Day 1: Arrival into Nairobi
On arrival at
Nairobi Airport, after you disembark off the flight, proceed through
immigration, collect your luggage, and pass through custom procedures, you will
be greeted by your friendly local Safari Trails representative. Depart for Lake Naivasha. Arrive at noon. Check in to
Lake Naivasha Country Club.
From the top of the escarpment of the Great Rift
Valley you can see Lake Naivasha sparkling in the sun thousands of feet below.
Lake Naivasha Country Club became famous in the 1930's
as a staging post for Imperial Airways' flying boat service from Durban to
London. The Old Colonial architecture is solid and comfortable with
accommodation in rooms and cottage set in 12 hectares of green lawns shaded by
mature acacias trees.
Have lunch at the lodge.
Dinner
and overnight at Lake Naivasha country club. (L,D)
DAY 2 LAKE NAIVASHA – MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
Have
breakfast at the lodge. Depart for the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve
via the Great Rift Valley. En route enjoy the beautiful scenery. Arrive at Keekorok Lodge in time for lunch.
Located
in the very heart of Kenya’s fabled Maasai Mara National Reserve, Keekorok,
meaning abundance in the local Maasai language, Keekorok Lodge has everything
possible; no matter who you are, Keekorok will help you feel at home. With the
largest gift store in the game park, spacious grounds, countless activities, a
sparkling pool, fantastic food and beverage options, and a rich history as the
oldest lodge in the Maasai Mara, Keekorok is an unforgettable experience in the
Maasai Mara.
In the afternoon, enjoy an enthralling game-viewing
drive. Spotting lions, cheetahs and other spectacular predators is the highlight
of your day. This evening, enjoy a sumptuous dinner at your lodge.
Overnight
at Keekorok Lodge. (B,L,D)
DAY 3 MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
After breakfast, proceed on a morning game-viewing
drive to search for the myriad species of game that make this reserve their
home. If you are lucky, you can witness the kill in action, moment by moment,
right in front of your unbelieving eyes! After a sumptuous lunch at your lodge,
proceed for another exciting game drive, where you can expect to see the famous
'Big 5'. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner at your lodge
Overnight
at Keekorok Lodge. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE – NAIROBI –
DEPART
Rise
early for an early morning game drive. Return to the lodge for breakfast, then
depart for Nairobi Overnight at Tamarind
Tree Hotel. (B)
DAY 5 Depart from Nairobi
After
breakfast, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your return
flight. (B)