5 Days Lake Naivasha | Mara Safari
Tour Package Itinerary
Overview
Embark on a captivating safari adventure through Kenya’s diverse landscapes with our expertly curated itinerary. From the serene shores of Lake Naivasha to the renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, each day promises thrilling wildlife encounters and unforgettable experiences. Highlights include game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park, leisurely stays at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, and immersive cultural activities. Conclude your journey with cherished memories and a scenic drive back to Nairobi.
5 Day Itinerary
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport/On pick up from your NBO Hotel, you will be met and assisted by our Representative before commencing your safari to Lake Naivasha. Arrive in time for your check in at L. Naivasha Sopa Lodge, which is set in one hundred and fifty acres of grassland studded with Acacia bushes and trees, the resort is not only home to giraffes, waterbuck and both Vervet and Columbus monkeys, but it is also a night stop for the hippos when they leave the lake every night to come and trim the grass on the expansive lawns.
Afternoon will be at leisure enjoying the beautiful and diverse ecosystem around the lake. Diner and overnight at the lodge.
Overnight Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge –Lunch & Dinner
After Breakfast, guests will be met by the driver, then proceed to Lake Nakuru National park, a beautiful wildlife haven where visitors can enjoy the wide ecological diversity and varied habitats that range from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment and picturesque ridges. Lake Nakuru National Park is ideal for bird watching, hiking, picnic and game drives.
Guests will have picnic lunch at the park, later return to Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge for afternoon relaxation.
Overnight Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge –Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guests check out of the Lodge after breakfast, and proceed to Maasai Mara National Park, whose ecosystem has been classified among the ‘Seven Wonders of the World” due to the spectacular great migration when over 1 million wildebeests and more than hundred thousands of zebras cross the Mara River coming from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara in search of water and greener pastures.
Check in at Mara Sopa Lodge in time for lunch, afternoon will be at leisure then later proceed for afternoon/evening game drive. You will then return to your lodge for leisure, dinner and overnight.
Overnight Mara Sopa Lodge – Lunch & Dinner
Today you will spend on game drives exploring the Maasai Mara. The beautiful open grasslands will be your home for the two days which is incredibly rich and varied of plants & animal species. The Maasai
Mara Game Reserve is arguably Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary. It is the most famous and most visited game reserve. The film ‘Out of Africa’ was made to a great extent in this reserve. Lunch will be served at your camp, or you can go for full day game drive with packed lunches.
There are also optional activities like Balloon safari with champagne breakfast, visit to Maasai Village for cultural dance and interaction etc (cost of these optional activities are indicated separately as extra activities)
Later in the evening you will return to your camp for dinner and overnight.
Overnight Mara Sopa Lodge – Lunch & Dinner
Have breakfast at your camp, and check out. You will then drive back to Nairobi with game drive enroute, one can also opt for a flight back to Nairobi instead of driving. (Additional cost supplement for the flight is given separately as optional).
Tour inclusions / Exclusions
Inclusions
- Accommodation on Full board basis.
- Private game drives as per the itinerary.
- Daphne Sheldrick & Giraffe Centre visit in Nairobi.
- Crescent Island visit & boat ride in Lake Naivasha.
- Transport in a safari minivan/4×4 safari land cruiser.
- Service of an English Speaking drive guide.
- 1 litre complementary drinking water per guest in the vehicle while on safari.
- Pick up and drop in Nairobi Hotel/Airport
- AMREF Flying doctors evacuation cover (Evacuation only).
Exclusions
- Tips and porterages
- Drinks and Laundry
- Extra meals and visits not indicated
- Visa fees
- Personal medical and travel insurance
- International flights and departure taxes
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusion above
Additional remarks:
- We may have to reroute the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of nonavailability
- Prices for domestic flights, airport taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you.
Passenger Information:
- Passengers should bring only soft sided bags on safaris
- All the passengers must have Identification Card/Passport with them for internal flights Baggage on internal flights is strictly limited to 15kgs per person (including hand luggage).
- Any excess baggage will be charged by the airline at check-in.
- Passengers arriving in Kenya and Tanzania may be asked to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Payment terms: Unless the agent/client has an approved credit facility in writing from Primate Tours (Credit facility currently not applicable), the agent/client is required to make full/deposit payment prior to final confirmation of reservations.
Payments must be made in the nominated currency (US Dollars), and conversion between USD & Kenya Shilling currency will be subject to applicable exchange rate provided by Central Bank of Kenya at the time of payment/conversion. Payments are payable to our accounts directly with details indicated in all our invoices and fiscal receipt to be provided as a proof of payment.
Deposit requirements: We require a 30% deposit of the total value of the respective booking to confirm any service outside 90 days prior to date of arrival, any other special activities/service that require payments in full upon confirmation i.e. Flights, Gorilla permits etc, will also be paid in full at the time of confirmation.
For bookings falling between 61 – 90 days prior to the date of arrival, we require a 50% deposit to confirm the booking.
For bookings falling between 1 – 60 days prior to the date of arrival, we require a 100% deposit to confirm the booking.
Deposit; some properties may require 100% payment to confirm their bookings, we advise that you reconfirm with our reservation team at the time of booking.
Single Room Policy; All properties allow a maximum of 03 single rooms per group (Inclusive of TL room where applicable), any extra single room above this number will be charged a full double room rate, please check with our reservations team for the exact supplement amount applicable in case of a bigger number of Single rooms.
Proration; Please note that for booking that has dates crossing from one season to next succeed season will be subject to proration to establish the exact cost, always check with our reservations to reconfirm on exact cost.