4-Day Rift Valley Lakes & Great Plains Safari Escape

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

Nairobi – Lake Naivasha

Depart Nairobi in the morning and descend into the Great Rift Valley, enjoying scenic viewpoints en route. Arrive at Lake Naivasha before lunch and spend the afternoon exploring the freshwater lake famous for hippos, fish eagles, and lush acacia fringes. A guided boat ride brings you close to grazing hippos and abundant birdlife, while the calm waters reflect the surrounding escarpments. Later, visit nearby Hell’s Gate National Park for a relaxed walk or optional cycling among giraffes, zebras, and dramatic gorges. Evening at leisure, enjoying the serene lakeside atmosphere and overnight near the lake.

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)

Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, drive west toward the world-famous Maasai Mara, passing rolling farmlands and traditional Maasai villages. Arrive in time for lunch at your camp or lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive across the vast savannah plains. This first encounter introduces you to the Mara’s incredible wildlife density, with chances to see elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and big cats resting after the heat of the day. As the sun sets, the plains glow with golden light, offering classic safari photography moments. Return to camp for dinner and overnight, 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 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:

Endeem Mara Resort

• Budget lodge bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day in Masai Mara

Spend the entire day exploring the expansive plains of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. After an early breakfast, set out for a morning game drive when predators are most active. Return to the lodge for lunch and a short rest, or opt for a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch near the Mara River. The afternoon brings more wildlife encounters, from large elephant herds to cheetahs scanning the grasslands. As the sun sets, return to the lodge for dinner, storytelling, and a peaceful night surrounded by African sounds.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Endeem Mara Resort

• Budget lodge bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara – Nairobi

Enjoy an early breakfast and, if time allows, a final short game drive to catch last wildlife sightings in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Afterwards, begin the drive back to Nairobi, passing through scenic savannahs and local towns along the way. Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, marking the end of a memorable short safari that perfectly combines lake relaxation and classic African wildlife experiences.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

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.