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Kenya Private Safaris
Masai Mara and Rift Valley Lakes Safari
Private Ordinary Camping Safari following conventional tourist
routes
Day 1:
Depart
from Nairobi at 0900hrs and drive to Lake Naivasha. Brief stop at the View Point
to see the spectacular scenery of the Great Rift Valley, which includes steep
escarpments, volcanic mountains and lakes. After lunch at the shores of Lake
Naivasha, you can either do an exciting boat-ride (optional) to one of the
islands in the lake or simply survey the area on foot for its immense diversity
of birds. Dinner and overnight in a camp
Day 2:
Morning
birdwatching or boat ride drive to round the lake or to Crescent Island.
Alternatively, hire bicycles for cycling in Hell̀s Gate National Park. After
lunch drive for 2 hours to Lake Nakuru National Park for afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru is a world famous bird sanctuary and home to millions of flamingoes.
There are also lots of other interesting wildlife species such as the white
rhino, leopard, lion, waterbuck etc. Afternoon game drive round the park.
Dinner and overnight bush camp
Day 3:
Morning
game drive in Lake Nakuru. Later drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve. On arrival,
have lunch at Mara Springs Safari Camp then do a late afternoon game drive.
Optional hike to the summit of the nearby Naunare hills from where you can enjoy
good views of the expansive Mara ecosystem. Dinner and overnight Mara Springs
Safari Camp
Day 4:
Take an
extensive tour of the Masai Mara. Leaving shortly after dawn, you spend the
whole day driving through different locations of the Reserve, watching animals
as they feed or groom each other. Take a short break from the mid day heat to
have picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool where you can watch hippos gracefully swim
or bask lazily. By the time you return to the camp in the evening, you've
hopefully seen the elephant, the rhino, the lion, the giraffe, the hippo, the
buffalo, the zebra, the leopard and a lot of other species including birds. An
evening Maasai dance and cultural lecture around the campfire can be arranged at
an extra cost. Dinner and overnight Mara Springs Safari Camp
Day 5:
Early
morning game drive, which is followed by a visit (optional) to a Maasai village
("Manyatta") to learn more about the local people's unique culture and
lifestyle. Return to Nairobi arriving late afternoon.
Packing for a trip to Kenya requires some
careful thought and consideration.
Ultimately your packing should be dictated by
the activities you are planning to undertake.
- If you are travelling extensively throughout the country make sure that
you bring suitable luggage.
- If you are travelling by domestic/chartered flights within Kenya,
remember that there are luggage restrictions, particularly on smaller
aircraft. Check in advance with your Charter airline or Safari/Tour
operator.
- For those planning a lot of travel by public transport or trekkers, a
backpack is advisable. Bring a sturdy, well constructed pack with
orthopaedic support and lockable zips and catches.
- A small daypack is ideal for carrying cameras, travel documents and
basic everyday items.
- Equal consideration should be paid to what you bring with you.
- Casual, lightweight, and comfortable clothing is usually the best. For
walking safaris or game viewing on foot clothing should be of neutral
colour, and white, bright or vividly patterned clothing avoided. Studies
have proven that most African game animals are able to see bright blue over
any other colour.
- Strong footwear is advisable if you are planning to do any walking. For
serious climbers and trekkers a good pair of hiking boots should be brought
with you.
- Remember that the tropical/Equatorial sun is strong and burns quickly.
Wide brimmed hats are preferable to baseball caps for sun protection. Both
sunglasses and a good quality sunscreen (rated SPF15 or higher) should be
used.
- A good quality insect repellent is worth bringing.
- In some areas, mostly coastal, it is considered inappropriate for women
(and in some cases men) to wear shorts or short sleeved shirts. It is always
best to seek local advice.
- For some up-market lodges and nights out in Nairobi you may wish to
bring some more formal evening wear.
- You should bring your own Toiletries with you. Basic toiletry items are
widely available.
- Any personal Prescription drugs should be brought if necessary. Also
bring the generic names for these drugs in case they need to be replaced
locally. If you have prescription glasses it is wise to bring a spare pair.
- For those planning lengthy treks or camping expeditions, a basic medical
kit is also a good idea. A small Flashlight/Torch and a Swiss Army knife are
good accessories to carry.
- If you have a video camera battery charger or an other electrical items,
bring your own converter plug set if needed (the electricity supply is 220
Volt, 50 Hz with a square pin 13 amp plug).
- A good quality pair of Binoculars are essential for effective game
viewing.
- Divers will find excellent dive gear for hire in Kenya, but may also
wish to bring their own regulators or dive computers. Those with
prescription masks should definitely bring them along. Dive Certification
Cards and log documents should be brought along.
- All travel documentation should be kept together securely. This should
include tickets, Passports (with appropriate visa entries), Vaccination
Certificates, and Travel Insurance documents.
- Additional photocopies of Passport, Air ticket and Traveller's Cheque
numbers should be brought and packed separately. Use our personalized Kenya
Travel kit to print records of all this information. Take several copies
with you and leave some at home.
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