6 Days in Great Lakes of Kenya and Masai Mara Safari

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Nairobi to Lake Naivasha
1 stop
1
Lake Naivasha
Your safari adventure begins with a scenic morning drive from Nairobi into the heart of the Great Rift Valley. As you descend the escarpment, you'll pause at a breathtaking viewpoint overlooking the valley's dramatic floor — a perfect photo opportunity. Continuing on, you arrive at the lush surroundings of Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake nestled among acacia forests. After checking in and enjoying lunch at your lodge or camp, you’ll embark on a serene boat ride across the lake’s calm waters. Watch for hippos wallowing near the banks and a dazzling variety of birdlife including fish eagles, herons, and kingfishers. If time permits, you'll also enjoy a guided nature walk on Crescent Island, a sanctuary home to giraffes, zebras, and antelope. The day ends with dinner under the stars and a restful night in the peaceful lakeside atmosphere.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru
1 stop
2
Lake Nakuru
After an early breakfast, you’ll depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, just a short drive away. This compact yet richly biodiverse park is famed for its shifting flocks of flamingos (depending on water levels) and its thriving populations of endangered white and black rhinos. As you enter the park, you’ll enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge, spotting waterbucks, baboons, and buffaloes along the way. After lunch and a brief rest, you'll head out again for an afternoon game drive, this time exploring the acacia forest and the lake shore. Keep an eye out for elusive leopards, majestic Rothschild giraffes, and the vibrant pink hues of flamingos painting the water's edge. As the sun sets over the lake, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay, surrounded by the calls of the African wilderness.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Lake Nakuru to Lake Bogoria and Lake Baringo
1 stop
3
Today takes you off the typical tourist track to explore the more remote but spectacular Lake Bogoria and Lake Baringo. After breakfast, you set out northward through the arid yet scenic Rift Valley terrain. First stop is Lake Bogoria, a soda lake framed by jagged hills and known for its otherworldly geothermal activity — bubbling hot springs and geysers that hiss and steam from the ground. The lake is also a haven for thousands of lesser flamingos, often seen feeding in the shallow waters. After a walk to explore the geysers up close (mind the hot ground!), you'll drive to nearby Lake Baringo, one of Kenya’s few freshwater Rift Valley lakes. In the afternoon, opt for a boat ride to see crocodiles, hippos, and the lake’s prolific birdlife — over 400 species have been recorded here. You can also visit a local Pokot village for cultural insight before returning to your lodge for dinner and rest.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Lake Baringo to Masai Mara
1 stop
4
Masai Mara National Reserve
Rise early for breakfast before setting out on a full-day drive toward the Masai Mara National Reserve, the crown jewel of Kenyan safaris. Though the journey is long (about 6–7 hours), it's filled with diverse landscapes — from dry scrublands and highland farms to rolling hills and grasslands as you approach the Mara. You’ll stop along the way for lunch and stretch breaks. Upon arrival at your lodge or tented camp inside or near the reserve, you’ll check in and relax. Time permitting, enjoy a late afternoon game drive to catch your first glimpse of the Mara’s incredible wildlife — from elephants and lions to herds of zebras and wildebeests grazing against the golden plains. After sundown, return to your camp for dinner, where the night sounds of the savannah lull you to sleep.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara
1 stop
5
Masai Mara National Reserve
Today is dedicated to a full day of game viewing in the Masai Mara, Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife sanctuary. After a light pre-dawn snack, you’ll set out on an early morning game drive to catch predators at their most active. Watch the sunrise light up the sweeping plains as you search for the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — as well as cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, and an astonishing variety of antelope and bird species. If you're visiting between July and October, you'll witness part of the Great Migration, with thousands of wildebeests and zebras crossing the Mara River. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot in the reserve, then continue with afternoon exploration, or return to your camp to relax before heading out again for golden-hour photography. An optional visit to a nearby Maasai village offers insight into traditional life and culture. The day ends with dinner and stories around the campfire under a canopy of stars.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Masai Mara to Nairobi
1 stop
6
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Enjoy your final early morning game drive, a chance to spot any wildlife you may have missed. After breakfast back at the lodge, begin your return journey to Nairobi with a heart full of memories and a camera full of photos. You’ll stop for lunch en route and continue the scenic drive through the Rift Valley and Kenyan highlands. Upon arrival in Nairobi in the afternoon, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or directly at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight. Your unforgettable journey through Kenya’s lakes and legendary wildlife landscapes comes to a close — until next time.
8 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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