5-Day Masai Mara and Great Rift Valley Classic Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve

Upon arrival, you will be met and warmly welcomed by our professional driver-guide at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) or your Nairobi hotel. Depart Nairobi at 08:00 hrs and journey towards the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, driving via the scenic Great Rift Valley with a brief stop at the viewpoint for photography.
Arrive in the Masai Mara in time for lunch and check-in at the lodge. After some relaxation, proceed for an afternoon game drive, exploring the vast savannahs and rich wildlife habitats of the reserve. As the sun sets, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Muthu Keekorok Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara Game Viewing

Optional Activity:
Hot Air Balloon Safari (at an additional cost of USD 490 per adult / USD 355 per child aged 4–11). The experience begins at 0600 hrs with a one-hour flight offering breathtaking aerial views of the Masai Mara ecosystem, followed by a champagne bush breakfast in the wilderness.

After breakfast, depart with packed lunches for a full day of game viewing in the Masai Mara. Spend the day tracking an incredible variety of wildlife including lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, rhinos, hippos along the Mara River, leopards, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, and numerous antelope species. Between July and September, you may witness the dramatic Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles. You may also see members of the Maasai community along the reserve’s boundaries, recognizable by their colorful attire and rich cultural heritage. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Muthu Keekorok Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, check out and depart the Masai Mara for Lake Nakuru National Park, famed for its scenic landscapes and exceptional birdlife. Arrive in time for check-in and lunch at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, beautifully set within the park on the western escarpment of the Great Rift Valley, offering panoramic views over Lake Nakuru and its surrounding plains. Later in the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in this remarkable park, home to over 400 bird species, including flamingos, pelicans, African fish eagles, hamerkops, and pied kingfishers. The park is also a key sanctuary for black and white rhinos, the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe, as well as lions, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, and impalas. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha

Begin the day with an early morning game drive, taking advantage of the cool temperatures and soft morning light, ideal for wildlife viewing. Return to the lodge for breakfast, then check out and proceed to Lake Naivasha. Arrive at Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club, a charming lakeside retreat set on the southern shores of Lake Naivasha, blending classic colonial elegance with modern comfort. Check in, relax, and enjoy lunch at the resort. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, followed by a guided walking safari. Walk among freely roaming wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and antelopes, while observing a wide variety of bird species along the lake shores.
Return to the resort in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club

• Luxury hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha - Nairobi

Enjoy a leisurely, sumptuous breakfast at the resort. Thereafter, check out and drive back to Nairobi. Lunch will be taken en-route at your own cost. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be dropped off at your hotel or transferred to the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of an unforgettable safari experience.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.