7 days Safari Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha
7 Days Safari.
Safari Overview.
Embark on a thrilling 6-day safari through Kenya’s most iconic wildlife reserves and landscapes. Your journey begins with your arrival in Nairobi, where you'll be warmly greeted and prepared for the adventure ahead. From there, venture to the world-famous Maasai Mara, where you'll spend two days exploring the expansive plains teeming with wildlife. Experience the thrill of spotting the Big Five—lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes—and, if your timing is right, witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration.
Next, travel to Lake Nakuru, a picturesque sanctuary known for its incredible birdlife, including flocks of flamingos that paint the lake's shores pink. During your stay, enjoy game drives through the park's diverse ecosystems, where you might encounter rhinos, leopards, and other wildlife amidst breathtaking landscapes of forests and open grasslands.
The adventure continues at Lake Naivasha, where you’ll embark on a peaceful boat ride to see hippos, birds, and other wildlife. Explore Hell’s Gate National Park, a dramatic landscape of towering cliffs, deep gorges, and geothermal activity. Here, you can cycle or hike through the park, passing herds of zebras, gazelles, and giraffes, and marvel at the stark beauty of the Hell’s Gate Gorge. For those seeking a more leisurely experience, a walk on Crescent Island offers a unique opportunity to stroll among giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests in a predator-free environment.
As your safari draws to a close, return to Nairobi for a farewell lunch at the renowned Carnivore Restaurant. Indulge in a feast of grilled meats in a vibrant setting, a fitting end to your Kenyan adventure. Afterward, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your departure, leaving with unforgettable memories of your 6-day safari through Kenya’s most captivating landscapes.
This safari offers a perfect blend of adventure, wildlife, and cultural exploration, showcasing the very best of Kenya’s natural wonders and vibrant heritage.
Trip Itinerary: Your Guide to an Unforgettable Journey.
- Arrival: Upon landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), you'll be warmly welcomed by your guide, who will assist with your luggage and transfer you to your hotel in Nairobi.
- Evening: Settle in, relax, and prepare for the exciting adventure ahead.
- Accommodation: Nairobi hotel or similar
- Meals: Dinner (if arriving early)
Departure for Maasai Mara: After breakfast, begin your journey to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The scenic drive will take you through the Great Rift Valley, offering spectacular views along the way.
Arrival at Maasai Mara: Check into your lodge or camp and enjoy lunch before heading out for your first game drive.
Game Drive: Embark on your first thrilling game drive in the Maasai Mara, home to the Big Five and a diverse range of wildlife.
Return to the lodge or camp for dinner and an evening of relaxation.
- Accommodation: Simba Lodge Maasai mara
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
One of the best safari experiences in Africa has to be a balloon safari. It is without a doubt a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Drifting above the plains, forests, and rivers of the Masai Mara as you take in the amazing sunrise and animals below feels like a dream come true. This will be followed by a bush breakfast and Champagne.
For those that opt out of the balloon safari, you have a choice of going for a morning game drive or sleep in and wake up just in time for breakfast.
After breakfast we will then proceed to have a full day game drive.
Come back later in the afternoon for relaxation and overstay at the Simba Lodges Maasai Mara.
Departure for Lake Nakuru: After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. The drive will take you through beautiful landscapes and offer glimpses of rural Kenya.
Arrival at Lake Nakuru: Check into your lodge upon arrival and have lunch.
Game Drive in Lake Nakuru National Park: Set out on an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru, known for its large flocks of flamingos, rhinos, and other wildlife. The park's varied ecosystems provide a stunning backdrop for your safari.
Return to your lodge for dinner and a restful evening.
- Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha, a serene freshwater lake surrounded by picturesque landscapes.
in the afternoon, Enjoy a peaceful boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you can spot hippos and a variety of bird species.
In the Afternoon Crescent Island Walk:, take a guided walk on Crescent Island, a unique sanctuary where you can walk among giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests.
Return to your lodge or hotel for dinner and relaxation.
- Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge or similar
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hell’s Gate National Park: Head to Hell’s Gate National Park, known for its stunning scenery and outdoor activities. Choose between a guided hike or cycling through the park, passing by zebras, giraffes, and gazelles, with opportunities to explore Hell’s Gate Gorge.
Later go back to the hotel to enjoy the hotel facility
Enjoy a leisurely morning by the lake, soaking in the tranquility of the surroundings. After breakfast, head back to Nairobi.
Savor a farewell lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant, where you can indulge in a wide selection of roasted meats in a lively atmosphere.
Transfer to Airport: After lunch, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your departure, marking the end of your unforgettable Kenyan safari.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Trip Inclusions and Exclusions.
What's Included.
- Guide Our tour guides/drivers are licensed, speak English and know how to bring excitement to your day. What we deliver is the complete opposite of the cookie-cutting tours the big corporations offer.
- Accommodation Hotel (3 nts), family run lodge (2 nts), comfortable safari camps (4 nts).
- Meals 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners This tour offers Jain, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal and Kosher food options on request. Simply let us know the food option you prefer.
- Transport Air-conditioned touring vehicle, plane, open safari vehicle, walking.
- Cold Water we will provide cold bottled water throughout the safari.
What's excluded.
- International Flights - From home and back. We can do flight arrangement on request.
- Tips - The suggested gratuities of USD 5-10 per traveler per day to the tour guide and USD 6-8 per traveler per day to the driver, and USD 3 per traveler to our representative at airport/station if there is.
- Personal Expences - Personal Expenses such as room service, internet charge, laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
- Optional activities - Optional Activities either recommended by tour guides or out of your own interests.
