Nakuru is Kenya's 4th largest city located in the North-western part of Nairobi. It is an important agricultural city, trade center, and transportation hub for the whole of Kenya. Nakuru isn't dominated by a single tribe but several tribes. You will definitely feel the diversity in the festivals, food, events and culture. Nakuru boasts an excellent tourism infrastructure and has many interesting sights for viewing
Day 01: Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be met your representative and transfer to your hotel for overnight. Overnight at Hotel Boulevard on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 02 : Nairobi To Lake Nakaru National Park
After breakfast proceed to Nakuru. It is 160 kilometers from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park, however about 60 kilometers the tour arrives at the Mau escarpment. There is a 'look out' from where one can view this natural wonder. Here the road descends into the Great Rift Valley. On the descent one is surprised to see just off the road, a small Italian style chapel. It was built by the Italian prisoners of war who constructed this fine road. It should be mentioned here that this road from Nairobi to Nakuru was the first overland road to be surfaced with tarmac in Kenya. Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch at your lodge followed by afternoon game drive. This park was famous only as a bird sanctuary especially the lesser and greater flamingos. However now it is home to the white rhino, and Rothschild giraffe, besides the herbivores like buck and antelope. Leopard can also be seen in this park. The vegetation is of the drier type. The flat-topped acacia and the candelabra cactus are a feature of the landscape. Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge .
Day 03: Lake Nakaru National Park To Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, depart for Kenya's most famous park, Maasai Mara National Reserve to arrive in time for lunch. An afternoon game drive will familiarize you with the variety of game animals and bird life in this beautiful Park. Even if nothing spectacular happens on this outing, the landscape will fill you with admiration for how the savannah sustains much life. Set in the heart of Africa's Great Plains, the Maasai Mara boasts 1,672 square kilometers of unspoilt wilderness. It is home to the highest concentration of animals and birds anywhere on the continent. Throughout the year the Mara is a place of natural drama, a kaleidoscope of color and life. The famed "Big Five" - Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Buffalo and Leopard - roam the reserve, together with hundreds of others from the fastest animal on earth, the Cheetah, to one of the most secretive, the Bat-eared Fox. After the rains, when the first flush of grass turns the Mara's golden savannah green, the mesmerizing wildlife spectacle anywhere takes place here: the Great Migration. This is the time when 1.5 million Wildebeest, accompanied by vast numbers of Zebra and Gazelles make the long and dangerous trek from drier lands in Tanzania, northwards to this corner of Kenya. For most of the century the Mara has drawn those searching for adventure and the thrill is still the same today with days spent face to face with nature at its most untouched and enthralling. Overnight at Sentrim Mara Camp.
Day 04: Masai Mara
Early morning game drive. This part of the Northern Serengeti Ecosystem is where the great wildebeest migration takes place. Months before the actual migration the herds 'assemble' in Serengeti in readiness for the crossing into Masai Mara. The plain is literally covered with these animals. Grunts and other animal sounds are heard, and territorial fights are commonplace. The migration, now declared the Seventh-wonder of the world takes place from end June to beginning September. After game drive back to the camp for your breakfast. The rest of the morning will spend on leisure at the lodge. Lunch followed by an afternoon game drive Meals and overnight at Sentrim Mara Camp.
Day 05: Masai Mara To Nairobi
Depart Mara after breakfast for Nairobi to arrive at lunchtime (lunch on own).After lunch you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your home bound flight.