Nairobi, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara by road in 6 days (5 nights)

6 days · Kenya

A road-based trip that breaks the drive to the Masai Mara. After an arrival night by Nairobi airport, the road goes down into the Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha for a night, with time on the lake. The next day continues to the Masai Mara in time for an afternoon game drive, followed by two full days in the reserve and the road back to Nairobi on the last day. It costs less than flying but means longer days in the vehicle.

The route, stop by stop

1. Nairobi, Kenya · 1 night

Arrive by fly — Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

A night by the airport lets a late arrival rest before the road trip starts.

2. Naivasha, Kenya · 1 night

Arrive by drive — By road from Nairobi

Breaks the long drive to the Mara and adds time on the lake, which the Mara itself cannot offer.

3. Masai Mara, Kenya · 3 nights

Arrive by drive — By road from Lake Naivasha

An afternoon drive on arrival plus two full days allow early-morning game drives and an optional Maasai village visit.

Experts who can arrange this trip

• The Safari Vibe, who works in Kenya.

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