4-Day The Great Rift & Mara Escape

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

Nairobi-Naivasha

Kick off your safari with an early morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or airport and drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley, where breathtaking landscapes unfold at every turn. Arrive at Lake Naivasha in time for lunch at your camp or lodge.

In the afternoon, set off on a thrilling boat ride across the shimmering lake, spotting playful hippos basking in the sun and colorful birdlife in their natural habitat. Continue the adventure with a walk on Crescent Island, where giraffes, zebras, and antelopes roam freely, creating perfect wildlife encounters. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight, as the sun sets over this magical lakeside paradise.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Leisure Apex Resort

• Budget hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Naivasha-Masai Mara

After an early breakfast at your Lake Naivasha lodge, depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy the scenic 5-hour drive through the rolling hills of the Rift Valley and pass through Narok, a vibrant Maasai town rich in culture and tradition.

Arrive in time for lunch at your camp or lodge, then embark on an exhilarating afternoon game drive across the Mara’s sweeping savannahs. Search for the majestic Big Five — lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos — along with giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and countless other wildlife. Return to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay under the African sky, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

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:

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Game Drive

Rise early for an exhilarating morning game drive, witnessing the savannah come alive at sunrise. Return to your camp for breakfast before setting out on a full-day safari adventure with a packed lunch.

Explore the vast Maasai Mara National Reserve plains in search of its iconic wildlife. During the Great Migration (July–September), witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras sweeping across the savannah. Spot giraffes, impalas, topi, Thomson’s gazelles, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, and bat-eared foxes. Marvel at hippos and crocodiles along the Mara River as you immerse yourself in one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife experiences.

Return to your camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay under the star-studded African sky.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara-Nairobi

After an early breakfast at your camp, check out and begin the scenic 5-hour drive back to Nairobi. Enjoy the rolling landscapes of the Rift Valley as you reflect on your incredible safari experiences. Arrive in Nairobi in time for lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant, then your driver will drop you at your hotel or airport around 3:00 pm.

Optional: For clients with evening flights, enjoy an extended morning game drive with a packed lunch in the Mara before departing. You will arrive in Nairobi around 5–6 pm, ready for your onward journey.

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.