Kenya · Wildlife

4-Day Naivasha and Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi with boat ride

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy a game drive in Masai Mara
  • 02 Witness the Big 5 wild animals
  • 03 Explore Lake Naivasha
  • 04 Take a boat ride past hippos to Crescent Island sanctuary
  • 05 Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for magnificent views

Join a 4-day safari to Lake Naivasha and the world-famous Masai Mara from Nairobi. Enjoy thrilling game drives among gazelles, wildebeest, zebras, hippos, and crocodiles, and add to the adventure with a boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Search for Africa's Big Five - the lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo - while taking in the spectacular landscapes of Kenya's Great Rift Valley and premier wildlife reserves.

Enjoy thrilling game drives among gazelles, wildebeest, zebras, hippos, and crocodiles, and add to the adventure with a boat ride on Lake Naivasha.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Naivasha and Crescent Island Visit

  • Meet your tour guide at your hotel and depart for Lake Naivasha. You will be transported in a 4x4 tour van.

  • Check in and enjoy refreshments.

  • Head to the freshwater lake, which is home to over 400 bird species and a large population of hippos.

  • Take a boat ride past the hippos and visit the stunning Crescent Island Sanctuary.

  • Walk among giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and waterbucks with your Kenyan safari guide.

  • Head back to Naivasha Hotel for dinner.

Overnight stay (full board).

2
Day 02

Journey to Masai Mara and First Game Drive

  • Head to Africa's premier game reserve, Masai Mara, after an early morning breakfast.

  • Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint and take in the magnificent views over the plains.

  • Arrive in time for lunch.

  • Rest and then head out for your first game drive in Masai Mara in search of the big cats and plenty of wildebeest.

  • Return in the evening for dinner.

Overnight at Enkorok Mara Camp (full board).

3
Day 03

Full-Day Masai Mara Safari

  • Have breakfast and depart with packed lunches for a full day exploring the park.

  • Go in search of the Big 5 and other wild game.

  • You may also try an optional hot air balloon safari, which can be arranged at an extra cost of USD 450 per person, or visit the Masai Village to learn about their culture and way of life.

  • Return to the lodge for dinner.

Overnight at Enkorok Mara Camp.

4
Day 04

Return to Nairobi

  • Have breakfast and depart for Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.

  • Drop off at the airport to catch your flight back home.

Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island Sanctuary, Masai Mara, Great Rift Valley viewpoint

Where this trip takes you

Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island Sanctuary, Masai Mara, Great Rift Valley viewpoint

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a 4x4 tour van ideal for game viewing and photography

  • Full-board accommodation whilst on safari

  • Accommodation in a double room

  • All park entrance fees, including government taxes

  • English-speaking professional Kenyan safari driver-guide

  • All game drives as detailed in the itinerary

  • Bottled water whilst on safari

  • Personalized service

What's Not Included

  • Tips

  • Laundry

  • Beverages and drinks

  • International flights

  • Visas

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Any other extras not detailed in the itinerary

  • Hotel accommodation in Nairobi after the safari

Know before you go

  • An optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of USD 450 per person.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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