5 DAYS LAKE NAIVASHA AND MAASAI MARA

Morning: Depart Nairobi for a scenic drive toward the Great Rift Valley, descending the escarpment for a panoramic view of the valley floor.

​Afternoon: Embark on a boat safari on Lake Naivasha. This provides an excellent vantage point for observing hippos and African Fish Eagles in their natural habitat.

​Late Afternoon: Enjoy a guided walking safari on Crescent Island. As a sanctuary without large predators, it allows for intimate, eye-level encounters with giraffes, waterbucks, and zebras.

​Overnight: Naivasha.

Morning: Head southwest through the Loita Plains, passing through the town of Narok.

​Afternoon: Arrive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. After lunch, set out for a late-afternoon game drive. This is prime time to track the “Big Cats”—lions, leopards, and cheetahs—as they begin their evening activity.

​Overnight: Maasai Mara.

Full Day: Spend a dedicated day exploring the central Mara. With an open schedule, you can spend significant time at specific sightings, observing animal behavior and the changing light across the savannah.

​Highlight: A picnic lunch under a lone Balanites tree, surrounded by the rolling landscapes that define the African wilderness.

​Overnight: Maasai Mara.

Full Day: Journey toward the Mara River, home to large pods of hippos and some of the largest Nile crocodiles in Africa.

​Activity: Focus on the biodiversity of the region, from vibrant birdlife to elephant herds. You will also visit a local Maasai village to learn about the vibrant traditions, beadwork, and enduring culture of the Maasai people.

​Overnight: Maasai Mara.

Early Morning: Embark on a final sunrise game drive, often the best time for spotting elusive leopards returning from a night’s hunt.

​Late Morning: After breakfast, begin the drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon.