Rift Valley + Mara

4-Day Naivasha & Masai Mara Mid-Range Safari

Lake Naivasha & Masai Mara, Kenya 4 Days / 3 Nights
4 Days / 3 Nights Duration
2+ guests Group size
Lake Naivasha & Masai Mara, Kenya Location
5.0★ 29 reviews

This 4-day Kenya safari is designed for travellers who want the Mara without losing the Rift Valley. Start with Lake Naivasha’s calm water, optional boat life, and Hell’s Gate scenery before moving into the Masai Mara for big-cat country, open plains, and classic sunset drives.

Luxury Safari Tours refines the route with sensible transfer timing, handpicked mid-range lodges, and a guide who knows when to slow down for photography, families, or first-time safari travellers.

Route

Day-by-day itinerary

1 DAY 01

Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

Leave Nairobi for the Rift Valley, pause at viewpoints, and settle near Lake Naivasha with time for a relaxed boat ride or lakeshore walk.

2 DAY 02

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara

Travel through Narok into the Mara ecosystem and enjoy an afternoon drive as the plains open up around camp.

3 DAY 03

Full-day Masai Mara game drive

Spend the day tracking lions, elephants, buffalo, and plains game with a picnic lunch and flexible photography stops.

4 DAY 04

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Take breakfast, enjoy a final look across the savannah, and return to Nairobi with optional drop-off at the airport or hotel.

Tour Features

Luxury tour

Lodges and tented camps selected for comfort, location, and atmosphere.

Private tour

Your safari is organized exclusively for your travelling party.

Can start any day

Start dates can be adjusted around lodge availability and your flights.

Can be customized

Request changes to destinations, pacing, activities, or accommodation level.

Expert driver-guide

Travel with a local safari specialist who understands wildlife movement.

Family friendly

The daily rhythm can be softened for children, elders, and first-time travellers.

Trip highlights

Lake Naivasha scenery with optional boat experience

Hell's Gate or Crescent Island-style Rift Valley add-ons

Two nights near the Masai Mara for proper game-drive time

Mid-range lodge comfort without a rushed route

Accommodation & Meals

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Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

Exact lodge is confirmed during planning based on availability, budget, and preferred style.

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Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara

Exact lodge is confirmed during planning based on availability, budget, and preferred style.

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Full-day Masai Mara game drive

Exact lodge is confirmed during planning based on availability, budget, and preferred style.

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Masai Mara to Nairobi

Exact lodge is confirmed during planning based on availability, budget, and preferred style.

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