ESSK 012: Maasai Mara/ Lake Nakuru - 4 Days/3 nights

Adding to two memorable days at the game filled plains of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, this safari also takes you to Lake Nakuru National Park which is one of the world's greatest bird spectacles. Other than the bird population of different species and especially flamingos that carpet the lake, the park has its fair share of wildlife that include the endangered black rhino.

Daily departures, subject to minimum 2 persons booking.

Day 1. Nairobi/Maasai Mara
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to the floor of the Rift Valley - to Maasai Mara Game Reserve arriving Mara Sarova Tented Camp in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the luxury camp.
Approx Transit time: 5½ hrs
Meal plan: {L, D}

Day 2. Maasai Mara
Spend the day in Maasai Mara, Kenya's most popular game sanctuary where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five - lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant.
Game drives are flexible, with the option of going out with picnic lunch boxes to spend entire day in the the park, or you can choose to have early morning and late afternoon game drives.
You will also have the option of visiting a local Maasai village (US$20 per person).
All meals and overnight at Mara Sarova Tented Camp.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 3. Maasai Mara/Lake Nakuru
Depart Maasai Mara after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving Sarova Lion Hill Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. Also, many species of game can be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild's giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and many species of plains game.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

2012 Prices:
If using Custom Safari Minibus
High season US$1380 per person sharing
Mid season US$925 per person sharing
Low season US$925 per person sharing

If using 4x4 Landcruiser
High season US$1683 per person sharing
Mid season US$1228 per person sharing
Low season US$1228 per person sharing

Seasons:
1. High Season: 16 Dec 2011 - 31 March 2012; 01 July - 15 Dec 2012
2. Mid season: 01 - 30 June 2012
3 . Low Season: 01 April - 31 May 2012

Prices include:
- Transportation in a custom safari minibus with pop-up roof ideal for game viewing and sightseeing.
- Services of a trained and experienced English speaking driver/guide
- Fullboard accommodation in the lodges as mentioned
- Bottled water for use during the safari
- Game drives and all park entry fees

Not included:
- International air transportation to and from Nairobi
- Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc.
- Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements

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