Kenya · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha Safari with Boat Ride

3 Days Round trip from Kenya Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 View the Great Wildebeest Migration
  • 02 Discover the Big Five and prolific birdlife in this African wilderness park
  • 03 Enjoy birdwatching safaris in Masai Mara
  • 04 Experience a scenic boat ride on Lake Naivasha

Embark on an unforgettable journey from Nairobi to Masai Mara, where you'll encounter the diverse wildlife of Kenya's most famous reserve. Spend two exhilarating days on extended game drives, witnessing majestic lions, elephants, and more, with the option to immerse yourself in Maasai culture through a village visit. Conclude your adventure with a scenic boat ride on Lake Naivasha, offering a serene finale to your Kenyan safari experience.

Conclude your adventure with a scenic boat ride on Lake Naivasha, offering a serene finale to your Kenyan safari experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • You'll be picked up from your hotel at around 7:00 am.
  • Drive southwards along the floor of the Great Rift Valley with a stop at the viewpoint, arriving in time for lunch.
  • Later, proceed on an afternoon game drive. This area is well known for its rich, tree-studded grasslands and rolling hills. The famous Mara is also renowned for its great herds of plains game, black-maned lions, leopards, cheetahs, numerous elephants, and virtually every type of wildlife found in Kenya.

Dinner and overnight stay: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Masai Mara

  • After breakfast, you'll spend a full day game-viewing with a visit to the Mara River, where there is a large concentration of animals. You will have your picnic lunch as you watch the crocodiles, hippos, and other animals in the water.
  • Today, you have the option of visiting the Maasai villages.

All meals and overnight stay: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge.

3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha and Return to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, depart for Naivasha, arriving in good time for lunch.
  • After lunch, enjoy a boat ride.
  • Later, depart for Nairobi, arriving in the evening, when you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Masai Mara grasslands, Mara River, Lake Naivasha boat ride

Where this trip takes you

Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Masai Mara grasslands, Mara River, Lake Naivasha boat ride

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kenya 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
  • Professional driver guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
  • Bottled drinking water

What's Not Included

  • Park entrance fees January-June 2024: $230 per adult
  • Park entrance fees July-December 2024: $430 per adult
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Optional hot air balloon safari ride: $540 per person
  • Optional Masai village visit: $20 per person

What to bring

  • Bring comfortable clothing suitable for a safari.
  • Carry sun protection for daytime travel.

Know before you go

  • This is a shared tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kenya.

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