Best Seller 3 Days / 2 Nights
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara Classic Safari
Kenya's most celebrated reserve — big cats, endless golden plains and the chance to witness the Great Migration.
Duration2 Days / 1 Night
StartsNairobi
Best timeAll year
StyleRoad safari
Overview
About this journey
A perfect short break from Nairobi in the Rift Valley lakes. Lake Nakuru National Park is a rhino sanctuary with both black and white rhino, while Lake Naivasha offers boat rides among hippos and a walk on Crescent Island. Add a cycling safari through Hell's Gate's gorges.
Region: Lake Nakuru NP & Lake Naivasha · Best time: All year
Highlights
What you'll experience
- Black and white rhino at Lake Nakuru
- Flamingos and pelicans on the lake shore
- Boat ride on Lake Naivasha
- Crescent Island walking safari
- Optional cycling in Hell's Gate
Itinerary
Day by day
Day 1Nairobi – Lake Nakuru
Depart Nairobi for Lake Nakuru National Park. Game drive with lunch, in search of rhino, lion and the flamingo shoreline. Overnight near the lake.
Day 2Lake Naivasha – Nairobi
Drive to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride and Crescent Island walk (or Hell's Gate cycling) before returning to Nairobi.
Itineraries are a guide and can be adjusted — add nights, upgrade lodges, or combine with another tour.
What's included
Inclusions & exclusions
Typically included
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Transport in a comfortable 4x4 / suitable vehicle
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals as per itinerary
- Park and conservancy entry fees (as quoted)
- Bottled drinking water on safari
- Airport / hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities (e.g. balloon flights)
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and drinks
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Final inclusions are confirmed in your personalised quote.
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