5 Days 4 Nights Kenya Safari Lake Naivasha Maasai Mara tour in our 5 Days Kenya Safaris is a journey that takes you to Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara Game Reserve.

Lake Naivasha is great for water sport activities, nature walks amongst wildlife at Crescent Island, unique water bird viewing while on boat rides and possibility to go for cycling and Horse Riding.

While at Lake Naivasha you also have the possibilities of visiting Lake Nakuru National Park – renowned as a bird sanctuary with over 400 bird species, including huge flocks of flamingoes and many other water birds.

It is an excellent park for wildlife spotting and is home to many water-loving animals such as hippos and waterbucks.

Another optional tour while at Lake Naivasha is a visit to the Hell’s Gate National Park. The park is situated on the edge of Lake Naivasha.

Activities allowed include Hiking/ Walking, Bicycling and Cycling, Horse Riding, Rock Climbing, Bird Watching, Photography and Wildlife Viewing.

After 2 nights at Lake Naivasha we travel to our next destination in the 5 Days 4 Nights Kenya Safari Lake Naivasha Maasai Mara – the Masai Mara Game Reserve.  Masai Mara is the best place to see the “Big Five” animals (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and buffalo) together.

The famous wildebeest migration also takes place at the Mara. Also known as Masai Mara or the Mara is home to the greatest concentration and diversity of wildlife in Kenya.

Animals include the zebras, antelope, Gnus, Oribis, Hyenas, Giraffes, Warthogs, Gazelles, Hartebeests, Hippos, and Crocodiles etc.

The park has the largest concentration of African lions, including the black-maned lion.

5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS KENYA SAFARI LAKE NAIVASHA MAASAI MARA ITINERARY

Day 1: Nairobi – Drive To Lake Naivasha

0800 Hours: After breakfast at our hotel we depart by road for Lake Naivasha. Our accommodations are located right by Lake Naivasha, a fresh water lake.

1000 Hours: We visit Elsamere – the former home of the late Joy Adamson who, together with her husband George, became world famous for their pioneering conservation work and relationship with the Lioness Elsa, as told in her best-selling book and subsequent film: Born Free.

1230 Hours: Lunch at our lodge/ camp.

1400 Hours: We take a boat ride to Crescent Island. Many different types of animals are found in the Island as we take a walk with the expert resident naturalist. giraffes, waterbucks, wildebeest, gazelles, Impala, gik diks can be seen during the walk.

1800 Hours: We retire back at our cozy accommodations in Naivasha

Accommodation Options: 
Luxury Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Enashipia Resort, Kiboko Luxury Camp
Mid-Range Accommodation: Naivasha Sopa Lodge, Naivasha Simba Lodge, Sawela Lodge Naivasha
Budget Accommodation: Cray Fish Camp, Camp Carnellys, Fish Eagle Inn

Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Lake Naivasha – Day Trip Tour To Lake Nakuru Or Hellsgate National Parks

0800 Hours: After a delicious breakfast, we travel overland to Lake Nakuru National Park for a full day game viewing experience.

Lake Nakuru National Park also offers sanctuary to huge numbers of native African animals including waterbucks, warthogs, impalas, buffalo, Rothschild giraffes, elands, endangered black rhinos, white rhinos and, occasionally, leopards.

A large herd of hippos have a territory in the northern part of the lake, making for interesting game viewing.

1230 Hours: Lunch will be served at one of the lodges located in the game park, offering its own local specialties, served with fresh produce from the region.

Alternatively you can visit Hell’s Gate National Park, where you can walk, run or cycle alongside Giraffe, Zebra, Gazelles and other wildlife or you could also climb the Fischer’s Tower located in the park.

Accommodation Options: 
Luxury Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Enashipia Resort, Kiboko Luxury Camp
Mid-Range Accommodation: Naivasha Sopa Lodge, Naivasha Simba Lodge, Sawela Lodge Naivasha
Budget Accommodation: Cray Fish Camp, Camp Carnellys, Fish Eagle Inn

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Lake Naivasha – Drive To Masai Mara Game Reserve

0800 Hours: This morning we depart the hotel after breakfast and drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara Game Reserve.

This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino.

1300 Hours: Lunch at our Lodge and relax before departing for the afternoon ‘Spice” game drive.

1530 Hours: The Mara Game Reserve is one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied, and easy to see.

Residents among the Park’s are: Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland and thousand of plain game including Impala, Zebra, Topi, both Thomson’s and grants Gazelles.

1830 Hours: Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options:
Luxury Accommodation: Olare Mara Kempinski, Mahali Mzuri Safari Camp, Olonana Camp
Mid-Range Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Keekorok Lodge, Sentrim Mara Camp
Budget Accommodation: Rhino Tourist Tented Camp or Mara Acacia Camp, Mara Springs Camp

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4: Full Day In The Masai Mara Game Reserve

Our full day in the Masai Mara Game Reserve will be spared for the search of the big cats of the Masai Mara and the spectacular view of the famous migration.

All of the “Big Five” animals (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo) can be spotted here. Herds of plains zebras are found throughout the park.

Other animals include giraffes, jackals, gnus, warthogs, gazelles, hartebeests, hyenas, bat-eared foxes, Topi antelope, hippos and crocodiles in the Mara River.

For bird lovers, the Mara birds come in every color and size. More than 400 bird species have already been recorded, including birds of prey.

You can enjoy a colorful view of birds such as vultures, ostriches, long-crested eagles, pygmy falcons, secretary birds, marabous, red-winged Schalow’s turacos many others.

Accommodation Options:
Luxury Accommodation:Olare Mara Kempinski, Mahali Mzuri Safari Camp, Olonana Camp
Mid-Range Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Keekorok Lodge, Sentrim Mara Camp
Budget Accommodation: Rhino Tourist Tented Camp or Mara Acacia Camp, Mara Springs Camp

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 5: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Drive To Nairobi

0600 Hours: If you are not participating in the hot air balloon you enjoy morning tea/ coffee or hot chocolate followed by a morning game drive.

On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive Cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia trees.

0930 Hours: Return back to the lodge/ camp for breakfast.

1000 Hours: Optional visit to an authentic Masai village (at an extra cost) to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals.

1100 Hours: Depart the Mara by road back to Nairobi arriving in late afternoon.

Meal Plan {Breakfast}