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Masai Mara- river Nile safari Overview

Masai Mara- river Nile safari will start from Uganda at the source of the river Nile and later cross to Kenya in the Masai mara game reserve which are unique iconic travelers’ destination from all over the world. These along with L. Nakuru known for flamingos and Ol Pejeta conservancy, water rafting, boat cruises, bungee jumping at the Nile, wildebeests migration sightings & Masai Mara river crossings, Africa’s big 5 & game drives will sum up your Africa safari on 10 days in Kenya & Uganda. A Masai Mara- river Nile safari package will cost you from $5,500 to $15,000+ depending on the choice of your affordable luxury travel plans.

Arrival & departure: Entebbe- Nairobi

  • Day 1- arrive, Kampala city tour & night life
  • Day 2-3- source of the River Nile and water rafting
  • Day 4- transfer to Nakuru
  • Day 5- l. Nakuru and Ol Pejeta Birding and Africa’s big 5
  • Day 6- Nairobi np and night life
  • Day 7-10 Masai Mara wilderness and wildebeest migration to departure

Exciting expectations on a 10 days Masai Mara- river Nile safari

On a well planned Masai Mara- river Nile safari experience, you will come across some of the most natural wonders in Africa for example:

  • Source of the river Nile; The genesis/starting point of the world’s second longest ancient river Nile is found in Uganda and worth a gem to reach at as it exits lake Victoria. 
  • Water falls; In the same area/ section as the river sets off are scenic points of strong vigorous water falls like Busowoko/ Itanda falls that are worth paying a visit to.
  • Wildebeest migration; At Africa’s largest mammal movement during this Masai Mara- river Nile safari, the wildebeest migration will be a special highlight on this great adventure.
  • Flamingos; Lake Nakuru’s shores are another gem with thousands of pink flamingos painting its shallow waters where they stay to feed on algae.
  • Southern white rhinos; These majestic beasts are another wildlife gem worth paying a look at while on safari given their threats and conservation efforts done in this region.

Detailed Masai Mara- river Nile safari itinerary

For this Masai Mara- river Nile safari, you will be welcomed by our guide from Entebbe airport to your booked accommodation and thereafter have a brief rest. Kampala city tour will get you to various historical administrative, economic and cultural sites and centers in the city have affected the development of Uganda as a country such as the Kasubi tombs where 3 ancient kings are buried, the Lubaga cathedral; headquarters of the Catholics’ faith, Namirembe cathedral; headquarters of the protestant faith, Gaddafi mosque; headquarters of the Muslim faith, Baha’i temple of the Baha’i faith, fort Laggard the first administrator of Kampala city, the parliament building of Uganda among others. Later on in the evening, you will have a nightlife experience in the bars and lounges of Kampala city till resting time as you wait for the next day.

Accommodation: Grande Imperial hotel (or a similar one)

Meals: Breakfast | lunch| Dinner

Going to Jinja, on the Masai Mara- river Nile safari, at the source of the river Nile has numerous water falls that have become common water sports for tourists and adventurers from all corners of the world. Some of the falls include Owen falls, Ripon falls, Itanda falls, Busowoko falls among others. Clean white waters of the River Nile at this point are the most entertaining of the river course throughout Africa offering the best bungee jumping point, water rafting, horse riding at the river banks, water surfing, swimming, canoeing, river boarding, quad biking around the river banks among others. You will also take a boat cruise to reach the source of the nile where 30% of the water emanates from the underground streams and 70% from Lake Victoria.

Accommodation: Whispers of the Nile lodge (or a similar one)

Meals: Breakfast | lunch| Dinner

Day 4 transfer to Nakuru

Either by air or by road trip on safari to Lake Nakuru national park across Uganda’s border to Kenya.

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru lodge (or a similar one)

Meals: Breakfast | lunch| Dinner

This day on the Masai Mara- river Nile safari at lake Nakuru which is one of the world’s highest bird concentrated areas with more than a million flamingos, storks, geese, ducks, Africa’s big 5 game among others residing at this shallow lake. Shallowness of lake Nakuru easily exposes algae which is food to greater and lesser flamingos thus making it a favorite place for them to stay.

At Ol Pejeta conservation area which has the highest number of protected black and white rhinos and also the only 2 remaining northern white rhinos in the world. The park offers both drives and walking safari experiences to the visitors. The expanse of the sanctuary also harbors lions, chimpanzees, giraffes, elephants, warthogs, hyenas, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, hippos, zebras, reptiles, buffaloes, baboons, vervet monkeys among others.

Accommodation: Radisson blu hotel (or a similar one)

Meals: Breakfast | lunch| Dinner

You will have an exciting tour around Nairobi national park while gazing at skyscrapers of the Nairobi city. Nairobi park has various mammal species such as lions, leopards, giraffes, hippos, ostriches, rhinos, hartebeests, waterbucks, hyenas, buffaloes, kobs, reptiles among others. Nairobi park has numerous bird species and numerous migrant species especially during the time between June and August adding to the more than 400 resident species making it a true birding haven in Africa. Nairobi game park will give you a unique scenery of the existing interdependency of nature and its wild with modernity.

Accommodation: Radisson blu hotel (or a similar one)

Meals: Breakfast | lunch| Dinner

Your Masai Mara- river Nile safari will end with a blast of a wildebeest migration and wildlife experience in the Masai Mara game reserve. The park offers different safari experiences such as air balloon tours, game drives, horse riding safari & walking safari with the Maasai people/ community. High concentration of wild game in this park will give non-stop action packed safari drives all throughout of Africa’s big 5 game; lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, along with rhinos, kobs, hyenas, hartebeests, wildebeests migration, zebras, giraffes, waterbucks, reptiles, Masai Mara river crossing, warthogs, monkeys, baboons, crocodiles, hippos, wild dogs, ostriches and numerous bird species all over the park. Towards the end of the second day you will head back to Nairobi to catch up with your departure flight.

Accommodation: Mara Sopa lodge (or a similar one)

Meals: Breakfast | lunch| Dinner

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What is the best time for the Masai Mara- river Nile safari visit?

This multi-nation Masai Mara- river Nile safari in Uganda and Kenya is best done in the summer/ dry months season of June- September when you will find a cooling breeze on the river Nile, its a season when the huge ungulate herds traverse the Masai Mara and the short dry savannah grasslands easily expose wild animals for easy sightings during game drives.

Lodges where you can stay at the Masai Mara- river Nile safari;

On this affordable luxury Masai Mara- river Nile safari you will enjoy serene Africa wilderness and experiences in comfortable classic staycation lodges. These lodges include; Jinja Nile resort, Lemala Wildwaters lodge, Adrift Uganda river club, andBeyond Bateleur camp, JW Marriott Masai Mara lodge, Mara Serena safari lodge, Kingfisher resort, Sand River Masai Mara by Elewana, lake Nakuru lodge, lake Nakuru Flamingo resort & spa etc. Start planning your private safari itinerary with our safari experts to suite your inspirations.

Inclusions
  • Airport transfers
  • Park entry fees
  • Excursions on itinerary
  • Drinking water
  • Laundry
  • Transport; 4X4 safari landcruiser
  • Driver & guide
  • Domestic flights
  • Government taxes
Exclusions
  • Travel insurance
  • International flights
  • Extra luggage on domestic flights
  • Tipping and gratitude
  • Souvenirs & snacks
  • Extra activities & meals not indicated in itinerary
  • Accommodation after end of trip
  • Any changes to the itinerary
  • Anything not mentioned in itinerary

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