7 Days Unforgetable Kenya Safari 

After breakfast, depart by road to the Great Rift Valley, with Mt Longonot in the background. Stopping periodically to marvel at the plunging escarpments, volcanic mountains, and pristine lakes. You will also see Lake Naivasha, Lake Elementaita, and Lake Nakuru as you journey to Bogoria. Lake Bogoria is located within Lake Bogoria National Reserve at a distance of about 285 km from Nairobi. Overnight Accommodation: Lake Bogoria Spa and Resort

This morning you will wake to watch the sunrise over the escarpment before embarking on a guided game walk along the steaming shores of Lake Bogoria. Teeming with birdlife, you will have the opportunity here to observe kingfishers, herons, and pelicans, in addition, to seemingly millions of greater and lesser flamingos. While the shores will undoubtedly captivate your attention, be sure to look to the surrounding plains and woodlands as well; lesser kudu, gazelles, zebra, and warthogs are often seen meandering around the forest edge.

The western shore has hot springs and spouting geyser’s, spurting steam and bubbling geothermal pools. Local populations also believe that exposure to the geyser's vapors acts as a treatment for respiratory and dermatological problems - however, caution should be exercised if attempting this. The steam is very hot.

After breakfast, drive for three hours through the majestic Rift Valley, moving on to Lake Nakuru National Park. This Park too revolves around a spectacular alkaline lake, painted pink and white by thousands of flamingos, pelicans, and over 300 other species of birds, while enormous herds of buffalo graze on the shore. There are rehabilitated and ever-graceful black and white rhinoceros, which have successfully repopulated this park.

Besides the flamingos that Lake Nakuru is famous for, there are approximately 400 other species of birds found there. In addition, a large variety of games can be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild's Giraffe, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon, and many species of plains game.

This morning, depart from the Great Rift Valley and towards the rolling plains of the Masai Mara. Before traversing these plains, you will detour to Maji Moto, an authentic Masai settlement on the outskirts of the Mara. The Masai Warriors are a semi-nomadic indigenous African tribe, world-renowned for their unique dress, intricate jewelry, and their ability to jump to remarkable heights.

They have roamed the plains of the Mara and the Serengeti for centuries, surviving off instinct and fierce loyalty to their cattle. Tonight, you can unwind from a long drive in the natural hot springs beside the village.

This morning will be spent with the Masai, learning of their customs, beliefs, and skills. Enjoy setting off on foot with a warrior, learning the survival skills that have enabled this population to prosper through adversity. You may learn how to throw a spear, mix a deadly poison, and identify medicinal plants; you will gain insight into a truly unique - and threatened - way of life.

Also explore the boma (homestead), learning about the role of women and children in this patriarchal society. Practicing beadwork, milking cows, and retrieving water illustrate a life that sits in contrast to the world you left behind. The Masai incorporate song and dance into all major components of their culture, with particular performances associated with courtship, hunting, and the coming-of-age ceremonies. In the afternoon depart for Masai Mara one of the greatest wildernesses of the world.

Enjoy morning and afternoon 'Spice' game drives are planned. Large mammals are varied, abundant, and easy to see. Residents among the park's mammals are; Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Impala, Zebra, Topi, both the Thomson's and Grant's Gazelles.

Optional hot Air Balloon rides are available on this day at an additional cost. On this final day in the Mara, you also have an opportunity to visit an authentic Masai village.

Begin today with an early morning 'Spice' game drive followed by a complete English breakfast at your lodge. Mid-morning drive to Nairobi. The balance of the day is at leisure for last minute assisted shopping and sightseeing.