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6 Days Nairobi Excursions, Masai Mara, Naivasha & Nakuru Lodge Safari

Duration6 Days / 5 Nights

DestinationKenya

Tour Overview

The tour starts with top excursions in Nairobi city, visiting the Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre, and Bomas of Kenya. It then proceeds to cover Kenya’s three most popular destinations: Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Lake Naivasha. You will experience the “Big Five” in the Mara, millions of flamingos and rhinos in Nakuru, and enjoy boat rides and cycling at Lake Naivasha.

Tour Highlights

Nairobi City Excursions: Visit the Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre, and Bomas of Kenya cultural centre.
Masai Mara National Reserve: Home to the "Big Five" (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo) and the famous black-maned lion.
Lake Naivasha: A beautiful freshwater lake offering boat rides and cycling among wildlife in Hell's Gate National Park.
Lake Nakuru National Park: Famous for its huge flamingo population (up to 1.5 million) and white & black rhinos.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1Day

Arrival in Nairobi

Pick up from the airport and transfer to your city hotel.
Check in and take some time to refresh.
Short introduction tour of Nairobi city.
Visit the Elephant Orphanage.
Visit the Giraffe Manor / Giraffe Centre, where you can:
- See the giraffes up close
- Feed them
- Even received a “kiss” from them
Lunch is taken en route.
At 2:30 pm, visit the Bomas of Kenya cultural centre:
- See traditional Kenyan homesteads (“bomas”)
- Watch African traditional songs and dances
Dinner and overnight at a city hotel or lodge.

2Day

Nairobi – Masai Mara

Pick up from your hotel and depart for the Masai Mara.
Drive south along the Great Rift Valley.
Stop for about 20 minutes at the Rift Valley viewpoint for photos.
Continue to Narok, the largest Maasai town, for lunch.
After lunch, drive on and climb the western wall of the Rift Valley, entering Hemingway country and the Serengeti plains region.
Arrive at Masaai Mara in the afternoon.
Enjoy an evening game drive in the Masaai Mara Game Reserve.
Dinner and overnight at a lodge in Masaai Mara.

3Day

Masai Mara – Full Day Game Viewing

Spend a full day on game drives across the rich, tree‑studded grasslands and rolling hills.
The Masai Mara is famous for:
- Large herds of plains game
- Black‑maned lions
- Leopard and cheetah
- Many elephants
- Almost every type of wildlife is found in Kenya
Late afternoon: optional visit to a Masai village to:
- Learn about their culture
- Enjoy traditional dances
All meals and overnight at the lodge.

4Day

Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha

Early wake‑up call.
Choose one of the following:
- A nature walk guided by Masai morans (3–4 hours), or
- A short early morning game drive
Return to the camp for a late breakfast.
Depart Masai Mara for Lake Naivasha, with lunch en route.
Arrive at Lake Naivasha in the late afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at a lodge by the lake.

5Day

Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, visit Hell’s Gate National Park:
- The only park where you can ride a bicycle among wild animals
- See impressive rock formations and beautiful towers
Later in the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, a fresh‑water lake home to many birds and other wildlife.
After spending the day in Naivasha, drive to Nakuru.
Dinner and overnight at a lodge in Nakuru.

6Day

Lake Nakuru – Nairobi

After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, known for:
- Huge numbers of birds
- White and black rhinos
- Many plains game animals
Return to the lodge for lunch.
Leave Nakuru after lunch and drive back to Nairobi.
Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon.

What's Included

Transport in a safari van customized for game viewing (Option to upgrade to 4X4 Land Cruiser jeep available)
English speaking Driver/guide
Game drives
Accommodation in lodges
Meals on Full Board Basis while on Safari
Mineral water
All Park Entrance Fees