This is a short but
extremely rewarding safari as it allows visitors to gain a firsthand experience
of the Great Rift Valley and the vast game-rich plains of the Masai Mara. The
Rift Valley lakes are famous for their abundance of flamingos and other
waterfowl, while Masai Mara is home to the country’s greatest concentration of
wildlife.
Clients
are met at their Nairobi hotel or Airport and travel towards Kenya's fertile highlands and head down the rift
escarpment on the road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II.
On the way spot the charming chapel built at the foot of the escarpment. Pass
the impressive Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the valley
to Narok; continue your travels across acres of wheat and barley, before
reaching the Masai Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch set off on your
first game drive, returning to the lodge as the sun sets.
Overnight at Keekorok Lodge on a full board basis
Keekorok
Lodge
Keekorok Lodge was
opened in 1965 and lies at the southern end of Masai Mara National Reserve,
approximately 280 kilometres from
Following an early
breakfast, depart on a morning game drive, returning to the camp mid-morning.
After lunch, and perhaps a siesta, set off on another game drive and visit to
the Masai Village, returning to the lodge as the sunsets. (It is possible to
pre-book an optional early morning Balloon Safari at a supplement)
Overnight at Keekorok Lodge on a full board basis.
Leaving the Masai Mara after breakfast, travel across the ‘breadbasket’
of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley litter the landscape as you head
north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Now
travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye
out for herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up the Mai -Mahiu, before
arriving at
Overnight at
Lake Nakuru Lodge
is situated in the heart of one of Kenya's most densely populated wetland
National Parks, (Ramsar site) only two leisurely hours' drive from Nairobi,
through beautiful forested uplands and passing a series of lakes. On the
outskirts of the bustling market town of Nakuru lies a truly remarkable
national park which has achieved international fame. Both black and white rhino
are being given a new lease of life in this 188 sq km, fully-fenced park - and
they are carefully protected. The present rhino population is over 50 and
continuing to multiply. The Rothschild giraffe is another rarity and the park
has its fair share of buffalo, leopard, zebra, eland, waterbuck and lion. Lake
Nakuru Lodge is in the south-east ecological niche of the park, with commanding
views of the lake and the flamingos for which it is justly famous. Lush gardens
surround the lodge and cottages. There is a good programme of activities and
evening entertainment.
Following an early breakfast, continue to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride. Leaving the Rift Valley behind, proceed to Nairobi, arriving late morning. Once in the city, clients will be dropped off at the drop off point in the city centre for ongoing travel arrangements.