5 Days Masai Mara Safari Package and Lake Naivasha
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi and Transfer to Masai Mara
Morning: Arrive at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where your tour guide will meet you. Begin your adventure with a scenic drive to Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s premier safari destination, famous for its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes.
Afternoon: Arrive at your lodge or camp within Masai Mara. After lunch, relax and settle in.
Evening: Enjoy your first game drive in Masai Mara. As the sun sets, look out for the “Big Five” (lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos), along with cheetahs, zebras, and giraffes.
Overnight: Stay at a luxury safari lodge or tented camp in Masai Mara.
Day 2: Full Day Game Drives in Masai Mara
Morning: After breakfast, embark on an early morning game drive to catch animals in their natural behaviors. The early hours are perfect for spotting predators, like lions and leopards.
Afternoon: Break for lunch at your lodge, followed by a relaxing rest or optional visit to a Maasai village to learn about the local culture and traditions.
Evening: Another game drive in the late afternoon as you search for wildlife and enjoy the stunning African sunset.
Overnight: Return to your accommodation for the night.
Day 3: Full Day Safari in Masai Mara
Morning: Start the day with a hot air balloon safari, offering panoramic views of the Mara plains. It’s an unforgettable experience that allows you to witness the landscape from above.
Afternoon: After a champagne breakfast, enjoy more game drives in search of wildlife. Visit areas known for their dense populations of animals, including the famous Mara River.
Evening: Return to your lodge or camp for a delicious dinner and another night of relaxation under the African stars.
Overnight: Stay at your accommodation in Masai Mara.
Day 4: Transfer to Lake Naivasha
Morning: After breakfast, depart Masai Mara for Lake Naivasha, located in the Great Rift Valley. The drive takes approximately 4-5 hours.
Afternoon: Upon arrival, check-in at your lakeside lodge or camp. Enjoy a leisurely lunch with a view of the lake.
Evening: Embark on a boat safari on Lake Naivasha, where you can see hippos, birds, and enjoy the tranquil waters.
Overnight: Stay at a lodge or camp on the shores of Lake Naivasha.
Day 5: Explore Lake Naivasha and Return to Nairobi
Morning: Enjoy a nature walk in Hell’s Gate National Park, which surrounds Lake Naivasha. Here, you can walk or cycle through dramatic landscapes, seeing zebras, giraffes, and other wildlife.
Afternoon: Return to your accommodation for lunch. Afterward, relax by the lake or visit the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, where you can walk among the animals.
Evening: Depart Lake Naivasha for Nairobi. Depending on your flight time, you’ll be transferred to Nairobi for your departure.
This 5 Days Masai Mara Safari Package and Lake Naivasha offers a combination of thrilling safaris and serene lake experiences, ideal for those looking to immerse themselves in Kenya’s wild beauty.