This 4-day Maasai Mara & Lake Naivasha safari is perfect for travelers seeking Kenya’s iconic savannah wildlife alongside a unique Rift Valley lake experience.
The journey begins with two nights in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous park. The Mara’s golden grasslands host lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and—seasonally—the Great Migration. Sunrise and sunset game drives ensure you experience the Mara at its most active.
Afterward, travel to the Great Rift Valley for a day at Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake and Ramsar-listed wetland of international importance (Ramsar.org). Here, enjoy a scenic boat safari among hippos, pelicans, and African fish eagles, followed by a guided walking safari on Crescent Island. With no predators, it offers safe encounters with giraffes, zebras, and antelope.
This short circuit blends Kenya’s flagship savannah with birdlife and water-based wildlife, making it ideal for families, first-timers, or anyone with just fixed time.
4 days 3 nights
Daily Tour
Unlimited
English
Morning (7:00 am): Pickup in Nairobi. Drive through the Great Rift Valley with photo stops en route.
Midday (12:30 pm): Arrive at lodge/camp, check in, and lunch.
Afternoon (3:30–6:00 pm): First game drive across Mara plains. Spot elephants, giraffes, antelope, and possibly lions.
Evening: Return for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mara lodge/tented camp
Early Morning (6:30 am): Sunrise safari; predators most active.
Midday (11:00 am): Return for breakfast or bush brunch, then continue game viewing.
Afternoon (2:00–5:30 pm): Extended safari to follow herds or, in migration season, witness river crossings.
Evening: Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mara lodge/tented camp
Morning (6:30 am): Optional sunrise game drive.
Midday (9:00 am): Breakfast, check out, and drive to Lake Naivasha.
Afternoon (2:00 pm): Arrive at Naivasha lodge, enjoy a boat safari with hippos and pelicans.
Evening: Guided walking safari on Crescent Island among giraffes and zebras. Dinner and overnight in Naivasha.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Naivasha lodge/hotel
Morning (7:30 am): Breakfast at the lodge.
Midday (9:00 am): Leisurely morning with optional birdwatching or lodge activities.
Afternoon (12:00 pm): Drive back toward Nairobi with scenic Rift Valley views.
Late Afternoon (3:30 pm): Arrive Nairobi; drop-off at hotel or airport.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
It balances the trip — combining predator-rich savannahs with a lakeside experience full of birds, hippos, and walking safaris.
Yes. Nakuru is famous for flamingos and rhinos. We can customize the route to include it instead of or in addition to Naivasha.
Yes, it’s guided by experienced boatmen. Life jackets are provided.
If traveling July–October, yes. Outside this season, the Mara still has excellent year-round game viewing.
See our blog: Kenya’s Rift Valley Lakes Guide.
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