6-Day The Great Rift & 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

Your safari begins with a morning pickup in Nairobi by your professional driver-guide. Enjoy a scenic drive down the Great Rift Valley, with a stop at a viewpoint overlooking the valley floor.

Arrive at Lake Naivasha Simba lodge near Lake Naivasha in time for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, you can relax by the lake or take an optional boat ride (extra cost) to see hippos and diverse birdlife.

Your overnight stay and dinner will be at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha - Hell's Gate & Crescent Island

After breakfast, head out for a full-day adventure. Begin with a visit to Hell’s Gate National Park, where you can enjoy a guided cycling safari or nature walk(Both, optional at an extra cost)among zebras, giraffes, and gazelles. Explore the park's deep gorges, geothermal features, and volcanic landscapes on foot.

In the afternoon, visit Crescent Island for a peaceful walking safari(Optional, at an extra cost)among wildebeest, impalas, and giraffes, all in a predator-free sanctuary. Enjoy the calm atmosphere and sweeping views of the lake.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Hell’S Gate National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Little rain)

High Season The park is rarely busy

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahVery Rare

HyenaRare

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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, check out and depart for the Maasai Mara, passing scenic landscapes and rural communities along the way. Arrive at Sentrim Mara camp in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, set off on your first game drive in the Mara. Your expert guide will lead you through open plains and riverine forests, introducing you to the region’s incredible wildlife—including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and antelope.

Return to camp 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:

Sentrim Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

Wake up early and enjoy a full day of game drives in the Maasai Mara. Carry a picnic lunch and explore the different regions of the park, such as the Mara River, Paradise Plain, or the Oloololo Escarpment.

The Maasai Mara is teeming with wildlife year-round, and during the migration season (July–October), you may witness massive herds of wildebeest and zebra crossing rivers teeming with crocodiles.

Expect to see lions, giraffes, elephants, cheetahs, hyenas, and possibly leopards. As the sun sets, you'll return to your accommodation for dinner and a relaxed night.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sentrim Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Another extended Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

After a sunrise game drive, return for a late breakfast and spend the rest of the morning at leisure.

In the afternoon, visit a traditional Maasai village (Optional, at an extra cost) to immerse yourself with their culture, music, and way of life. The interaction provides a deeper appreciation of Kenya’s cultural heritage.

Wrap up the day with a relaxed sundowner or campfire dinner at your camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sentrim Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara - Nairobi

Enjoy one last early morning game drive to track any animals you may have missed. After breakfast, begin your journey back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon. You will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport for your onward travel.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

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.