4 Days Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru - drive & camp

Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi - Masai Mara
We depart in the morning initially heading north from Nairobi, stopping for magnificent views over the Great Rift Valley. We then begin our descent west over the escarpment and drive along the floor of the Rift Valley to the Masai town of Narok. After a stop for lunch, we proceed to the Masai Mara Game Reserve with game viewing enroute to the overnight camp. And don’t forget the Masai Mara is not fenced and that you can look out for animals not long after departing Narok. The Masai Mara Conservancy supports extensive wildlife and is a migration corridor to other parks.

Day 2: Masai Mara
Enjoy a full day game viewing with picnic lunch on the Mara River over-looking the Hippo Pools and the Serengeti. One of Kenya’s premier reserves, the Masai Mara is an extension of the Serengeti and world famous for the spectacular migration of thousands of wildebeest and zebra during the months of July and October. The Mara is also rich in resident game with over 95 species recorded including the ‘Big Five’ - elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino - as well as giraffe, cheetah, hyena and numerous species of antelope. The Reserve is also rich in birdlife with over 480 species. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Masai Mara - Nakuru
After breakfast we undertake a short morning game drive or you have the option of taking a walk with the Masai to visit a local manyatta and learn a little about the life of a nomadic pasturalist.
Then we depart the Mara and proceed via Narok to the Rift Valley town of Nakuru, where we arrive late afternoon. Overnight and dinner at the camp or hotel close to Nakuru National Park.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru - Nairobi
After an early breakfast, enter Lake Nakuru National Park, which is famous for the thousands of flamingo that inhabit the shores of the lake. In recent times, the water levels of the lake have fluctuated greatly and this has affected the numbers of resident flamingos. Although perhaps most importantly, the park has been successful in reintroducing many endangered species including black and white rhino, Rothchild giraffe and the elusive leopard - all of which are frequently seen on game drives. You can spot these along with buffalo, lion, zebra, waterbuck, gazelle, impala, hyrax and hippo.
Picnic lunch in the park, then mid afternoon, depart for Nairobi.

Included:
Transport to/from Nairobi, park entry fees, campsite fees, camping equipment, meals while on safari, guide/driver.

Not included:
Personal insurance, visas, sleeping bag, items of a personal nature, sodas and alcohol.

Don’t forget to bring:
Sleeping bag, sunhat, sunscreen, insect repellent, warm fleece, camera, torch, binoculars, drinking water.

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