5-Day Maasai Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha Safari + Boat Ride

Overview

This nature and wildlife tour provides you with a chance to explore a greater part of the rift valley at a pocket-friendly price.

Tour Plan

Day 01 Nairobi – Maasai Mara

Our driver/guide reports to your hotel or Nairobi home for the start of the safari, with an early departure-6:30 AM for a scenic drive down into the Great Rift Valley, onwards to Maasai Mara, Kenya’s premier game reserve. (Drive time 5-6 hours). Stop briefly at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to enjoy the stunning views of what is the world’s largest Valley, said to be even visible from space. Arrive at Maasai Mara in time for lunch. The evening game drive from 4 PM will allow you to spot the magnificent wildlife in the park, ranging from the Big Cats such as Lion, Leopard & Cheetah to Rhino, Elephant, and Wildebeest. Exit the park gate by 6 PM and return to your lodge by 6.30 pm for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 02 Maasai Mara Full day

As your Maasai Mara safari is private, your time spent at the Mara is shaped by your own wishes. You can take breaks, spending time as you please, relaxing at your lodge. Your driver/guide is only too happy to help you plan the details of your stay for the best experience. Useful if you are travelling with children or are on a honeymoon. You may choose to have:

[Option 1] A full day game drive [ one for the whole day] with a packed picnic lunch at no extra cost. Return in the evening for dinner and overnight at the lodge.

[Option 2] Proceed for an early morning pre-breakfast game drive, return to the camp for breakfast, then after breakfast relax in the hotel enjoying the facilities, have lunch at lodge and later in the evening, you can opt for an optional visit a local Maasai village to learn about the nomadic lifestyle. Or go for an evening game drive returning to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.

[Option 3] You could also do a very early morning Hot Air Balloon safari flight with some champagne breakfast then proceed for a full day game drive with packed lunch. Exit the park gate by 6 PM and return to your lodge by 6.30pm for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03 Masai Mara- Lake Nakuru

Conclude your stay in the Mara with a check-out after breakfast. Your Safari now takes you to Lake Nakuru. Lake Nakuru is not only a UNESCO World Heritage site but also a Bird & Rhino sanctuary where you also get to see Lion and Leopard. Arrive by midday and proceed to your booked accommodation for a leisurely lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a comprehensive game drive of this scenic park, including visits to viewpoints which offer superb photo opportunities.

Return to the lodge/camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 04 Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha - Crescent island

Today, you can savor a relaxed breakfast as you only need to start your journey to Lake Naivasha. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake that is a popular tourist spot in Kenya for locals and foreigners alike. Arrive in time for lunch. Later in the afternoon, you will embark on a boat ride that will take you to Crescent Island for guided walking safari. The visit is a unique and memorable experience. Explore breath-taking sceneries with views across the beautiful lake and on the land wild animals grazing. The island is home to a wide range of wildlife in their natural habitat. It is an experience to walk in the wild nearby the wild animals and have photo taking with them. Later on take the boat ride back and head to the hotel for relaxation – the lodge we book at the lake offer beautiful natural spaces where you can see numerous bird species among the trees as well as spot some animals ranging from waterbuck to warthogs. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Day 05 Lake Naivasha - Nairobi

After a relaxed breakfast at the camp/lodge, we shall check out, followed by an onward departure back to Nairobi by road. Arrivein  Nairobi by early afternoon [typically by 2.30 pm]. Drop off at your hotel or free onward transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Included/Excluded

  • Accommodation as specified in the itinerary on Full board basis in the lodge/camp
  • The accommodation often gets full during the peak season and is only confirmed upon making a deposit. Kindly book early to ensure you don’t miss your preferred accommodation.
  • Exclusive transport in a Safari Tour vehicle with a Game viewing roof hatch and UHF radio
  • Private Safari game drives for the tour
  • Services of a certified Professional, English-speaking Driver Guide including all his expenses & allowances
  • Fuel, driver and car park fees, driver's allowance
  • All Park entry fees for clients, driver guide and vehicle
  • 24-hour Back Up support if required
  • International flight tickets and visa costs.
  • Tips, drinks, laundry, calls, and all such costs of a personal nature.
  • Personal Insurance cover
  • Attractions, and events not included in your itinerary
  • Credit Card Surcharge of 5 to 7% will apply or Bank Transfer Fees of USD 50.

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