5-Day Mid-Range Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara Safari
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5-Day Mid-Range Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara Safari

The Rift Valley lakes and the Mara in five comfortable mid-range days.

5 days · 4 nights Lake Naivasha · Hell's Gate · Lake Nakuru · Maasai Mara National Reserve 2 – 6 guests 4.9 · 1,200+ reviews
Overview

Why this journey is different.

A middle-tier Kenya safari holiday package for travellers who want a step up from budget without paying full luxury pricing. Comfortable tented lodges, private open-roof 4x4, and enough Mara time to matter.

Best for · CouplesBest for · Small friend groupsBest for · Photographers on a tighter schedule
Highlights

Moments you will remember.

  • 1
    ★ Boat safari on Naivasha
  • 2
    ★ Hell's Gate cycling among wildlife
  • 3
    ★ Flamingos and rhino at Lake Nakuru
  • 4
    ★ Two nights on the Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day by day

Your itinerary.

Route Map
Your Kenya route
4 stops
1. Lake Naivasha
2. Hell's Gate
3. Lake Nakuru
4. Maasai Mara
  1. Day 1
    Nairobi → Lake Naivasha

    Morning pickup, drive out via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, afternoon boat cruise on the lake. Overnight in a lakeside mid-range lodge.

  2. Day 2
    Hell's Gate cycling → Lake Nakuru

    Guided cycle safari and gorge walk in Hell's Gate, followed by an afternoon transfer to Lake Nakuru for sundowners.

  3. Day 3
    Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara

    Morning game drive tracking rhino and flamingos on Nakuru, then transfer into the Mara for a first afternoon drive.

  4. Day 4
    Masai Mara, full-day game drive

    A dawn-to-dusk day in the Mara with a picnic lunch on the plains. Optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise is unforgettable.

  5. Day 5
    Maasai Mara → Nairobi

    Long final morning drive, then road transfer back to Nairobi.

What's included
  • Private guided game drives in an open-roof 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • All park & conservancy entry fees
  • Airport meet-and-greet and all ground transfers
  • Full board, meals and drinking water throughout
  • Bottled water, sundowners and picnic lunches on drive days
  • 24/7 in-country concierge on WhatsApp
Not included
  • International flights
  • Kenya / Tanzania e-Visa (we help you apply)
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Gratuities for guides and camp staff
  • Optional balloon safaris and spa treatments
Gallery

Scenes from this journey.

Photographs from our own guests and guides on this exact route. Tap any image to view full-screen, swipe to browse.

Questions

Good to know.

How do I secure my booking?+

A 30% refundable deposit confirms your dates. Balance is due 45 days before travel. All client funds are held in a bonded escrow account.

Can the itinerary be tailored?+

Absolutely. Every trip is designed one-to-one. Extend nights, swap camps, add a honeymoon suite or a helicopter transfer, just ask.

What happens if we need to cancel?+

Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure. Between 30 and 15 days you receive a credit valid for 18 months.

Are your guides KPSGA certified?+

Every head guide holds a minimum silver-level Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association qualification. Most of ours are gold.

Expert Guides
Silver-level KPSGA
Fully Insured
KATO & TRA licensed
Bespoke
Never packaged
Award-Winning
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