8 DAYS Walking in Rift Valley Lakes /.Masai Mara wildlife safari
Day 1 – Nairobi - Lake Baringo
We depart Nairobi heading north as we drive down the Great Rift valley enjoying the spectacular views. we drive past Mt. Logonot, lake Naivasha, lake Elementaita and lake Nakuru, lunch enroute to arrive lake Baringo in the afternoon, Late afternoon boat trip to watch hippos, water birds and crocodiles,Dinner and over night at Roberts Camp
Day-2 L.Baringo – Lake Bogoria walking
After breakfast we drive back abit south to lake Bogoria game reserve, we drop at the park gate, Where accompanied by game ranger we start our walk 3-4 hours walk towards Southend of lake Bogoria,At the hot springs we find our camp setup, Dinner and overnight at the hot spring campsite.
Day-3 Lake Bogoria – Walking
We start our day by visiting the Flamingos and the hot springs, The springs shoot more higher as 15 -18ft in the morning,; CAUTION MUST BE TAKEN WHILE WALKING NEAR THE HOT SPRINGS AS THESE ARE SUPER HOT;We proceed south to the end while we turn to east side of the lake,Dinner and overnight at the bush camp.
Day-4 L.Bogoria – Lake Nakuru National park
Early morning before breakfast we climb eastern lake wall to catch a good view of the lake in the morning,We descend back to the bush camp for full breakfast, After breakfast we drive to lake Nakuru National park arrive Nakuru in time for lunch Followed by afternoon game drive, Animals like rhino,lion,zebra,hyena, giraffe,buffalo,Water buck,Impala baboon troops and many kinds of water birds;pelicans, commorants and hundreds thousands of flamingos are found in this park,Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru guest house
Day-5 Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha ( Hells gate National park
Early morning game drives then return to
the lodge for breakfast drive to Lake Naivasha by afternoon. Lunch at a
camp in Naivasha followed by a visit to the adjacent Hells Gate National
Park- this park can be explored on foot or by cycling- bicycles are
available for hire at an extra cost. Dinner and overnight stay at Fish
Eagle camp
Hell's Gate is located just beyond Lake Naivasha. Famous for its natural
hot geysers, eagle and vulture breeding grounds, visitors have the
choice of driving, walking, camping, and cycling and rock climbing
within the park. Special location to view include Fischer's Tower,
formerly a volcano's plug, the Central Tower and Njorowa Gorges. Two
extinct volcanos: Olkaira and Hobley's are worth a trip. Natural steam
vents rise from fissures in the volcanic rock. Obsidian, a striking
black glassy rock formed from cooled molten lava is a feature of this
landscape. Resident game to view includes: hyrax, buffalo, Masai
Giraffe, eland, Coke's Hartebeest, lion, leopard and some cheetah. A
haven for ornithologists and rock climbers, the cliffs of Hell's Gate
are breeding grounds for vultures, Verreaux's Eagles, Augur Buzzard and
thousands of swifts; and about 103 species of bird have been recorded.
Dinner and overnight spent at Fish Eagle Camp
Day 6 - Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara
Break the camp soon after breakfast and drive to Masai Mara, Lunch at
Enchoro Camp.Afternoon we proceed to the game drive in masai mara game reserve,Dinner and overnight at the Mara Enchoro Camp
Day 7 Maasai Mara
Full day spent exploring the park in search of the big 5.Morning and afternoon game drives are offered. Optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450 per person. Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Enchoro Camp
The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures
Day 8 – Masai Mara – Nairobi
Breakfast then view game as you exit the park and drive to Nairobi to arrive by 1500 hrs where the safari ends
Tour cost per person US$ 1560 -
minimum 2 pax
Tour price includes:-
- Transport by safari vehicle
- Services of English speaking driver and chef
- Flying Doctors Emergency evacuation cover
- All airport/hotel/airport transfers
- Game park entrance fees
- Services of local Maasai guides
- - All campsite fees and community fees
- Game drives in Lake Nakuru/Masai Mara
- 1 litre drinking water per person per day
- All camping equipment including use of our 2-person tents, stools, foam mattresses,
- Three meals a day while on safari whether vegetarian or non-vegetarian prepared by our safari chef
Tour price excludes:-
- Personal travel insurance
- Sleeping bags
- visits to cultural villages
- All airport taxes and visas
- Hotel accommodation in Nairobi before and after the safari
- Any other extras not stated as included above e.g. alcoholic beverages, gratuities
