Start and end in Nairobi! With the Safari tour Kenya Safari Experience National Geographic Journeys, you have a 8 days tour package taking you through Nairobi, Kenya and 3 other destinations in Kenya. Kenya Safari Experience National Geographic Journeys includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Day 1: Nairobi
Our trips throughout Kenya and Tanzania have a maximum group size of six travellers in addition to a CEO and a driver who are both trained safari guides. That means everyone gets a window seat and twice the insight about the astounding wildlife all around you.
Accommodation:
- Jacaranda Hotel (or similar).
Transport:
- Private Vehicle
Included Activities:
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2: Nairobi/Lake Nakuru National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
Depart early for Lake Nakuru, known for harbouring flocks of pink flamingos and a rich variety of bird species. Arrive at our safari lodge inside Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch, and seek out the resident rhinos on a late afternoon wildlife drive.
Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge (or similar).
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Transport:
- Safari Vehicle 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Lake Nakuru Wildlife Safari Drive
Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
Set out on morning and afternoon safaris through the picturesque park, searching for rhinos, buffalo, impalas, lions, and more; and drive along the salty shores of Lake Nakuru to discover a mind-boggling variety of birds. Later, hear from a representative of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)—a government institution dedicated to managing the country’s wildlife—about the issues surrounding poaching and rhino conservation.
Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge (or similar).
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Transport:
- Safari Vehicle
Included Activities:
- Lake Nakuru Wildlife Safari Drive
- Kenya Wildlife Service Conservation Talk
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park/Lake Naivasha (1B, 1L, 1D)
The name Naivasha comes from the Maasai “Nai’posha”, which means “rough water”, though Lake Naivasha is generally calm as we watch for hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife. Bring your binoculars and scan for lovebirds, ibis, and fish eagles, watch buffaloes wallow in the swamps and listen to colobus monkeys call from the treetops.
Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp (or similar).
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Transport:
- Safari Vehicle 02:00 - 02:30 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island
Day 5: Lake Naivasha/Masai Mara (1B, 1L, 1D)
After breakfast, we depart for the world famous Masai Mara National Reserve. No trip to Kenya would be complete without a visit here. In the afternoon, we will arrive in the area, and get settled at our safari camp, our base for our time here. Then we’ll make our way into the reserve for an afternoon wildlife safari drive, with excellent chances of seeing the "big five": buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino.
Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Camp (or similar).
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Transport:
- Safari Vehicle 05:00 - 06:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Masai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive
Additional Notes: The road in and back out of the park is very rough and very bumpy, but once you catch a glimpse of the stunning wildlife, it is worth a bit of discomfort.
Day 6: Masai Mara (1B, 1L, 1D)
Venture out on an early morning safari to track the animals that traversed the savanna during the night. View ungulates like Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles, topi and eland antelopes—as well as their stealthy predators—at one of their most active times of the day. Continue your exploration on a late afternoon safari, discovering the timeless landscapes of Masai Mara.
Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Camp (or similar).
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Transport:
- Safari Vehicle
Included Activities:
- Masai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive
Day 7: Masai Mara/Nairobi (1B, 1L)
Rise early for a final morning wildlife safari drive, enjoying the African sun as it rises over the savannah of the Mara plains. Return to Nairobi in the late afternoon and opt to join the CEO in a farewell dinner.
Accommodation:
- Jacaranda Hotel (or similar).
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Transport:
- Safari Vehicle 05:30 - 06:30 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Masai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive
- Café Ubuntu
- Café Ubuntu and Ubuntu Made
Day 8: Nairobi (1B)
Depart at any time.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Included Activities:
- Departure Day