5-Day Epic Rift Valley & Masai Mara Safari

• 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 travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley toward Lake Naivasha. Enjoy spectacular views of the escarpment and surrounding landscapes before arriving at your lodge. Check in and enjoy lunch before beginning your afternoon experience on the lake.

Take a relaxing boat ride across Lake Naivasha, a beautiful freshwater lake surrounded by acacia woodland and dramatic Rift Valley scenery. Watch for hippos resting in the water and numerous bird species, including African fish eagles, pelicans, herons, and cormorants.

Continue to Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and waterbucks. With no large predators on the island, it offers a unique opportunity to experience wildlife on foot. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle), Walking safaris (with an armed guide) & Boat trip

Accommodation:

Osotua Luxury 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-Lake Nakuru National Park

Enjoy breakfast before departing Lake Naivasha for nearby Lake Nakuru National Park. The short journey takes you through the beautiful Great Rift Valley landscapes toward one of Kenya’s renowned wildlife sanctuaries.

Upon arrival, enter the park and enjoy a game drive as you make your way toward your lodge. Check in and enjoy lunch before relaxing.

In the afternoon, head out for an extended game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park. Search for the park’s famous black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, and other wildlife. The park is also an excellent destination for birdwatching, with diverse species found around the lake and surrounding woodland. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

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:

Lake Nakuru Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, check out and depart Lake Nakuru for the legendary Maasai Mara. Travel through the scenic Kenyan countryside and Great Rift Valley, enjoying changing landscapes as you head toward the Mara.

Upon arrival, check in at your lodge or camp and enjoy lunch. After some time to relax, embark on your first afternoon game drive across the Mara’s famous golden savannahs.

The reserve is renowned for its extraordinary concentration of wildlife. Keep your eyes open for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous antelope species. As the afternoon light turns golden across the plains, continue your wildlife search before returning to your lodge 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 (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Enkorok Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve

Rise early and enjoy a full day of unforgettable wildlife exploration in the Maasai Mara. Set out with your professional safari guide for extensive morning and afternoon game drives across the reserve’s open grasslands, riverine areas, and wildlife-rich plains.

Search for the Big Five and other iconic species while enjoying the spectacular scenery of the Mara ecosystem. Between July and October, the reserve may offer opportunities to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, when enormous herds move through the region.

Enjoy a packed picnic lunch in the reserve, allowing you to spend more time in the wilderness before continuing your game drive until sunset. Optional experiences include a sunrise hot-air balloon safari or Maasai village visit at an additional cost. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Enkorok Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara -Nairobi

Enjoy an early breakfast before checking out and beginning your final journey from the Maasai Mara toward Nairobi. Depending on your departure schedule, you may have time for a short morning game drive before leaving the reserve.

Continue through the Kenyan countryside, enjoying the final views of the savannah and surrounding landscapes. Stop for lunch en route before continuing toward Nairobi.

Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon or early evening and transfer to your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Your 5-day Naivasha, Nakuru, and Maasai Mara safari ends with wonderful memories of Kenya’s wildlife, landscapes, and unforgettable wilderness experiences.

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)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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