Short Itinerary

Day 1 (Apr 28, 2025) - Nairobi to Masai Mara. Afternoon game drives in Masai Mara
Day 2 (Apr 29, 2025) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 3 (Apr 30, 2025) - Transfer from Masai Mara (No game drives) to Lake Nakuru
Day 4 (May 01, 2025) - Half day game drives in Lake Nakuru and transfer to Lake Naivasha
Day 5 (May 02, 2025) - Boat ride to and Walking tour in Crescent Island and transfer to Nairobi

Notes

• 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.
  
  - Morning game drives in Masai Mara can be added on the last morning at the park by paying additional park fees.

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 tour, starting on Apr 28, 2025, 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.

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Option E1: $1,064 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $1,212 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Simba + Oryx Nature Camp, Masai Mara (Outside the Park) from Apr 28, 2025 to Apr 30, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Buraha Zenoni Hotel - Deluxe Room, Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park) from Apr 30, 2025 to May 01, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Naivasha Lazarus Lodge, Lake Naivasha from May 01, 2025 to May 02, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E2: $1,384 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $1,532 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Mara Trails Camp, Masai Mara (Within the Park) from Apr 28, 2025 to Apr 30, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ziwa Bush Lodge - Executive Room, Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park) from Apr 30, 2025 to May 01, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Avian Court Hotel - Standard Room, Lake Naivasha from May 01, 2025 to May 02, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E3: $1,622 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $1,770 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Serenity Mara Legends Camp, Masai Mara (Within the Park) from Apr 28, 2025 to Apr 30, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) from Apr 30, 2025 to May 01, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge, Lake Naivasha from May 01, 2025 to May 02, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E4: $1,649 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $1,797 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Ilora Retreats, Masai Mara (Within the Park) from Apr 28, 2025 to Apr 30, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Mbweha Safari Camp, Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park) from Apr 30, 2025 to May 01, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Enashipai Resort and Spa, Lake Naivasha from May 01, 2025 to May 02, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E5: $2,912 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $3,060 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Emboo River Camp, Masai Mara (Within the Park) from Apr 28, 2025 to Apr 30, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at The Cliff, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) from Apr 30, 2025 to May 01, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Chui Lodge - Standard Room, Lake Naivasha from May 01, 2025 to May 02, 2025 [All Inclusive]

Option E6: $3,668 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $3,816 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Bateleur Camp - Luxury Tent, Masai Mara (Outside the Park) from Apr 28, 2025 to Apr 30, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at The Cliff, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) from Apr 30, 2025 to May 01, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Chui Lodge - Deluxe Room, Lake Naivasha from May 01, 2025 to May 02, 2025 [All Inclusive]

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 - 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 3 - Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

Around 10:00 AM after a relaxed breakfast checkout and depart to Lake Nakuru National Park which is about 5 hours drive from Mara gate. Upon reaching Nakuru lodge check in, have dinner and relax for the day.
Note 1: Morning game drives in Masai Mara can be added on the last morning at the park by paying additional park fees.

Day 4 - Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

After early breakfast, proceed for morning game drives in Lake Nakuru National park and continue till around noon. Post lunch, proceed to Lake Naivasha accommodation for dinner and overnight.

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.
Optional Add-on Tours: You can choose to go to Hell's gate national park near Naivasha where you can do hiking, bicycle riding and other activities at additional cost.

Stay Locations

Day 1 (Apr 28, 2025) - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 2 (Apr 29, 2025) - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 3 (Apr 30, 2025) - Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) or Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park)
Day 4 (May 01, 2025) - Lake Naivasha

Maps

Pre & Post Tour Hotels

Nairobi is the base for safari tours in Kenya. If you need accommodation in Nairobi before/after your safari tour, you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below (Prices are per person).

Single room:

• 67 Airport Hotel - Superior Deluxe Room - USD 78 per person
• ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands - USD 109 per person
• The Boma Nairobi - Superior Room - USD 152 per person
• Movenpick Hotel - Superior Room - USD 178 per person
• Fairmont the Norfolk - Fairmont Room - USD 244 per person

Double sharing room:

• 67 Airport Hotel - Superior Deluxe Room - USD 50 per person
• ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands - USD 65 per person
• The Boma Nairobi - Superior Room - USD 88 per person
• Movenpick Hotel - Superior Room - USD 100 per person
• Fairmont the Norfolk - Fairmont Room - USD 139 per person

Triple sharing room:

• 67 Airport Hotel - Superior Deluxe Room - USD 39 per person
• ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands - USD 51 per person
• The Boma Nairobi - Superior Room - USD 72 per person
• Movenpick Hotel - Superior Room - USD 82 per person
• Fairmont the Norfolk - Deluxe Room - USD 119 per person

All of the above prices are on per person per night on bed and breakfast basis. More hotel options can be shared upon request.

Transfers

This tour starts from Nairobi. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the nearest international airport and Wilson airport is the nearest domestic airport.

Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Pickup or drop off at Wilson Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge

Airport to Hotel transfers
Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nairobi hotel or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle
Transfer from Wilson Airport to Nairobi hotel or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle

Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Wilson Airport or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle

Flights

We do not book International Flights.
We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.

This tour starts & ends at Nairobi with road transfers between all locations. Masai Mara is the farthest location you will be visiting in this tour and it is 5 hours from Nairobi, each way. To save drive time, you can directly fly into Masai Mara where your safari vehicle with guide will be waiting to directly start the safari and cover other parks over the next few days making your way to Nairobi by road on the last day. We will reroute the itinerary such that you cover all the parks included in the original itinerary with the same choice of accommodations & same number of nights as included in the original itinerary. This is called a Fly-in Safari

We can also reroute the itinerary such that you start with driving from Nairobi on day 1 and cover other parks before you drive to Masai Mara. We end the safari tour at Masai Mara on the last day from where you can fly out to Nairobi. We will reroute the itinerary such that you cover all the parks included in the original itinerary with the same choice of accommodations & same number of nights as included in the original itinerary. This is called a Fly-out Safari.

Fly Into Masai Mara
From Nairobi to Masai Mara: From USD 240 per person (Morning flight)
From Nairobi to Masai Mara: From USD 185 per person (Afternoon flight)
From Diani/Mombasa to Masai Mara: From USD 320 per person

Fly out of Masai Mara
From Masai Mara to Nairobi: From USD 240 per person (Early Morning flight)
From Masai Mara to Diani/Mombasa : From USD 490 per person (January to June)
From Masai Mara to Diani/Mombasa : From USD 595 per person (July to December)
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Intercity Flights
From Diani to Nairobi: From USD 200 per person (Morning flight)
From Nairobi to Diani:From USD 200 per person (Afternoon flight)

Note 1: Rates mentioned above are indicative and subject to change based on airlines and party(group) size.
Note 2: In the Fly into Masai Mara rates mentioned above, in addition to airfare, price also includes cost to send the safari Vehicle with guide a day in advance to Masai Mara & transport cost from your Nairobi hotel to Nairobi airport.
Note 3: Masai Mara to Diani/Mombasa rates mentioned above, in addition to airfare, above rates also include cost of an additional Masai Mara park fee because the flight depart from Masai Mara around 11:30 AM and Masai Mara Park fees expire at 10 AM.
Note 4: Flights into Masai Mara land at around 11:00 AM and game drives can start soon after landing and Morning flights out of Masai Mara depart around 08:30 AM.

Meals

Day 1 (Apr 28, 2025) - Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 (Apr 29, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 (Apr 30, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 (May 01, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 (May 02, 2025) - Breakfast & Lunch

Transfer Times

Day 1 (Apr 28, 2025) - Nairobi to Masai Mara takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (284 km)
Day 2 (Apr 29, 2025) - No transfers
Day 3 (Apr 30, 2025) - Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru takes about 5 to 5.5 hours (250 km)
Day 4 (May 01, 2025) - Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (67 km)
Day 5 (May 02, 2025) - 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

• Daily game drives while on Safari.

• 4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.

• A professional English speaking driver/ guide.

• Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

• All Taxes and VAT.

• Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).

• Meals as per itinerary.

Exclusions

• Tips (Tipping guidelines).

• International flights.

• Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

• Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).

• Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

• Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.

• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).

Payment Policy

Deposit Payment
- Deposit is 50% of the total booking amount.
- Deposit can be paid either via a bank transfer or an online card payment.
- A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges). This is non-refundable.
- We offer bank accounts in 10 different currencies for bank transfers.
- Once you make the deposit payment you will receive a booking confirmation.

Balance Payment
- Balance can be paid via bank transfer, online card payment or with cash
- Bank payment can be done 15 days prior to the tour date (recommended 30 days prior)
- Card payment can be done 1 day prior to the tour date (recommended 7 days prior)
- A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges). This is non-refundable.
- Cash can be paid on arrival (US Dollars printed in or after the year 2009)

Addons

Add-on tours in Masai Mara
Hot Air Balloon Ride (1 hour): USD 485 per person for adult/USD 340 per child
Masai Village Visit (1 hour): USD 25 per person
Sundowner: USD 35-60 per person depending on hotel

Add-on tours in Lake Nakuru
Boat Ride (upto 3 hours): USD 110 per adult/USD 60 per child

Add-on tours in Hell's Gate National Park, Naivasha
Hell's Gate National Park fees: USD 30 per adult/USD 20 per child
Biking tour in Hell's Gate National Park: USD 30 per adults/USD 30 per child
Walking tour in Hell's Gate National Park: USD 25 upto 4 pax

Add-on tours in Sanctuary Farm, Naivasha
Horse Riding (for 1 hour): USD 50 per adult/USD 45 per child
Horse Riding (for 2 hours): USD 80 per adults/USD 75 per child

Add-on tours in Mt. Longonot National Park, Naivasha
Mt. Longonot Hike (upto 5 hours): USD 40 per adult/USD 30 per child

Please note that children's rates are applicable to specific age groups. For details on child policies for each activity, please contact us directly.