Duration
7-Day
Accra, Kenya
7-Day Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara & Naivasha Safari
Overview
The lake and game adventure from this safari will create an unforgettable experiences ranging from wildlife safari, bird watching and scenic views. The safari begins at Nairobi, after which we will proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park, followed by Masai Mara which is famous for the wildebeest migration and diverse wildlife and finish the safari in the tranquil Lake Naivasha, a host to a large population of flamingoes and hippos. You are sure to enjoy this adventurous safari.
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Quick Facts
Route
Nairobi to Nairobi
Via Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Country & park
Kenya
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
2 years
Activities
game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide), nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Accommodation
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge - Mid-range lodge inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
n/a* USD
$2,341 USD
Jul 1, 2026 - Jan 2, 2027
n/a* USD
$2,979 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older.
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Route
country
Kenya
Start
Nairobi (Day 1)
Day 1-2
Lake Nakuru NP
Day 3-4
Masai Mara NR
Day 5-6
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Day 7
Hell’s Gate NP
End
Nairobi (Day 7)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
2
Minimum age of 2 years
The minimum age for this tour is 2 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide), nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof minivan
Getting around: pop-up roof minivan & boat
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Mid-range lodge inside Lake Nakuru NP
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3-4
Sentrim Mara Lodge
Mid-range tented camp just outside Masai Mara NR – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5-6
Sawela Lodges
Mid-range hotel at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
Upon arrival at the airport, a Fauna Safaris Representative will welcome you and provide a briefing on your safari. From Nairobi, you will be picked up—either from your hotel or directly from the airport—and set off for Lake Nakuru National Park in a 4x4 custom Land Cruiser. The scenic three‑hour drive takes you through the breathtaking landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, offering panoramic views along the way. You will arrive at the park just in time for lunch before embarking on an afternoon game drive, spotting over 400 wildlife species including black and white rhinos. Dinner and overnight stay await at your camp/lodge. Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park Stay: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Exploring Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast you will proceed for the morning drive at the park. Lake Nakuru is known for its prolific bird species including the flamingoes and pelicans. The park also hosts a sanctuary for over 150 rhinos with over 30 black rhinos and a majority being white species. You will have a stop-over at the Lions Hills for a picnic lunch before resuming your afternoon and evening drive till dusk. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your camp/lodge. Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park Stay: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Lake nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
Today, you will have an early morning pre-breakfast game drive. After breakfast you will depart Lake Nakuru National Park for the great Masai Mara. You will have an en-route lunch on your way to Masai Mara. The drive also provides magnificent views of Mount Longonot and Lake Naivasha. Upon arrival in Masai Mara you will have an en-route game drive as you drive towards your place of accommodation. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your camp/lodge. Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve Stay: Sentrim Mara Lodge Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
The Great Masai mara
After breakfast, you will go for a full day game drive exploring the captivating landscapes and grassland of the great Masai Mara. Masai Mara National Reserve is the best park for game viewing in Kenya as it has an extensive road and track network which allows for close-range viewing and photography. You will be under the guidance of a professional tour guide to help you track the various animals and birds at the park. You will the return to your camp/lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve Stay: Sentrim Mara Lodge Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Wildebeest Migration and departure for Lake Naivasha
After breakfast you will check out of the camp/lodge before going on a game drive with the focus of today being the wildebeest annual migration across the Mara River. The wildebeest migration is an annual phenomenon between June and September with over 1.5 million wildebeests and other animals such as zebras cross the Mara river in search of pastures. After viewing of the great migration you will depart for Lake Naivasha. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Sawela Lodges. Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) Stay: Sawela Lodges Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Exploring lake Naivasha
After an early breakfast, your adventure begins along the scenic shores of Lake Naivasha, a paradise for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers. The lake’s surroundings host giraffes, zebras, impalas, waterbucks, and hippos, all easily spotted in their natural habitat. A boat safari offers close encounters with hippos and flamingoes, while the lake itself boasts over 400 bird species, with pink flamingoes creating a spectacular backdrop. Following a picnic lunch and a short rest, you will continue to Crescent Island, where guided safari walks (with an armed guide) bring you face‑to‑face with giraffes and zebras. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Sawela Lodge. Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) Stay: Sawela Lodges Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Hells Gate and departure for Nairobi
After breakfast and checkout at Sawela Lodges, you will depart for a short tour at Hells Gate national park. Hells Gate is located between the volcanoes of Suswa and Longonot and rhinos can be spotted far away in Lake Nakuru national park. Pink lining of flamingoes along lake Naivasha can also be seen from a far. Buffaloes and other small mammals such as Zebras and gazelles can also be spotted in game drives and guided safari walks. Hell’s gate is also a great destination for outdoors activities such as mountain biking, rock climbing and hiking. You will then depart for Nairobi late in the afternoon to mark the end of your safari. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Hell’S Gate National Park Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$5.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO - Check price) in Nairobi
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Fauna Safaris
4.8 operator rating
19 reviews
Step into a world where every sunrise paints the savanna in gold and every moment brings a new discovery. Welcome to Fauna Safaris, where extraordinary journeys are woven into authentic Kenyan experiences. We are the architects of your dream escape, specializing in crafting bespoke Kenya safaris that plunge you deep into this nation’s unparalleled beauty. From the thrilling chase of the Big Five across the legendary Maasai Mara to the mesmerizing pink-hued shores of Lake Nakuru, and the serene!
Office In
Kenya
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2015)
Member Of
TRA & TOSK
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge - Mid-range lodge inside Lake Nakuru NP. Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Fauna Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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