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2023 Now On Going Wildebeest Migration Masai Mara Crossing Safari

Maasai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha,
Duration

6 day(s)

Tour type

Regular

Group size

2-8 people

Physical Level

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Tour Overview

Tour Details

Our safari begins wif a journey to Lake Nakuru National Park – renowned as a bird sanctuary wif over 400 bird species, it is an excellent park for wildlife spotting and is home to many water-loving animals such as hippos and waterbucks. Other animals present in the park include waterbucks, warthogs, impalas, buffalo, Rothschild giraffes, elands, endangered black rhinos, white rhinos and, occasionally leopards. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake and is part of the Great Rift Valley. The name derives from the local Masai name Nai’posha, meaning “rough water” coz of the sudden storms which can arise.

The lake is home to a variety of wildlife; over 400 different species of bird have been reported. This freshwater lake is a birding paradise. their is a sizeable population of hippos in the lake. The Masai Mara provides the best view of the famous wildebeest migration as the animals cross the Mara River between July and August. The Mara is also home to the richest concentration of wildlife, including the “Big Five” (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo), zebras, antelope, gnus, Oribis, hyenas, giraffes, warthogs, gazelles, hartebeests, hippos, crocodiles and others. The park has the largest concentration of African lions, including the black-maned lion. Bird-life is as plentiful as wildlife at the Masai Mara, which boasts over 400 different bird’s species.

Activities
Adventure All Inclusive Family Explorer Discovery National Park Safari Road Tour Overland & Jeep Safari Photography Sightseeing Solo Travel Wildlife Bird watching

Tour Features

Duration
6 day(s)

Max Group Size
2-8 people

Tour Code
YHA/MARA/2

Departure Type

Tour Category
National Park

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
13 - 75

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Pickup Time:

07:30

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Lake Naivasha

Dropoff Time:

08:27

Highlights
The wildebeest crossing in the Masai Mara

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Arrival – Nairobi

Our representatives will meet you at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfer you to Hotel in Nairobi for overnight. Depending on your arrival time, our team will be at hand to arrange an optional Nairobi City Tour or a game drive to Nairobi National Park.

Accommodation: Nairobi Hotel/ Lodge

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner.

Day 2

Day 2: Nairobi – Drive To Lake Nakuru National Park

Depart Nairobi after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park with a brief stopover at the Rift Valley view-point for a morning view of the Majestic Mt. Longonot and the breath-taking view of the Rift Valley. Arrive in Lake Nakuru National Park and proceed directly on a game-drive before lunch break.

After lunch proceed on another optional game drive. Lake Nakuru bird life is world-renowned and offers over 400 species of both aquatic and terrestrial bird.

Lake Nakuru animals include: Black and White Rhino, buffalo, leopard, lion, Rothschild’s giraffe, White and Black Colobus monkey, eland, steenbok, impala, Chandlers Reed buck, dikdik, rock hyrax, klipspringer, hippo and clawless otter.

Return back to our accommodations in Lake Nakuru National Park or Town.

Accommodation: Hotel/ Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3

Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park – To Lake Naivasha

After and early morning game drive we return to the lodge/ camp for breakfast. Depart by road for Lake Naivasha. Our accommodations are located right by Lake Naivasha, a fresh water lake or in Naivasha Town.

We visit Elsamere — the former home of the late Joy Adamson who, together with her husband George, became world famous for their pioneering conservation work and relationship with the Lioness Elsa, as told in her best-selling book and subsequent film: Born Free. Lunch. We take an optional boat ride to Crescent Island. Many different types of animals are found in the Island as we take a walk with the expert resident naturalist. Giraffes, waterbucks, wildebeest, Gazelles, Impala, Dikdiks can be seen during the walk. We later retire back at a hotel/ lodge in Naivasha

Accommodation: Naivasha Hotel/ Lodge

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4

Day 4: Lake Naivasha – To Masai Mara Game Reserve

dis morning we depart the hotel after breakfast and drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara Game Reserve.dis enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. Lunch at our Lodge and relax before departing for the afternoon the afternoon game drive. The Mara Game Reserve is one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied, and easy to see.

Residents among the Park’s are: Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland and thousands of plain game including Impala, Zebra, Topi, both Thomson’s and grants Gazelles. Dinner and overnight at our Lodge.

Accommodation: Lodge / Camp,

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 5

Day 5: Full Day In The Masai Mara Game Reserve

Our full day in the Masai Mara Game Reserve will be spared for the search of the big cats of the Masai Mara and the spectacular view of the famous migration. All of the “Big Five” animals (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo) can be spotted here. Herds of plains zebras are found throughout the park. Other animals include giraffes, jackals, gnus, warthogs, gazelles, hartebeests, hyenas, bat-eared foxes, Topi antelope, hippos and crocodiles in the Mara River. For bird lovers, the Mara birds come in every color and size. More than 400 bird species has already been recorded, including birds of prey. You can enjoy a colorful view of birds such as vultures, ostriches, long-crested eagles, pygmy falcons, secretary birds, marabous, red-winged Schalow’sturacos many others.

Accommodation: Lodge /Camp,

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 6

Day 6: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Nairobi

If you are not participating in the optional hot air balloon at USD 430. Then you will enjoy morning tea/ coffee or Hot chocolate followed by a morning game drive. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive Cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia trees. Return back to the lodge for breakfast. Optional visit to an authentic Masai village (at an extra cost) to witness the singing and dancing dat are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. Depart the Mara by road back to Nairobi arriving in late afternoon, lunch en route.

Meal Plan {Breakfast, lunch}

Included

*Airport Transfers

*Driver Guide Services of a great professional English speaking safari guides.

*Hot Air Balloon Flight Certificate if you take the option

*Outdoor Activities

*All Park Entrance fees.

*All activities(Unless labeled as optional)

*All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)

*A professional driver/guide

*All transportation and game drives in specially designed Safari minivan with open roof for maximum game viewing drives (Unless labeled as optional)

*All Taxes/VAT

*Meals full board (As specified in the day-by-day section)

*Drinking water (On all days)

Tour Price per person

Excluded

*Visa/Personal Taxes

* Nairobi Accommodations

*Alcoholic Drinks

*International Flights

*Driver guide Tip

*Telephone

WHAT TO PACK

*Bright Clothes (for Summer)

*Summer Shoes

*Power Back-Up

*Flash Light

*Sunglasses

*Medication (if needed

HAND LUGGAGE

*Personal Documents

*Binoculars (optional)

*Camera

*Small Bag

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