8 Days Kenya Classic Game Safari

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara

In the morning, our Grayton Expeditions driver will pick you up from your hotel, residence, or the airport. You'll be transported to our departure point, where you'll have the opportunity to meet fellow travelers. From there, our journey to the Masai Mara Game Reserve will commence at 8:00 am. Along the way, we'll make a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint and another pause in Narok town for lunch. Upon arrival at the reserve, we'll embark on a captivating game drive, led by your experienced driver/guide, to track and observe various animal species and an array of birdlife. Your day will conclude with dinner and an overnight stay at the campsite you've selected.

Day 2: Maasai Mara Extensive Drive

After indulging in a satisfying breakfast and packing your picnic lunches, your driver guide will pick you up. The day will be dedicated to an extensive game drive, allowing you to explore the vast expanse of this wildlife sanctuary. Anticipate thrilling encounters with zebras, antelopes, cheetahs, elephants, and sizable herds of wildebeests. A pause for lunch is scheduled at the picnic site near the Mara River Hippo pool, offering you the opportunity to observe these fascinating creatures. Masai Mara is renowned for its unparalleled wildlife concentrations, setting it apart as an exemplary tourist destination in Africa. Conclude your day with dinner and an overnight stay at Miti Mingi Eco Camp.

Alternatively, you may opt for an extraordinary adventure by taking part in an optional hot air balloon safari at dawn. Ascend to 1,000 feet for a mesmerizing perspective of the park and a breathtaking sunrise, followed by a delightful champagne breakfast on the savannah upon descending.

Day 3: Explore the Wonders of Maasai Mara

Set out from the camp in the morning to venture into the expansive and awe-inspiring wilderness of the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Throughout the year, this game reserve is teeming with immense herds of elephants, zebras, rhinos, and a diverse array of wildlife. The remarkable wildebeest migration from Serengeti takes center stage primarily in the months of July and August.

A visit to Maasai Mara is often likened to finding yourself in the bustling "New York" of the natural world, as some experts describe it. Undoubtedly, this destination offers you the finest opportunity to encounter all members of the illustrious Big Five. Conclude your day with dinner and an overnight stay at the campsite.

Day 4: Maasai Mara- Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, check out of the camp with an optional Masai Village visit. Your journey proceeds to Lake Nakuru, celebrated as one of Africa's most picturesque parks. It is renowned as a haven for bird enthusiasts and serves as a sanctuary for rhinos. You will reach Lake Nakuru in the evening, allowing for a brief game drive in the park before enjoying a leisurely evening at the hotel you have reserved.

Day 5: Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha

Following your breakfast, your guide will collect you from your hotel, and together you'll head to Lake Nakuru National Park for an extensive game drive. This park is a paradise for bird enthusiasts, boasting a recorded count of over 400 bird species. The vibrant pink flamingos create a striking contrast along the lake shores, harmonizing with the black and white stripes of the zebras grazing in the vicinity. Keep an eye out for the distinctive sight of tree-climbing lions perched in the branches of trees, observing your safari vehicle.

You may also have the chance to encounter the endangered white and black rhinos as they pass by your safari van before continuing on their path. Pay close attention to the trees, where antelopes, giraffes, and gazelles may be spotted. Later in the day, you will exit the park and make your way to Naivasha, pausing for lunch en-route.

Upon your late afternoon arrival in Naivasha, you'll check in at your chosen hotel. You'll have the option to enjoy a sunset boat ride (additional cost) to observe the hippos at Crescent Island. Finally, conclude your day with dinner and an overnight stay at your reserved hotel.

Day 6: Lake Naivasha (Hell's Gate Np - Amboseli National Park

Commence your day with an early breakfast, then proceed to Hell's Gate National Park. This unique park offers the distinctive opportunity to explore it on a bicycle, allowing you to observe the wildlife while pedaling along. You have the option to rent a bicycle and follow the trails frequented by zebras and other animals, though this comes at an additional cost. Additionally, Hell's Gate National Park provides opportunities for rock climbing and hiking within the Hell's Gate Gorges. As your game drive concludes, you can enhance your safari experience by embarking on a boat ride at Lake Naivasha, where you'll have the chance to admire the presence of hippos in their natural habitat. Subsequently, you will depart from Lake Naivasha and make your way to Amboseli, pausing for lunch en-route. Upon your arrival, you will check in at the campsite you have reserved.

Day 7: Extensive Game Drive at Amboseli National Park

Experience a full day of captivating game drives within Amboseli National Park, where you'll have the opportunity to witness abundant wildlife, often found bathing in the park's swamps. Amboseli National Park offers an enchanting safari experience, set against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery as you observe elephants and buffalo roaming at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro.

In addition to the elephants, you will have encounters with cheetahs, zebras, hyenas, and various other wildlife species. Your picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the shade within the park, followed by continued afternoon game-viewing. As the day progresses and the evening approaches, you may be treated to a clear view of the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro when the clouds dissipate. Later in the day, you will return to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay at the campsite you've selected.

Day 8: Amboseli National Park - Nairobi

After breakfast, proceed for your final game drive. An early lunch will be taken then depart for Nairobi in the afternoon. You will be dropped off at your hotel or airport.

What is Included in the Package

- Park Fees
- Transport By Safari van
- Accommodation
- 3 Meals a day
- Bottled Drinking Water
- Game Drives
- Services of a qualified driver-guide

Excluded in the Package

- Tips
- Items of personal nature
- Visa
- Flights
- All expenses of personal nature
- Drinks and any other item not specified above

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