Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Your safari begins with a 7:00 AM pickup from your Nairobi hotel or the airport. You’ll drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley and stop at the viewpoint to admire Mt. Longonot, Mt. Suswa, and Mt. Margaret. Continue to the Maasai Mara, arriving in time for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, enjoy a two-hour game drive in the reserve, known for its rich wildlife. Return for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: AA Mara Lodge
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara
Start your day with early breakfast at 6:30 AM before heading out on a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the park. You’ll explore various parts of the Mara, visit the Mara River to see hippos and crocodiles, and search for the Big Five. This is also the place to witness the great migration if visiting during the season. End the day with dinner and rest at the lodge.
Accommodation: AA Mara Lodge
Day 3: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru. You have the option to visit a Maasai village on the way (at extra cost). Arrive in time for lunch, then take an afternoon game drive in this compact but wildlife-rich park. Look out for white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and, if lucky, pink flamingos.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Lake Bogoria
After breakfast, head to Lake Bogoria, famous for its flamingos, hot springs, and geysers. Arrive in time for lunch and a short rest before heading out for a scenic evening game drive and birdwatching session. Over 450 bird species can be spotted here.
Accommodation: Lake Bogoria Spa Resort
Day 5: Lake Bogoria to Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island
Depart in the morning after breakfast for Naivasha. After lunch, enjoy a peaceful boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you’ll spot hippos and many birds. You’ll also take a guided walk on Crescent Island, home to free-roaming giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and more. Return to your lodge for dinner.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Country Club
Day 6: Hell’s Gate National Park to Nairobi
After breakfast, head to Hell’s Gate for a biking safari and guided walk through the gorges. Enjoy the scenery and learn about the park’s volcanic history. Later, begin your drive back to Nairobi with drop-off at your hotel or the airport in the late afternoon. End of safari.
