5 Day Masai Mara & Rift Valley Lakes

This 5-day Kenyan road trip safari visits some of Kenya's best and most diverse wildlife. Discover Lake Nakuru and its tree-climbing lions, as well as its massive population of black and white rhinos, before heading to Masai Mara, where you'll spend three nights searching for the big five and other animals like zebras, crocodiles, gazelles, and wildebeest. Explore the endless savanna grasslands, indigenous trees, and valleys, all while taking in the beauty and diversity of Kenya's scenery and wildlife.

Tour Summary

Wildlife

  •   Occasional
  •   Common
  •   Very Rare
  •   Rare
  •   None

  • Giraffe

      Common

  • Elephant

      Common

  • Zebra

      Common

  • Hippo

      Common

  • Leopard

      Common

  • Buffalo

      Common

  • Hyena

      Common

  • Lion

      Common

Day by Day

Nairobi - Masai Mara Game Reserve

Depart Nairobi as early as 0800hours for Masai Mara driving down through the scenic Great Rift Valley with breath-taking views of Mt. Longonot. After a brief stop-over at the Rift Valley view point to enjoy the scenery of the great escarpments, continue with your drive arriving at the game reserve around lunchtime. Check-in at Wageni Camp ,spend the afternoon relaxing before proceeding for a game drive later in the afternoon.

Main Destination:

Maasai Mara

Accommodation:

Oldarpoi Wageni camp

Meals & Drinks:

Full board

Full Day Game Drive In Masai Mara

Enjoy early morning breakfast at the camp. After breakfast, head out for a full-day game drive into the wilderness and vast wild savannah. Enjoy searching the Big Five of Africa which are lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalo with our very own skilled guide. Picnic lunch will be served in the wild. Thereafter, enjoy game drives until late in the evening. Then return to the camp for dinner.

Main Destination:

Maasai Mara

Accommodation:

Oldarpoi Wageni camp

Meals & Drinks:

Full board

Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru National Park

Check out of your lodge after enjoying your morning breakfast at leisure and depart for Nakuru. You may choose to visit a village of the Masai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. ($30pp). Thereafter, proceed to Nakuru where you will arrive in time for lunch. check-in and relaxation from the long safari.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Full board

Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, you will proceed on a game drive in Lake Nakuru Park, known for its prolific bird life including flamingos. The park contains a sanctuary for the conservation of the white rhino while species like Cape Buffalo and Waterbuck can be seen near the shoreline–enjoy a hot lunch and drive to Naivasha–you have an option to take a boat ride in this fresh water lake to go and see hippos and fish eagles at extra cost.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Full board

Lake Naivasha - Nairobi

After breakfast, take a walk around Hell's Gate National Park. You can only cycle in this area if you hire a bicycle. The park is home to over 100 bird species, including vultures, Verreaux's Eagles, Augur Buzzards, and Swifts. There are also African Buffalo, Zebra, Eland, Hartebeest, Thomson's Gazelle, and Baboons. The park also has Klipspringer Antelope and Chanler's Mountain Reedbuck–enjoy hot or picnic meals before returning to Nairobi in the afternoon. Return to your Nairobi hotel or the airport.

Main Destination:

Departure

Accommodation:

No accommodation

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Nairobi

International flights to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta international airport

No domestic flights for this tour

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Inclusions

  • A Professional Driver Guide
  • All Transportations in a 4x4wD Vehicle
  • All Accommodations
  • All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
  • All Park Fees
  • All Game Drives
  • All Taxes and VAT
  • All Bottled Water

Exclusions

  • Visa entry to Kenya
  • Personal Items of Nature
  • International Flights
  • Accommodation before and after the end of the Tour
  • Drinks
  • Tips (Tipping at 10$ per day)

Rates Per Person

2 People1 Room 4 People2 Room 6 People3 Room
MIDRANGE 15 Mar, 2023 To 31 Dec, 2023 $1950 $1750 $1400 REQUEST A QUOTE
REQUEST A QUOTE  

From USD 1950 PP

  • Above prices are for 2 pax
  • Click rates tab for discounted group rates
  • Qualified & experienced tour guides
  • Fast quotes
REQUEST A QUOTE