🗓 Day-by-Day Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park
Your journey begins with a drive to Lake Nakuru, set in the heart of the Great Rift Valley. Check in at your lodge for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru National Park is famous for its flamingos, tree-climbing lions, and black and white rhinos. Drive through acacia woodlands and along the lake’s edge in search of buffaloes, zebras, and waterbucks.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Lake Nakuru – Lake Bogoria
After breakfast, drive further north to the lesser-visited but geologically fascinating Lake Bogoria National Reserve.
Here, you’ll witness thousands of lesser flamingos, dramatic hot springs, and geysers. The rugged landscape offers unique photographic opportunities and a calm, uncrowded safari experience.
Overnight: Lake Bogoria
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Lake Bogoria – Lake Naivasha (Boat Ride & Crescent Island)
Descend south to the peaceful shores of Lake Naivasha. After lunch, enjoy a scenic boat ride across the lake, where hippos, waterbucks, and a variety of bird species can be seen.
Next, visit Crescent Island for a walking safari—a rare chance to walk safely among wild animals like zebras, giraffes, and impalas in their natural habitat.
Overnight: Lake Naivasha
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, drive through dramatic escarpments and open plains to arrive in the iconic Maasai Mara. Arrive in time for lunch and embark on your first afternoon game drive.
This reserve offers one of Africa’s richest game viewing experiences. Expect to see elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, and maybe even a leopard lounging in the trees.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Full-Day Safari in the Maasai Mara
Wake up early and head out for a full-day game drive across the rolling grasslands of Maasai Mara. Witness Africa’s predators at work and spot massive herds of antelope and buffaloes.
Visit the Mara River (especially July–October) to see wildebeest crossings and lurking crocodiles. Enjoy a bush picnic lunch under a flat-topped acacia tree.
Optional: Maasai village visit in the evening
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Another Day in the Wild – Maasai Mara
Spend a second full day exploring different corners of this wildlife-rich reserve. You may choose to track a cheetah family, visit the Mara Triangle, or follow the journey of a lion pride.
Optional: Hot air balloon safari with champagne breakfast (pre-booking required, $400–$450)
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Maasai Mara – Nairobi
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed drive back to Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel or the airport for your onward flight—ending your scenic, wildlife-filled Kenya safari.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
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