Witness one of the natural world's great spectacles: over a million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebra moving in an endless cycle across the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. This journey pairs full-day game drives in the Maasai Mara with a relaxed close on the shores of Lake Naivasha.
Arrive into Nairobi and transfer privately to your hotel. Once settled, visit the Giraffe Centre to feed and interact with the endangered Rothschild giraffe — a gentle start to the journey. Return to the hotel to rest.
Overnight: NairobiDepart after breakfast on the scenic drive to the Maasai Mara, descending through the Great Rift Valley along the way. Check in to your safari lodge over lunch, then head out in the evening for a Maasai village visit — traditional dance and genuine cultural exchange with the local community.
Overnight: Maasai MaraA full day exploring the Mara's rolling plains with a picnic lunch out in the reserve. Home to the Big Five and vast herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle, the Mara's open savannah and dense road network make for exceptional game viewing. Stop by the hippo pool to watch hippos and crocodiles at close range before returning to the lodge for dinner.
Overnight: Maasai MaraCheck out after breakfast and head to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake set against a dramatic escarpment. After lunch, take a boat ride on the lake for close-up views of hippos and birdlife, followed by a guided walking safari — a rare chance to experience wildlife on foot in a safe, open environment.
Overnight: Lake NaivashaA relaxed final morning before the drive back to Nairobi for your onward flight. An unforgettable close to a classic Kenyan safari.
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