4 Days Maasai Mara & Lake Naivasha Kenya Safari
Combine the relaxed Rift Valley landscapes of Lake Naivasha with classic wildlife viewing in the Maasai Mara on a private 4-day Kenya safari.
Rift Valley Experiences and Classic Maasai Mara Wildlife
This 4-day private Kenya safari combines Lake Naivasha with two nights in the Maasai Mara. Begin with a scenic boat ride and guided Crescent Island nature walk, offering a refreshing opportunity to experience wildlife and birdlife away from the safari vehicle.
Continue to the Maasai Mara for classic savannah game viewing and a full day dedicated to exploring the reserve. With a private 4x4 Land Cruiser, professional driver-guide and three accommodation levels, this compact itinerary is ideal for travellers wanting two distinctive Kenya safari experiences in four days.
Safari at a Glance
Choose Your Preferred Safari Style
Mid-Luxury
Comfortable safari accommodation with excellent value for a private Kenya safari.
- Comfortable lodges & camps
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Applicable park fees
- Full-board safari meals
Luxury
Higher-category properties offering enhanced comfort, locations and safari atmosphere.
- Handpicked luxury lodges & camps
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Applicable park fees
- Full-board safari meals
Premium
Premium camps and lodges for travellers prioritizing exclusivity, location and refined service.
- Premium & exclusive safari camps
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Applicable park fees
- Full-board safari meals
Six Highlights of This Kenya Safari
Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
Enjoy scenic lake views, birdlife and opportunities to see hippos.
Crescent Island Walk
Take a guided nature walk among giraffes, zebras and other plains wildlife.
Two Nights in Maasai Mara
Spend two nights in Kenya's celebrated wildlife reserve.
Full-Day Mara Safari
Dedicate a complete day to wildlife viewing across the Maasai Mara.
Private 4x4 Safari
Travel with your own Land Cruiser and professional driver-guide.
Flexible Safari Style
Choose Mid-Luxury, Luxury or Premium suggested accommodation.
A Scenic Boat Ride & Guided Nature Walk
Enjoy a scenic boat ride across Lake Naivasha before stepping ashore for a guided nature walk on Crescent Island. Walk through the open landscape near giraffes, zebras and other plains wildlife, adding a relaxed, on-foot experience to your Kenya safari.
Suggested Safari Lodges & Camps
Choose from Mid-Luxury, Luxury and Premium options. Comparable alternatives may be offered where a preferred property is unavailable.
Lake Naivasha — 1 Night
Burch's Resort
Fish Eagle Inn
or similar
Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
or similar
Chui Lodge Naivasha
Enashipai Resort
or similar
Maasai Mara — 2 Nights
Sentrim Mara
Jambo Mara
La Maison
or similar
Mara Serena
Mara Engai
Tipilikwani Mara Camp
Sarova Mara
or similar
JW Marriott Masai Mara
Sand River Camp
Olare Mara Kempinski
or similar
4 Days Maasai Mara & Lake Naivasha Safari Itinerary
Nairobi → Lake Naivasha
Meet your Braverly Holidays driver-guide at JKIA, your Nairobi hotel or residence and depart for Lake Naivasha. Enjoy a scenic boat ride on the lake followed by a guided Crescent Island nature walk, where you can experience giraffes, zebras and other herbivores in a relaxed lakeside setting.
Lake Naivasha → Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, travel through the Great Rift Valley toward the Maasai Mara. Arrive at your selected lodge or camp and begin your Mara experience, with game viewing arranged according to arrival time and your confirmed program.
Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari
Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara with your private driver-guide. Search for lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, cheetahs and other wildlife across the savannah, with a picnic lunch allowing you to maximize your time in the reserve.
Maasai Mara → Nairobi
After breakfast, check out and begin your return journey to Nairobi. On arrival, your driver-guide will drop you at JKIA, your Nairobi hotel or another agreed location. No game drive is scheduled on the final day.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- ✓ Meet & Greet and safari pickup from JKIA, your hotel or residence within Nairobi
- ✓ Safari drop-off at JKIA, your hotel or residence within Nairobi at the end of the safari
- ✓ Private safari transportation in a 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- ✓ Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- ✓ Accommodation according to your selected safari tier or similar
- ✓ All applicable park entrance fees for parks and reserves included in the confirmed itinerary
- ✓ Full-board meals at safari lodges and camps
- ✓ Lake Naivasha boat ride and Crescent Island nature walk
- ✓ Bottled drinking water during safari drives
- ✓ Kenya eTA application guidance
Excluded
- × International flights
- × Kenya eTA / application fees unless specifically included
- × Travel and medical insurance
- × Optional safari activities not specifically included
- × Hot-air balloon safari unless specifically included
- × Tips and gratuities
- × Alcoholic drinks and beverages not included by the lodge or camp
- × Personal expenses, shopping and other items of a personal nature
Important Information for Your Safari
Flexible Dates
The safari can be adjusted around your preferred travel dates, subject to availability.
Suggested Accommodation
Listed properties are suggested options. Comparable alternatives may be offered if unavailable.
Families & Children
Children are welcome. Final child rates depend on age, room sharing and lodge policies.
Wildlife & Migration
Wildlife sightings are natural and cannot be guaranteed. Migration movements vary seasonally.
Optional Experiences
Balloon safaris, Maasai village visits, sundowners and other experiences can be added where available.
Final Pricing
Starting rates are estimates. Final quotations reflect dates, party size, rooms and confirmed accommodation.
4 Days Maasai Mara & Lake Naivasha Kenya Safari FAQs
Helpful information about this exact 4-day private Kenya safari.
What destinations are included in the 4 Days Maasai Mara & Lake Naivasha Kenya Safari?
The safari travels from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha for one night, continues to the Maasai Mara for two nights and returns to Nairobi on Day 4.
What activities are included at Lake Naivasha?
The Lake Naivasha stay includes a scenic boat ride and a guided nature walk on Crescent Island. These activities provide an opportunity to enjoy the lake, birdlife and wildlife outside the safari vehicle.
Is the Crescent Island nature walk included in the safari price?
Yes. The Lake Naivasha boat ride and Crescent Island nature walk are included as part of this itinerary, as stated in the package inclusions.
How many nights do we spend in the Maasai Mara?
The package includes two nights in the Maasai Mara. You arrive from Lake Naivasha on Day 2, enjoy a full-day Maasai Mara safari on Day 3 and return to Nairobi on Day 4.
Do we have a full-day game drive in the Maasai Mara?
Yes. Day 3 is dedicated to a full-day Maasai Mara safari with your private driver-guide, including a picnic lunch to maximize your wildlife-viewing time in the reserve.
Is the 4 Days Maasai Mara & Lake Naivasha Kenya Safari private?
Yes. The safari is designed for your travelling party and uses a private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a professional driver-guide.
Are Maasai Mara park fees included?
Applicable park and reserve entrance fees for the confirmed itinerary are included as stated in the package inclusions. Optional activities not specifically listed as included are quoted separately.
What accommodation options can I choose?
You can choose from Mid-Luxury, Luxury and Premium suggested accommodation at Lake Naivasha and in the Maasai Mara. Comparable properties may be offered depending on availability and your travel dates.
Can the 4 Days Maasai Mara & Lake Naivasha Kenya Safari be customized?
Yes. Braverly Holidays can adjust your travel dates, accommodation level and selected experiences. Additional nights can also be discussed when preparing your personalized quotation.
Is there a game drive on Day 4 before returning to Nairobi?
No. Day 4 is scheduled for breakfast, check-out and the journey from the Maasai Mara to Nairobi. No game drive is planned on the final day.
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