5-Day Mara-Nakuru-Naivasha Safari

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

Nairobi to Mara

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to the Maasai Mara, enjoying scenic views of the Great Rift Valley along the way. Arrive in time for lunch and check in at your lodge or camp. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in the Mara, exploring the reserve in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day at Maasai Mara

A full day dedicated to exploring the greatest wildlife reserve in Africa. Depart at dawn with packed picnic lunch boxes: the early morning hours are when predators are most active and the light is most spectacular for photography. The Mara is home to the Big Five and vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle. River crossings may still be possible near the Mara River — your guide will position you at the best vantage points. Look out for cheetah on the open plains, leopard resting in acacia trees, and enormous lion prides.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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 to Nakuru

Rise early for one final dawn game drive in Masai Mara before breakfast. Check out and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its enormous flocks of flamingos that paint the lake pink. En route, enjoy sweeping views of the Great Rift Valley. Arrive Nakuru in the afternoon and head out for an evening game drive. The park is a sanctuary for both black and white rhino, as well as Rothschild's giraffe, lion, leopard, and waterbuck along the lakeshore.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Nakuru to Naivasha

After an early morning game drive and breakfast at Nakuru, depart for the short drive to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake set in the floor of the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for an optional boat ride on the lake, drifting past pods of hippos and hundreds of water birds. In the afternoon, explore Hell's Gate National Park (At an extra cost) by bicycle or on foot, one of the few parks in Kenya where you can walk freely among wildlife. Dramatic gorges and towering cliffs make this a favourite for photographers.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Leisure Apex Resort

• Budget hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Naivasha to Nairobi

Enjoy a leisurely morning walk or optional guided nature walk in Crescent Island — a wildlife sanctuary on Lake Naivasha where you can walk alongside zebra, wildebeest, and giraffe with no barriers. After a final lakeside breakfast, depart Naivasha for the drive back to Nairobi. Stop at a curio market for last-minute souvenirs en route. Arrive in Nairobi in the early afternoon, giving you time to freshen up, explore Nairobi city centre, or visit the Giraffe Centre before your onward travel.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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.