Nairobi – Nakuru – Masai Mara
5 Days / 4 Nights
Day 1: Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi
Nairobi is Africa’s 4th largest city and is a vibrant and exciting place and although it has developed a reputation which keeps tourist visits brief there are some fascinating attractions: its café culture, unbridled nightlife, the National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum and most notably just 20 minutes from the city center. Wild lions and buffalo roam in the world’s only urban game reserve.
Day Itinerary
Upon arrival into Nairobi, clients will be met and transferred to The Sarova Panafric Hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at The Sarova Panafric Hotel in a standard room on a bed and breakfast basis.
Overnight: Sarova Panafric Hotel
Most city hotels insist on blending into the concrete jungle. Thankfully, Sarova Panafric refuses to succumb to this urban order. Named in honour of the Pan African movement, Sarova Panafric was inaugurated by the first president of Kenya, H.E. Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, on 5th January 1965 and truly represents the African renaissance.
Idyllically located 5 minutes’ drive from the CBD and 18 km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, amidst beautifully landscaped gardens in a quiet suburb of Nairobi, Sarova Panafric offers 162 rooms in a range of Superior, Executive, Club, Studio and Themed Suites – all recently refurbished and decorated in a contemporary vibrant African style. Once the watering hole for freedom fighters, spies and foreign correspondents, Flame Tree restaurant is named after the Flame Tree that holds pride of place in the gardens and offers leisurely meals.
Sarova Panafric offers state-of-the-art banqueting and conferencing facilities with a range of meeting and function rooms equipped with the latest audio visual and WIFI equipment. To wind up the day, take a dip in the pool or go for a leisurely massage – or simply enjoy a cool drink to the soothing sounds of Africa’s rhythm.
And this hotel is centrally located, only a short 0.5 km from Kenya’s landmark ‘Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC)’, one of the most prominent events venues in Africa.
Day 2: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Nakuru
Nakuru is a fascinating city on the shores of western Kenya’s Lake Nakuru. The capital of Nakuru County located in the Great Rift Valley, about ten kilometres from the massive Menengai Crater. A hiking trail leads up to the rim of this ancient caldera, offering bird’s eye views over the lake and surrounds, and then plunges 400 metres down to the floor below, where visitors can walk among ancient forests. Lake Nakuru National Park, surrounding Nakuru, is home to exceptional birdlife, as well as over 50 varieties of mammals including lion, leopard, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, rhino, antelope and various primates. History and culture enthusiasts should make sure to visit the incredible Hyrax Hill prehistoric site.
Day Itinerary
After breakfast, you will depart and take the Nairobi – Nakuru Highway to your first destination, the spectacular Lake Nakuru. Once in the park, view game en route to the lodge. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets. The national park, known for its birdlife, offers a possibility to view flamingoes. It is also home to Black and White rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe.
Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge on a full board basis.
Overnight: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is nestled along the Lion Hill overlooking the spectacular flamingo pink rimmed Lake Nakuru. Its location affords panoramic views of the lake and the picturesque Lake Nakuru National Park.
Day 3: Sarova Mara Game Camp, Masai Mara
The Masai Mara together with Tanzania’s Serengeti form Africa’s most famous wildlife park. The image of acacia trees on an endless grass plain epitomises Africa for many, and then add a Maasai warrior and some cattle to the picture and the conversation need go no further. The annual wildebeest migration through the Serengeti and the Masai Mara is the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than a million animals following the rains. But that is not where the game viewing ends; large prides of lions, elephants and giraffes in grasslands, gazelles and eland to mention but a few. Aside from traditional vehicle safaris, hot-air ballooning over the Mara plains has become almost essential and you can even do a horseback safari.
Day Itinerary
Following an early morning breakfast leave the flamingo‑fringed Lake Nakuru behind and head for Njoro town, where you begin your ascent up over the top of the Mau Escarpment; then, heading due south, travel towards Narok, the gateway to the Maasai Mara and district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Travel across the “breadbasket” of Kenya, covered with acres of wheat and barley, before you reach the Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the camp as the sun sets.
Overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp on a full board basis.
Overnight: Sarova Mara Game Camp
Nothing quite captures the true spirit of East Africa like a safari in Kenya’s richest game reserve, the Maasai Mara. Sarova Mara Game Camp offers front seats to nature’s most breathtaking show – the wildebeest migration.
Day 4: Sarova Mara Game Camp, Masai Mara
Day Itinerary
Following an early breakfast, depart on a morning game drive, returning to the camp mid-morning. After lunch, and perhaps a siesta, set off on another game drive into the reserve, returning to the camp as the sunsets.
Overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp on a full board basis.
Day 5: End of Itinerary
Day Itinerary
After breakfast you’ll depart the Masai Mara and head across acres of rolling wheat and barley farms to Narok. From here cross the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley whilst keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle before heading up the rift escarpment. You’ll arrive into Kenya’s bustling capital in the early afternoon. Lunch will be served at an Indian specialty restaurant within Nairobi. After lunch you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta Airport for your flight back ho
Children Policy
• Children under 2 years stay free.
• One child aged 2-11 sharing with 2 adults pays 60% of safari cost
• Children aged 7-11 in own room pay 75% of safari cost
Included
Meet and greet services
Airport Arrival Transfer in minivan on Private basis
All transport and game drives on safari sector will be in a 4×4 vehicle with a pop-up roof (maximum 7 passengers) with an English speaking driver-guide on Private
basis
Meals and accommodation as specified
All park fees and government taxes
Filtered water will be provided in our safari vehicles.
Excluded
Visas: Kenya visa MUST be obtained on line by visiting http://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html
This would take maximum 48hrs after payment is received. Ensure your passport is valid for minimum 6 months from the date of departure and must at least have 2 blank pages one for the visa stamp & the other for the departure stamp.
International flights
Driver-guide gratuities
Drinks, dining rooms tips, porterage
Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance
Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature
Beach extension in Mombasa (see rates separately).Travel Information
Good to know before leaving:
To discover all the beauty of Kenya and to appreciate its wonderful diversity, long journeys are sometimes unavoidable. Also, we ask you to make sure that the proposed stay corresponds to your wishes in terms of pace of travel and distance travelled.
International flights are not included in the price.
It would be cheaper for you to book your international flights yourself. Generally, you will find lower rates on the internet than those that we can offer.
However, we are more than happy to book the domestic flights for you – with a minimum commission.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you encounter any problems with the booking of your international flights or if you have any questions concerning the transport.
Insurance:
We strongly advise you to buy one from the insurer of your choice before your departure, whether it is a cancellation insurance only, repatriation assistance, or multi-risk.
Additional remarks:
We may have to re-route the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability.
Prices for domestic flights, airport taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you.
Passenger Information
Passengers should bring only soft sided bags on safari**
All passengers must have Identification Cards/Passports with them for internal flights
Baggage on internal flight is strictly limited to 15kg per person. Any excess will be charged by airline at check-in.