5-Day Great Rift & Mara 5-Day Wildlife Safari

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

Nairobi to Lake Naivasha | Boat Ride & Crescent Island Walk

Depart Nairobi after for Lake Naivasha, nestled in the Great Rift Valley and surrounded by dormant volcanoes and lush acacia woodlands. Upon arrival, enjoy a refreshing lunch at your lodge before heading out for a boat safari across the lake, where you’ll spot hippos, waterbucks, and an abundance of birdlife. Later, disembark on Crescent Island for a guided nature walk among freely roaming zebras, giraffes, and antelopes.

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)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park | Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, famed for its populations of endangered rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and iconic flocks of flamingos. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, then venture into the park for an afternoon game drive, exploring the forested shores and open savannah in search of lions, buffaloes, and elusive leopards.

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:

Hotel CityMax

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara | Scenic Drive & Maasai Village Visit

After breakfast, check out and enjoy a scenic drive to the world-famous Maasai Mara, passing through the picturesque Great Rift Valley and traditional farmlands. Arrive at your safari camp in time for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, head out for a guided visit to a nearby Maasai village where you'll engage with the community and gain firsthand insight into their rich cultural heritage and daily life. Return to camp 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 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:

Flair Camp Experiences

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara

Today is reserved for an extensive full-day game drive across the Mara’s rolling plains. Venture deep into the reserve in search of the famed Big Five and witness dramatic scenes of predator-prey interaction, herds of elephants, and possibly a river crossing if your travel coincides with the Great Migration. Enjoy a packed picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your exploration through different terrains and wildlife-rich areas.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Flair Camp Experiences

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Maasai Mara to Nairobi | Journey Back

After an early breakfast, check out and begin your return drive to Nairobi, reflecting on the incredible sights and stories gathered over the past few days. A stop for lunch en route is included before arriving in the city in the late afternoon. Drop-off at your preferred location or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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