4-Day Lake Naivasha & Masai Mara Classic Safari

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

Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or the airport in Nairobi, followed by a scenic drive along the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Stop at a stunning viewpoint to admire sweeping panoramas before descending to Lake Naivasha, one of Kenya’s most picturesque freshwater lakes.

After lunch at your lakeside lodge, relax amid grazing antelope and vibrant birdlife. In the afternoon, explore Hell’s Gate National Park, known for its towering cliffs, geothermal springs, and free-roaming wildlife. Enjoy a guided game drive, cycling safari, or nature walk among zebras and giraffes.

Later, take a guided boat safari on Lake Naivasha, drifting past hippos and watching African fish eagles, pelicans, and cormorants. As the sun sets, the lake glows in golden hues, offering a peaceful setting for dinner and your overnight stay at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart for the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve, journeying through the scenic highlands and the town of Narok, the cultural heartland of the Masai people. Along the way, observe the changing landscapes—from fertile farmlands to expansive savannah plains dotted with traditional Maasai homesteads and grazing cattle. Arrive at your camp or lodge in time for lunch and a short rest before heading out on your first exhilarating afternoon game drive. The Masai Mara is renowned for its remarkable wildlife density, and your exploration may reveal prides of lions resting beneath acacia trees, elephants moving in family herds, cheetahs scanning the plains, and large buffalo groups grazing peacefully. The golden afternoon light offers excellent photography opportunities as you traverse the rolling grasslands. Return to camp at sunset for dinner and a relaxing evening surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

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:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve

Today is dedicated to a full-day immersion in the Masai Mara ecosystem. After an early breakfast, depart with picnic lunch boxes for an extensive exploration of the reserve’s diverse habitats, including open plains, riverine forests, and acacia woodlands. With your experienced driver-guide, track the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—while also encountering hyenas, jackals, giraffes, topis, elands, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebras. A visit to the Mara River offers the chance to witness one of nature’s most dramatic spectacles during the migration season (July to October), when thousands of wildebeest brave crocodile-filled waters in search of greener pastures. Enjoy a bush picnic in a scenic spot within the reserve before continuing your wildlife search in the afternoon. As the day concludes, return to the lodge with unforgettable memories of close wildlife encounters, followed by dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Nairobi

On your final day, you may take an optional early morning game drive to witness the savannah come alive as the sun rises over the plains. After breakfast at the camp, bid farewell to the Masai Mara and begin your journey back to Nairobi, enjoying scenic views along the way. Arrive in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel or the airport, marking the end of a richly rewarding safari experience through Kenya’s lakes and legendary wildlife plains.

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.