4-days Maasai Mara-Naivasha
Embark on an unforgettable 4-day safari adventure, exploring two of Kenya's most iconic wildlife destinations. Begin in the world-renowned Maasai Mara, witnessing the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal) and encountering the Big Five. Then, journey to the tranquil shores of Lake Naivasha, home to hippos, vibrant birdlife, and the unique Crescent Island sanctuary. This tour offers a perfect blend of thrilling game drives, serene boat safaris, and close wildlife encounters.
Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drives in Maasai Mara
Day 3: Maasai Mara to Lake Naivasha
Day 4: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi
Activities:
* Multiple game drives in the Maasai Mara to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities.
* Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Maasai Mara (if travelling during the season).
* Enjoy a boat safari on Lake Naivasha.
* Take a nature walk on Crescent Island.
Optional activities: Hot air balloon safari in the Maasai Mara, bird watching, hiking Mount Longonot, or visiting a Maasai village (additional cost).
Optional Travel Upgrade:
Travel Between Parks with Light Aircraft: For a seamless and time-efficient experience, consider upgrading your transportation between parks with a scenic light aircraft flight. This option offers breathtaking aerial views of the Kenyan landscape and significantly reduces travel time, allowing you to maximize your time on safari.
Wildlife & Scenic Highlights:
Maasai Mara: The Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes), cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, crocodiles, and a diverse array of bird species, including ostriches, eagles, and vultures.
The Great Wildebeest Migration: Witness the annual spectacle of millions of wildebeests, zebras, and other herbivores crossing the Mara River in search of fresh grazing lands. (Seasonal, typically July-October)
Lake Naivasha: Hippos, African fish eagles, cormorants, pelicans, herons, kingfishers, and a variety of other water birds.
Crescent Island: Zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, impalas, waterbucks, gazelles, and numerous bird species.
Scenic Landscapes: The vast plains, rolling hills, and acacia-dotted savannahs of the Maasai Mara, the volcanic Mount Longonot, and the lush green shores of Lake Naivasha.