The 9 day trip covers the famous Maasai Mara National reserve for three days of unmatched experience. You will then visit the beautiful rift valley lakes and the Iconic landscapes of Amboseli where you get to witness some of the largest Tuskers roaming freely against the backdrop of Mt Kilimanjaro. The trip is offered in a 4x4 Safari Landcruiser assuring a window seat per person and a pop up roof for best views.
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Upon arrival, our representative will be waiting at the arrival hall with a branded sign board. He will assist and transfer you to Sarova Stanley Hotel for overnight. In case of an early morning arrival, the Safari can kick off the same day. Meals and other services can be arranged in advance.
Drive to Maasai Mara National reserve
Covering an area of 1510 km², the Masai Mara reserve is in fact the extension in Kenyan territory of the vast Serengeti Park in Tanzania. Together, they constitute a huge ecosystem in which animals move freely. All large African animals are present. Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles, impala, Kirk’s dik-dik, bushbuck, topi, buffalo, ellipsen waterbuck, eland and giraffe, all are there. Famous for its rich wildlife, the Masai Mara is home to not only the "Big 5" (elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino and leopard) but also many birds (over 500 species of birds have been recorded). Along the rivers, crocodiles and hippos lie in wait. Composed of vast rolling plains and hills, the Masai Mara is dotted with umbrella thorn acacias and thorny thickets. In the Maa language, Mara means "spotted" and may refer to the colorful landscapes. Alternatively, the name may refer to the arrival of over two million herbivores during the annual wildebeest migration.
Balloon safari in the Masai Mara(Optional), a magical experience as you take an eagle's view of the vast, rolling plains below you. This unique and exhilarating excursion takes place early in the morning when you can marvel at the fantastic sight of the rising sun and gently float over the thousands of animals below you. This is the best time to spot wildlife as well as enjoy the peaceful vistas and crisp clear air. Undisturbed by your presence, the animals will continue with their daily activities as you snap away and marvel at the beauty of Africa. The balloon safari ends by touching down in the wilds of the Masai Mara to enjoy a delectable champagne breakfast.
Full day game drive
Drive along the Talek River for an early morning game drive. The birds and the Vervet monkeys will hang on the acacia branches as they escape from the crocodiles busking on the sun. You are likely to site the predators swaying through the morning due as they conclude their hunt. Lunch will be served at the lodge before proceeding for an afternoon game drive. A cultural visit(optional) can be arranged in advance.
Drive from the Maasai mara to Lake Nakuru National park. Created in 1961 to protect the alkaline lake of the same name, the park offers typical plains vegetation. Located 156 km northwest of Nairobi, Lake Nakuru derives its name from the Masai word "Enakuro" which means cloud of dust. It is home to many herbivores including Rothschild's giraffe, buffalo, hippo, gazelle and nearly 55 mammals including lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, rock hyraxes and reedbuck. Lake Nakuru National Park is famous for hosting both white and black rhinoceros, reintroduced after many years of absence.
The drive is approximately 1 and half hours. You will have the rest of the morning at leisure in Naivasha. You can as well decide to hike the gorges in Hell's gate National park(Optional)
An afternoon guided walk on Crescent Island situated in the deepest part of Lake Naivasha will be the main activity of the day. You will be transferred by boat to the Island, the shores of this beautiful piece of paradise host an abundance of bird life and have especially large numbers of pelicans, cormorant and fish eagles. While the island is secure and private it is connected to the mainland and this allows animals to roam freely. See hippos grazing in the cool afternoon air or resting under acacia trees in the heat of day, while giraffe who were born on the island come back to birth their own young. The scenic beauty and sense of freedom in this little park has seen many film makers alight on its shores to film herds of wildebeest, water buck and zebra passing through the grassy savannah.
Drive to Amboseli National park. Amboseli is a land mark of big game adventure including free range of Elephant herds, Masai giraffes, spotted hyenas, cheetah, Grant zebras, lions, the great blue wildebeest, cape buffaloes, impalas, elephants, wild dogs, crocodiles, nocturnal porcupines, mongooses, dik -dik, lesser kudus, hippos, Rhinos and many more. The Park has a stunning place to view the highest Mountain in Africa Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli National park was established to protect wildlife and the core ecosystem that make up the park to extend out across the border of Tanzania. The park is made up of embodies comprised of five main wildlife habitat such as open plains, woodland, acacia, rocky thorn bush county, swamps and Marsh land and also covers other areas of Pleistocene lake basin and dominated with dry areas outside during rainy seasons.
An early morning game drive will be ideal on this day. During that time of the morning, it's also easy to see the snow-capped Mt Kilimanjaro which is at the Tanzanian border. Most of the predators might also be spotted as they wade though the wet grass back to their hiding areas. You will thereafter go back to the lodge for lunch as you recharge for another afternoon game drive to cover the remaining part of Amboseli.
After Breakfast, you will check out and join the driver guide for a morning game drive as you leave Amboseli National park. You will drive to Nairobi for your flight back home. Accommodation can be arranged in Nairobi at an extra cost.
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