Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi, a local representative will be waiting at the airport to transfer you to your comfortable hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax ahead of your safari adventure. Overnight at Fairmont The Norfolk.
Day 2: Nairobi and Lake Naivasha. After breakfast, start your adventure with a 2 hour 4x4 drive to the north western shores of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. Your base for the next two nights is Loldia House, an original farmhouse on a private 6,500 acre farm. It is perfectly placed to explore the surrounding lakes and mountains, as well as the varied wildlife that reside here. Guests can enjoy a boat ride on a nearby lake, a vehicle tour of the ranch, or even a night drive with the chance of spotting leopard out hunting. Returning to the house you may well hear hippos grazing on the lawn. Overnight at Loldia House.
Day 3: Lake Naivasha. Today we recommend a visit to nearby Lake Nakuru National Park, a full day excursion that's included in your stay at Loldia House. Lake Nakuru is famous for its flocks of pink flamingos who feed on the blue green algae that thrives here. The surrounding national park is home to lion, leopard, buffalo, zebra, impala and endangered black rhino. It's a fantastic place for a game drive. Returning to the farmhouse, there's time to relax in the beautiful infinity pool or indulge in a massage or treatment at the poolside spa room. Overnight at Loldia House.
Day 4: Lake Naivasha and Maasai Mara. After breakfast, enjoy a scenic flight by light aircraft to Musiara airstrip, followed by a 15 minute game drive to Governors' camp. Your home for the next three nights will be a classic safari tent at this exclusive camp, set on the banks of the Mara River in a wildlife rich corner of the Maasai Mara Reserve. The camp is unfenced so grazing animals often pass through. Your plans for the following days are incredibly flexible with two or three game drives per day, depending on your preference. You'll be allocated an expert driver/guide who you'll get to know well during your stay. They will know the very best places to spot wildlife and even know all the local lion by name. Overnight at the Governors' Camp.
Day 5: Maasai Mara. The Maasai Mara is home to one of the highest concentration of wildlife in the world and today you'll begin to discover it. The region is deservedly famous for its big cats but is also a fantastic place to experience other wildlife including elephants, giraffe, zebra, antelope, impala, hyenas and warthogs. Visit during the dry season between June and October and you'll witness the Great Migration, where over two million wildebeest thunders across the plains in search of lush grasslands. The community and conservation programme is also highly recommended during your time here. Visiting local Maasai villages known as Manyattas, you'll experience the traditional way of life of the Maasai. Between game drives you can relax at the camp and enjoy excellent meals in the dining tent or al fresco. overnight at the Governors' Camp.
Day 6: Maasai Mara. During your stay at Governors' there's the opportunity to take a thrilling hot arir balloon safari to gain a whole new perspective of the Maasai Mara. Wake early and watch as the balloon is prepared, then take flight and drift upwards as the sun rises. The bright pink-orange haze is visible for miles across the vast savannah, as wildlife roam below. The memorable flight is follwed by an impressive Champagne breakfast that will be set up as the balloon comes in to land. This is our most popular optional experience in Kenya. The rest of the day is spent on further game drives into the heart of the wildlife rich reserve with your expert driver/guide. Overnight at Governors' Camp.
Day 7: Nairobi and departure. After breakfast, fly back to Nairobi. Alternatively if your travelling on to Kenya's coast, you can fly directly from the Mara to Mombasa in the afternoon.
