Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley escarpment toward Lake Naivasha.

Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, followed by a unique walking safari on Crescent Island. This is one of the few places in East Africa where you can walk safely among wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, and antelope.

Later in the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on Lake Naivasha, where you may spot hippos and a wide variety of bird species.

Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge (or similar)

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving with a game drive en route.

Lake Nakuru is known for its rhino sanctuary, making it one of the best places in Kenya to spot both black and white rhinos. The park also hosts flamingos (seasonal), Rothschild giraffes, buffalo, and occasionally leopards.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive exploring the lake shores, acacia woodlands, and open savannah.

Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge (or similar)

After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. The journey takes you through changing landscapes from highlands to open plains.

Arrive in time for lunch at your camp, followed by an afternoon game drive. The Mara is known for its high concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, and large herds of herbivores.

Overnight: Zebra Plains Mara Camp (or similar)

Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara with flexible game drives.

You may choose:

• Morning and afternoon game drives, or
• A full-day game drive with picnic lunch

The Masai Mara offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa, including opportunities to witness predator-prey interactions. While sightings cannot be guaranteed, this ecosystem provides strong chances to encounter the Big Five.

Optional Activities:

• Hot air balloon safari with champagne breakfast
• Maasai village cultural visit

Overnight: Zebra Plains Mara Camp (or similar)

Enjoy an early morning game drive (time permitting), followed by breakfast.

Afterward, begin your journey back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon.

End of Safari