Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara in 4 days (3 nights)

4 days · Kenya

This version splits the road to the Mara into two shorter legs. The first night is at Lake Naivasha, with an optional boat trip among hippos and a walk on Crescent Island among giraffe and zebra. The next day the route continues through the Rift Valley to the Masai Mara in time for an evening game drive. After a full day in the reserve and a sunrise drive on the last morning, the road leads back to Nairobi. Stopping in two places makes each drive day easier than a straight run to the Mara.

The route, stop by stop

1. Naivasha, Kenya · 1 night

Arrive by drive — By road north-west from Nairobi into the Rift Valley

Breaks up the journey and adds a walking safari and a boat trip on the lake, which the Mara does not offer.

2. Masai Mara, Kenya · 2 nights

Arrive by drive — By road through the Rift Valley from Naivasha

Two nights cover an evening drive, a full day in the reserve with a bush picnic, and a final sunrise drive.

Experts who can arrange this trip

• The Safari Vibe, who works in Kenya.

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