9 Days Nairobi, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara and Mombasa

Upon arrival in Nairobi – the safari capital of the world, you will be met and chauffeured to your hotel to unwind and relax.

After breakfast we travel down to the floor of the Rift Valley and onto Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is surrounded by wooded, and bushy grasslands, a splendor of a grey-green forest of euphorbia candelabrum, and offers sanctuary to some of the world’s most endangered creatures like both the white and black rhino. Kenya’s first rhino sanctuary is established in this park since the rhino is an endangered species. In this park also lies the shimmering water of Lake Nakuru which is packed with the pink flamingoes. You will come across wildlife such as the rock hyrax, Colobus monkey, hippo, leopard, lion, black and white rhinos, waterbuck, striped hyena, the golden cat, Rothschild giraffe, and Thomson’s and Grant gazelles.

After breakfast, we exit with a game drive, and our travels take us to the land of the Maasai, a cattle-herding people still proudly aloof from western civilization. Maasai Mara is home to over 3 million large mammals. Arrive in time for lunch and a short rest then proceed for an afternoon game drive in search of the famous Big 5 among other animals: Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino, Hyena, Cheetah, Jackal, Warthog, Giraffe, Zebra, Antelope wildebeest, and various bird species. Dinner and overnight at camp or lodge.

Full day spent for viewing the great predators and explore the parks amazingly high concentration of wild animals. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive Cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs. During the stay we also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Masai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.

Another full day of game viewing, tracking the wildlife that you missed in the previous game drive. Early Morning hot air balloon ride can be arranged at an extra cost. You choose to have a picnic lunch or lunch at the lodge. Continued game drives in search of all the wildlife.

Today bid farewell to animals of Maasai Mara and drive to Nairobi arriving in time for lunch at the Brazilian Styled Carnivore Restaurant. Later we catch a flight to the Kenyan coast. Upon arrival at Mombasa International airport you’re met and chauffeured to your beach resort. Spend the next three days in complete enjoyment and relaxation at this fun filled beach resort.

Day 7 and 8 will be a combination of relaxation and light sight-seeing. After breakfast, you can take a morning beach walk and spend the day enjoying the hotel facilities such as the pool or play games offered at the hotel’s lounge, or you can also enjoy a good massage. In one of the days, we can visit the Marine Park where you can have a glimpse of the underwater life through a glass – bottom boat. Other activities to enjoy are snorkeling or Sky diving.

After morning breakfast check out of the resort you will either drive back to Nairobi or take the scenic train to Nairobi or if you like you can end the tour in Mombasa.