This is a suggestion of the shortest safari tour one can do when visited Kenya. So, we bring you a short kind of trip which will guide you explore some key tourist destinations and attraction in the Magical Kenya. The trip will lead you to Nairobi National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, explore Lake Naivasha National Park and crown it with the amazing Masai Mara National Reserve. Every day of your safari starts with the breakfast, lunch and dinner and you shall use on a customized safari vehicle.
Trip summary
- Day 1: Arrival and city drive
- Day 2: Nairobi National Park
- Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park
- Day 4: Lake Naivasha National Park
- Day 5: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Day 6: Explore Masai Mara
- Day 7: Transfer to Nairobi
Detailed Trip
Day 1: Arrival and city drive
Upon arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you be received by your guide and get tossed into your safari vehicle then transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Dinner and overnight at: Giraffe manor Hotel
Day 2: Nairobi National Park
Enjoy a picnic breakfast alongside the giraffes and then will visit the nearest Nairobi National Park which park is only about 20 minute drive from the capital. Here will do a game drive to view countless of wildlife including lions, herds of elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, among others and very many bird species.
In the afternoon hours will drive northwards to central Kenya as you transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park. Reaching this flamingo hub park in the evening hours and check-in at your lodge. Dinner and overnight at: Ziwa Bush Lodge
Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park
Consider an early morning half day game drive in Lake Nakuru national park home to one of the most remarkable wild bird populations in all of Africa. Get up close with wildlife on a game viewing drive, and be on the lookout for the park’s amazing flamingos, rhinos, endangered giraffes, lions and many more. Break for lunch at a local restaurant, then continue to enjoy additional game drives on the way out, and afterwards will take will drive to Lake Naivasha National Park.
Dinner and Overnight at: Lake NaivashaSopa Resort
Day 4: Lake Naivasha National Park
This morning enjoy start with a nature walk getting close to nature and watching some greater animals and birds particularly on foot under the lead of an armed ranger guide. Then, you can book a late morning boat ride on the lake giving you a chance to watch hippo, crocodiles and many birds in close range. Then, consider and afternoon game drive through various game viewing made tracks. It’s one of the most rewarding adventure to explore the little park watching some of the big five and larger and smaller mammals.
Dinner and overnight at: Lake NaivashaSopa Resort
Day 5: Masai Mara National Reserve
This morning will drive southwards to the Masai land, the Masai Mara National Reserve. It’s about 5hours drive, and upon reaching the park will visit the local communities to explore the unique culture of the Masai people.
Dinner and Overnight at: Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Day 6: Explore Masai Mara
On this sevens and 8th days enjoy all about Masai Mara National Reserve. Will start with a morning game drive exploring the reserve’s magnificent plains and see several animals such as lions, leopards, gazelles, wildebeests, elephants among others. Maasai Mara national reserve is a 1510 square kilometers protected area with incredible wide-open landscapes and fertile riverine woodland and abundance of wildlife living in the savannah plains. In Maasai Mara national reserve, you will be able to see several animals such as Masai giraffe, baboons, and warthogs, bat eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyena, topis, impala, hartebeests, and wildebeest. Elephants, buffaloes, zebras and hippos among others.
Dinner and overnight at: Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Day 7: Transfer to Nairobi
This morning will enjoy the morning drive through the plains of Masai Mara, as you drive back to Nairobi city. Reaching the city during the afternoon hour, if time allows will have your lunch and relax in the capital. And at the right time will drive to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport back
4×4 Car Hire FAQ
When is best month for Self drive Safari in East Africa?
For the best game viewing self-drive safari, mid -June, July, August, September October are ideal months.
April to May (the ‘long rains’) and November to December (the ‘short rains’).
How much does a self drive safari cost in East Africa?
A budget 4×4 self drive safari is from USD 1000 to USD 2000.
Is it safe to drive in East Africa?
Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania are more Safer. With taking standard precautions Uganda too is safe.
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- Storage box / Cooler
- Lanterns/Flashlights
- Portable Chairs and Table
- Camping Lights/Headlamps
- First Aid Kit
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