8 Days Great Rift Valley Lakes & Masai Mara

Accomodations

Masai Mara

Ashnil (5 Star)  https://www.maasaimara.com/entries/ashnil-mara-camp

Mara Sopa (4 Star)  http://www.sopalodges.com/masai-mara-sopa-lodge/overview

Sentrim Mara (4 Star)  http://www.sentrimhotels.net/index.php/sentrim-mara-lodges-in-mara

Mara Sarova Game Lodge (5 Star)  https://www.sarovahotels.com/maracamp-masai-mara/

Keekorok (5 Star)  https://www.maasaimara.com/entries/keekorok-lodge

Fairmont Mara (4 Star) https://www.fairmont.com/masai-mara-safari/

Mara Serena (5 Star)  https://www.serenahotels.com/serenamara/en/default.html

Nakuru

Lake Nakuru Sopa (5 Star)  http://www.sopalodges.com/lake-nakuru-sopa-lodge/overview
Sarova Nakuru (5 Star)  https://www.sarovahotels.com/woodlands-nakuru/
Merica Hotel Nakuru (4 Star) https://www.mericahotel.com
Flamingo Nakuru (4 Star) http://lakenakuruflamingolodge.com

Amboseli

Kibo Safari Camp (4 Star)  http://www.kibosafaricamp.com
Amboseli Sopa (4 Star)  http://www.sopalodges.com/amboseli-sopa-lodge

Oltukai Lodge (5 Star) http://www.oltukailodge.com

Serena Lodge (5 Star) https://www.serenahotels.com/serenaamboseli/en/default.html
Olpejeta

Sweetwwater Serena - https://www.serenahotels.com/serenasweetwaters/en/default.html

Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary
This morning we depart Nairobi and proceed north, driving through lush tea and coffee estates to Sweetwaters Conservancy. Sweetwaters land, the Ol Pejeta Conservancy and its sumptuous ranch were once the private domain of famed multi-millionaire, Adnan Kashoggi.
We visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a charming haven established by the Jane Goodall Institute to provide sanctuary to orphaned chimps, and the specially protected and fenced refuge of black rhino with its stunning forty specimens!
 
In fact Sweetwaters boasts excellent game viewing with the highest ratio of game to area of any park or reserve in Kenya. Moreover, the Sanctuary has several private waterhole and salt lick so we’ll be guaranteed unprecedented close encounters. Whether its day or night game drives, camel trekking, lion tracking, al fresco dining or relaxing by pool, Sweetwaters is bound to delight.
Overnight at Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp or Porini Rhino Camp or Similar
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2 : Sweetwaters/ Ol Pejeta – Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart Sweetwaters/ Ol Pejeta after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving at your lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon a ‘Spice’ game drive is planned. Besides the flamingos that Lake Nakuru is famous for, there are approximately 400 other species of birds found there.
In addition, a large variety of game can be found in the Park including the introduced Rothschild's Giraffe, Black and White Rhino, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon and many species of plains game.

Overnight at the Sarova Lion Hill lodge or Lake Nakuru Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Lake Nakuru – Drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve
After a leisure breakfast at your lodge, depart overland to the Masai Mara Game Reserve-jewel of Kenya's Game Park.
This enormous Reserve actually part of the vast Serengeti plains is famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest migration and is a true home of the big five-Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino and Cape Buffalo. After lunch, explore the Reserve on a late evening 'Spice' game drive.
Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or Mara Serena Lodge or Siana Springs Tented Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 4: Explore Masai Mara Game Reserve
The Masai Mara is one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Morning and afternoon 'Spice' game drives are planned. Large mammals are varied, abundant and easy to see. Residents among the parks mammals are; Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Impala, Zebra, Topi, both the Thomson's and Grant's Gazelles.
Optional hot Air Balloon rides are available on this day at an additional cost. On this final day in the Mara, you also have an opportunity to visit an authentic Masai village.
Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or Mara Serena Lodge or Siana Springs Tented Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 5: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Drive to Nairobi
Begin today with an early morning 'Spice' game drive followed by a complete English breakfast at your lodge. Mid-morning drive to Nairobi. The balance of the day is at leisure for last minute assisted shopping and sightseeing.
 
Meal Plan {Breakfast}
Travel Made Inspiring | Experience the Exceptional Holiday: When it comes to African safari-holiday, one size definitely does not fit all. Therefore we offer a variety of itineraries to suit every safari-enthusiasts interest and budget:-
    Visits local samburu and Masai villages for their vibrant cultural nomadic-lifestyle
    Samburu long-necked gerenuk, gravy zebra, Somali ostriches and shy Oryx.
    Stay at the famous Treetops’ where Queen Elizabeth ascended to the British throne.
    Spectacular Lake Nakuru numerous flamingoes, pelicans and rhinoceros sanctuary
    Wildebeest migration in Masai Mara begin July, August through September.
    Watch out the elusive rare bongo, buffalo, rhino, elephants at the Treetops
Day 1: Nairobi/ Samburu
Depart Nairobi in the morning for Samburu National reserve crossing the Equator and   driving through changing terrain to the rugged semi-desert region in the northern Kenya. Though harsh, it is blessed with species rarely found elsewhere arrive in time for lunch at lodge. Afternoon game drives to search for the stars of Samburu. Dinner and overnight at Samburu lodge/Samburu Serena lodge.
Day 2: Samburu
Full day in Samburu with game drives .Search for the rare liver red reticulated giraffe, Grevy's Zebra, Beisa Oryx, Blue flanked Somali Ostrich, Vulturine Guinea Fowl, Longneck Gerenuk. See braving lions on the grass, Cheetah, Leopards among plenty of other plains game. (Optional visits to Samburu villages). All meals and overnight at Samburu lodge/Samburu Serena lodge.
Day 3: Samburu/ Treetops
Breakfast at a lodge and drive to the shoulders of Mt. Kenya arriving at the Outspan Golf & Country Club for lunch. After lunch transfer by lodge vehicle to the Treetops Lodge where from the lodge balcony you view game that often visit the floodlit waterhole and saltlick--e.g. elephants, rhino, buffalo and giant forest hog. Dinner and overnight at Treetops Lodge.
Day 4: Treetops/ Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart Treetops lodge for breakfast at Outspan Golf & Country Club and depart for Lake Nakuru via Thompson falls arriving in time for lunch, afternoon game drive at the Pink lake referred so for it's thousands of pink flamingos and other bird-life-it's a Bird watchers paradise. It has a surprisingly number of animals, all the "big five" except the elephant can be seen here, Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge/Sarova lion Hill.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru/ Lake Naivasha
Breakfast and depart for Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. Lake Naivasha is one of the gems in a necklace of Rift Valley lakes, has a variety of bird life and hippo colonies. Lunch, Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha country club.
Day 6: Lake Naivasha/ Maasai Mara
Morning game viewing at the Pink, it is rhino sanctuary and a bird watchers paradise, look for warthogs and water bucks as you leave the Park. Breakfast at the lodge and depart for Maasai Mara crossing the loita plains, see red clad Maasai warriors tend their multi-colored herds amongst plains game. Arrive Mara in time for lunch. Game viewing enroute to Mara Sarova camp for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Mara sarova luxury Tented Camp/ Mara Sopa Lodge.
Day 7: Masai Mara National Reserve.
This is the day your dreams about Masai Mara comes true. Breakfast at lodge and leave with picnic lunches for a full day game drive inside the Park. Search for wild game black manned lion for which Mara is famous for, cheetah, buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, leopard, grants gazelle are quite common, even the rare rhino might come out of the thicket for you, hyenas are plentiful, Extend your drive to the hippo point where schools of hippo submerge on the approach of vehicles only to surface seconds later to shot and gamble their displeasure as the crocodiles sunbathe on the river banks mouths agape. Between meals there is optional visit to the maasai villages for an insight to their culture if clients so wish. Meals and overnight at Mara Sarova luxury tented camp/ Mara Sopa Lodge.
Day 8: Mara/ Nairobi
Morning game drive to savor the beauty of the park, breakfast at lodge and depart for Nairobi arriving at around 1400 hours.

KEY: B-Breakfast; L-Lunch; D-Dinner
NOTE: Due to our contract rates confidentiality, we are not able to publish our best rates. Please Contact us for an accurate, market best rate. All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without prior notice.
What included:-
•    Personal meet and greet services
•    Private Transfers as indicated
•    The services of our knowledgeable English speaking driver/guide
•    Full board accommodation + Meals while on Safari
•    Lunches / Picnics as indicated
•    Meals and game drives as per itinerary
•    All Park fees and Government Taxes
•    Safari transport in a Toyota 4 x 4 Wheel-Drive (8 seat) with a roof hatch that ‘pops up’ to enable easy viewing and photography.
•    Accommodation at the specified lodges in one double/twin room/luxury camp.
•    guaranteed window/and comfortable seats
•    07 Nights on full board while on safari
•    game drives as per safari program
•    bottled mineral water throughout the safari
•     Unlimited game viewing drives per day whilst on safari

Cost excludes:-
•    Soft drinks, juices, alcoholic and other beverages taken with lunch/dinner
•    The optional visit to tribal villages e.g. visit to a Maasai village
•    International Flights & Regional Flights (unless specified)
•    Driver/guide gratuities
•    Tourist entry Visa to Kenya