5-Day Masai Mara Safari and Lake Naivasha Tour with Crescent Island

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley with a stop at its dramatic viewpoint
02 Afternoon and full-day game drives in the Masai Mara to spot big cats and other wildlife
03 Stay in comfortable safari lodges in the Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha
04 Boat ride on Lake Naivasha with a visit to Crescent Island
05 Airport meet-and-greet and transfers in Nairobi

Discover Kenya's classic safari landscapes on a 5-day journey from Nairobi to the world-famous Masai Mara, then onward to the shores of Lake Naivasha. Enjoy scenic drives through the dramatic Great Rift Valley, settle into comfortable lodges, and spend your days tracking wildlife across open savannahs. From thrilling game drives in the Masai Mara - home to big cats, elephants, rhino, and vast herds - to a relaxing boat ride on Lake Naivasha with a visit to Crescent Island, this itinerary blends iconic wildlife viewing with beautiful lakeside experiences.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Nairobi and Hotel Transfer

Arrival: Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where you will be met by a warm and professional representative holding a personalized welcome sign.
Transfer: After a brief introduction, you will be assisted with your luggage and transferred to your Nairobi hotel.
En route: On your way to the hotel, enjoy scenic views of Nairobi while travelling on the Nairobi Expressway, a 27-kilometre (17-mile) toll road in Kenya.
Dinner: Dinner and overnight stay.
Hotel: Dusit Princess Hotel/Similar
Meals: Dinner

Day 02

Drive to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

Pickup: Our driver will pick you up for your safari.
Drive: Depart from Nairobi for Masai Mara.
Sightseeing: Along the way, enjoy a scenic drive down into the Great Rift Valley, onward to Masai Mara, Kenya's premier game reserve.
Stop: Stop briefly en route at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to enjoy stunning views of what is said to be the world's largest valley, visible even from space.
Lunch: Arrive at Masai Mara for lunch.
Game drive: The afternoon/evening game drive allows spotting of the magnificent wildlife in the park, ranging from the big cats such as lion, leopard, and cheetah to rhino, elephant, and wildebeest.
Hotel: Mara Sopa Lodge/Similar
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 03

Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara

Safari: Enjoy a full day in Masai Mara.
Optional: An optional visit to a Maasai village can be planned at an extra cost after breakfast.
Optional: You can also enjoy a balloon experience over the vast Masai Mara at an extra cost.
Dinner: Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Hotel: Mara Sopa Lodge/Similar
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 04

Journey to Naivasha and Crescent Island Visit

Sunrise: At the break of dawn, enjoy the beautiful sunrise.
Breakfast: Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and prepare to check out of the hotel.
Journey: Embark on your journey to Naivasha.
Check-in: Check in to the hotel, have lunch, and then head out for a boat ride and a visit to Crescent Island.
Dinner: Afterwards, head back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Hotel: Naivasha Kongoni Lodge/Similar
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 05

Sunrise Breakfast and Airport Drop-off

Sunrise: At the break of dawn, enjoy the beautiful sunrise.
Breakfast: Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and prepare to check out of the hotel.
Drop-off: Drop off at the airport for your flight.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Nairobi 3 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

4 nights' accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary or similar.
All transportation and transfers.
Shared transportation in a customized 4WD Safari Land Cruiser (non-AC) with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing and photography during safari.
Transfers from the airport in a comfortable vehicle.
Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide.
Game-viewing drives as indicated in the itinerary.
All government taxes and levies as per itinerary.
All meet-and-greet services.
Masai Mara park fees, boat ride in Naivasha, and Crescent Island.
All arrival and departure transfers as per itinerary.
All meals as indicated in the itinerary.
Drinking water in the vehicle while on safari: 2 bottles per person per safari.

What's Not Included

Community fee.
All items of a personal nature, e.g. laundry services, telephone call bills, fax/email bills, etc.
Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff, and driver-guide(s).
All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Optional activities and any other item(s) not included in our itinerary.
Concession fees, in case of any new fees introduced by parks, etc. without our knowledge.
Airfare and visa.
Flying doctors' coverage.
Costs of any tests/vaccinations are not included in the quote above.
Rates are exclusive of holiday supplement (Easter Holiday; 29th March-2nd April).

What to bring

Soft bags are preferable.
Please restrict baggage per person to 15 kilos if you are taking a domestic flight and 20 kilos if you are doing a road safari.

Logistics