5-day Masai Mara & Lake Naivasha safari itinerary that blends wildlife, landscapes, and relaxation. This is a classic safari loop from Nairobi and back:
🗓 Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara
- Morning: Pickup in Nairobi (hotel or airport) and depart for Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley. Scenic stops en route.
- Afternoon: Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge/camp.
- Evening: Short evening game drive in the Masai Mara.
- Overnight: Lodge or luxury tented camp in Masai Mara.
🗓 Day 2: Full Day in Masai Mara
- Early Morning: Optional balloon safari (extra cost) or early morning game drive.
- Day: Full-day game drive with picnic lunch or two separate drives (morning and afternoon).
- Highlights: Big Five (lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, buffalo), migration (seasonal), cheetahs, giraffes, and more.
- Overnight: Same lodge/camp.
🗓 Day 3: Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha
- Morning: Breakfast and drive to Lake Naivasha (approx. 5–6 hours).
- Afternoon: Arrive for lunch, relax at the lodge.
- Activities: Optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha or a nature walk at Crescent Island (great for walking with giraffes and zebras).
- Overnight: Lodge or resort on the lake shore.
🗓 Day 4: Hell’s Gate National Park
- Morning: Visit Hell’s Gate National Park (bike riding, hiking through gorges, hot springs – very active day).
- Optional: Visit geothermal spa in the park for a relaxing soak.
- Afternoon: Return to the lodge to relax or take a second boat ride.
- Overnight: Same lodge in Naivasha.
🗓 Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Nairobi
- Morning: Leisurely breakfast.
- Optional: Stop at Lake Elementaita or a local flower farm.
- Afternoon: Return to Nairobi (approx. 2–3 hours). Drop-off at hotel or airport.
✅ Included in most packages:
- Full-board accommodation (meals included)
- Park entry fees
- Game drives in a 4×4 pop-up roof safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Bottled water in the vehicle
❌ Not included (usually):
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional activities (balloon safari, boat ride, etc.)
- Drinks at the lodges
