Kenya · Safari

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

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy multiple game drives in search of the Big Five and other wildlife
  • 02 Travel from Masai Mara to the tranquil Lake Naivasha
  • 03 Take a scenic boat ride across Lake Naivasha
  • 04 Walk among zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and antelopes on Crescent Island
  • 05 Spot diverse bird species around the freshwater lake

Embark on a 4-day safari through Kenya's iconic landscapes, exploring the wildlife-rich Masai Mara National Reserve and the serene beauty of Lake Naivasha. Witness the Big Five on thrilling game drives, enjoy breathtaking views of the savannah, cruise across Lake Naivasha by boat, and walk among zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and antelopes on Crescent Island.

Witness the Big Five on thrilling game drives, enjoy breathtaking views of the savannah, cruise across Lake Naivasha by boat, and walk among zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and antelopes on Crescent Island.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara Safari Journey

  • Meet your driver-guide at the airport or hotel in Nairobi.
  • Begin the 5 to 6-hour scenic drive to Masai Mara National Reserve.

  • Arrive at the lodge in time to freshen up and enjoy lunch.

  • Choose to relax at the lodge or embark on an afternoon game drive in the reserve.

  • Observe a variety of wildlife such as elephants, lions, leopards, and giraffes.

  • Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Lodge or camp inside or near Masai Mara
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

2
Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Viewing in Masai Mara

  • Option 1: Have a relaxed breakfast and depart around 9:00 AM for a full-day game drive with a packed lunch. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon.
  • Option 2: Depart at 6:00 AM for an early morning game drive, return for breakfast, relax, and head out again in the afternoon with a packed lunch.

  • Explore the expansive savannah and witness the Big Five and other animals in their natural habitat.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated scenic spot in the reserve.

  • Return to the lodge by park closing time for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Lodge or camp in Masai Mara
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha

  • Enjoy breakfast at the lodge and check out.
  • Drive to Lake Naivasha, a journey of approximately 5 hours.

  • Stop for lunch at Narok town en route.

  • Arrive at Lake Naivasha and check in to your lodge or camp.

  • Spend the evening relaxing or enjoying birdwatching and wildlife sightings around the lake.

  • Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Accommodation: Camp or lodge at Lake Naivasha
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

4
Day 04

Lake Naivasha Boat Ride and Crescent Island Walk

  • Have breakfast and proceed to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride.
  • Cruise across the lake to Crescent Island for a guided nature walk.

  • Walk alongside zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, antelopes, and a wide variety of birds.

  • Return by boat to the lodge for lunch.

  • Depart for Nairobi in the afternoon.

  • Arrive in Nairobi by early evening, marking the end of your safari.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Masai Mara savannah, Lake Naivasha boat ride, Crescent Island walk

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara savannah, Lake Naivasha boat ride, Crescent Island walk

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fee
  • Accommodation

  • All activities as per itinerary

  • A professional driver

  • All transportation

  • Round-trip airport transfer

  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

  • Drinking water (on all days)

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

  • Tips

  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

  • Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

What to bring

  • Cameras
  • Binoculars
  • Sunglasses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
JKIA Toll Gate, 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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