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4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS MAASAI MARA/ LAKE NAKURU

About Masai Mara:

The Masai Mara reserve is in south-western Kenya.

This is the most famous park in Kenya and the entire Africa.Some time back,it was declared the 8th wonder of the world due to the famous great migration which takes place annually in this wonderful reserve.

Named for the Maasai people (the traditional inhabitants of the area) and the Mara River which divides it, it is famous for its exceptional population of game and the annual migration of the wildebeest every July and August, a migration so immense it is called the Great Migration.

The Masai Mara is most famous for its lions. All other members of the "Big Five" are to be found in the Masai Mara

Hippos are found in large groups in the Masai Mara and Talek Rivers. Cheetah are also to be found

The wildebeest are the dominant inhabitant of the Masai Mara, and their numbers are estimated in the millions.

Around July of each year these animals migrate from the Serengeti plains in search of fresh pasture, and return to the south around October.

The Great Migration is one of the most impressive natural events worldwide, involving an immensity of hervibores: Wildebeest, Thomson's Gazelle, and Zebra.

These numerous migrants are followed along their annual, circular route by a block of hungry predators, most notably lions and hyena.

About Lake Nakuru:

Lake Nakuru is one of the Rift Valley soda lakes. It lies to the south of Nakuru, in central Kenya and is protected by a small Lake Nakuru National Park.

The lake's abundance of algae attracts the vast quantity of flamingos.

Lake Nakuru National Park (168 km²) is best known for its thousands, sometimes millions of flamingos nesting along the shores.

The surface of the shallow lake is often hardly recognizable due to the continually shifting mass of pink.

The number of flamingoes on the lake varies with water and food conditions and the best vantage point is from Baboon Cliff.

Also of interest is an around the lake fenced off as a sanctuary to protect Rothschild giraffes and black rhinos.

Other members of big five like lions,leopards,buffalos etc are to be found here.

Safari to masai mara and lake Nakuru

The famous images of millions of pink flamingos congregating on the surface of a soda lake is a familiar one at Lake Nakuru. It is here they gather in huge numbers to feed on the algae, making for a wildlife photographers dream come true.

Yet there is more to Lake Nakuru than these bizarre looking birds. There is plenty of game to be spotted and the park is one of the best places in Africa to see the elusive Leopard.

An abundance of wildlife is on offer at Maasai Mara Game Reserve ranging from the smallest of insects and reptiles, to the largest mammal walking the earth. Have your camera ready at all times on this three day trip as there are surprises lurking behind every tree and under every rock.

Spend two nights in the famous reserve allowing you plenty of time to start ticking off the "Big Five" (Buffalo, Elephant, Leopard, Lion and Rhinoceros) or even the "Big Nine" (Cheetah, Zebra, Giraffe and Hippo). If wildlife is what you came to Kenya for, look no further.

Tour departs from centrally located Nairobi hotel or Nairobi International Airport, please advise preferred location at time of booking

Tour ends with drop off at your flight or hotel. Please note safaris return between 2:00pm and 5:00pm, therefore we recommend if you are departing Nairobi the same day you do not book a flight any earlier than 8:00pm.

Itinerary:

Day 1 - Nairobi - Lake Nakuru
Depart from your Nairobi hotel or airport for the Rift Valley, arriving on time for lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight accommodation is at Lake Nakuru Lodge.

Day 2 - Maasai Mara
After breakfast drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve to arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight accommodation is at Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.

Day 3 - Maasai Mara
Early morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight accommodation is at Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.

Day 4 - Maasai Mara - Nairobi
After breakfast, return to Nairobi and dropped off at your Nairobi hotel or Airport

Low season 10/Apr-31/May and 01/Nov-15/Dec/ US$ 985 Per person sharing.

Mid season 16/Dec-31/Jan and 01/Mar-09Apr and 01/Jun/-30/Jun US$ 1025per person sharing

High season 01/Feb-29/Feb and 01/Jul-31Oct US$ 1125 per person sharing

The above price is based on a minimum of 2 persons. A price discount is available for numbers above two persons.

Our Pricing Includes:
-Transport & Transfers in a safari van with a pop-up roof
-Park entrance fees
-Driver's allowances
-Accommodation full board.(3 Meals a day)
-Services of an english speaking professional guide/driver
-Guaranteed window seats for every participants.
-Complimentary bottle of drinking mineral water. (Each person a bottle per day)
-Game drives as per the Itinerary
-Government taxes
-Airport transfers

Our Pricing Excludes
-Tips & gratitude’s
-Personal insurance
-Alcoholic drinks
-Accommodation before & after the safari.
-Hot air Balloon flight in Maasai Mara – US$ 420 per person extra
- Extras at the lodges –drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal expenses
- Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplements.