(230Km – Approx. 4 hrs)

There’s so much wildlife in Ol Pejeta – we’ll take an early morning game drive to see who we can spot before departing this lovely preserve.

We’re now headed through the Rift Valley on a scenic drive to Lake Naivasha. Along the way, we’ll stop at 74 m (243 ft) Thompson’s Falls to admire its dramatic cascades.

Continuing, we’ll arrive at Lake Naivasha in time for an afternoon boat safari across the lake. This is an easy, relaxing ride, sailing past hippos and exotic birdlife dotting the lake and its shores.

Nearby, we may spot antelope, zebra, buffalo, eland, and impala perhaps grazing on the shore.

We should also have time for a guided walking safari to nearby Crescent Island Game Sanctuary. It’s a quick walk to this small park where we’ll spot impala, gazelle and other grazers close-by.

Overnight

Dinner and overnight at the Lodge or camp of your choice.

(240Km – Approx. 5 hours)

There’s so much to do in the Lake Naivasha area. We’ll take a guided walking safari to nearby Crescent Island Game Sanctuary. Acre for acre this park has more animals than any other Kenyan park and we’ll stroll by as they peacefully graze.

We also offer an optional bicycle ride over to Hell’s Gate National Park for more hiking close to the wildlife. Just ask your driver/guide to set this up.

But now it’s time to set out for the most famous wildlife park in the world – Masai Mara National Reserve.

We’ll arrive in time for a game drive and get our first taste of the sweep, the beauty and the active wildlife inhabiting this famous park.

All of Africa’s Big Five are here, and sightings of lion and cheetah are common.

Overnight

Overnight at a safari lodge or tented camp of your choice.

So, we’ll be up early to track that wildlife over hills and savannahs, looking for the big predators but also some of the other 90 species of mammals filling this exciting ecosystem.

The reserve is also home to the Great Migration (July – October), when hordes of gazelle, wildebeest and zebra by the tens of thousands cross over the Mara River into the park on their yearly quest for taller, fresher grasses on which to feed.

We’ll take a picnic lunch at the Mara River, within sight of hippos and crocodiles, and if during the migration season, splendid views of the invading herds crossing into the park, in a sight unmatched anywhere.

Here are some optional activities to enhance your stay at the Mara: Enjoy a visit with the local Maasai people in their nearby village, see their homes, learn about their culture, and perhaps purchase some of their colourful jewelry.

We also offer a pre-dawn hot air balloon safari over the park. This is a not-to-be-missed moment on your tour – imagine viewing the Mara come alive with the new day as the wildlife emerges onto the savannah. Your driver/guide can make all the arrangements.

Overnight

Dinner and overnight at the safari lodge or tented camp of your choice.

(265km – Approx. 5 hrs)

Our last morning to journey out amongst the wildlife – let’s make the most of it with an early game drive. By now you’re an experienced safari-goer and will better be able to spot the animals.

A final breakfast at our accommodation and we’ll once more hop into our 4 x 4 for a final game drive as we exit the park.

Now we’re headed back to Nairobi and should arrive at late evening.