- Great views of the rift valley from the Mau escarpment
- Bird enthusiasts’ haven; over 400 bird species of birds found in Lake Baringo, Bogoria and Nakuru
- Boat ride on Lake Baringo looking out for Hippos and crocodiles
- The spectacle of the wildebeest migration in July/ August
- Maximize on game viewing to increase your chances of seeing the Big Five – elephants, rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard and other game
- Balloon ride over the savanna with champagne breakfast (optional)
SUMMARY
This is a safari to the world famous Bird Sanctuaries of the Great Rift Valley Lakes Baringo, Bogoria and Nakuru, then South over the Mau Escarpment to Kenya’s greatest concentration of game – Masai Mara.
Lake Baringo is Kenya’s bird watching centre with more than 450 species sighted here as well as Hippos, crocodiles and monitor lizards whilst Lake Bogoria offers hot springs and various bird species as the main attraction. Lake Nakuru national park is home to the endangered black and white rhinos, various antelopes, bird species, flamingos and the elusive leopard whilst Masai Mara offers you the chance to see the Big 5 and numerous herbivores.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1 – Lake Baringo
Depart Nairobi in the early morning stopping enroute to view the spectacular Great Rift Valley. We stop for lunch along the way then set up camp in Lake Baringo in the late afternoon. As long as the wind conditions are favorable, we enjoy an evening boat ride in search of hippo, crocodile, and birds. A bird watcher’s haven but beware, this is malaria land so its best to come prepared with plenty of mosquito repellant.
Day 2 – Lake Bogoria & Lake Nakuru
Break camp after an early breakfast and drive 30km south to the spectacular Lake Bogoria. Lunch en route before proceeding towards the Lake Nakuru national park. At 180sq km an afternoon game drive will suffice to explore this small but interesting park with habitats which include grass, bush, euphorbia, acacia forests and rocky cliffs home to baboons and rock hyraxes.
Set up camp at a campsite (cold at night).
Day 3 – Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
Break up camp after breakfast then depart towards Mai Mahiu and Narok town with lunch en route before arriving at Masai Mara game reserve. View game en route towards our Talek campsite situated at the edge of the park (next to Talek gate). Set up tents or use our wood cabins (if available).Hot showers and toilets are available in the camp and meals are served in the dinning area.
Day 4 & 5 – Mara
Early morning and late afternoon game drives returning to the campsite for lunch. Option to visit Masai village or local school.
Alternatively spend the entire day on a game drive (with packed lunches) returning to the campsite in the early evening hours. (Recommended during July/ August during the annual wildebeest migration).
Day 6 – Mara to Nairobi
Depart Camp and drive through the reserve viewing game as we proceed to the main Narok road where we stop to give you a chance to buy souvenirs, or just to have a cup of tea. We return to Nairobi by late
Departs Saturdays only
The safari rates would include:
- Transport by special safari vehicle
- Services of an English speaking driver/tour guide and cook
- All campsite fees
- All camping equipment including use of our three-person tents (each tent shared by 2 people), stools, foam mattresses except sleeping bags
- Three meals a day while on safari whether vegetarian or non-vegetarian prepared by our safari cook
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- Game park entrance fees shown separately in US dollars as 'local payment'
- Personal travel insurance
- Flying Doctors Service for emergency evacuation cover valid for 2 months [available in our office at US$25pp within 500km radius or US$50 within 1000kms from Nairobi
- Sleeping bags [available for hire in the office at US$30 per bag per safari with US$ 40 refundable deposit]
- Hotel accommodation in Nairobi.
- All airport/hotel/airport transfers [but can be arranged at extra cost]
- All airport taxes and visas
- All personal expenses and toiletries; e.g. mineral water, toilet tissue, laundry, telephones, beverages, tips, portage, etc.
- Any other extras not stated as included above
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING ON SAFARI:
- Sleeping bag [available for hire in our office for US$40 per bag per safari plus a refundable of US$ 40 after the safari]
- Money for personal spending and tipping approximately Kshs. 1000 a day
- Only a small case or rucksack, as storage space is limited [maximum 20kgs].
- A pair of long trousers and jersey for the cool morning sand evenings in addition to plenty of light clothes for hot days (do not forget a hat), swim suit, a pillow, good walking and biking shoes and snacks
- Torch, sunglasses, suntan lotion, insect repellant/spray but not mosquito coils
- Mineral water for drinking (available for sale in our office)
- Camera, films, binoculars, maps, guide-books
- Toilet paper, towel, soap and toothbrush/paste
- All personal travel insurance
- Flying Doctors Service for emergency evacuation cover valid for 2 months [available in our office at US$25pp within 500km radius or US$50 within 1000kms from Nairobi].
- It is good idea to bring any drinks you might want around the campfire as they are not always available en-route.