5-Day Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha Trail

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

Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve

Begin your safari with an early morning pick-up from Nairobi and drive to the spectacular Maasai Mara National Reserve, passing through the scenic Great Rift Valley. Enjoy a brief stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint before continuing to the Mara.

Arrive in time for lunch and check in at Mara Sweet Acacia Lodge. After some time to relax, head out for your first afternoon game drive. Explore the beautiful savannah plains while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife.

Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

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 (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Mara Sweet Acacia Lodge

• Mid-range lodge 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 Maasai Mara Game Drive

Wake up early and enjoy breakfast at Mara Sweet Acacia Lodge before setting out for a full-day game drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Spend the day exploring the vast savannah plains, where you may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and many other wildlife species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve while surrounded by the beautiful African wilderness, maximizing your time for wildlife viewing. Continue exploring different areas of the Mara in search of memorable wildlife encounters and, depending on the season, large herds of wildebeest and zebra.

In the late afternoon, begin your return journey to lodge. Arrive in time to relax, enjoy dinner, and unwind after a rewarding day in the wilderness.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Mara Sweet Acacia Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, check out from Acacia Mara Lodge and depart the Maasai Mara for Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Kenyan countryside and the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley.

Arrive in Nakuru and proceed to Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge for check-in and lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its diverse wildlife and beautiful lake scenery. Keep an eye out for rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, lions, and a variety of bird species.

As the sun begins to set, return to the lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

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 (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha

Start the day with an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, taking advantage of the cooler morning hours when wildlife is active. Explore the park in search of rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, lions, and other wildlife while enjoying the scenic surroundings of the Great Rift Valley.

Return to Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge for breakfast before checking out and driving to nearby Lake Naivasha. Arrive at Naivasha Resort for check-in and lunch.

Spend the afternoon relaxing at the resort or choose an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha. The boat excursion offers beautiful views of the lake and opportunities to see hippos and a variety of water birds.

Return to the resort in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Resort

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha – Nairobi

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at Naivasha Resort before checking out and beginning your journey back to Nairobi. Depending on your schedule, you may have some free time to enjoy the resort surroundings or take an optional short morning activity.

Depart Naivasha and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley, enjoying beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes. Continue to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.

Your memorable 5-day Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Naivasha safari comes to an end with drop-off at the airport.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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