About This Tour
This 5-day safari combines three of Kenya’s most popular destinations: Lake Nakuru, famous for its rhinos and birdlife; Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake surrounded by rich wildlife and home to the stunning Crescent Island; and the world-renowned Maasai Mara, home to the Big Five and the Great Migration. The tour is designed to give you the perfect balance of game drives, boat rides, and cultural encounters, making it one of the best short safaris in East Africa.
Supplements (Optional)
- Hot Air Balloon Safari – US$ 450 per person
- Maasai Village Visit – US$ 25 per person
- Lunch at Carnivore Nairobi – US$ 40 per person
Note: Rates vary depending on the number of travelers, travel month, and ages of participants.
Highlights
- Game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park – home of rhinos and flamingos
- Scenic boat ride & walking safari at Crescent Island, Lake Naivasha
- Full-day game drives in the world-famous Maasai Mara Reserve
- Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari over Maasai Mara
- Optional visit to a traditional Maasai village
- Professional safari guide in a 4X4 Landcruiser
What’s Included
- 4X4 Landcruiser with pop-up roof for game drives
- 4 nights’ accommodation in lodges/camps
- Drinking water during safari
- Meals on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- All game drives as per itinerary
- Park entry fees
- All government taxes
- International flights
- Tips
- Visa fees
- Personal items (souvenirs, drinks, laundry, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Tour Plan
Expand allCollapse allNairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park (2 hours drive)
Leave your Nairobi Hotel / airport early morning and drive to Nakuru National Park. Arrive in Nakuru and check in to your booked camp/lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive in search of lions, cheetahs, leopards, rhinos, hyenas and many more.
Dinner and overnight at the booked lodge/camp.
Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha (1 hour drive)
Early morning game drive. After breakfast, depart for Lake Naivasha. Arrive in time for lunch at booked lodge/camp. Afternoon boat ride to Crescent Island for a walking safari in search of antelopes, zebras, giraffes, and numerous bird species.
Dinner and overnight at the booked lodge/camp.
Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara (3 hours drive)
Leave Lake Naivasha after breakfast and drive to Maasai Mara. The Mara is famous for the annual wildebeest migration and rich wildlife. Arrive at your booked camp in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive in search of lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes and more.
Dinner and overnight at the booked lodge/camp.
Maasai Mara – Full Day Game Drive
Spend the day exploring Maasai Mara with packed lunch. Optional hot air balloon safari at dawn followed by a champagne bush breakfast (extra cost). You may also visit a Maasai village to learn about their culture.
Dinner and overnight at the booked lodge/camp.
Maasai Mara – Nairobi (5 hours drive)
Early morning breakfast and check out. Enjoy a short game drive enroute before departing for Nairobi. Drop off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.







