Lake Naivasha | Nakuru | Masai Mara – 4 Days

Morning:

• Pick up from your hotel, airport, or residence in Nairobi
• Departure from Nairobi: Early morning (around 7:00 AM)
• Drive time to Lake Naivasha: Approximately 2-3 hours

Arrival at Lake Naivasha:

• Arrival: Late morning
• Begin with a boat ride on Lake Naivasha
• Enjoy birdwatching and the picturesque views
• Duration: 1-2 hours

Lunch:

• Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Naivasha town

Afternoon:

• Visit Crescent Island for a guided safari walk
• Explore the island on foot and get close to wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, and antelopes
• Expected wildlife sightings: Giraffes, zebras, gazelles, and a variety of bird species

Late Afternoon:

• Departure from Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park: Approximately 1-2 hours

Arrival at Lake Nakuru National Park:

• Arrival: Late afternoon
• Begin your game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park
• Expected wildlife sightings: Lake Nakuru is known for its rhinos, flamingos, leopards, lions, and various bird species
• Duration: 2-3 hours

Evening:

• Exit the park and drive to your chosen accommodation near Lake Nakuru
• Check-in at your lodge/camp
• Dinner at the lodge/camp

Morning:

• Departure from Lake Nakuru: Early morning
• Drive time to Maasai Mara: Approximately 5-6 hours

Arrival in Masai Mara:

• Arrival: Late morning or early afternoon
• Enter Maasai Mara Game Reserve
• Begin your first game drive in Maasai Mara
• Expected wildlife sightings: Maasai Mara is famous for the Big Five (lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos, and rhinos), as well as the Great Migration (seasonal)
• Duration: 3-4 hours

Lunch:

• Enjoy lunch at your chosen lodge/camp within Maasai Mara

Afternoon:

• Continue your game drive in Maasai Mara Game Reserve
• Explore different areas of the reserve and search for wildlife
• Expected wildlife sightings: Continue exploring the diverse wildlife of Maasai Mara

Evening:

• Check-in at your chosen lodge/camp in Maasai Mara
• Dinner at the lodge/camp

Morning:

• Early morning game drive for sunrise and wildlife viewing
• Expected wildlife sightings: Morning is a great time to spot active predators and other wildlife
• Return to your lodge/camp for breakfast

Late Morning:

• Relax at your lodge/camp or enjoy optional activities such as nature walks or visits to a Maasai village (subject to availability)

Lunch:

• Enjoy lunch at your lodge/camp

Afternoon:

• Full-day game drive in Maasai Mara with a packed picnic lunch
• Explore various parts of the reserve, including the Mara River for potential river crossings
• Expected wildlife sightings: Maximize your chances of seeing the Great Migration and other wildlife

Evening:

• Return to your lodge/camp in Maasai Mara
• Dinner at the lodge/camp

Morning:

• Early morning game drive in Maasai Mara
• Expected wildlife sightings: Capture the beauty of the morning light and the unique wildlife of Maasai Mara
• Return to your lodge/camp for breakfast

Late Morning:

• Check out from your lodge/camp in Maasai Mara
• Departure from Maasai Mara: Late morning
• Drive back to Nairobi

Lunch:

• Stop for lunch en route 

Afternoon:

• Estimated arrival in Nairobi: Late afternoon
• Drop off at your hotel, airport, or residence in Nairobi