6 Day Masai Mara to Uganda Tour (Camping)

Day 1: Nairobi, Kenya

Arrive at your leisure. Tonight, unwind with your fellow travelers at the hotel bar. Enjoy drinks, socialise, and get to know your guide while you recharge for the exciting adventures that await tomorrow.

Accommodation The Heron Portico or similar (1 Night)
Meals: No meals included on this day
Included Highlight: Welcome Meeting on Arrival Day
Optional Activities: Bomas of Kenya Tour – 120USD per person, The Carnivore Restaurant – 130USD per person, Karen Blixen Museum – 34-75USD per person, Railway Museum – 6-34USD per person, National Museum – 53–3USD per person

Day 2: Nairobi – Masai Mara, Kenya

Today, your African adventure continues as we journey through the iconic Great Rift Valley. Take in the breathtaking scenery and stretch your legs before embarking on an unforgettable wildlife safari. As the sun begins to set, prepare for an exhilarating drive through one of Africa’s most renowned national parks. Keep your eyes peeled for the elusive “Big Five” and other fascinating creatures that call this diverse ecosystem home. Experience the thrill of a true African safari amidst stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife.

Accommodation Kenia Campsite or similar (1 Night)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights: Afternoon Masai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive
Distance: ±386 km
Travel Time: ± 7 hours

Day 3: Masai Mara, Kenya

Take your cameras and hop into a safari vehicle with your guide to observe wildlife in the Masai Mara National Reserve. You will have the opportunity to listen to your guide describe the African bush as you traverse one of the world’s most famous safari destinations. Among the many attractions of the Masai Mara are its abundance of big cats and wildebeest (see if you can capture a picture of one).

Accommodation: Kenia Campsite or similar (1 Night)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights: Full day Masai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive
Optional Activities: Masai Mara Balloon Safari (pre-book to secure your seat)
Please Note: Today is probably the day for the Masai Mara Balloon Safari if you have a reservation! Since it is subject to change, your guide will provide you with final confirmation of the date. You will have a considerably better view from above, but you will miss the group’s early wildlife safari drive!

Day 4: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Before breaking down camp and jumping into the Land Rover, wake up to the sounds of the bush. Today we visit Lake Nakuru, which is known for its flocks of pink flamingos and a variety of bird species. In the course of your journey, you will stop for lunch at Café Ubuntu, a project that trains and employs local women and mothers of children with disabilities. You will have the opportunity to explore the craft center, meet some of the women who make what you see, and enjoy a delicious farm-to-table meal.

In the afternoon, the group will stop at a safari lodge within Lake Nakuru National Park before going on a late afternoon wildlife drive.

Accommodation: Nderit Campsite (or similar) (1 Night)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Café Ubuntu Farm-to-Table Lunch, Lake Nakuru Wildlife Safari Drive
Distance: ±280 km
Travel Time: ± 9 hours

Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park – Eldoret, Kenya

An early start and another opportunity to see more animals this morning on the wildlife safari drive along Lake Nakuru’s shores before you hit the road to Eldoret. We will bump along in the overland vehicle sharing photos of the day on the road to Eldoret.

Accommodation: Greenwoods Resort and Campsite or similar (1 Night)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights: Lake Nakuru Wildlife Safari Drive
Distance: ±170 km
Travel Time: ± 3 – 4 hours

Day 6: Eldoret – Kampala, Uganda

As you cross the border from Kenya into Uganda, it is time to cross another country off your travel list. Before reaching Kampala in the late afternoon, we reminisced about inside jokes and experiences from the trip.

Booking flights before 11:30pm is not recommended if you plan to fly out today. Alternatively, if you are not ready to return home (we don’t blame you), speak with your guide about extending your stay and getting to know more about Uganda. You may be able to book accommodation in Kampala for the final night, please contact your agent for more information.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Distance: ±350 km
Travel Time: ± 11 – 13 hours

Onward Travel Plans

Due to circumstances beyond our control while on tour (such as border crossings, traffic, breakdowns and delays, etc), the end time on the last day cannot be guaranteed. Therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.