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5 Day Kenya Game Safari

Overview

This 5 day Kenya Game safari is ideal for those interested in experiencing Kenya’s rich wildlife and diverse landscapes. The journey includes visits to Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, and Masai Mara National Reserve, offering opportunities for game drives, bird watching, and cultural encounters.

Summary of the 5 Day Kenya Game Safari

Day 1: Pickup from Nairobi and transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 2: Game drives in Lake Nakuru and transfer to Lake Naivasha
Day 3: Drive through the Rift Valley to Masai Mara National Park
Day 4: Full day of game drives in Masai Mara
Day 5: Return to Nairobi to conclude the trip

Tour Highlights

Explore Kenya’s premier wildlife destinations
Safari starts and ends in Nairobi
Visit Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, and Masai Mara National Park
Enjoy game drives, bird watching, and cultural interactions
Optional pre- and post-tour accommodation available at an additional cost

TRIP ITINERARY

Tour Plan

Day 1

Pick Up from Nairobi /Hotel and Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park

Upon arrival at your hotel or the airport in Nairobi, you will meet your guide and set off for Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy lunch at the lodge followed by an afternoon and evening game drive. Lake Nakuru is home to a variety of wildlife, including black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, leopards, lions, and various antelope species.

Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Day 2

Enjoy a Game Drive in Lake Nakuru and Later Transfer to Lake Naivasha

Start your day with an early breakfast before heading out for a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. This will provide opportunities to spot various wildlife species. In the afternoon, embark on another game drive to catch any wildlife you may have missed earlier and enhance your safari experience.

Meals: All Meals Included
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge

Day 3

Transfer to Masai Mara National Park

After breakfast, drive through the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara National Park. Enjoy lunch upon arrival, followed by an afternoon game drive. Masai Mara is renowned for its rich wildlife, including the Masai giraffe, buffaloes, zebras, and the famous wildebeest migration (July to October).

Meals: All Meals Included
Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

Day 4

Full Day Game Drives in Masai Mara

Experience a full day of game drives in Masai Mara. Explore the park’s diverse landscapes and wildlife, and visit a local Masai village to experience their cultural traditions and daily life.

Meals: All Meals Included
Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

Day 5

Return to Nairobi

Enjoy a final morning game drive before departing Masai Mara. Travel back to Nairobi with a stop for en-route lunch and additional sightseeing opportunities. Conclude your safari with a transfer to your hotel or the airport.

INCLUDES & EXCLUDES

Includes

Airport transfers on the first and last day
Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
Fuel for the entire trip
Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
All Park entrance fees
Drinking water while in the vehicle

Excludes

International airfares
All expenses of personal nature such as drinks and tips

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GENERAL FAQs

General FAQs

Can I reschedule or cancel this trip?

Rescheduling: You can reschedule this trip as a private tour to any date within 12 months at no additional cost.
Booking Deposit: A 30% deposit of the total tour price is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance is due 45 days before the tour departure date. Bookings not secured with the appropriate deposit will be released.
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancel between 90 and 45 days before departure: 20% penalty of the tour price.
- Cancel within 45 days of departure or no show: 100% penalty of the tour price.

Availability and Accommodations

Reservations: Accommodation and activity availability is not guaranteed until reservations are confirmed with the final itinerary and deposit payment. If any quoted accommodations are unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute them with suitable alternatives, which may affect the final quoted price.

Insurance

Requirement: All clients must have medical and travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.

Rates

Subject to Change: Tour rates are subject to change without notice. We will make every effort to maintain rates, but changes in government taxes or operating conditions may be passed on to clients.

Permit Cancellation Policy

Uganda Gorilla Permit Cancellation Policy

Guarantee: A Gorilla Permit is guaranteed only upon receipt of the deposit ($800 per person per trek) as it must be paid immediately to the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Cancellation Fees

More than 90 days before tracking: 25% cancellation fee.
89 to 46 days before tracking: 50% cancellation fee.
45 to 9 days before tracking: 75% cancellation fee.
8 to 0 days before tracking: 100% cancellation fee.

Important Information

Age Requirement: The minimum age for gorilla tracking is 15 years.
Health: Visitors with flu or other airborne diseases will not be allowed into the rainforest jungle to see the gorillas.
Safety Protocols: Masks must be worn at all times, and a distance of 10 meters must be maintained between you and the gorillas.

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