5-Day Best of Rift Valley Lakes & Masai Mara

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

Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

Welcome to Kenya! Upon your arrival at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you'll be warmly greeted by your safari guide, who will brief you on the exciting adventure ahead. Depart Nairobi and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley. Arrive at Lake Naivasha for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a complementary boat ride on the lake with chances to spot hippos and rich birdlife. Later Enjoy a complementary visit to Crescent Island for a guided walking safari. Dinner and overnight at Naivasha.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Avian Court Hotel

• Mid-range 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 - Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, depart Naivasha and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its spectacular birdlife and diverse wildlife. Upon arrival, enjoy a morning game drive through the park, with opportunities to spot endangered rhinos, tree-climbing lions, large herds of buffalo, Rothschild’s giraffes, and abundant plains game. The alkaline lake is also a haven for flamingos, pelicans, and over 400 bird species, making it a birdwatcher’s paradise. Arrive at your lodge/camp in time for lunch, followed by a relaxed afternoon game drive exploring more of the park’s landscapes, from wooded hills to open grasslands. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru.

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

Accommodation:

Ziwa Bush Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara

Depart Nakuru after breakfast and drive across the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and the rolling hills of Narok County to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya’s most celebrated safari destination. Arrive at your lodge/camp in time for lunch and some relaxation. In the afternoon, set out on your first game drive in the Mara, exploring its vast savannahs and rich wildlife. Expect sightings of elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and herds of wildebeest and zebras roaming freely. Return to your camp/lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, 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 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:

Zebra Plains Mara 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)

Full day Game drives Masai Mara

Spend the entire day exploring the Masai Mara, with both morning and afternoon game drives across its golden plains. The reserve is home to the legendary Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino – along with cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and countless plains game. During migration season (July–October), witness the dramatic movement of wildebeest and zebras across the Mara River. Between game drives, relax at your lodge/camp and soak in the tranquil wilderness. Later a complementary visit to a traditional Maasai village to learn about the community’s rich culture, traditions, and way of life. Dinner and overnight at your Mara camp/lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Nairobi

After an early breakfast, enjoy a relaxed drive back to Nairobi, arriving in time for lunch at a local restaurant or hotel. Later in the afternoon, enjoy a complimentary visit to the Giraffe Centre, where you can get up close with the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes and even feed them from an elevated platform. Afterwards, you will be transferred to your hotel or the airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your safari.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

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.