In this tour we will cover the 2 most popular parks in Kenya - Masai Mara National Reserve (3 nights) & Lake Naivasha (1 night). Masai Mara is home for "Big Five" (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo) & also zebras, antelope, hyenas, giraffes, African lions including black-maned lion. Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake in Kenya which lies just north-west of Nairobi.
Short Itinerary
Day 1 - (Jun 05, 2023) Nairobi to Masai Mara. Afternoon game drives in Masai Mara
Day 2 - (Jun 06, 2023) Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 3 - (Jun 07, 2023) Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 4 - (Jun 08, 2023) Morning game drives in Masai Mara and transfer to Lake Naivasha
Day 5 - (Jun 09, 2023) Boat ride to and Walking tour in Crescent Island and transfer to Nairobi
Note: In Naivasha, Boat ride to Crescent Island and walking tour in Crescent Island are included. Other activities like bike tour, hiking, horse ride can be opted as add-ons by paying additional.
Choose Date
Safari tour prices vary depending on the starting date, your group size, and the choice of stay.
Ensuite Accommodation Packages
Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your private tour,
starting on Jun 05, 2023, in a group of two adults.
Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks.
You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.
Click to know more about safari accommodations (ensuite camps/lodges).
Option E1 ($980 per person for safari with Safari Van, $1,197 per person for safari with Land Cruiser)
- Jun 05, 2023 to Jun 08, 2023 at Fisi Camp Masai Mara, Masai Mara (Outside the Park)
- Jun 08, 2023 to Jun 09, 2023 at Naivasha Peppercorn Lodge - Standard Room, Lake Naivasha
Option E2 ($1,102 per person for safari with Safari Van, $1,318 per person for safari with Land Cruiser)
- Jun 05, 2023 to Jun 08, 2023 at Olgatuni Camp - Classic Tent, Masai Mara (Within the Park)
- Jun 08, 2023 to Jun 09, 2023 at Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp, Lake Naivasha
Option E3 ($1,128 per person for safari with Safari Van, $1,344 per person for safari with Land Cruiser)
- Jun 05, 2023 to Jun 08, 2023 at Explore Nature Mara Lodge, Masai Mara (Outside the Park)
- Jun 08, 2023 to Jun 09, 2023 at Mwanzo Lodge, Lake Naivasha
Option E4 ($1,136 per person for safari with Safari Van, $1,352 per person for safari with Land Cruiser)
- Jun 05, 2023 to Jun 08, 2023 at Mara Simba Lodge, Masai Mara (Outside the Park)
- Jun 08, 2023 to Jun 09, 2023 at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort, Lake Naivasha
Option E5 ($2,204 per person for safari with Safari Van, $2,421 per person for safari with Land Cruiser)
- Jun 05, 2023 to Jun 08, 2023 at Mara Bush Camp, Masai Mara (Within the Park)
- Jun 08, 2023 to Jun 09, 2023 at Chui Lodge - Standard Room, Lake Naivasha
Option E6 ($2,666 per person for safari with Safari Van, $2,883 per person for safari with Land Cruiser)
- Jun 05, 2023 to Jun 08, 2023 at Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp - Superior Tents, Masai Mara (Outside the Park)
- Jun 08, 2023 to Jun 09, 2023 at Chui Lodge - Deluxe Room, Lake Naivasha
Option E7 ($3,451 per person for safari with Safari Van, $3,668 per person for safari with Land Cruiser)
- Jun 05, 2023 to Jun 08, 2023 at Bateleur Camp - Tented Suite, Masai Mara (Outside the Park)
- Jun 08, 2023 to Jun 09, 2023 at Chui Lodge - Deluxe Room, Lake Naivasha
A detailed list of inclusions is shared below. We have many more accommodations and addon tours to offer. Please share with us your requirements by clicking on the "Request Quote" button below, and our reservations team will get in touch with you.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Nairobi to Masai Mara
Your tour starts with pick up at 7:30 AM from your Nairobi hotel or Airport and drive to Masai Mara. This drive will take about 5 to 6.5 hours with a scenic stopover at Great Rift Valley. Arrive in Masai Mara shortly after noon and check into your lodge/camp, have hot lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive.
After the game drive, we head back to lodge/camp to reach by around 5:30 or 6:00 PM, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared Dinner. Overnight at your lodge.
Note : The last 1-hour drive to Masai Mara is on the corrugated and bumpy road and may not be comfortable for clients with back problems. Clients with back problems can consider flying directly to (and out of) Masai Mara.
Day 2 & Day 3 - Masai Mara
Today's itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today's schedule.
You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. you will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 - Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha
Wake up early in the morning and have a short morning game drive in the park. Return to Camp/Lodge for Breakfast and around 9:30 AM checkout and Depart to Lake Naivasha which is about 5 hours drive.
Check-in to your camp/lodge and then proceed for Boat Ride to Crescent Island where you will be doing a nature walk next to zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, waterbucks, antelopes and many types of birds. Return back to your camp/lodges in Naivasha for dinner and overnight stay.
Note : Depending on your itinerary and next day plan, you might skip these activities on this day and do them next morning before departing from Naivasha.
Day 5 - Lake Naivasha to Nairobi
After breakfast, proceed to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride to Crescent Island where you will be doing a nature walk next to zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, waterbucks, antelopes and many types of birds. Return by boat to Naivasha for lunch at your lodge and then proceed to Nairobi.
Stay Locations
Day 1 - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park)
Day 2 - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park)
Day 3 - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park)
Day 4 - Lake Naivasha
Maps
Meals
Day 1 - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 - Breakfast & Lunch
Drive Times
Day 1 - Nairobi to Masai Mara takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (284 km)
Day 4 - Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha takes about 5 to 5.5 hours (250 km)
Day 5 - Lake Naivasha to Nairobi takes about 2 to 2.5 hours (105 km)
Note : These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.
Inclusions
Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
Daily game drives while on Safari.
A professional driver/guide.
4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.
All Taxes and VAT.
Meals as per itinerary.
Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).
Exclusions
International flights.
Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Tips.
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
In this tour we will cover the 2 most popular parks in Kenya - Masai Mara National Reserve (3 nights) & Lake Naivasha (1 night). Masai Mara is home for "Big Five" (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo) & also zebras, antelope, hyenas, giraffes, African lions including black-maned lion. Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake in Kenya which lies just north-west of Nairobi.

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Our minimum requirement for operation is only one client. So we can offer the tour any day of the year for you
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