4-Day Masai Mara, L Naivasha and L Nakuru Safari

4.7
(31 reviews)

4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover Masai Mara, Hell's Gate and Lake Nakuru on a 4-day private tour from Nairobi with transfers from the city’s airport and hotels. Go deep into the African plains and set out on daily game drives across the park. All the Big five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino are here with many mammals and birds in this Masai Mara plain. Watch for the animals that emerge at dusk, see hippos and crocodiles along the banks of the Mara River, see the park’s stunning Great Migration. Feast your eyes with sightings of flamingos and White Rhinos in Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy an optional boat ride at Lake Naivasha.

Accommodation:
based on tour option chosen at time of booking (standard, superior, luxury)

Transport:
based on tour option chosen at time of booking (minivan or jeep 4x4)

Possible extra activities:
• hot air balloon ride in Masai Mara
• visit of maasai community
• Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island, boat ride and walking tour

What's Included

All park entrance fees and full board accommodation as per the chosen option.
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Transport in a safari-modified vehicle, inclusive of hotel/airport pickup and drop-off
Optional: Boat ride ($30 p/p), Cultural village visit ($20 p/p)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Airport pickup is included. Airport pickup time is flexible and depends on your arrival time on Day 1

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve

    4 stops
  • 1
    Nairobi

    Pick up from your place either airport or your hotel at 07:30am and after a short briefing and all the formalities depart (260km) to Masai Mara via the view-point of the western Great Rift Valley

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    short stop for pictures

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Mount Longonot National Park

    On your way you will get a chance to spot Mt. Longonot, which used to be active but now is dormant. Your lunch is served at Narok town at 12pm.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Maasai Mara National Reserve

    Your journey deepens into the Masai plains, arriving for check-in and lunch at the camp / lodge at 2:00pm. You will start the first introduction game drive at 4pm tracking various animal species and birds which inhabit here. Your guide will spot wildlife and provide details of their behavior and way of life. Back to the camp / lodge at 06:30pm. Hot shower, dinner and overnight at the camp / lodge.

    9 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Masai Mara National Reserve

    4 stops
  • 5

    This day you have an option to start with hot air balloon ride. A great opportunity to explore Masai Mara from a bird's eye view. Pickup time for this activity is 5:30am from your camp / lodge in Masai Mara. The cost is 425 USD p/p. The ride lasts 1 hr, your guide comes to meet you after the ride and you continue with game drive in the park.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Maasai Mara National Reserve

    In case you are not going for balloon ride your day starts with the breakfast at the camp / lodge and by 7:00am you'll leave for extensive game drive. Today you we will try to see all the Big 5 (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant). The landscape here is scenic Savannah grassland on rolling hills. The reserve is the best park for game in Kenya as it has an extensive road and track network which allows for viewing and photography. Hot shower, dinner and overnight at the camp / lodge. 

    1 day Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Mara River

    A game drive to Mara river which is point of Migration and point to spot the crocodiles and hippopotamus is always emphasized by our guides. Break for your lunch and rest at the river

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 8

    We will try spot all the Big Five

  • Day 3

    Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha

    4 stops
  • 9
    Maasai Mara National Reserve

    Early breakfast and check out from the camp / lodge at 07:00am with game drive en route while we exit the park (in case you stayed in the park). Your lunch is served in Narok town at 12pm. There will be the store where you can buy some souvenirs to remind you of a great holiday in Mara.

    9 hours Admission ticket free
  • 10

    You have an option to visit the Maasai village before we leave to Lake Naivasha. Note gratuities are given to maasai people when you visit their village (approx 15 USD p/p).

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Lake Naivasha

    You will visit the hell's gate national park where you can walk or decide to cycle(bicycle hire at own cost)

    9 hours Admission ticket included
  • 12
    Crescent Island Game Park

    You have an option to walk on Crescent Island while you have a boat ride at Lake Naivasha. Note gratuities are given to the boat drivers when you visit the island (~ 30 USD p/p).

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • Day 4

    Lake Nakuru - Nairobi

    1 stop
  • 13
    Lake Nakuru

    After the breakfast you will enjoy the full game drive in Lake Nakuru N.P. and feast your eyes with sightings of flamingos, often referred to as the “Pink Lake”. Other animals that can be sighted in the park including the Rothschild’s Giraffe, Black and White Rhino, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon and several other species of plains game. After the lunch we will proceed to Nairobi and arrive back at around 5pm where you can be dropped off at the airport, your hotel or airbnb.

    4 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Bencia Africa Adventure & Safaris

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
4WD Tours
Safaris
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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