5-Day Ultimate Safari Mara, Lake Naivasha & Lake Nakuru

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

Nairobi to Masai Mara Game Reserve

Your adventure begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, traveling through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley. Stop at a scenic viewpoint to admire the sweeping escarpments before continuing through Maasai territory. Arrive in Masai Mara in time for lunch at your lodge or camp.
In the afternoon, embark on an exciting game drive, your first chance to encounter the Big Five—lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos. Keep your camera ready as you witness the incredible wildlife roaming freely across the vast plains. Return to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Highlights of the day:
Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara
Comfortable overnight stay at a lodge/camp.

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:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range resort bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara Full Game Drive

Spend a full day exploring Masai Mara, one of Africa’s most legendary wildlife reserves. A morning and afternoon game drive offer endless opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and more.
Between July and September, experience the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests and zebras thunder across the Mara River, pursued by crocodiles and big cats.
For a truly magical experience, opt for a hot air balloon safari (extra cost), soaring above the savannah at sunrise, followed by a champagne breakfast in the wild. Later, you may visit a Maasai village to learn about their fascinating culture and traditions.

Highlights of the day:
Morning & afternoon game drives with Big Five sightings
Optional hot air balloon safari & Maasai village visit
Dinner & overnight at a lodge/camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range resort bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha

Enjoy an early morning game drive before departing for Lake Naivasha, a stunning freshwater lake nestled in the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge.
In the afternoon, take a boat ride across the lake, where you’ll spot hippos and a variety of bird species, including fish eagles and kingfishers. Optional visit to Crescent Island, a hidden gem where you can enjoy a guided walking safari among giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and antelopes—an intimate wildlife experience rarely found elsewhere.

Highlights of the day:
Early morning game drive in Masai Mara
Boat safari on Lake Naivasha to see hippos & birds
Optional Walking safari on Crescent Island
Overnight stay at a lodge near the lake.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Burch Resort

• Budget resort located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a thrilling game drive in this unique ecosystem.
Lake Nakuru is famous for its flamingo-covered shores, offering a stunning pink spectacle. The park is also a sanctuary for endangered rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, zebras, and even leopards. Drive to Baboon Cliff, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the lake and surrounding landscapes.
Highlights of the day:
Scenic drive from Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru
Afternoon game drive with rhino sightings
Spectacular views from Baboon Cliff
Overnight stay at a lodge near the park.

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:

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 to Nairobi

Enjoy an early morning game drive, your final chance to spot more wildlife in Lake Nakuru National Park. After breakfast, depart for Nairobi, with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for your last scenic photos.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure.

Highlights of the day:
Early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru
Stopover at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint
Arrival in Nairobi & drop-off.

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.