6 Day Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & Masai Mara Safari
This six-day safari follows the floor of the Great Rift Valley from its lakes to the plains of the Masai Mara, and it is one of our most active itineraries. Look for black and white rhinos at Lake Nakuru, take a boat out among the hippos of Lake Naivasha and walk among giraffes and zebras on Crescent Island, then cycle and hike through the cliffs and gorge of Hell’s Gate National Park before two nights in the Mara.
The boat ride, the Crescent Island walking safari, Hell’s Gate entry, bike hire and the gorge hike are all included in the price, so there is nothing extra to pay on the day.
Accommodation
| Night 1 · Nairobi | Tamarind Tree Hotel |
|---|---|
| Night 2 · Lake Nakuru | Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge |
| Night 3 · Lake Naivasha | Enashipai Resort & Spa |
| Nights 4–5 · Masai Mara | Mara Maisha Camp |
Itinerary
- 1Nairobi Start · 1 night
- 2Lake Nakuru 1 night
- 3Lake Naivasha 1 night
- 4Masai Mara 2 nights
- 1Nairobi Finish
By road
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
We meet you at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfer you to the Tamarind Tree Hotel, where the rest of the day is yours to relax after the flight. Overnight at the Tamarind Tree Hotel.
Overnight
Day 2: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park (FB)
After breakfast, your driver-guide collects you for the drive north-west into the Rift Valley, with a stop at a viewpoint over the valley floor. Arrive at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, on the hillside above the lake, for lunch. In the afternoon, game drive until sunset. Lake Nakuru is a fenced sanctuary for both black and white rhinos and the rare Rothschild’s giraffe, and its acacia woodland and cliffs also hold lions, leopards, buffalo and waterbuck. Depending on water levels, flamingos and pelicans gather along the shore. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha (FB)
Head out on an early morning game drive, then return to the lodge for breakfast and drive to Lake Naivasha, arriving at Enashipai Resort & Spa on the lakeshore for lunch. In the afternoon, take a boat out onto this freshwater lake to see hippos and fish eagles up close, then land on Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and waterbuck, with no predators to worry about. Dinner and overnight at Enashipai Resort & Spa.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Lake Naivasha – Hell’s Gate – Masai Mara (FB)
After breakfast, drive the short distance to Hell’s Gate National Park, one of the few Kenyan parks you can explore by bike. Cycle between towering red cliffs past zebras, buffalo and giraffes, then hike down into the Ol Njorowa Gorge with a local guide. Continue to Narok town for lunch, then on to the Masai Mara, arriving for an afternoon game drive on the way to Mara Maisha Camp near Talek Gate, a tented camp with a pool. Dinner and overnight at Mara Maisha Camp.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Masai Mara Full Day (FB)
Take a packed lunch and spend the whole day in the reserve, with a picnic under an acacia tree. Head towards the Mara River, where hippos and crocodiles gather, and search the open plains for lion prides, cheetahs and the elephants, giraffes, topi and zebras that make the Mara so rewarding. From July to October, the wildebeest migration fills the plains and your guide will look for a river crossing. Dinner and overnight at Mara Maisha Camp.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Masai Mara – Nairobi (BL)
Enjoy a final morning game drive, then leave the Mara with a packed lunch and drive back to Nairobi, where we drop you at your hotel or the airport in the late afternoon.
Breakfast, Lunch
6 Day Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & Masai Mara Safari Prices – 2027 Rates
Prices depend on the time of year and how many people are travelling together. The more people sharing the vehicle, the lower the price per person.
6 Day Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & Masai Mara Safari
Lodges and camps as described in the itinerary
From $1,599 per person
| Dates | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | Single suppl. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jan – 28 Feb | $2,105 | $1,899 | $1,795 | $1,735 | $1,695 | $380 |
| 01 Mar – 31 Mar | $2,059 | $1,855 | $1,750 | $1,690 | $1,650 | $360 |
| 01 Apr – 31 May | $2,008 | $1,805 | $1,700 | $1,639 | $1,599 | $335 |
| 01 Jun – 14 Jun | $2,129 | $1,915 | $1,805 | $1,739 | $1,695 | $365 |
| 15 Jun – 30 Jun | $2,429 | $2,210 | $2,105 | $2,035 | $1,995 | $515 |
| 01 Jul – 30 Sep | $2,855 | $2,635 | $2,529 | $2,460 | $2,419 | $550 |
| 01 Oct – 31 Oct | $2,555 | $2,339 | $2,229 | $2,165 | $2,119 | $400 |
| 01 Nov – 22 Dec | $2,395 | $2,185 | $2,085 | $2,020 | $1,979 | $345 |
| 23 Dec – 02 Jan | $2,819 | $2,610 | $2,509 | $2,445 | $2,405 | $530 |
Prices are in US dollars per person sharing for the full 6-day safari, with exclusive use of the safari vehicle and everything listed under Package Includes. The single supplement is per person, added for a single room. Scroll the table sideways on a phone to see all group sizes. Child rates on request.
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon safari over the Masai Mara – US$ 450 per adult, US$ 300 per child
- Maasai village visit – US$ 25 per person
Package Includes
- All park entrance fees
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
- 1.5 litres of bottled water per person per day in the vehicle
- Services of an English-speaking, experienced driver-guide
- Transport in a 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, for your exclusive use throughout the trip
- Airport transfers in Nairobi
- All government taxes and levies
- Safari accessories (first aid kit, cooler box and fire extinguisher), a 24-hour emergency number and RF radio in all safari vehicles
- Boat ride on Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island walking safari
- Hell’s Gate National Park entry, bike hire and guided Ol Njorowa Gorge hike
Package Excludes
- Flying Doctors (AMREF) air ambulance evacuation cover – US$ 10 per person
- Hot air balloon safari and Maasai village visit
- Driver tips
- Drinks, international flights, visas, travel insurance and personal expenses
