5 Days, 4 Nights of the Big 5 Classic Safari in Kenya
Anyone thinking of an exquisite African safari, Kenya ranks among the Top five destinations. This is because of how naturally the country is gifted with abundance of wildlife, diversified culture, a variety of vegetation covers, scenic features like mountains, among others. The 5 days Safari will take you to Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara National Park and Nairobi City.
Day 1
Destination: Nairobi
Activity: Relax or City Tour
Pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by your Driver Guide to your hotel. He will be holding a placard written your names for easy identification. Depending on the time of your arrival, you will relax or indulge in a City Tour after relaxation. Places to visit on a guided tour are the National Museum whereby you get to know the cultural, Political and Natural history of Kenya through the exhibited Hominid Fossils, artifacts, and tribal culture among others. Immerse yourself in a local person’s lifestyle by enjoying local cuisines and drinks as you continue exploring the city. Other places to visit is the Giraffe Centre where you get up close and personal to these majestic creatures while feeding and touch them.
Accommodation: Crown Plaza Nairobi Hotel
Day 2
Destination: Nakuru National Park
Activity: Sunset Boat Cruise
The Journey from Nairobio will lead you to Lake Nakuru National Park in search of Rhinos and hundreds of thousands of flamingos as the main highlight of the visit to the Park. Other animals to encounter are the rare Rothchild’s Giraffes that can only be sighted in this park when in Kenya. Lions, Zebras, Leopards, Cheeters, waterbucks, Hippos and many others are residents to the park.
Boat cruise
On arrival at the lodge, you will relax, have lunch and prepare for a sunset cruise later in the afternoon as per the briefing of your Guide. While on the cruise a variety of animal species are expected to be sighted up close and personal. These can be seen drinking water, cooling off from the scorching sun and playing together. Such animals are Elephants, Hippos, Buffalos, Water bucks, Zebras and more. Scenic landscapes that you will stop by to catch a glimpsy and picnic areas where you may have a snack and a glass of sparkling wine while on sundowner are part of the boat experience to look out for. It is fascinating to watch how hundreds of thousands of flamingos paint the water pink while feeding. Other bird species to encounter are Pelicans, Grebes, and Storks among others.
Accomodation: The Cliff
Day 3
Destinations: Lake Nakuru National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve
Activity: Sunrise and Sunset Safari
Sunrise Safari
At the agreed time with your guide, the sunrise safari will resume. Lake Nakuru National Park is famously known for higher populations of both white and black Rhinos. The mission is to have an opportunity to spot some among other wildlife like Lions, Elephants, the rare Rothchild’s Giraffes, Cheetars, Leopards and more of the flamingos. After the safari, your Journey to Masai Mara resumes. Depending on the departure time, you may have lunch en route or at the Camp.
Sunset Safari
Endless plains of Masai Mara’s unspoilt and authentic eco-system runs through your mind and soul as you witness nature at its best! Masai Mara’s wildlife is like no other as animals are sighted in Herds, Prides, packs, Harems, Towers and families among other groups! Without doubt, the sunset safari will unveil a variety of wildlife and in big numbers. Such animals include; Lions, Elephants, Buffalos, Hyenas, Wildebeests, Giraffes and others.
Accomodation: Entim Mara Camp
Day 4
Destination: Masai Mara
Activity: Full day Gem Safari
Early in the morning after breakfast, the adventure resumes in search of the best wildlife that Mara can offer. On the list are the cats like Lions, Leopards and Cheeters. Other animals to encounter are herds of Elephants, Packs of Hyenas, Wildebeests, Zebras and Giraffes among others. For the bird enthusiasts, there’s quite a range of colorful birds like the Lilac breasted Rollers, Common Ostriches, Bateleur Eagles, Secretary Birds, Abyssinian ground hornbills, Superb Starlings and more. No better Lunch than the one served in the wilderness while gazing at the endless plains of Masai mara and surrounded by wildlife before embarking on more gem. Later in the day, you will return to the camp to freshen up and get ready for dinner.
Accommodation: Entim Mara Camp
Day 5
Destination: Nairobi
Activity: Optional Sunrise Safari and Travel to Nairobi
Depending on your wish, you could decide to have a short gem drive meant to discover more in case you ran out of luck for sighting a particular animal species, before embarking on the journey to Nairobi. Along the way, you will stop over for lunch at a local Restaurant. This is when an opportunity avails itself for you to try the local delicacies of Kenya like Nyama Choma (fried or roasted beef, Goat or Lamb accompanied with Corn bread) and local beer. Beautiful sceneries’ of the Great Rift Valley escarpment are some of the attractions to encounter during the journey. In case a day room is required for refreshing before embarking on your flight, it will be availed so as to ease your travel back home.
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