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5 Day itinerary in Kenya, Africa

Lakes & Masai Mara Interactive Safari 5D/4N (Masai Mara, ...

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Bamba Travel, exploring Kenya's breathtaking landscapes and rich wildlife. Discover the iconic Masai Mara, encounter the majestic Big Five, and witness the diverse birdlife at Lake Nakuru. Delight in a boat ride on Lake Naivasha and get up close with nature ... Read More

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Mara Safari Adventure

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Nairobi

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Wildlife

Adventure

African Safari

Nature & Wildlife

Explorer Trips

Start/End

Night

Highlights

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Witness large colonies of flamingos at Lake Nakuru

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Go on a beautiful nature walk at Lake Naivasha

3

Take photos of the famous ‘Big 5’ at the Masai Mara

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1: Nairobi-Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park and game drives (L/D)
Get picked-up from your accommodation and head to Lake Nakuru National Park. It is known for its great variety of birds, including millions of pink flamingoes lining on the lake shore. Go for a game drive en-route to your camp/lodge. After lunch, go on another game drive and see the wildlife, like rhinos, giraffe, and lots of birds.
Budget Option: Overnight in budget hotel.
Lodge Option: Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Nakuru sopa lodge, Flamingo Lodge or similar

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

place Day 2: Lake Nakuru National Park-Lake Naivasha, Kenya

Drive to Lake Naivasha and take part in optional activities (B/L/D)


Leave Lake Nakuru behind and drive through the countryside to Lake Naivasha National Park. Arrive just in time for lunch. Later in the day, you can relax by the pool, or go for an optional boat ride, or a nature walk Crescent Island. The island is a private game sanctuary, home to zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, Vervet monkeys, hares, genet cats, waterbuck and giraffe.


Budget Option: Overnight in budget hotel.


Lodge Option: Overnight at Lake Naivasha Resort, Lake Naivasha Country Club, Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

place Day 3: Lake Naivasha-Masai Mara, Kenya

Travel to Masai Mara Game Reserve (B/L/D)


In the morning, transfer to the Masai Mara Game Reserve– a jewel of Kenya's Game Park. Part of the Serengeti plains, it is known for its extraordinary wildebeest and zebra migration. It is also one of the best places to spot thr Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino and Cape Buffalo. Upon arrive, have lunch and go on an evening game drive. Return to camp and relax before dinner.


Budget Option: Overnight in tent camping


Lodge Option: Overnight Mara Sopa Lodge or Sentrim Mara Tented Lodge, Mara Enkorok Tented Lodge or Simba Oryx Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

place Day 4: Masai Mara, Kenya

Masai Mara Village Visit and Game Drives


Today you will explore the Masai Mara, home of diverse wildlife, like Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Impala, Zebra and Gazelles. Go on a morning and afternoon game drive. Around 5:00, arrive to the Masai Village, for an opportunity to visit the Masai people. Learn about their daily life, their music, and their rituals before going for a nature walk with the Masai naturalist guide. See herbs that are used as medication among the Masai and later see how are they prepared.


Return to the village for a campfire and some singing and dancing. Listen to the chief's stories of their culture and traditions. Have dinner at the village and return to your accommodation.


Budget Option: Overnight in tent camping


Lodge Option: Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or Sentrim Mara Tented Lodge, Mara Enkorok Tented Lodge or Simba Oryx Lodge.


Hot Air Balloon rides are available on this day at an additional cost.


Optional: Tonight you will have the option to choose to sleep in an authentic Masai-style home with beds, located at the campsite (subject to availability).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

place Day 5: Masai Mara-Nairobi, Kenya

Game Drive and Return to Nairobi


Have breakfast at your lodge/camp, and go on your last game drive en–route to Nairobi. The rest of the day is at leisure for last minute assisted shopping and sightseeing.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Lunch (4)
  • Dinner (4)
  • Breakfast (4)

Activities expand_less

  • Game viewing activities as itinerary
  • Active Experiences
  • Nature Walk & Visit to Masai village

Extras expand_less

  • Fees
  • Park fees

Not Included expand_less

  • Airfares, airport departure tax
  • Tips and Gratitude, Drinks
  • Travel Insurance
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Balloon safari and optional activities

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