4 Days / 3 Nights Maasai Mara & Lake Naivasha Safari

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Overview

  • Duration:4 days 3 nights
  • Tour Type:Package tour
Discover the best of Kenya on this unforgettable 4-day safari that combines the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve with the tranquil beauty of Lake Naivasha. Enjoy thrilling game drives in search of the Big Five, witness breathtaking landscapes, encounter abundant wildlife, and experience the rich culture and hospitality that make Kenya one of Africa's premier safari destinations.

Whether you're a first-time visitor, honeymooner, family, or wildlife enthusiast, this safari offers the perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and authentic African experiences.

Optional Activities

  • Hot Air Balloon Safari From USD 450 per person

  • Maasai Village Visit USD 20–30 per person

  • Lake Naivasha Boat Safari From USD 25 per person

  • Crescent Island Walking Safari From USD 35 per person

  • Hell's Gate National Park Visit Available upon request


Accommodation

  1. Budget: Comfortable tented camps and safari lodges with essential amenities.

  2. Mid-range: Well-appointed safari lodges and luxury tented camps offering excellent comfort and service.

  3. Luxury: Exclusive safari lodges and premium tented camps featuring exceptional hospitality, fine dining, and stunning views.


 
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Highlights

  • Scenic drive through the spectacular Great Rift Valley.
  • Explore the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.
  • Multiple game drives with opportunities to spot the Big Five.
  • Chance to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration (July–October).
  • Comfortable accommodation in carefully selected safari lodges or luxury tented camps.
  • Visit the picturesque Lake Naivasha.
  • Optional boat safari to view hippos and diverse birdlife.
  • Optional guided walking safari on Crescent Island.
  • Optional visit to Hell's Gate National Park.
  • Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide.
  • Travel in a comfortable 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser or Safari Van with a pop-up roof for optimal wildlife viewing.

Includes/Excludes

  • Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi.
  • Transport in a customized 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser or Safari Van with pop-up roof.
  • Services of a professional English-speaking safari driver-guide.
  • 3 nights' accommodation in selected safari lodges or tented camps.
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary.
  • Unlimited game drives as per itinerary.
  • Drinking water during game drives.
  • Government taxes and statutory levies.
  • Park entry fees (if included in the selected package option).
  • Safari Package Excludes
  • International and domestic flights.
  • Kenya visa fees (where applicable).
  • Travel and medical insurance.
  • Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari.
  • Maasai Village cultural visit.
  • Boat ride on Lake Naivasha.
  • Crescent Island walking safari.
  • Hell's Gate National Park entry and cycling fees.
  • Alcoholic and premium beverages.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs, telephone calls, and tips.

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve

Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi. Travel through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley, stopping at the viewpoint for spectacular panoramic views.

Proceed to Maasai Mara National Reserve, arriving at your lodge or camp in time for lunch. After some relaxation, head out on an afternoon game drive in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and many other wildlife species.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

After breakfast, spend the entire day exploring Maasai Mara with extensive game drives or enjoy a full-day safari with a picnic lunch.

The reserve is renowned for its exceptional wildlife density, including the Big Five, cheetahs, hyenas, crocodiles, and hundreds of bird species. Between July and October, visitors may witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration as thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River.

Optional activities:

Hot Air Balloon Safari
Maasai Cultural Village Visit

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Maasai Mara – Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and travel to Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for lunch.

Later, enjoy an optional boat ride across the lake, offering close encounters with hippos and a variety of birdlife. Continue with an optional guided walking safari on Crescent Island among giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impalas, and waterbucks.

Dinner and overnight at your Lake Naivasha lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Lake Naivasha – Nairobi

After breakfast, check out and, if time permits, enjoy an optional visit to Hell's Gate National Park. Explore the park by bicycle or on foot while surrounded by zebras, giraffes, gazelles, buffaloes, and dramatic volcanic scenery.

Later, drive back to Nairobi for drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Extra Services

Crescent Island Walking Safari

$ 35.00/person

Hot Air Balloon Safari

$ 450.00/person

Lake Naivasha Boat Safari

$ 25.00/person

Maasai Village Visit

$ 40.00/person