6 Day Classic Kenya Safari Masai Mara and Great Rift Valley
6 Day Classic Kenya Safari
Masai Mara and the Great Rift valley
This 6 Day Classic Kenya Safari to the Masai Mara and the Great Rift Valley gives you the chance to experience the abundant wildlife and vibrant cultures of Kenya
Classic Kenya Safari Experience
On this safari to Kenya go to the superb scenery of the Great Rift Valley Lake of Lake Nakuru, viewing thousands of pink flamingos on an electric blue sky. Relax and enjoy tea at Elesamere and a game viewing boat trip on Lake Naivasha.
Walk on the Savannah which hosts th
e greatest animal spectacular on the the planet, the Great Migration in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Retire on the exclusive Kenya accommodation that provides unique personalized service, first rate game viewing and refined cuisine.
Classic Kenya Safari Highlight
- Spectacular wildlife and scenery
- Unmatched game viewing and photographic chances
- See millions of colorful flamingos at Lake Nakuru
- Go on a game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve
- Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari over Masai Mara
- Easily combine with Mombasa or Zanzibar Holiday
Day 1: Travel to Lake Naivasha
Today on your classic Kenya Safari you will go to Lake Naivasha; a large fresh water lake which is part of the Great Rift Valley in Kenya. It is home to a number of bird species, including the African Fish Eagle and large numbers of hipp
os. In the afternoon savoir high tea at Joy Adamson’s famous Elsamere farm.
Adamson is famous for the book “Born free” about raising a Lion cub. Her home is a conservation center focusing on lake ecology and creating environmental awareness. Afterwards you will enjoy a boat cruise on lake Naivasha and spot Kenyan wildlife on the banks.
Day 2: Pink Flamingos at Lake Nakuru
Today your safari guide as part of Kenya safari will take you on a day trip to the picturesque Lake Nakuru National Park, that is known for its millions of colorful flamingos, and abundant rhinos. After and early breakfast, you can go on a drive through the Great Rift Valley on your way to lake Nakuru, approximately a 2 hour drive.
Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya’s smallest National Parks but possibly the most beautiful. It is abundant with large variety of wildlife, including thousands of lesser and greater flamingos, and large numbers of rhinos. See the rare Rothschild Giraffe and numerous other mammals such as zebra, impala, water buck, lion and buffalo. Stop in a shady spot for a delicious lunch. Afterwards you’ll head back to your Kenya Safari accommodation for afternoon tea with delicious cakes on the lawn overlooking at Lake Naivasha.
Day 3: Fly to the Mara
Today after breakfast you will fly from lake Naivasha to the Masai Mara, famed for its sweeping Savannah. It is a short flight, allowing views over the fertile landscape of the Masai Mara. On arrival at the air strip you will be met and escorted to your tented Masai Mara accommodation which nestles in the forest along the Mara River.
In the afternoon you embark on a game drive and there will be good opportunities to see lion, elephant, giraffe and zebra. Per-dinner drinks around the roaring campfire set the scene for a candlelit dinner before you retire to your tented accommodation.
Day 4 – 5: Safari in Masai Mara
Spend the next two days in the Masai Mara. Go on safari in the Masai Mara National Reserve while on morning and afternoon game drive. Cross the sweeping plains and see herds of grazers and prides of lion or perhaps a leopard laughing in a tree. In the afternoon enjoy an encounter with Kenya’s Masai herds while visiting a local homestead. Their lives revolve around their livestock and they are constantly on the move in search of fresh pastures.
There is also the chance to go hot air ballooning as an optional extra. Suspended in a basket beneath the rainbow-colored canopy, the forest and the rivers of the Masai Mara. Toast your return to earth with a champagne.
Day 6: Farewell
On the final day of your classic Kenya safari you will have an early wake-up and set out on one last game drive. Watch the dawn lighten the bush veld and investigate the previous night’s wildlife activities, by tracking spoor, following bush trails and pethaps even a sighting the remains of a midnight kill.
Leave the famous plains behind you will fly back to the capital, Nairobi. Post accommodation is available if you continuing on to Tanzania, Mompasa or Zanzibar and should be looked prior to departure.
Included
- Road transfers from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha
- Scheduled light aircraft flights to Masai Mara and Nairobi
- Road transfers from/ to Masai Mara airstrip
- 2 nights’ accommodation in Lake Naivasha
- 3 nights’ accommodation in the Masai Mara
- All meals including breakfast, lunch dinner
- Teas, coffees and purified water
- Boat rides on Lake Naivasha and to Crescent Island with guided safari walks
- Day trip to Lake Nakuru with a picnic lunch (park fees included )
- 4 x 4 game viewing excursions with experienced driver guides into the Masai Mara Game Reserve and at Lake Naivasha
- Cultural visit to a nearby Masai Village (Manyatta)
- Laundry service
- Masai Mara and lake Naivasha conservation fees
Not Included
- Park fees for Crescent Island, Lake Elemtaita, Hell’s Gate National Park and Manyatta to be settled direct.
- Drinks, optional activities and extras not mentioned above