5 days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru Naivasha Tours and Safaris – Wildrace Africa 5 day safaris in Kenya

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Overview

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The 5 days group joining safari covers 2 nights in Masai Mara 1 night in Lake Nakuru and 1 night in Lake Naivasha its a all inclusive safari with 3 meals a day while on safari accommodation in Masai Mara is in a tented camp with inbuilt modern toilets, hot showers and generator power supply.
Arrival: Upon landing at the jomo Kenyatta international airport, you will be met and received by one of our staff who will then introduce you to your driver for a transfer our Nairobi office where you will meet the rest of the group for this safari trip.

 


Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Kenya Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Park Safaris – Wildrace Africa Safaris – tours and Holidays Travel

Pick up from your hotel and be transferred to our office to meet the group members and depart for the Masai Mara Game Reserve. You will travel via the view-point of the Great Rift Valley and Narok town for lunch and refueling. After lunch leave Narok and drive to the reserve arriving at the camp, Check in and relax for a few minutes. Proceed for an afternoon game drive, tracking various animal species and birds with your driver/guide. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge/ Camp.

  • Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Best Time to Visit: June to October and September to October
  • High Season: June to October and December to March
  • Best Weather: June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)
  • Wildlife in Masai Mara NR – See all animals;
  • Elephant, Giraff, Hippo, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest
  • Accommodation: Mara Springs Tented Camp / Mara Leisure lodge
  • Mara sopa lodge/ Mara chui Luxury tented camp/ Mara Sarova Game lodge/ Mara serena Safari lodge or any of similar
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  • Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences
  • Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2: Fullday Maasai Mara Game drive

After breakfast proceed on a full day of game viewing within the reserve. The landscape here is scenic savannah grassland on rolling hills. The reserve is the best park for game in Kenya as it has an extensive road and track network which allows for close range viewing and photography. Break for your picnic lunch at the hippo pool, looking out for hippos and crocodile. Continue with game drive till 1700hrs time for visit to the Maasai village which is optional. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

  • Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Accommodation: Mara Springs Tented Camp
  • Mara sopa lodge/ Mara chui Luxury tented camp/ Mara Sarova Game lodge/ Mara serena Safari lodge or any of similar
  • Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences
  • Meals & Drinks: All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3: Maasai Mara National park to Lake Nakuru National parek Safaris - Wildrace Africa Safaris – tours and Holidays Travel

Early morning pre-breakfast game drive. After breakfast, depart the Mara region for Nakuru, lunch enroute, with scenic views of Mt. Longmont, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Elementaita from afar on the main highway. You will arrive in Nakuru town in the evening. Dinner and overnight are at a budget hotel.

  • Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Best Time to Visit:  June to March best for wildlife viewing (Little rain)
  • High Season:  July to March (The park gets very busy)
  • Best Weather: June to March (Little rainfall)
  • Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP – See all animals; Giraffe, Hippo,  Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, White Rhino, Roths child Giraffe etc
  • Accommodation: Miale Hotel - Budget hotel located just outside Lake Nakuru NP
  • Lake Nakuru sopa Lodge/ Lake Nakuru Lodge / Lake Nakuru Sarova Lion Hills game lodge or any of similar
  • Meals & Drinks: All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National park to  Lake Naivasha Hell’s gate Safari tours - Wildrace Africa Safaris – tours and Holidays Travel

After breakfast you will proceed on a game drive in Lake Nakuru Park, known for its prolific bird-life including flamingos. The park contains a sanctuary for the conservation of the white rhino while species like Cape Buffalo and Waterbuck can be seen near the shoreline–enjoy a hot lunch and drive to Naivasha–you have an option to take a boat ride in this fresh water lake to go and see hippos and fish eagles at extra cost. Dinner and overnight at a budget hotel.

  • Main Destination:Lake Naivasha
  • Accommodation: Taphe Guest House -  Budget hotel located in or near Lake Naivasha
  • Lake Naivasha Sopa Safari Lodge/ Lake Naivasha County Club lodge or any of similar
  • Meals & Drinks: All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5: Lake Naivasha drive back to Nairobi Safaris - Wildrace Africa Safaris – tours and Holidays Travel

After breakfast have a nature walk in the Hell’s Gate National Park. You may hire bicycles to cycle in this only. There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux's Eagles, Augur Buzzard, and Swifts. African Buffalo, Zebra, Eland, Hartebeest, Thomson's Gazelle, and Baboons are also common. The park is also home to Klipspringer Antelope and Chanler's Mountain Reedbuck–enjoy hot or picnic lunches and later drive back to Nairobi arriving in the afternoon. Drop back to Nairobi hotel or Airport.
Cost: From 520 – 1900 usd per person sharing all inclusive safari packages.

 


Included & Excluded

What's Included

  • Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary
  • Airport pick up and drop off.
  • All meals noted in the itinerary. Each day generally includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner buffets consisting of both western and local dishes.
  • Transportation in standard game viewing safari vehicle complete with pop-up roof for easy viewing and photography.
  • Every passenger is guaranteed a window seat.
  • Your driver/guide speaks English and has in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, landscape, and Kenyan culture.
  • A minivan outfitted with two-way, long range high frequency radio communications equipment.
  • Each minivan carries safari accessories including wildlife books, beanbags to support cameras on car doors and window sills, binoculars, a first-aid kit, an ice-chest, and a fire extinguisher.
  • Bottled mineral water during game drives.
  • Park entrance fees and game drives as noted in the itinerary.
  • All government taxes, levies, and fees
  • Pick up and drop off transfers
  • Not Included

  • Domestic and international airfares and departures taxes.
  • Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
  • Tips and gratuities for your driver/guide.
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. (Bottled mineral water is provided in the minivan while on game drives.)
  • Laundry services
  • Between meal snacks, parks, attractions, and events not included in your itinerary

Price Guide by Season

High Season

Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarchEconomyStandardLuxury
2 persons booked together$$$
4 persons booked together$$$
6 persons booked together$$$
Single Room Extra$$$
Children below 3 YearsFreeFreeFree
Children between 3-12 Years75% of adult rate75% of adult rate75% of adult rate

Peak Season

July, Aug, Sept, OctEconomyStandardLuxury
2 persons booked together$$$
4 persons booked together$$$
6 persons booked together$$$
Single Room Extra$$$
Children below 3 YearsFreeFreeFree
Children between 3-12 Years75% of adult rate75% of adult rate75% of adult rate

Low Season

April, May, JuneEconomyStandardLuxury
2 persons booked together$$$
4 persons booked together$$$
6 persons booked together$$$
Single Room Extra$$$
Children below 3 YearsFreeFreeFree
Children between 3-12 Years75% of adult rate75% of adult rate75% of adult rate

Christmass Extra

21st Dec - 3rd JanEconomyStandardLuxury
Price Per Person$$$

Acommodation Options

Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Luxury lodge / tented camp option Mara Sarova Camp, Mara Simba Lodge, Maran Serena Lodge, Ashnil Mara Camp, Keekorok Lodge
Standard lodge/ tented camp option Mara Sopa Lodge, Mara Leisure Camp, AA Lodge/Camp, Elangate Olerai Camp
Economy lodge/ tented camp option Olmoran Tented Camp, Sentrim Mara Camp
Budget Tented Camp/ Basic Camping

Lake Nakuru National Park

Luxury lodge / tented camp option
Standard lodge/ tented camp option
Economy lodge/ tented camp option
Budget Tented Camp/ Basic Camping

Lake Naivasha

Luxury lodge / tented camp option
Standard lodge/ tented camp option
Economy lodge/ tented camp option
Budget Tented Camp/ Basic Camping