilling experience of survival, perfect for wildlife photography in Kenya. Even outside migration season, the Mara is rich in life-elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and over 450 bird species thrive here.

Your expert safari guide will navigate to the best wildlife viewing spots. Later, visit a traditional Maasai village, where you’ll gain insight into the culture, traditions, and the life style of the Maasai people.

Return to camp for dinner and a night surrounded by the untamed beauty of the African bush.

Day 5: Extended Safari in Maasai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Sarova Mara Game Camp Or Similar

After breakfast, enjoy another unforgettable day on safari in the Maasai Mara. Venture deeper into the reserve to explore new habitats, perhaps catching sight of elusive leopards in riverine forests or observing the intricate behavior of elephants in the open plains. Visit lesser-known regions of the park for intimate wildlife encounters and quiet moments in nature.

With another chance to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration or enjoy peaceful game drives among grazing antelopes and towering giraffes, this bonus day adds depth and richness to your Kenya safari experience. 

Return to camp for dinner and one last peacceful night under the African Sky.

Day 6: Maasai Mara to Nairobi – Departure
Meals: Breakfast | Optional: Meals and day room use

After breakfast, check out and begin the scenic return journey to Nairobi, marking the conclusion of your unforgettable Kenya safari holiday. Enjoy a final stop at a Great Rift Valley viewpoint, taking in sweeping vistas of Kenya’s highlands one last time.

Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon with a drop-off at your city hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. As your safari ends, you’ll take with you lasting memories of boat rides among hippos, walking alongside giraffes on Crescent Island, thrilling Big Five sightings, and the raw spectacle of the Great Migration-all part of an extraordinary Kenya itinerary through the wild heart of East Africa.

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• Sightseeing 
• Boat Ride Safari
• Big Five Sightings
• Thrilling Game Drives
• Cultural Immerssion - Maasai Village Visit