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Kenya – 4-day Lake Naviasha & Masai Mara Classic Safari – Private accommodated

4 days / 3 nights
Naivasha • Masai Mara National Reserve

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Naivasha

Masai Mara National Reserve

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Kenya – 4-day Lake Naviasha & Masai Mara Classic Safari – Private accommodated

From $2,085
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Ashnil Mara Camp
Ashnil Mara Camp
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Ashnil Mara Camp
Naivasha

Includes

Accommodation including full board
Transport in a 4x4 Landcruiser with pop-up door including water station in your vehicle please bring a reusable water bottle with you
Services of an experienced, English-speaking driver/guide
All private activities as mentioned
All government taxes and levies
Flying doctors air ambulance evacuation in case of an emergency
All park entrance fees

Excludes

Flights
Drinks
Gratuities - we recommend US$ 10 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Naivasha, Kenya

Located in the beautiful Kenya Rift Valley basin, Naivasha is a compact market town northwest of Nairobi, best known as a stopping point for spellbinding Lake Naivasha. Aspiring wildlife photographers and nature lovers will marvel at Lake Naivasha and its abundance of wondrous wildlife. Here visitors can spot wallowing hippo pods, clouds of vibrant birdlife, zebra and various other game. The nearby Lake Oloiden and Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary are great spots for those passionate about wild wonders. Shopping in the bustling town ensures unique souvenirs for mementoes as well as restaurants offering delicious local dishes with every taste in mind. Accommodations ranging from lodges to bed and breakfasts provide great conveniences for travellers looking to explore the area.
Naivasha
Naivasha
Naivasha
Naivasha
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  • Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

    Day 1 - 2

    Naivasha is a Masai name given to the area, denoting the characteristics of the lake.
    Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
    Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
    Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
    Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
    Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
    Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

Day 1

Day Notes:

Pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or the airport and depart for Lake Naivasha. Lunch on arrival and afternoon boat ride on the lake, as well as a visit to the nearby Crescent Island, where you can walk amongst game such as giraffes, waterbucks, zebras. Dinner and overnight at the Naivasha Sopa Resort.

Travel Time: ~2 hours

  • Meet & Greet

  • Transfer from JKIA Airport Hotel to Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

  • Check-in to Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

The Masai Mara rcosystem includes the Masai Mara National Reserve and the adjacent and excellent Mara private conservancies (Mara North, Naboisho, Olare-Motorogi, Olderkesi being the prime ones). One of the  highlights of the Masai Mara National Reserve is the annual wildebeest migration crossing rivers between the Serengeti and the Masai Mara. It is the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than a million animals following the rains. But the Mara River crossing poiunts can be very crowded between July and October, when this happens.  The selection of camp is very important to avoid being with many dozens of other vehicles. During this time, it is better to stay in a concession, with limnited tourist and vehicle numbers, to enjoy the abundant wildife in these superbly run private conservancies, and have a day trip to the Mara River if one really wants to try and see a river crossing. There are also a few conservancies located close to the Sand River, which give a much more exclusive and intimate experience, should the wildebeest and zebra chose to cross when you are there. 
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Ashnil Mara Camp

    Day 2 - 4

    Set along the Mara River in the heart of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Ashnil Mara Camp reopened in 2025 with a bold redesign and repositioning. The camp now offers just 27 luxury tents (including 3 family units), creating a more intimate, personalised safari experience. Each tent is newly rebuilt with hardwood flooring, elegant interiors, dedicated lounge areas, fully modernised bathrooms, minibars, and in-tent WiFi as standard.
    Ashnil Mara Camp
    Ashnil Mara Camp
    Ashnil Mara Camp
    Ashnil Mara Camp
    Ashnil Mara Camp
    Ashnil Mara Camp
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Day 2

Day Notes:

After an early breakfast, depart for Masai Mara Game Reserve, home to the Masai people, their cattle, and lots of wildlife located in the game reserve. Arrive for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp.   

Travel Time: ~5 hours

 

  • Check-out from Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

  • Transfer from Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort to Ashnil Mara Camp

  • Check-in to Ashnil Mara Camp

  • Afternoon safari drive

Day 3

Day Notes:

Breakfast at the tented camp, after which you will head out with picnic lunch boxes and spend the day in the reserve exploring and experiencing nature in its raw form. The landscape is breathtaking with a huge diversity of wildlife. Break for lunch at a picnic site, then continue spotting wild animals until early evening, when you return to the camp.

  • Full-day game drive

Day 4
  • Check-out from Ashnil Mara Camp

  • Transfer from Ashnil Mara Camp to JKIA Airport Hotel

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Naivasha
Kenya
Day 1

Naivasha

Located in the beautiful Kenya Rift Valley basin, Naivasha is a compact market town northwest of Nairobi, best known as a stopping point for spellbinding Lake Naivasha.
Masai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
Day 2-3

Masai Mara National Reserve

The Masai Mara rcosystem includes the Masai Mara National Reserve and the adjacent and excellent Mara private conservancies (Mara North, Naboisho, Olare-Motorogi, Olderkesi being the prime ones).

Accommodations

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Naivasha
Day 1-2

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

Naivasha is a Masai name given to the area, denoting the characteristics of the lake..
Ashnil Mara Camp
Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 2-4

Ashnil Mara Camp

Set along the Mara River in the heart of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Ashnil Mara Camp reopened in 2025 with a bold redesign and repositioning.

June - October & 20 December 2025 - 2 January 2026 

  • 2 people travelling: US$ 2,895 per person sharing
  • 4 people travelling: US$ 2,485 per person sharing
  • 6 people travelling: US$ 2,340 per person sharing
  • Single supplement: US$ 510

1 November - 19 December 2025

  • 2 people travelling: US$ 2,305 per person sharing
  • 4 people travelling: US$ 1,940 per person sharing
  • 6 people travelling: US$ 1,825 per person sharing
  • Single supplement: US$ 275

3 January – 6 April 2026

  • 2 people travelling: US$ 2,510 per person sharing
  • 4 people travelling: US$ 2,130 per person sharing
  • 6 people travelling: US$ 2,006 per person sharing
  • Single supplement: US$ 530          

7 April – 31 May 2026

  • 2 people travelling: US$ 2,085 per person sharing
  • 4 people travelling: US$ 1,710 per person sharing
  • 6 people travelling: US$ 1,585 per person sharing
  • Single supplement: US$ 60         

June 2026

  • 2 people travelling: US$ 2,320 per person sharing
  • 4 people travelling: US$ 1,950 per person sharing
  • 6 people travelling: US$ 1,825 per person sharing
  • Single supplement: US$ 435 

 1 July - 30 September 2026

  • 2 people travelling: US$ 3,580 per person sharing
  • 4 people travelling: US$ 3,145 per person sharing
  • 6 people travelling: US$ 3,000 per person sharing
  • Single supplement: US$ 860 

October 2026

  • 2 people travelling: US$ 2,835 per person sharing
  • 4 people travelling: US$ 2,470 per person sharing
  • 6 people travelling: US$ 2,345 per person sharing
  • Single supplement: US$ 555

1 November – 19 December 2026

  • 2 people travelling: US$ 2,590 per person sharing
  • 4 people travelling: US$ 2,220 per person sharing
  • 6 people travelling: US$ 2,095 per person sharing
  • Single supplement: US$ 435

20 December 2026 – 3rd January 2027 

  • 2 people travelling: US$ 2,960 per person sharing
  • 4 people travelling: US$ 2,530 per person sharing
  • 6 people travelling: US$ 2,385 per person sharing
  • Single supplement: US$ 555

 

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