Discover Kenya in 7 Days: Nairobi, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara National Reserve

Welcome to Kenya! Your adventure begins in the capital city, Nairobi. Spend the afternoon browsing the artistic and cultural displays at Nairobi Gallery or lounging by the pool at your hotel. Enjoy dinner at a colorful local restaurant offering traditional favorites with a modern touch. Sharing food is a big part of the culture here and a great way to get to know the local culture — enjoy sharing platters and tasty sides like samosas, fried plantains and tilapia.

Journey to the Great Rift Valley of East Africa, where your first stop will be in Elsamere, the former home of the writer Joy Adamson, whose 1960 book 'Born Free' helped bring wildlife conservation into the mainstream. Embark on a boat trip on Lake Naivasha, the highest of all lakes in the Great Rift Valley and home to many a hippopotamus.

Later, enjoy a high tea lunch, with the lake as a serene backdrop. After lunch, continue to your lodge. You’ll enjoy remarkable views of Lake Nakuru and the surrounding national park, alive with the call of birds and rich in wildlife.

Embark on morning and afternoon game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its flamingos and diverse wildlife, including leopards and rhinos. If nature allows, you’ll see why this great soda lake has been described as the world's greatest ornithological spectacle. Great seas of flamingos often turn the landscape a sweeping shade of pink.

Flooding in recent years has unfortunately caused a decline in birdlife, however, the park boasts substantial numbers of other species, including waterbuck, reedbuck and gazelle. Leopards are also to be found here, and the chances of sighting one are significant.

After lunch, head back out for another afternoon game drive. Keep your eyes peeled for one of Africa's most endangered creatures, the elusive black rhinoceros. While white rhino sightings are fairly common, spotting a black rhinoceros is a real treat.

Travel to the Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley. Visit Tepesua Village, where you’ll be welcomed by Maasai Warriors through traditional song and dance, and gain insights into this ancient culture. This is one of the few places where they still practice their traditional way of life with little influence from the western world.

Settle into a luxurious tented camp with private verandas and enjoy a stunning sunset with fabulous views of the surrounding wilderness.

Spend the day on exciting game drives in the Masai Mara, spotting wildlife like wildebeest, zebras and big cats. Elephants, giraffes and elands are also commonly sighted, along with plenty of bird life.

The area is known for its rolling green plains and riverine woodlands, and among the many species of game, a black-maned lion, leopard or cheetah might appear, with some luck. As the sun starts to set, stop and take a moment to soak it all in with a drink in hand. There are few better ways to wrap up a day of wildlife spotting in one of the world’s most captivating places.

The morning is yours to do as you wish. You may like to sit back with a cup of coffee on your private deck. Keep an eye out for animals in the reserve, or forgo a sleep-in in favor of an early-morning game drive or walking safari.

If you’d like to see the Masai Mara from a different perspective, a sunrise hot air balloon ride is a truly memorable experience. You will be collected before dawn and glide through the sunrise over the Masai Mara plains and the early-morning movements of the teeming herds. In the afternoon, regroup for another exciting 4x4 game drive in the park.

Bid farewell to the Masai Mara and travel back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon. Your adventure concludes here, with options to extend your stay.

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