7 Days Exploring Lakes and Masai Mara
A scenic Rift Valley safari combining the lakes of Baringo, Bogoria, and Nakuru with classic Big Five game viewing in the Masai Mara. This journey blends birdlife, dramatic landscapes, boat safaris, and unforgettable wildlife encounters before returning to Nairobi.
General Information
Inclusions
- – Accommodation on a shared or private basis at selected hotels
- Lodges
- Or camps
- – Meals as specified in the itinerary (usually breakfast
- Full board in safari lodges)
- – Transport in a safari vehicle
- Tour van
- Or coach with a professional driver-guide
- – Park entry fees for national parks and reserves listed in the program
- – Game drives and sightseeing activities as outlined
- – Bottled drinking water during game drives or long road trips
- – Applicable government taxes and service charges
Exclusions
- – International and domestic flights unless explicitly stated
- – Visa fees and travel insurance
- – Personal expenses such as laundry
- Phone calls
- Minibar items
- And souvenirs
- – Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon safaris
- Cultural village visits)
- – Tips and gratuities for drivers
- Guides
- And hotel staff
- – Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specified as included
- – Anything not mentioned under “Inclusions”
Daily Breakdown
Depart Nairobi 08.30 hrs, stop for panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley. Pass through Elementaita arriving on time for picnic lunch at Nakuru town. Arrive Lake Baringo late afternoon and set up the camp before the hippos start coming on land near the camp site. Meals and overnight at the camp
After breakfast proceed to Lake Bogoria to view thousands of flamingoes and the hot springs, viewing as well Zebra, Impala, Grants Gazelle, Kudu etc. Return to Lake Baringo in time for lunch. Boat trip in the afternoon to view many birds, crocodile and hippos. Meals and overnight at the camp.
After breakfast proceed to Nakuru and check in at the Nakuru town lodge. Picnic lunch to be served at the lodge. Drive to the Lake Nakuru National Park in the afternoon for game viewing. Meals and overnight at the lodge.
Depart Nakuru at 08.00 hrs for Masai Mara. Lunch at Mara Camp. Afternoon Game Drive. Meals and overnight at the camp.
Masai Mara is one of Kenya’s premier Game Reserves with stunning scenery and a full and varied selection of animals. Large prides of lions are commonly to be found and the other members of the “Big Five” can also be seen. Every year the Masai Mara is the finishing point of the wildebeest migration an incredible spectacle which involves over one million animals. A full day is spent in this park.
Full day game viewing. Visit the Masai village. (Optional)
Before breakfast break up camp and proceed for a short game drive. Depart late morning Masai Mara. Picnic lunch en route arriving Nairobi in the afternoon.