kenya up close - 6 days

Day 1: Lake Naivasha
Welcome to Nairobi. We’ll be there to pick you up at 08:00am and transfer you to Lake Naivasha. The highest of the Rift Valley lakes, the freshwater Lake Naivasha is a sanctuary to bird life, as well as a great range of game.Despite having dried up completely at the beginning of the 20th century, the combination of heavy rains and farming in the area resulted in the lake returning and although it varies in area substantially, it has never dried up completely since. Lunch, dinner and overnight - Lake Naivasha.

Day 2: Lake Nakuru
Today, we transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park, a soda lake with a huge population of flamingos, which feed on the algae that form on the lake bed. The flamingos can vary in numbers, anything up to a million, creating a pink haze over the lake. Rhino (both black and white), leopard, lion, giraffe and a myriad of antelope also frequent this National Park, providing good game viewing opportunities. Full board and overnight - Lake Nakuru.

Days 3 - 5: Masai Mara
Leaving Nakuru, we head to renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve. Lions, zebra, wildebeest, elephant, cheetah, antelope and hyena as well as giraffe, hippo and Nile crocodile - a veritable feast of wildlife. Seeing your first lion kill, a leopard lazing in a tree, elephants up close or the thunderous, dusty vision of the migration is a true African encounter. During the migration, over 1 million wildebeest, 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle and some 200,000 zebra, will travel through the Mara on their relentless search for grass and water. A sheer game viewing delight! And for the ultimate expereince, why not add on an optional balloon flight over the Mara and watch the wildlife as you drift over the animal rich plains? Full board and overnight (3) - Masai Mara Game Reserve.

Day 6: Nairobi
The end of your Kenyan adventure. Today we head back to Nairobi where our trip ends.

Beach Stay at Mombasa

After all the excitement of the game parks, why not spend a few days relaxing on the palm fringed beaches of the Kenyan coast at Mombasa. Clear blue water, pristine white beaches and great variety of restaurants and nightlife make Mombasa a great end to any safari!  Call us for Quote