Day 1: Arrive at JKIA Airport – Nairobi City          BB

Upon your arrival, you will be collected from the airport and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi town(35 minutes’ drive depending on traffic jam). If you arrive early enough, you will have an opportunity to explore the hotel grounds, take a dip in the swimming pool or partake in any of the offered additional
activities available.

Accommodation: Panafric Hotel or Similar

Day 2. Nairobi – Lake Naivasha are/ Hell’s Gate (100km: Aprx 2hrs)      FB

We’ll pick you up from Nairobi hotel, residence.Head out on our first safari leg through the Great Rift Valley escarpment with stops along the way to take in the dramatic rises and drops of this marvellous landscape.After our relatively short drive, we’ll arrive at Lake Naivasha, a freshwater Rift Valley Lake where we will transition from jeep to boat for a safari across the lake. On the water, we’ll glide past curioushippos, exotic fish and have a chance to take in the full avian life such as cormorant and pelican Then we’ll switch gears for a guided walking safari to close-by Crescent Island Sanctuary where we can stroll by peacefully grazing antelope, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, and more.Filling out our day, we’ll bicycle over (or take the 4 x 4 if you choose) to Hell’s Gate National Park for asafari through the gorge taking in the gazelle, zebra, and others.It’s been a very diverse safari day!

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Safari Lodge or Similar

Day 3. Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara Game Reserve (240km: Aprx 5hrs)       FB

We’ll be up early to enjoy the light breaking over the forest and lake, hearing the birds and seeing the animals come to life.But now we’re traveling over the floor of the scenic Great Rift Valley with views of the escarpment as we journey through Masai country.
With the expanse of the Masai Mara National Reserve spread before us, you’ll know you have arrived someplace special. Kenya’s most popular park, the reserve is world-famous for its incredible density of wildlife and during the Great Migration (July – October) an unending torrent of gazelle, wildebeest,and zebra streaming into the park.
All of Africa’s Big Five are here so we’ll be tracking lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, plus warthog,ostrich and so much more.

Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or Similarr  

Day 4: Full Day Masai Mara    FB

Today is a day of unlimited game drives – explore as much as you wish or take time to relax – thechoice is yours. Just let your driver/guide know what you’d like to do.The Masai Mara is known for offering the most diverse wildlife in the region and sightings of lion are not uncommon. We’ll be tracking for elephant, buffalo, rhino and herds of wildebeest and zebra.We’ll visit the Mara River, site of the massive influx of animals during the migrating season. Here at the river, we’ll look for hippos and crocodiles, while in the hills, lions lie in wait for the hordes of
grazers invading the reserve.If you wish you can take an optional visit to a nearby Masai village to meet the tribespeople and learn
about their culture and their lives. You might even partake in their famous jumping dance.Another optional treat is an early morning hot air balloon safari over the park as the sun lights up the forests, savannah, and hills. The sight of the park coming to life is a never-to-be-forgotten experience.Just ask your driver/guide for details – he’ll be happy to make all the arrangements.

Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or Similar

Day 5: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Nairobi (265km – Aprx 5hrs) HB

For our final safari morning, we’ll be up with the birds… to watch them come into the new day. It’s a beautiful morning for a game drive! We’ll breakfast and then enjoy an extra safari (depending on where your accommodation is located)
through the park.Finally, it’s time to depart for Nairobi – we should have you back in town around 16:30 hrs. (4:30 pm).We’ll drop you off at your hotel, residence or Nairobi Airport. From hippos and birds to lions and crocodiles, this has been a very diverse and complete safari. We hope you collected lots of sights and memories along the way. On behalf of everyone at Kiriwe travel and trekking Safaris, we thank you for your trust and patronage. Please let us know when you’re ready for your next African safari adventure!

BB = Bed and Breakfast
FB = Full board (Breakfast, lunch & Dinner)
HB = Half board (Breakfast & Lunch)

Price from USD 1895

Inclusive: 

•  Accommodations on full board basis
•  Private 4×4 custom built vehicles with knowledgeable drivers/guides
•  Unlimited mileage
•  All park fees
•  Bird watching and game drives.
•  Meals as per the itinerary
•  Mineral water
•  New VAT (18%) by government of Kenya
•  Concession fees
•  Tourism development levy
•  Wildlife Management Area (WMA) where applicable

Exclusive:

•  International flights
•  Airport taxes
•  Travel insurance
•  Visas
•  All not indicated on inclusion portion
•  Film fee & filming permit
•  Pre & Post Accommodation
•  Tips and personal expenses such as laundry and communications