5 Days Highlight of Kenya's Wildlife, Sceneries and Culture(Maasai Mara, L.Naivasha,Solio)
Duration
5 days
Max Group Size
21
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
10 - 89 Ages
About this tour
Embark on a captivating 5-day adventure through Kenya’s most iconic landscapes, where breathtaking wildlife, stunning sceneries, and rich cultural experiences await. This carefully curated itinerary takes you through the famed Masai Mara National Reserve, the serene Lake Naivasha, and the privately owned Solio Ranch, offering a unique combination of wildlife safaris, birdwatching, and immersive cultural encounters. Whether you're spotting the Big Five, cruising on the waters of Lake Naivasha, or engaging with the Maasai community, this journey offers the perfect blend of nature and culture for the discerning traveler.
Route
- 1NairobiAfricaKenyaStart
- 2Maasai Mara National ReserveAfricaKenya
- 3Lake NaivashaAfricaKenya
- 4NairobiAfricaKenyaEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
On arrival in Nairobi, you’ll be picked up early in the morning by the assigned professional tour guide/ driver, at the Jomo Kenyatta Airport or your preferred residential place and kick off the journey to Masai Mara via Nairobi-Mai Mahiu-Narok Road. On your way, you’ll have a stopover at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, the travelers' church. Later in Narok town for another health break before checking in for lunch at the lodge. After the lunch break, you’ll embark on an evening game drive presenting an opportunity to spot the Big Five and other wildlife, when you’ll be checking back for dinner and stayover.
During the game drive, you’ll be on the lookout for the different species of animals from the Big Five to the small five of Africa with the help of your assigned tour guides.
You'll have breakfast head out for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch boxes. This grants you an opportunity to spot more wildlife, you'll visit the border between Masai Mara National Reserve and Serengeti National Reserve, enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush, and experience the great wildebeest migration between July to September. After the full-day game drive, you’ll head back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and a sleepover.
The word Maasai Mara is derived from the word Mara meaning a plain land with small scattered bushes belonging to the Maasai people. It is the home of the African Big Five and is famously known for its captivating 7th Wonder of the World.
After breakfast, you'll check out. You'll drive to Maasai village where you’ll interact, learn, and participate in the local dances of the Maasai people. After this, you'll drive to Naivasha with short stopovers for a health break and check in at your lodge for a hot lunch. After the lunch break, you'll drive to Hell’s Gate for optional cycling and nature walks. Hell’s Gate is in the Great Rift Valley with beautiful scenery of the towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, stark rock towers, scrub-clad volcanoes, and belching plumes of geothermal steam making it one of the most atmospheric parks in Africa. In the evening, you’ll drive back for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay.
After breakfast, you'll check out and head for a boat ride and a walk at the Crescent Island in Lake Naivasha. This is a private Island that rose to fame after the 1985 movie “Out of Africa” which showcased the beautiful nature of Lake Naivasha. The Island has plain terrains that are easy to hike and make walking around it less tedious and very interesting. It is after this, that you'll proceed on with your journey to Nyeri and check in for lunch at The Lodge. Later on, you'll head for an afternoon game drive at Solio Game Reserve until 6:30 pm when you'll be checking back to the lodge for dinner and a sleepover.
Solio is the world's first private rhino sanctuary named after a Great Maasai Chief and best known for rhino conservation. It also holds some of the special six animals of Kenya eg (the Reticulated giraffes, Beisa oryx, and vulturine guineafowl) and a variety of bird species among other wildlife.
You'll have breakfast, check out and then you'll proceed to Nairobi and be dropped off at the airport, place of residence, or your preferred destination within Nairobi.
Trip includes
Included
Mara Jambo or similar
Naivasha Sopa Resort or similar
Muringa Villa or similar
Professional English Speaking Guide
Guiding Method
Fully guided
EnglishMeals breakfast lunch dinner
Vegan
Jain
Kosher
Vegetarian
Halal
Meat- Courtesy Pick up / Drop off at Nairobi Airport
- Courtesy Pick up / Drop off at Nairobi Hotel or Residence
- Services of an experienced English or other language speaking safari tour guide/driver.
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Park entrance fees
- Private game viewing drives in a 4x4 pop up top Land Cruiser jeep
- All meals on safari
- Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
- Government taxes and local levies
Visa Requirements: You’ll need visas for both Kenya and Tanzania. For convenience, some travelers can apply for an East African tourist visa, which covers Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Make sure to confirm visa requirements based on your nationality.
Vaccinations and Health Precautions: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry into both Kenya and Tanzania, so be sure to get vaccinated if you haven't already. Anti-malarial medication is also highly recommended, as both countries have areas with malaria-carrying mosquitoes.
Packing Essentials: Prepare for a range of temperatures by packing lightweight clothing, layers for cool mornings and evenings, a wide-brimmed hat, and comfortable walking shoes for game drives. Don’t forget binoculars, which make a big difference for spotting wildlife in the distance.
Cash and Currency: While credit cards are accepted in some areas, it’s best to have cash for smaller purchases and tips. Both Kenya and Tanzania accept U.S. dollars, but be sure the bills are from 2011 or later, as older ones are often not accepted.
Local Customs and Etiquette: Respect local customs by asking permission before photographing the Maasai or other local people. Dress modestly, especially when visiting villages or interacting with the local community, to show respect for cultural norms.
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