Trip Info
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Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof minivan
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Suitable for solo travelers and groups
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Pre and post tour accommodation bookings are also available and at an extra cost.
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Can start any day
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This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
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Mid-range, private tour
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All meals included
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English
Overview
This is a five days Kenya wildlife safari takes you through Hell’s Gate, lake Nakuru and Masai mara. In Lake Nakuru, get to enjoy fabulous water birds as well as other kinds of bird species. The best place to observe them is from Baboon Cliff that offers a fantastic view of the lake and a beautiful sight of pink flamingos along the shoreline. The Masai Mara National Reserve is considered as one of the premier wildlife viewing destinations in Africa. Safari activities: • Game drives are popular activities to have while in the park and they are conducted throughout the year.
Highlights
- Mid-range tour
- Private tour
- Can start any day
- Can be customized
- Suitable for solo travelers and groups alike
- Suitable for all ages
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Itinerary
An early morning drive to the Great Masai Mara National Reserve it remains one of the few destinations left where wild animals exist as they did in the primeval world of Africa. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of Wildebeest, Zebras and attendant predators. Arrive early enough to have lunch then go for an afternoon game drive.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Wildlife Viewing – June to October and especially August to October for the migration installment.
High SeasonJune to October and December to March
Best WeatherJune to October (Sunny, but not too hot)
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Cheetah, Zebra, Wildebeest, Buffalo, Hippo, Hyena, Leopard, Black Rhino, Wild Dog, White Rhino
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- This type of accommodation is a mid range fully serviced camp located inside the Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
Meals & Drinks:
- Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
However, in the morning after breakfast, we prepare for a full day dame drive with lunch box. The reserve has a black manned lion, other residents and animals and it is one of the few areas where clients can spot the big five on a morning game drive. Most of the cheetahs are so friendly that they can actually seek shade under my car and several of them jump onto the roof for better view of the prospective prey. For the bird watcher, there are almost 500 Species of birds which includes 16 species of eagles, numbers of hawk and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks, 4 bustards including Kori bustard that is the world largest flying bird and 9 species of sunbirds.
Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park
Because the park is at a relatively high altitude and there is no national park authority to regulate the park for tourism, the recommended time is between June and February when there is little rain and wildlife is most active.
Busy season: July to February (Due to the heavy inflow of visitors)
Best WeatherJune to February (Little rainfall)
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
Giraffe, White Rhino, Buffalo, Zebra, Hippo, Black Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Hyena, Elephant, Cheetah, Wildebeest, Wild Dog
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- This type of accommodation is a mid range fully serviced camp located inside the Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
A pick up in the wee hours of the morning to continue with the bird watching at Lake Nakuru National Park, this is found across the equator, around the Bogoria-south rift valley region. Famous for its flamingoes, it is an alkaline land and is ranked among the wonders of the natural world. The sanctuary is now home to over 40 black and over 60 white rhinas but without the flamingoes the view would not be the same. Sometimes there may be as many as 2 million flamingoes living in the residence, which is a solid rank of deep pink along the lake shore. Arrive early enough to have lunch then go for an afternoon game drive.
Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park
Accommodation:
Lake Nakuru Lodge
- Simple, rustic accommodation establishment situated in the Lake Nakuru National Park.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Morning game drive in Lake Nakuru. Lunch en route.
Transfer to Lake Naivasha in the afternoon and this is the highest and the most attractive of all the Rift Valley lakes. The next area that I could identify is Naivasha which is also famous for bird watching (over 400 bird species have been confirmed). It is also a favourite weekend destination for Nairobians who visit the place to engage in activities such as sailing, water skiing and fishing among others. No crocodiles though because the lake is too cold for them due to its altitude, despite the water possibly being warmer there are hippos. On the shores of the lake, the vineyards are established to grow grapes for the developing wine market in the country.
Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
- This is a mid-range lodge that is situated in the vicinity of Lake Naivasha (Naivasha).
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
We proceed to Hell’s Gate National Park, mainly characterized as a Savannah biome that supports a large population of wildlife. There are over 100 bird species including vultures, Verreaux’s Eagles, augur buzzard and swifts in the park. African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson’s gazelle, and baboons are some of the commonly found animals here.
Leave in the afternoon to Nairobi, arriving in the evening at around 3 o’ clock.
Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour
- Extra accommodation will also be made available for a fee.
- The rest of you will be delivered to the airport.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- • Park fees (For non-residents)
- • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- • A professional driver/guide
- • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All Taxes/VAT
- • Roundtrip airport transfer
- • Meals as described in the day-by-day section
- • Drinking water (On all days)
Cost Excludes
- • International flights (From/to home)
- • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- • Tourism related items (Tourism expenses, souvenirs, insurance, visa charges, etc.)
- • Government intervention in the form of raising taxes and/or park charges
FAQs
The 5-Day Awesome Kenya – Mid-Range package includes; accommodation in mid-range lodges, meals, park entry fees, transportation in a safari car and an experienced driver guide. You will visit and go on game drives to Kenya’s most popular wildlife parks including Amboseli National Park and Maasai Mara.
Of course, travelling to the 5-Day Awesome Kenya – Mid-Range package is perfect for families. The itinerary gives the taste of adventures, backing it up with the opportunities for leisure. These are self-sustaining family resorts which offer accommodation to visitors, and the car that is used when going for a game drive is large enough to accommodate everyone. Even those interested in Kenyan cultures and wildlife can also have a great time making it an all-round fun for the young and the old.
Trekking on the 5-Day Awesome Kenya – Mid-Range safari does not involve challenging activities. Most of the activities are done in the morning and evening with the help of a four-wheel drive vehicle to see animals up close from a distance. You will also have time to relax in the lodges that will be provided during the exercise. Some form of walking is involved during the nature walks or village tours but the amount of walking is minimal and not physically very strenuous, hence the tour is recommended for all fitness levels.
When you book for the 5 Days best of Mid-Range Kenya Wildlife Safari, you stand a better chance to see so many animal species like the big five; lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and rhinoceros. Amboseli National Park accommodated a large elephant population while Maasai Mara is popular for wildlife which include giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, wildebeest and many bird species. Lions, hyenas, and jackals are some of the hunters that can also be spotted during the tour.
The best time to visit Kenya to participate in the 5-Day Awesome Kenya – Mid-Range safari is in the dry season that lasts from June to October. This is the best season, since there is plenty of water, and animals can easily be spotted around water sources. During these months, there is also the wildebeest migration within the Maasai Mara which is again very enthralling. But the truth is that Kenya can be a tourist destination all year round though wildlife can be seen by tourists all year round since the parks do not close during the rainy season, which is from November to May.
Yes, it is true that one is required to possess a visa when visiting Kenya as a tourist. Citizens of some countries are allowed to apply for eVisa in advance before entering the country while others can get a visa on arrival. It is always advisable to go through the specific requirements for entry into the country depending on your visa type much earlier. However, for your entry visa, you will need your valid passport with at least six months’ validity from the date of your planned entry to Kenya.
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