4 Day Lake Nakuru / Lake Naivasha Boat Safari/ Crescent Island – Masai Mara Safari
Highlights
- Bird watching
- Views of the great Rift Valley with its cool forests and lakes - Both black and white rhinos
- World-famous Mara – rolling grassland, acacia trees & immense herds of zebras and wildebeest
- Exciting and colourful Maasai culture
- Crescent Island guided walking safari – walk amongst giraffes, zebra, etc.
Overview
From lions and wildebeests to flamingos and hippos, our tour offers the ultimate variety of Kenya’s wildlife. In 4 days you will experience vast savannahs teeming with the Big Five, lakes filled with colourful birds, plus forests and parks populated by rhinos, leopards, giraffes and more.
Enjoy this amazing safari in a customized pop-up roof Natural World 4×4 Safari Jeep that has: Portable fridge/Cooler Box, 4 Binoculars, long-range high-frequency radio, Sand bags, 4G/LTE broadband WIFI connectivity, Power Outlets AC 230V, First Aid Kit, Safari Guide Books, Baby Seats Available on request, Side steps and above all a professional multi-lingual safari guide that will ensure you have a memorable safari experience
We begin in Nairobi and soon come upon views of the great rift valley escarpment. From there we head to the cool blueness of Lake Naivasha and a different kind of boat safari. As we traverse the lake it’s possible to have sighting of giraffes and zebras and, of course, hippos.
A walking safari at Crescent Island is next and we’ll be looking for giraffes, zebras, waterbucks and countless birds. From here we’ll view Lake Elementaita with its over 400 species of birds.
Lake Nakuru National Park: Due to some progressive natural factors like increasing water levels , the flamingo numbers have been reducing but the park itself remains stunning – one of Kenya’s finest. Great rocky escarpments tower over acacia forest, waterfalls, wooded hills and euphorbia trees dot the lake.
The few quantity of flamingos is accompanied by other birdlife – pelicans, cormorants, kingfishers, ostriches, storks as well as herons and eagles. The scene here is bountiful, busy and full of color.
But that’s only the beginning of what this special park has to offer because the wildlife viewing here is easy and accessible. Lake Nakuru is known for hosting some endangered but beautiful species. You’re sure to see rare Rothschild’s Giraffe along with white rhino, especially along the lakeshore.
From lion to flamingo to black rhino and more, this 4-day vacation offers the richest experience of Africa’s wildlife.
All-Inclusive. Your 4-day Lake Naivasha/Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara safari includes park entrance fees, game drives, accommodations and meals.
Natural World Kenya Safaris always offers you the most choices and flexibility. You can custom tailor the cost of your safari, depending on your choice of season, the number of travelers in your party, and your pick of accommodation. Depending on your style or budget, choose from economy, comfort or luxury safari lodges or tented camps.
However… please know that whatever level of accommodation you choose, your actual safari adventure with us will always be at our highest standards.
Transport: This driving safari features a comfortable, pop-up top 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep.
Your tour begins: We will pick you up at the embarkation point of your choice – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, your location in Nairobi or at hotels in the area including Lake Naivasha.
- Day 1 - Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park: 160 km: Approx. 3hrs
Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner
0700hrs:Pick up from Nairobi hotel / Nairobi Airport
Depart for the lake Nakuru national park.
An easy scenic sightseeing drive via the great rift valley escarpment with views of awesome scenery
There shall be stops to marvel at the dramatic fall of the great rift valley escarpment.
We shall stop at the Freshwater Lake Naivasha for an exciting boat safari to view hippos, exotic birds and small game.
This shall be followed by guided walking safari at the Crescent Island
Later proceed to the Lake Nakuru arriving during the late morning.
Due to some progressive natural factors like increasing water levels , the flamingo numbers have been reducing but the park itself remains stunning – one of Kenya’s finest. Great rocky escarpments tower over acacia forest, waterfalls, wooded hills and euphorbia trees dot the lake.
The few quantity of flamingos is accompanied by other birdlife – pelicans, cormorants, kingfishers, ostriches, storks as well as herons and eagles. The scene here is bountiful, busy and full of color.
But that’s only the beginning of what this special park has to offer because the wildlife viewing here is easy and accessible. Lake Nakuru is known for hosting some endangered but beautiful species. You’re sure to see rare Rothschild’s Giraffe along with white rhino, especially along the lakeshore.
The park is also sanctuary to one of Kenya’s largest populations of black rhino.
Afternoon shall be spent on bird and game watching drives around the Lake.
Overnight at your lake Nakuru national park safari lodge/ tented camp
- Day 2 - Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara Game Reserve: 300 km: Approx. 5-6 hrs
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A Short game and bird watching drive at the lake Nakuru national park.
Proceed to the Masai Mara game reserve.
There shall be stops at scenic places along the Nakuru – Masai Mara route
Afternoon game viewing drives at the Masai Mara.
Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.
- Day 3 - Full Day – Masai Mara
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza!
Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the Natural world.
It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region.
The scenic appeal of the tree studded savannah plains, the moderate climate and diversity of wild game species makes it a one stop shop for game viewing activities.
We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game.
Picnic lunch shall be by the Mara river as we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October)
Overnight shall be at our Masai Mara safari lodge/ Tented camp
- Day 4 - Masai Mara Game Reserve- Nairobi – 265Km – Approx: 6 hrs
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch.
Early morning game viewing drive at the Masai Mara game reserve.
Depart Masai Mara in the mid – morning and proceed to Nairobi.
There shall be a lunch stop along the way.
Arrive Nairobi in the late afternoon, approximately 4:30 pm.
Drop off at your Nairobi area hotel/ Residence or Nairobi airport.
- Nairobi airport-hotel pick up / drop off transfers
- Tour in customized 4x4 pop up top Land Cruiser jeep
- Services of an experienced English/other language speaking safari tour guide/driver
- Stay in economy, comfort or luxury lodge / tented camps.
- Bottled & Soft Drinks
- Items and services of a personal nature
- Tips & Gratuities.
Important Information
This safari tour departs daily ,you may set your own safari dates and book according to your flights and holiday schedule
Safari tour price is indicated in US$ – you may also book and make payments in any convertible currency on-line (Euro ,Sterling pound etc)
Indicated driving time between Nairobi -Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara game park / places are estimates and may vary due to prevailing road conditions, weather and traffic density
This safari tour stops at Lake Naivasha for a short boat safari and walking safari on Crescent island
Lake Nakuru National Park: Due to some progressive natural factors like increasing water levels , the flamingo numbers have been reducing but the park itself remains stunning – one of Kenya’s finest. Great rocky escarpments tower over acacia forest, waterfalls, wooded hills and euphorbia trees dot the lake.
If you are not keen on a drive in safari,(maybe due to road time) you can choose to fly in / out one way
This safari tour is private for your party and in own 4 x 4 Jeep and dedicated tour driver/ guide – (for both road travel & game viewing drives)
You are free to choose your specific lodge / tented camp in economy, comfort or luxury accommodation options provided-(this is subject to availability)
At some points during your safari tour ,you may encounter pressure souvenir sales at areas near washroom stops and park entrance gates by local Masai people (purchases for souvenirs is optional and a polite decline shall suffice)
Your safari tour starts at 7.00AM and finish at appr.4.30PM-Pick up and drop offs are either at your hotel, residence or Nairobi airport
We realize that tour participants may wish to proceed to other holiday places after this 4 day Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru safari ,we can customize your pick up / drop off to meet your specifications -you can also fly one way instead or fly direct from Masai Mara to Mombasa / Diani / Watamu or Zanzibar
如果你喜欢进入肯尼亚蒙巴萨/海岸SGR Train immediately at end of safari on day 3, we can arrange for an early start at 5.00AM on first day of safari.
If you prefer to extend to Zanzibar, or the Kenya coast beach resorts or to simply fly to another location or home ,we shall drop you off at the Nairobi airport
You may also choose to be dropped off at the Isebania (Kenya/ Tanzania) border (extra cost for this)
You may look up these other optional 4 day Nairobi to Nairobi tour itineraries (provide link)
You may be interested in our Nairobi add on tours / excursions before or after your safari tour, please choose from our selection here
More information on Masai Mara & Lake Naivasha & Lake Nakuru in these here links