Magical Kenya safari

Safari Reference Id  k1
  • 7-days
    Safari
  • Easy
    Access
  • Adapted
    Vehicles
  • Pool (*)
     
  • Free
    Wi-Fi (*)

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Magical Kenya Safari (k1)

A 7-days safari through Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha

Safari highlights

During Magical Kenya Safari (k1) you will driven to explore these superb african spots:

Programme

Day 1 - Arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Welcome and pick up by our driver/guide and transfer to your Hotel. For late evening arrivals, we will book you in to one of the airport Hotels for your. comfort and convenience.

Day 2 - Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast , your driver/guide will meet you and give you a quick briefing on what to expect for the whole trip and also for the day ahead. Your Safari then starts! Enroute, you will drive along the Eastern edge of the Great Rift Valley, and have stunning views of the extinct volcanoes and the lakes that dot the floor of the valley. The word ‘Nakuru’ means ‘place of dust’ in the Maasai dialect and the lake is a soda ash lake with very alkaline water, and is famous for its’ huge flocks of flamingoes. The National Park surrounding the Lake is Home to the largest concentration of White and Black rhinos in the Rift Valley. Arrival in the park is usually mid to late morning. Check-in, lunch, afternoon game drive and dinner are your activities for the rest of this day..

Day 3 - Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Naivasha
Early morning game-drive at Lake Nakuru followed by breakfast at the camp/lodge - proceed to Lake Naivasha ( about 1 hour drive ). Check in at one of the lodges along the lake shore and enjoy lunch. Afternoon we have different options. You could relax and enjoy the beautiful gardens where antelope, giraffe, zebra come and graze. A boat ride on the lake where you will see lots of birdlife and hippos or a visit to Hellsgate National Park which is named after a narrow break in the cliffs. Dinner & Overnight at one of the lodges along the lake.

Day 4 - Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara Game Reserve
After breakfast depart for the Masai Mara , one of the most famous game reserves! This is quite a long drive of about 6 hours to the entrance of the park. Lunch at the camp/lodge or lunch enroute depending on the location of the camp/lodge you will choose to stay. Dinner & Overnight Masai Mara Game Reserve. The Masai Mara also known as Maasai Mara or The Mara is named in honor of the Maasai people - the ancestral inhabitants of this area. The Mara is a part of the Greater Mara Ecosystem which include several group ranches, and the Serengeti across the border to the South.

Day 5 & 6 - Masai Mara Game Reserve
Spend two full days in the Masai Mara with early morning and afternoon game-drives and lunch at the camp/lodge - alternatively spend most of the day on game-drive with a packed lunch! During July/August the annual Migration of Wildebeest takes place, this is the right time to spend two full days at the Mara - you might be lucky and view a river crossing! Enjoy the endless plains and breathtaking views, a fantastic place to see sunrise and sunsets. The Mara has an exceptional population of cheetah, leopard and lions, you can spot them the whole year around. Dinner and overnight at one of the camps/lodges at the Mara

Day 7 - Masai Mara Game Reserve - Nairobi
Departure from the Mara after breakfast - Today’s program will depend on your flight details. In case of a late departure we can add a visit to one of the tea-farms close to Nairobi for a tour and delicious home-made lunch.

Some spots along the way

Following are some spots along the way of the "Magical Kenya" 7-days safari.
Here are also shown lodges, hotels and tented camps that you can choose from,
according to your preferences and your budget.

Ashnil Camp (Mara) Ashnil Camp (Mara) [Photo: Ashnil Hotels Ltd]
Ashnil Camp (Mara) Ashnil Camp (Mara) [Photo: Ashnil Hotels Ltd]
Ashnil Camp (Mara) Ashnil Camp (Mara) [Photo: Ashnil Hotels Ltd]
Baboon Cliff Baboon Cliff View of Lake Nakuru from the Baboon Cliff lookout. [Photo: Patty Chang]
Sunset at Lake Nakuru Sunset at Lake Nakuru [Photo: Laura Weinkam]
Lake Nakuru Lake Nakuru A lion on a tree, in Lake Nakuru National Park. [Photo: Yvonne Matiba]
Tanzania-Kenya border stone Tanzania-Kenya border stone [Photo: Paolo Cecchellero]
Giraffes at Crescent Island (Lake Naivasha) Giraffes at Crescent Island (Lake Naivasha) [Photo: Mait]
Hippos at Lake Naivasha Hippos at Lake Naivasha [Photo: Laura Weinkam]
Crescent Island (Lake Naivasha) Crescent Island (Lake Naivasha) [Photo: Laura Weinkam]
Elelephant in Masai Mara Elelephant in Masai Mara Elephants are the longest-lived large mammals. One of the few animals that shows recognition of one another even after death. Females will stand watch over their dead young and may even cover the [...] [Photo: Paolo Cecchellero]
Lioness with her puppy Lioness with her puppy [Photo: Paolo Cecchellero]
Flamingo Hill tented Camp Flamingo Hill tented Camp The twenty-five tents of the camp are all furnished with the understated luxury required by the modern traveler. Decorated with natural woods, wrought iron and crisp cottons each tent has been [...] [Photo: Paolo Cecchellero]
Giraffe Centre (Nairobi) Giraffe Centre (Nairobi) Opened in 1983, twenty km away from Nairobi, the Giraffe Centre was born with the aim to protect the endangered giraffes recovered from the grassland of the East Africa region. [Photo: John Morris]
Holiday Inn Nairobi Holiday Inn Nairobi [Photo: Rich and Emma]
Maasai Mara Maasai Mara Lioness on a kill (zebra). Preferred prey of a lion is gemsbok, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe and zebra. It worths notice that species outside their preferred weight range - 350 kg - are generally [...] [Photo: Paolo Cecchellero]
Masai Mara Masai Mara A male lion at Maasai Mara. According to a recent esimate lions in Mara Region are aprox one thousand. Although the killing of a lion was part of the Masai culture that marked the transition from [...] [Photo: Graham Dean]
Masai Mara Reserve Masai Mara Reserve Zebras at Maasai Mara. After wildebeest, zebra are the most numerous in the annual migration and can be found easily and abundantly throughout the 15,000 square mile of the Serengeti - Mara region. [Photo: Paolo Cecchellero]
Limuru tea fields Limuru tea fields Tea fields in Limuru. [Photo: Ninara (Flickr)]
Lake Nakuru Lodge Lake Nakuru Lodge
Loldia House Loldia House Loldia House is an unique experience to taste the life of Kenya’s early settlers. The Lodge is an ideal spot to relax, taste the pleasures of Kenyan country life and explore the Great Rift Valley.
Longonot crater Longonot crater Longonot mountain is actually an extinct crater in the Rift Valley, it is the highest of all Rift Valley volcanoes (2772 m). Longonot National Park is a fairly new park, created in the 1983 to [...] [Photo: Brian Mc Morrow]
Hippos at Mara River Hippos at Mara River Despite being depicted as a gentle and slow giant hippos are fast, they can outrun the average man. Their skin is almost completely hairless but does contain a large number of mucous glands which [...] [Photo: Tristan Brown]
Crocodiles at Mara River Crocodiles at Mara River During the great migration over two million herbivores move heading north-west from the short grass plains to the Western Corridor of the Serengeti and its Grumeti River. The Mara river is their [...] [Photo: Paolo Cecchellero]
Wildebeest at Mara River Wildebeest at Mara River The Wildebeest is possibly most famous for occurring in spectacular numbers seasonally in the Maasai Mara and Serengeti. The great migration, which may counts hundreds of thousands of animals, allows [...] [Photo: Mark Ellis]
Mara Crossing Camp Mara Crossing Camp One of the wonders of the world, the largest animal migration of anywhere on Earth happens in the rainy months of July to October every year. Mara Crossings Camp is situated directly on one of the [...]
Naivasha Sopa Lodge Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Naivasha Simba Lodge Naivasha Simba Lodge Lake Naivasha Simba lodge is an enchanting setting where contemporary comfort blends stylishly with nature to offer an environment where guests can refresh their senses, rekindle their love of travel [...]
Flamingos at Lake Nakuru Flamingos at Lake Nakuru Lake Nakuru national Park is the home to over a million flamingoes. Fleets of Lesser and Greater Flamingoes line the shores of Lake Nakuru giving it a pinkish appearance. Besides flamingoes, Lake [...] [Photo: Paolo Cecchellero]
Giraffes at Lake Nakuru Giraffes at Lake Nakuru Within the Lake Nakuru Park, are a number of Rothschild’s giraffe, translocated for safety reasons from western Kenya [Photo: Paolo Cecchellero]
White rhino at Lake Nakuru White rhino at Lake Nakuru Both the black and white species of Rhinoceros are in fact gray. The white rhino name is a corruption of the Afrikaans word for wide. The wide refers to the white rhino’s broad upper lip that is [...] [Photo: Paolo Cecchellero]
Lake Nakuru National Park Main Gate Lake Nakuru National Park Main Gate Lake Nakuru National Park is the only park in Kenya that is completely fenced since it is located at only 4 km from Nakuru, the fourth largest town of Kenya. [Photo: Paolo Cecchellero]
Python Python Game-driving through the Lake Nakuru National Park, large sized pythons can often be seen as they’re crossing the roads or dangling from trees.
Norfolk Hotel Nairobi Norfolk Hotel Nairobi
Oloshaiki Tented Camp Oloshaiki Tented Camp Camp Oloshaiki is a small and exclusive tented camp nestled in the lush riverine woodlands of the Talek River overlooking the Posee plains of the magnificent Maasai Mara, the richest game reserve in [...]
Panafric Hotel Panafric Hotel
Sarova Lion Hill Lodge Sarova Lion Hill 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 [...]
Masai Jump Dance Masai Jump Dance Amongst the many traditions kept by Masai tribes the best known is the warrior jumping dance, where young Masai morani (morani stands for young warrior) leap into the air from a standing position, in [...] [Photo: Paolo Cecchellero]
Masai Kudu Horn Masai Kudu Horn The kudu horn is a means to communicate amongst the villages. The kudu itself (Koodoo) is a sort of antelope which roams from South Africa to Ethiopia. Its bull may stand over five feet high and may [...] [Photo: Paolo Cecchellero]
Sekenani primary school Sekenani primary school Built in 1987, the Sekenani Primary School provides a free education to approximately 450 students from 5 to 14 years old. There are three terms per year, running in January to March, May to July and [...] [Photo: Paolo Cecchellero]
Zebra Plains Mara tented Camp Zebra Plains Mara tented Camp Zebra Plains Mara Camp is set below the Oldonyo Loip Ridge facing the open plains of the Maasai Mara. The ridge, home to some of the big cats, is one of the most important wildlife habitats and [...]