5 days · Kenya · Classic safari
Kenya Lakes & Maasai Mara
A great introduction to Kenya. Begin at freshwater Lake Naivasha, see rhino and flamingos at Lake Nakuru, then spend two days in the world-famous Maasai Mara.
Enquire about this safariDuration
5 days / 4 nights
Route
Naivasha · Nakuru · Maasai Mara
Best time
Year-round
Ideal for
First safaris · Great value
The Rift Valley and the Mara
The Great Rift Valley runs right through Kenya, and its lakes are full of life. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake with hippos, fish eagles and boat trips, and Lake Nakuru is a national park and important sanctuary for black and white rhino, often with flamingos on its shores. From there the road leads to the Maasai Mara, where two days give you plenty of time to find lion, cheetah and leopard. It’s a varied, good-value route and ideal for a first safari.
Itinerary
Day by day
A sample route. Your planner will adjust camps and order to match the herds' position in your travel month.
Day 1 · Nairobi to Lake Naivasha
Drive into the Rift Valley, with an optional boat trip among hippos and fish eagles.
Day 2 · Lake Nakuru
Game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, a sanctuary for rhino and Rothschild’s giraffe.
Day 3 · To the Maasai Mara
Travel to the Mara with an afternoon game drive on arrival.
Day 4 · Full day in the Mara
A full day exploring the reserve with a picnic lunch.
Day 5 · Back to Nairobi
An early game drive, then return to Nairobi.
Extend your journey
Add Amboseli, fly on to the Serengeti, or finish on the Kenyan coast or Zanzibar.
Included
— Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
— Professional English-speaking guide
— All park and conservation fees
— Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
— Bottled water on game drives
— Airport transfers
— 24/7 support from our Arusha team
Not included
— International flights and visas
— Travel insurance (required)
— Optional balloon safari
— Tips for guides and camp staff
— Premium drinks and personal items