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Kenya – 7-day Plains & Lakes Safari – Group Accommodated

7 days / 6 nights
Nairobi • Lake Nakuru National Park • Masai Mara

Country

Kenya

Duration

7 days

Group Size

Min 2

Highlights

Nairobi

Lake Nakuru National Park

Masai Mara

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Kenya – 7-day Plains & Lakes Safari – Group Accommodated

From $2,335
Masai Mara
The Residences at Karen
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Lake Nakuru National Park
The Residences at Karen
Masai Mara

Includes

A safari briefing at the start
Transfers to and from the airport
Bed and breakfast accommodation in Nairobi
Full board accommodation while on safari
All game drives and site seeing as per the itinerary in shared 4X4 custom made Land Cruiser driven by aprofessional English speaking guide
Excursions and scheduled activities as per the itinerary
1 litre of water per person per day while in the safari vehicle
Park Entrance fees throughout
Current Government taxes and levies
Flying doctors medical evacuation cover

Excludes

International Airfares
Laundry services
Meals and excursions not described in the itinerary above
Balloon flight in the Masai Mara (additional charge USD 515 per person)
Any optional tours or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary above
Visa fees
Gratuities - we recommend US$ 10 per person/day for the guide and the same for the hotel staff
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Nairobi, Kenya

Situated along the Nairobi River in beautiful Kenya, the capital of Nairobi is East Africa's most cosmopolitan city. It serves as an excellent starting point for African safari trips around Kenya. Nairobi is Africa’s 4th largest city and is a vibrant and exciting place to be. There are some fascinating attractions: its cafe culture, unbridled nightlife, the National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum and most notably, just 20 minutes from the city centre, wild lions and buffalo roam in the world’s only urban game reserve. Make sure you pay a visit to the elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for a once in a lifetime experience.
Nairobi
Nairobi
Nairobi
Nairobi
Nairobi
Nairobi
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  • The Residences at Karen

    Day 1 - 2

    The Residences at Karen is tucked away in a forested area overlooking the second hole of the golf course at the Karen Country Club in Nairobi, Kenya. Accommodation options consist of six two-bedroom cottages and 12 apartment suites. In-room amenities include flat-screen TVs, minibars, desks, tea/coffee-making facilities, and furnished patios/terraces. Accommodation with kitchenettes is available. Guests can start the day with a delicious breakfast on-site. Facilities and services include a 24-hour reception, daily housekeeping, turn-down services, laundry services, event facilities, a golf course, a wellness spa, and Wi-Fi.
    The Residences at Karen
    The Residences at Karen
    The Residences at Karen
    The Residences at Karen
    The Residences at Karen
    The Residences at Karen

Day 1

Day Notes:

On arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be met by our Travel representative and given a short safari briefing before being transferred to Karen residence, ideally located in the leafy suburbs of Karen, Nairobi. Dinner will be served in the Club restaurant (at an additional cost) and you will have plenty of time to go through the material in your welcome pack and look forward to the journey ahead.

Driving time: ~40 min 

  • Meet & Greet

  • Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] to The Residences at Karen

  • Check-in to The Residences at Karen

Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Located in the Great Rift Valley surrounded by yellow acacia woodlands and bushy shrublands, the Lake Nakuru National Park was created to protect the Lake and its large flocks of Lesser Flamingo, which are drawn to the algae that flourish in the saline waters of this soda lake. The national park is inhabited by over 50 mammal species including hippo, black and white rhino, Rothschild giraffe, buffalo and eland. Known as a bird watcher’s paradise, the park is home to over 450 bird species. Visitors can look forward to hiking through the scenic landscape, picnicking next to this magnificent lake, and spotting an array of wildlife on a game drive. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the beautiful Makalia Waterfall.
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

    Day 2 - 4

    Lake Nakuru Sopa lodge is located on a range of hills that form the western limits of Africa's great Rift valley, the Lodge offers spectacular views over the vastness of lake Nakuru and its surrounding National Park.
    Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
    Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
    Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
    Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
    Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
    Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
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Day 2

Day Notes:

You will check out and meet your driver guide, after an early breakfast and short safari briefing. From here you will make your way to Nairobi National Park for game drive & thereafter make your way the short distance to Daphne Sheldricks’ Elephant Orphanage – where you have an opportunity to visit the many baby elephants that have been rescued from threatening situations in Kenya’s various national parks and even get a chance to see the calves being fed and playing with the staff.

You will then visit the Karen Blixen Museum: a chance to go back in time and discover the famous Karen Blixen’s house exactly as it was when she lived in Kenya. 

After lunch at the lovely Matteos Restaurant, you will depart on the next part of your adventure that takes you from the hustle and bustle of Nairobi city to Nakuru.

Driving time: ~4 hours 

  • Check-out from The Residences at Karen

  • Transfer from The Residences at Karen to Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

  • Daphne Sheldricks’ Elephant Orphanage

  • Karen Blixen Museum

  • Check-in to Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Day 3

Day Notes:

Full day in Nakuru with two game drives.

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drive

Masai Mara, Kenya

The Masai Mara rcosystem includes the Masai Mara National Reserve and the adjacent and excellent Mara private conservancies (Mara North, Naboisho, Olare-Motorogi, Olderkesi being the prime ones). One of the  highlights of the Masai Mara National Reserve is the annual wildebeest migration crossing rivers between the Serengeti and the Masai Mara. It is the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than a million animals following the rains. But the Mara River crossing poiunts can be very crowded between July and October, when this happens.  The selection of camp is very important to avoid being with many dozens of other vehicles. During this time, it is better to stay in a concession, with limnited tourist and vehicle numbers, to enjoy the abundant wildife in these superbly run private conservancies, and have a day trip to the Mara River if one really wants to try and see a river crossing. There are also a few conservancies located close to the Sand River, which give a much more exclusive and intimate experience, should the wildebeest and zebra chose to cross when you are there. 
Masai Mara
Masai Mara
Masai Mara
Masai Mara
Masai Mara
Masai Mara
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  • Zebra Plains Mara Camp

    Day 4 - 7

    Zebra Plains Mara Camp, located in Maasai Mara, Kenya, offers Savannah and Hillside facing rooms. Each room features ensuite bathrooms with hot and cold showers, twin basins, flushing toilets, study desks, and verandahs with safari director chairs. The camp boasts indoor and outdoor lounges, two campfires, a TV lounge, and a fully stocked bar. Guests can enjoy guided safaris in 4x4 Landcruisers, walking safaris, and massages. Meals are served in indoor dining lounges, under umbrella shades, or under the stars, creating unforgettable experiences.
    Zebra Plains Mara Camp
    Zebra Plains Mara Camp
    Zebra Plains Mara Camp
    Zebra Plains Mara Camp
    Zebra Plains Mara Camp
    Zebra Plains Mara Camp
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Day 4

Day Notes:

Today you are off to the Masai Mara National Reserve. You will check out of your hotel after breakfast and arrive for lunch at your camp in the Mara. On arrival and check in, you will have lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing in your tent waiting for the late evening when the temperature cools to head out on your first Mara game drive. Masai Mara is one of Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves.  Acacia dotted plains, tree-lined rivers and woodlands are abundant with wildlife and an array of birdlife.  Game viewing is spectacular year round; you may see a pride of lions stalking their prey, observe a herd of elephant and their fascinating social structure, or see pods of hippo wallowing in the rivers.  The great wildebeest migration is one of nature’s wonders; an estimated two million animals migrate in a year-round pattern through Tanzania and Kenya, following the rain. Back at the camp, dinner is served and this gives you the perfect opportunity to look back at your day and relive all those highlights.

Driving time: ~5 hours 

  • Check-out from Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

  • Transfer from Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge to Zebra Plains Mara Camp

  • Check-in to Zebra Plains Mara Camp

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 5

Day Notes:

After breakfast drive across the Mara plains in search of the big five and other plains game or engage in the optional activities on offer at the Maasai Mara. The early mornings are one of the best times to view the animals as this is when they are their most active before the heat of the day sets in. After a mid-morning of relaxation and lunch, head out into the reserve for a chance to tick off some more animals on your “must see” list. Keep your eyes peeled as you hunt for the last members on your list. Visit the Mara River and ask your guide to show you the regular river crossing routes.

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drive

  • Hot Air Ballooning Maasai Mara

Day 6

Day Notes:

Morning and afternoon game drives.

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives

Day 7

  • Check-out from Zebra Plains Mara Camp

  • Transfer from Zebra Plains Mara Camp to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Nairobi
Kenya
Day 1

Nairobi

Situated along the Nairobi River in beautiful Kenya, the capital of Nairobi is East Africa's most cosmopolitan city.
Lake Nakuru National Park
Kenya
Day 2-3

Lake Nakuru National Park

Located in the Great Rift Valley surrounded by yellow acacia woodlands and bushy shrublands, the Lake Nakuru National Park was created to protect the Lake and its large flocks of Lesser Flamingo, which are drawn to the algae that flourish in the saline waters of this soda lake.
Masai Mara
Kenya
Day 4-6

Masai Mara

The Masai Mara rcosystem includes the Masai Mara National Reserve and the adjacent and excellent Mara private conservancies (Mara North, Naboisho, Olare-Motorogi, Olderkesi being the prime ones).

Accommodations

The Residences at Karen
Nairobi
Day 1-2

The Residences at Karen

The Residences at Karen is tucked away in a forested area overlooking the second hole of the golf course at the Karen Country Club in Nairobi, Kenya.
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 2-4

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Lake Nakuru Sopa lodge is located on a range of hills that form the western limits of Africa's great Rift valley, the Lodge offers spectacular views over the vastness of lake Nakuru and its surrounding National Park..
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Masai Mara
Day 4-7

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

Zebra Plains Mara Camp, located in Maasai Mara, Kenya, offers Savannah and Hillside facing rooms.

8 - 14 March 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,545
  • Single traveller: US$ 3,015

1 - 7 April 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,455
  • Single traveller: US$ 2,785

10 May - 16 May 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,335
  • Single traveller: US$ 2,665

7 -13 & 21 - 27 June 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,415
  • Single traveller: US$ 2,775

28 June - 4 July, 5 - 11 July, 12 - 18 July, 19 - 25 July, 26 July - 1 August, 2 - 8 August, 9 - 15 August, 16 - 22 August, 23 - 29 August, 30 August - 5 September, 6 - 12 September, 20 - 26 September, 4 - 10 October & 18 - 24 October 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 3,415
  • Single traveller: US$ 4,095

8 - 14 November & 6 - 12 December 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,805
  • Single traveller: US$ 3,285

21 - 27 December & 27 December 2026 - 2 January 2027

  • Per person sharing: US$ 3,435
  • Single traveller: US$ 3,955

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