Experience an exciting tour of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve just at the right time to catch the wildebeest migration, explore Lake Nakuru National Park, relax by beautiful Diani Beach in Mombasa.

Day 1 : Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park

Today is the first day of your long awaited Safari! This safari will start with a pick up from your Nairobi hotel at 7a.m. Your Mahanda Africa Safaris guide will brief you on the day's activities upon arrival and then it's off on the 4 hour road trip to Lake Nakuru.
You will have a stopover by the great rift valley to take in the breathtaking scenery for a few minutes then proceed to your lodge for check-in and lunch.
In the afternoon, your first game drive in Lake Nakuru awaits!
Nakuru in Kiswahili means “Waterbuck Haven”. Lake Nakuru National Park started off small, only encompassing the famous lake and the surrounding mountainous vicinity. Now it has been extended to include a large part of the savannahs. Currently, the Park covers around 90 square miles. It has unusual but beautiful vegetation. The forest vegetation is covered with Euphorbia, tall cactus like trees and acacia woodland. The forest region is a host to over 400 migratory bird species from around the world. The Lake is teeming with birdlife, especially the pink flamingo. Several other water animals grace the park like lions, impalas, buffalos, water bucks and Rothschild giraffes.
Your guide will lead you to the most beautiful and scenic spots in Lake Nakuru as you go along on your game drive.

Key Facts
Overnight: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge (Midrange accommodation located is along “The Lion Hill” in Lake Nakuru National Park. It offers the most scenic and spectacular views of the Lake and the National Park)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch or Dinner

Day 2: Full day game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park

Today will be yours to enjoy Lake Nakuru National Park. This day will be spent in search of the big five and many other wildlife that inhabits these beautiful savannah plains.
As an optional activity, you can take a boat cruise on Lake Nakuru. This two and a half hour boat cruise will allow you to experience Lake Nakuru from a different perspective, on water. The lake itself is remarkably picturesque, with several spectacular attractions such as the Baboon cliff view point, the Lion hill, the Out of Africa Look out and the Magnificent Makalia waterfalls. The cruise comes at an extra cost of USD 100 per person and can be arranged early morning or mid-afternoon.

Key Facts
Overnight: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge (Midrange accommodation located is along “The Lion Hill” in Lake Nakuru National Park. It offers the most scenic and spectacular views of the Lake and the National Park)

Meal plan: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day3-6 Transfer to the Maasai Mara and the Maasai Mara Experience!

On day 3, after an early breakfast at the lodge, you will depart for the great Maasai Mara, a 4 hour drive. The road to the Mara is a scenic one, passing through valleys, plantations and small towns. You will arrive in the Maasai Mara in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, you can look forward to your first of many game drives in the Maasai Mara before retiring to the beautiful Sarova Mara Game Camp within the Maasai Mara.
Over the next 3 days, you will get to explore the wonders of Central and Northern Mara reserve heading westwards towards the Mara river to catch the wildebeest on their migration. At this time of year (late July to early August) the wildebeest have started their migration northwards from the Serengeti in Tanzania towards the golden grasslands of the great Maasai Mara in Kenya, and it is prime time to catch them as they cross the Mara River in dramatic fashion! Lions, leopards, crocodiles, cheetahs, hyenas and so many other carnivores lie in wait for these wildebeest. A breathtaking variety of other big herbivores can be seen roaming the plains like zebras, gazelles, giraffes, and buffalo.
There are also many optional activities to try like the Hot Air Balloon ride ($450 per person) or a Maasai village visit ($20 per person).

Key Facts
Overnight: Sarova Mara Game Camp ( luxury safari camps located in the heart of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya and offers a unique African safari experience for game viewing)

Meal Plan: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 7: Flight from Maasai Mara to Diani Beach

Today, after an early breakfast, your guide awaits to take you on a short drive to the airstrip for your flight to Diani Beach in Mombasa. The 4 hour flight will include a stop-over at Wilson Airport before landing at Moi International Airport in Mombasa. From here, your guide will drive you to your lodge at the beautiful Southern Palms Beach Resort
Journey Time:
Overnight: Southern Palms Beach Resort (located at the edge of the Indian Ocean on the gorgeous, renowned Diani Beach. It is an oasis of calm that rests just 35 kilometres south of Mombasa

Key Facts
Overnight: Southern Palms Beach Resort (located at the edge of the Indian Ocean on the gorgeous, renowned Diani Beach. It is an oasis of calm that rests just 35 kilometres south of Mombasa

Meal Plan: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 8 Diani Beach experience

Today, have a leisure breakfast, this day will be spent at your leisure, relaxing and enjoying all the wonderful resort facilities—spa, massage, poolside sunbathing, or a dip in the ocean. For the more adventurous traveller, you may wish to indulge in a diving experience or head off on one of the many day tours available.

Key Facts
Overnight: Southern Palms Beach Resort (located at the edge of the Indian Ocean on the gorgeous, renowned Diani Beach. It is an oasis of calm that rests just 35 kilometres south of Mombasa

Meal Plan: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 9 Transfer back to Nairobi

Today is the last day of your amazing safari! After a sumptuous morning breakfast, depending on your flight time, you may be able to spend some more time relaxing by the beach before your transfer back to Moi International Airport to catch your flight back to Nairobi.

Key Facts
Overnight: Not Applicable
Mel Plan: Bed and breakfast