The Lakes, The Mara
7 Days
Nairobi | Maasai Mara | Lake Nakuru | Lake Naivasha
Starting from the game-rich grasslands of the Maasai Mara, this journey takes you on a scenic route northwards through the Great Rift Valley. This geological wonder is home to a string of shimmering lakes, with none more stunning and abundant in wildlife than Lakes Nakuru and Naivasha
Transport - Road
DAY 1
NAIROBI
Arrive in Nairobi, where you will begin and end your safari.
Depending on your international flight times, you will likely spend one full day here either at the start or end of your trip.
Recently named the world’s best city to visit in 2024 by Lonely Planet, Nairobi is Kenya’s bustling, dynamic, cosmopolitan capital.
Wildlife - “The World’s Only Wildlife Capital”. Visit Nairobi National Park or one of Nairobi’s world-famous animal sanctuaries such as the Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage, Nairobi Safari Walk, Snake Park, and Karura Forest.
Culture - Experience the city’s cultural and arts scene with a visit to an art gallery or collective, artisanal market, the National Museum or Karen Blixen Museum, or sample its world-class restaurants.
DAYS 2-3
MAASAI MARA
NAIROBI - MAASAI MARA 5H (ROAD)
Depart from Nairobi early in the morning for your journey to the Maasai Mara - the land of endless savanna! Located in southwest Kenya, the Mara is one of the great wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied, abundant, and easy to see. The vast plains stretch south to Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park.
This is iconic safari country that promises unparalleled wildlife viewing, set against a backdrop of rolling grassland, hills, riverine forest, and acacia bushland.
Discover the Great Migration, one of Kenya’s most sought-after experiences. Millions of animals, most notably wildebeest, follow this age-old circular route, traversing the Serengeti - Mara ecosystem in search of fresh grazing and water (this is a season-specific experience).
Search for the Big Five (lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants, and rhinos) along with zebras, giraffes, cheetahs, ostriches, impalas, gazelles, hippos, and countless other species.
Activities Include
Wildlife viewing; walking safaris; Maasai cultural experience; night game drive; campfire entertainment; birdwatching; romantic bush breakfast/dinner.
ADD-ONS: Hot air balloon ride; wellness/yoga.
DAYS 4-5
LAKE NAKURU
MAASAI MARA - LAKE NAKURU 4H (ROAD)
Journey up the Great Rift Valley to visit its most famous soda lake, Lake Nakuru. This lake is renowned as one of Kenya's oldest and most famous National Parks. It is known around the world for its flamingos, which are found in their thousands (sometimes millions).
Discover the diverse and abundant birdlife as well as the rare and endangered animals that are under protection in this compact park. Lake Nakuru is a recognized sanctuary for the endangered white and black rhino, as well as the extremely rare Rothschild’s giraffe.
Aside from the lake, the park contains a variety of ecosystems – rocky escarpments, pockets of acacia forest, and woodlands – drawing more than 400 species of birds.
Activities Include
Wildlife viewing; birdwatching; viewpoint visit.
DAY 6
LAKE NAIVASHA
LAKE NAKURU - LAKE NAIVASHA 2.5H (ROAD)
Take the scenic route from Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha, a picturesque freshwater lake in the heart of the Rift Valley, and be transported to a watery wonderland.
Fringed by papyrus and acacia woodland the lake is a RAMSAR site, a designation that reflects the ecological importance of the area’s wetlands.
Lake Naivasha is known for its spectacular array of birdlife, with over 450 species having been identified, including the iconic African fish eagle.
The shores of Lake Naivasha are inhabited by giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and other plains game.
Explore the natural charms of Lake Naivasha through a boat ride on the lake, and enjoy spotting the large numbers of hippos cooling themselves in the water.
Activities Include
Wildlife viewing; boat safari.
EXTENSION OPTIONS: Include trips within the Rift Valley’s Hell’s Gate National Park, Lake Elementaita, and Lake Bogoria.
HELL’S GATE NP
LAKE ELEMENTAITA
LAKE BOGORIA
Prices start at $295 per day, per person (for 2 people or more)
INCLUSIVE OF
Airport transfers
Entrance fees to National Parks, National Reserves, and Community/Private Conservancies
Expert driver guide for entire trip
Fully equipped 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
Supplemental medical emergency insurance (evacuation cover)
Exclusive of accommodation, flights to and from Kenya and any internal flights.
Accommodation comes in a wide range of options depending on location. We source the best and have options to suit most budgets. Prices and options will be available to you upon request.
Add-ons are optional activities offered at an extra cost.