4 Days 3 Nights Safari Lake Nakuru Elementaita Masai Mara is a wonderful 4 day low-cost road safari from the 4 Days Kenya Safaris that visits the popular Lake Nakuru National Park for a Game drive, Lake Elementaita and the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve.
Our 4 Days 3 Nights Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari begins with a visit to Lake Nakuru National Park – renowned/ world-famous as a bird sanctuary with over 400 bird species, including huge flocks of flamingoes and many other water birds.
It is an excellent park for wildlife spotting and is home to many water-loving animals such as hippos and waterbucks.
Lake Nakuru National Park also offers sanctuary to huge numbers of native African animals including waterbucks, warthogs, impalas, buffalo, Rothschild giraffes, elands, endangered black rhinos, white rhinos and, occasionally, leopards.
A large herd of hippos have a territory in the northern part of the lake, making for interesting game viewing.
Late afternoon we travel to Lake Elementaita. Lake Elementaita attracts many visiting flamingo and the shores are grazed by zebra, gazelle, eland and families of warthog.
At the southern end of the Lake lies the “Kekopey” hot springs, which the Tilapia grahami breed. The springs are very popular for bathing.
The local Masai’s claim that it can cure many diseases. The reed beds nearby are fishing grounds for night herons and pelicans.
We spend 2 Nights at the famous Masai Mara National Reserve – the best place to see the “Big Five” animals (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and buffalo) together. The famous wildebeest migration also takes place at the Mara.
The Masai Mara offers various activities such as Game viewing – All of the “Big Five” animals (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo) can be spotted here.
The Wildebeest Migration is a big attraction in the months of July to October each year.
Enjoy a air hot air balloon ride over the Mara, Bird watching with more than 400 bird species recorded, visit a Maasai village where you get a chance to interact with the Maasai people, enjoy guided walking tours, horseback safaris and bush dinners.
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS SAFARI LAKE NAKURU ELEMENTAITA MASAI MARA ITINERARY
Day 1: Nairobi – Drive To Lake Nakuru National Park
0800 Hours: Depart Nairobi at with picnic lunch boxes for Lake Nakuru National Park with a brief stopover at the Rift Valley view-point for a morning view of the Majestic Mt. Longonot and the breath-taking view of the Rift Valley.
1100 Hours: Arrive in Lake Nakuru National Park and proceed directly on a game-drive.
1300 Hours: Enjoy your picnic lunch at the Baboon cliff View-point. After lunch proceed on another game drive. Lake Nakuru bird life is world-renowned and offers over 400 species of both aquatic and terrestrial bird.
Lake Nakuru animals include: Black and White Rhino, buffalo, leopard, lion, Rothschild’s giraffe, White and Black Colobus monkey, eland, steenbok, impala, Chandlers Reed buck, dik dik, rock hyrax, klipspringer, hippo and clawless otter.
1700 Hours: Exit the park and drive to Lake Elementaita.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Lake Elementaita Serena Lodge, Sun Bird Lodge
Mid-Range Accommodation: Pelican Lodge, Lake Elelemtaita Sentrim Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Oasis Eco Camp Lake Elementaita, Eagles Point Camp Lake Elementaita
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Explore Lake Elementaita – Drive To Masai Mara Game Reserve
0630 Hours: Enjoy an early morning walk/ Game drive in Soysambu conservancy and along Lake Elementaita with great chances of seeing lots of water birds. Visit the “Kekopey” hot springs.
Lake Elementaita which attracts many visiting flamingo and the shores are grazed by zebra, gazelle, eland and families of warthog.
0930 Hours: Return back to the lodge/ Camp for breakfast.
1030 Hours: Spend the rest of the morning at your own leisure watching flamingoes and hot water springs or enjoy the swim at the pool.
1400 Hours: After lunch depart Lake Elementaita for Masai Mara Game Reserve. The Mara is located 240 Kilometers from Lake Elementaita.
1730 Hours: Arrive in Masai Mara with a game drive en-route to your accommodations.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Kichwa Tembo Camp, Governors Camp
Mid-Range Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Sarova Mara Tented Camp
Budget Accommodation: Mara Springs Camp, Riverside Camp, Simba Camp,
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Full Day In The Masai Mara Game Reserve
Today we explore the Masai Mara on Game Drives. The park has the largest concentration of African lions, including the black-maned lion.
The Mara is home to the richest concentration of wildlife, including the “Big Five” (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo), zebras, antelope, gnus, Oribis, hyenas, giraffes, warthogs, gazelles, hartebeests, hippos, crocodiles and others.
Birdlife is as plentiful as wildlife at the Masai Mara, which boasts over 400 different bird’s species.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Kichwa Tembo Camp, Governors Camp
Mid-Range Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Sarova Mara Tented Camp
Budget Accommodation: Mara Springs Camp, Riverside Camp, Simba Camp,
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 4: Masai Mara – Drive To Nairobi
0630 Hours: Enjoy an early morning game drive, hot air balloon safari, guided bush walking tour or visit a Masai village.
0930 Hours: Return back to the lodge/ camp for a full English breakfast.
1100 Hours: Depart the Masai Mara by road back to Nairobi.
Meal Plan {Breakfast}
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS SAFARI LAKE NAKURU ELEMENTAITA MASAI MARA PRICES
Notes
* This tour departs daily and also private departures are available
4 Days 3 Nights Safari Lake Nakuru Elementaita Masai Mara Rates Includes:
* Extensive game drives
* All meals included while on safari
* Professional experienced driver guide
* All applicable Game Park entrance fees
* Guaranteed window seating with open top
* Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water
* Accommodation of your choice in Lake Elementaita and Masai Mara National Reserve
* Round trip transport from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru/ Elementaita/ Masai Mara Game Reserve
4 Days 3 Nights Safari Lake Nakuru Elementaita Masai Mara Rates Do Not Include:
* International Airfare
* Accommodation in Nairobi
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Gratuity for your professional driver guide
* Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps and airports
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
* Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary
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