6 Days Lake Baringo, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Kenya Lodge Safaris

6 Days Lake Baringo, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Kenya Lodge Safaris

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Day 1 Nairobi - Lake Baringo
Pick up from your hotel at 0730hrs and drive via the scenic floor of the spectacular Rift Valley from the top of an escarpment, dotted with its string of lakes, that is a great introduction to the natural beauty of freshwater Lake Baringo where there is the option of taking a boat trip to search for hippo and crocodile and view the abundant birdlife over 470 species in a short visit, there are plenty of birds to be seen even by novice birders. Pale and dark phase Gabar Goshawk, Paradise Flycatcher, African Fish Eagles, Marabou Storks, Shikra and White-faced Scops Owl are amongst the regular sightings, while some the less common birds that can be seen there include Hemprich's Hornbill (along the cliffs), the African Darter and occasionally the African Skimmer. around the lake shore.
Dinner and overnight at the budget camp/luxury lodge..

Day 2: Lake Baringo Bogoria - Nakuru National Park
After an early breakfast, we depart for Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo's and the over 400 species of birds found here. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley. The sight of the at times millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears ringed in pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are all residents.
Dinner and overnight at the budget camp/luxury lodge..

Day 3: Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara National Reserve
After an early breakfast, we depart for Masai Mara National Reserve via the Great Rift Valley arriving in time for lunch at the lodge. proceed on an afternoon game drive. Apart from the "Big Five" the Masai Mara is most famous for the annual spectacle of the wildebeest migration, where millions of wildebeest Zebra and gazelle leave the plains of the Serengeti and cross the Mara River in search of fresh grazing. returning to the lodge for.
Dinner and overnight at the budget camp/luxury lodge..

Day 4 & 5: Masai Mara
Full days spent exploring the Maasai Mara, Kenya's most popular game sanctuary where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five - lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant. - Optional balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450 per person.

The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures. Optional balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450 per person.
Dinner and overnight at the budget camp/luxury lodge..

Day 6: Masai Mara - Nairobi
Pre breakfast game drives in the Maasai Mara is Kenya's most celebrated game park, it offers the possibility of seeing "the big five" and many other species of game. This is where the great wildebeest migration is a spectacle to behold for any would be visitor to Kenya mainly in July to October of each year. then drive to Nairobi via Narok to arrive by Late afternoon ,drop off at the airport where the tour ends