5-Day L Naivasha, L Nakuru & Maasai Mara Midrange Safari

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

Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

Private Drive, Boat Ride & Optional Crescent Island Walk
Your private driver-guide meets you at your Nairobi hotel or JKIA for a safari briefing before departing for Lake Naivasha (approximately 1.5-2 hours drive). The scenic journey passes through the Great Rift Valley with photo opportunities at the viewpoint. Arrive at your mid-range lodge in time for lunch, checking into comfortable accommodations—perhaps with lake views. After lunch, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, getting close to hippos and watching fish eagles dive for prey. You'll have the option to visit Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and impalas—a unique experience that brings you closer to wildlife than vehicle-based safaris. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight, perhaps enjoying the sunset over the lake.

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park

Activity: Morning at Leisure & Afternoon Game Drive
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your lodge, perhaps taking a morning walk around the grounds or relaxing by the pool. Mid-morning, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park (approximately 1.5-2 hours drive). Arrive at your mid-range lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon (around 4:00 PM), embark on a private game drive in this renowned park. Lake Nakuru is famous for its flamingo flocks (subject to water levels) and is a designated rhino sanctuary, offering excellent chances to see both black and white rhinos. You'll also encounter Rothschild giraffes, buffalo, waterbuck, and possibly leopards in the acacia woodlands. The park's Makalia Waterfalls add scenic beauty to your game drive. Return to your lodge as the sun sets for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Ziwa Bush Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner.

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:

Ziwa Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Activity: Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Mara
Rise early for a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru to catch the soft light over the lake and increase your chances of spotting rhinos and lions near the shoreline. Return for breakfast, check out, and depart for the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve. The drive takes approximately 5-6 hours through the Great Rift Valley, with lunch en-route. Arrive at your mid-range lodge or camp in the late afternoon, check in, and enjoy some refreshments. Head out for an evening game drive (around 4:00-6:00 PM) to get your first taste of the Mara's incredible wildlife density. Look for elephants, lions, leopards, and the vast plains game that make this reserve world-famous. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight, perhaps with a sundowner drink as you watch the sunset over the savannah.

Accommodation: Enkorok Mara Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner.

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:

Enkorok Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day in Maasai Mara

Sunrise Game Drive, Full-Day Exploration & Optional Premium Activities
Today is the highlight of your safari. Start with a sunrise game drive (around 6:30 AM) when predators are most active and the light is perfect for photography. Return to the lodge for breakfast, then head out for a full day of exploration with a picnic lunch. Your private guide will customize the day based on wildlife movements, searching for the Big Five and the Mara's famous predators. If visiting between July and October, you'll head towards the Mara River to witness the dramatic wildebeest crossings.

Optional Premium Activities:
Hot Air Balloon Safari: Soar over the Mara at sunrise, followed by a champagne bush breakfast in the savannah—an unforgettable experience.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight, reflecting on an incredible day of wildlife encounters.

Accommodation: Midrange Lodge/Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Enkorok Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara to Nairobi

Activity: Morning Game Drive & Return Journey

Description: Enjoy one final early morning game drive (6:30-9:30 AM) for last wildlife sightings and photography in the golden morning light. Return to the lodge for breakfast, check out, and begin your journey back to Nairobi (approximately 5-6 hours). You'll arrive in Nairobi by mid-afternoon and be dropped off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), marking the end of your comfortable and memorable midrange safari.

Meals: Breakfast.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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