Magical 14 Days Arusha to Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park Trip Package

Jacaranda Hotel 3

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.
Our trips throughout Kenya and Tanzania have a maximum group size of six travelers in addition to a CEO and a driver who are both trained safari guides. That means everyone gets a window seat and twice the insight about the astounding wildlife all around you.

Lake Nakuru Lodge 3

Depart early for Lake Nakuru, known for harboring flocks of pink flamingos and a rich variety of bird species. Arrive at our safari lodge inside Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch, and seek out the resident rhinos on a late afternoon wildlife drive.

Lake Nakuru Lodge 3

Set out on morning and afternoon safaris through the picturesque park, searching for rhinos, buffalo, impalas, lions, and more; and drive along the salty shores of Lake Nakuru to discover a mind boggling variety of birds. Later, hear from a representative of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)/—a government institution dedicated to managing the country/’s wildlife about the issues surrounding poaching and rhino conservation.

Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp 3

Head south through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha, a large freshwater lake surrounded by grassy banks and olive trees. Cruise the lake on a boat, watching for hippos, crocodiles, and buffalo; and peer through your binoculars to spot lovebirds, ibis, and the African fish eagle. Step ashore at Crescent Island a peaceful wildlife sanctuary located in the middle of the lake and enjoy a guided stroll in search of wildebeest, zebras, and giraffes.
The name Naivasha comes from the Maasai /“Nai/’posha/”, which means /“rough water/”, though Lake Naivasha is generally calm as we watch for hippos, crocodiles, and bird life. Bring your binoculars and scan for lovebirds, ibis, and fish eagles, watch buffaloes wallow in the swamps and listen to colobus monkeys call from the treetops.

Fig Tree Camp 3

Travel to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve and settle into our comfortable tented camp, located in the heart of the reserve. Head out for an afternoon safari through vast, acacia dotted plains, driving past throngs of wildebeest, zebra, and giraffes; and keep an eye out for lions, elephants, and the rest of the African /“big five./” In the evening, relax at the camp and enjoy scenic views of the rolling plains.
After breakfast, we depart for the world famous Masai Mara National Reserve. No trip to Kenya would be complete without a visit here. In the afternoon, we will arrive in the area, and get settled at our safari camp, our base for our time here. Then we/’ll make our way into the reserve for an afternoon wildlife safari drive, with excellent chances of seeing the big five: buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino.

Fig Tree Camp 3

Venture out on an early morning safari to track the animals that traversed the savanna during the night. View ungulates like Thomson/’s and Grant/’s gazelles, topi and eland antelopes/—as well as their stealthy predators/—at one of their most active times of the day. Continue your exploration on a late afternoon safari, discovering the timeless landscapes of Masai Mara.

Jacaranda Hotel 3

Witness a breathtaking sunrise over the savanna during your final safari in Masai Mara, and head back to Nairobi. Stop en route at Cafe Ubuntu, a G Adventures/–supported project that trains and employs local women and mothers of children with disabilities. Visit the craft center to meet some of the women who create the wares sold there, then sit down for a delicious farm-to-table lunch.
Rise early for a final morning wildlife safari drive, enjoying the African sun as it rises over the savannah of the Mara plains. Return to Nairobi in the late afternoon and opt to join the CEO in a farewell dinner.

Ilboru Safari Lodge 3

Fly to Arusha, gateway to the Serengeti and the northern parks of Tanzania, and settle into your lodge.

Rift Valley Photographic Lodge 3

This morning, make your way to Mto wa Mbu village, a vibrant settlement of Tanzania/’s diverse tribal groups. Take a guided walk through the village, visiting the local market and meeting artisans in their workshops; then sit down for a traditional lunch with a local family. Continue to the Rift Valley escarpment and settle into our safari camp, located at the edge of Lake Manyara National Park. Set out on our first safari drive to discover East Africa/’s legendary wildlife, searching for lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and more.
This western wall of the Rift Valley escarpment is truly stunning. It provides a backdrop for your search of the park’s bird life, tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, and baboons. The afternoon is spent viewing wildlife along the main road that winds through a lush, cool forest that/’s dominated by large ficus trees covered in bromeliads and ferns.

Serengeti Tortilis Camp 3

Travel through the breathtaking Rift Valley to a Maasai village. Here, we learn about the G Adventures/–supported Clean Cook stoves Project, dedicated to providing clean-burning cook stoves to Maasai communities throughout Tanzania. Enjoy a presentation by a Masaai woman on the impact of the project, and take a guided tour of the village, visiting traditional homes or bomas and helping build a new stove. Continue to our safari camp in Serengeti National Park, stopping en route at the Olduvai Gorge Museum and Visitor/’s Center located near the site where National Geographic archaeologists Louis and Mary Leakey discovered early hominid fossils and stone tools in 1960.

Serengeti Tortilis Camp 3

Immerse yourself in the splendor of the Serengeti, one of Africa/’s most celebrated wildlife reserves. Discover the park/’s iconic creatures on an optional hot-air balloon safari at sunrise, and set out in a 4 x 4 on morning and afternoon safaris through the golden grasslands. With luck, spot all of Africa/’s /“big five/”/—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. Later, visit the Serengeti Wildlife Research Center, and enjoy a talk by one of the visiting researchers.

Pembeni Rhotia 3

Depart the Serengeti this morning, looking out for the park/’s wild denizens along the drive. Check in to our comfortable tented camp near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and enjoy a fiery African sunset from the deck.

Ilboru Safari Lodge 3

Spanning more than 20 kilometers in diameter, the Ngorongoro Crater is the largest non-flooded caldera in the world and is inhabited by some 25,000 animals. Descend into this green-walled paradise early in the morning on safari. As you ride past herds of zebra and flocks of flamingo, keep your eyes peeled for a pride of lions or a lone leopard. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the floor of the crater; then drive to Arusha.

Depart at any time with sweet memories of the trip.