4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS MASAI MARA, LAKE NAIVASHA & GREEN CRATER TOUR
4 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha & Green Crater Tour: This 4 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha & Green Crater Tour is such a short but adventurous Kenya safari. Masai Mara National Reserve a very scenic Kenya safari destination with endless plains dotted with short savannah plains offering easy views of animals living in the reserve, animals found and spotted in Masai Mara national reserve include lions, cheetahs, leopards, cape buffaloes, rhinos, wildebeests, hartebeests and many more. Lake Naivasha is as well a stunning destinations in Kenya that thrill in the Great Rift Valley region of Kenya where you will experience fascinating wildlife viewing safari in this area as well as having an adventurous visit to the Green Crater Lake situated at the edge of Lake Naivasha.
Highlights of 4 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha & Green Crater Tour
- Day 1: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve
- Day 2: Full day in Masai Mara National Reserve
- Day 3: Transfer to Lake Naivasha
- Day 4: Visit Green Crater Lake and return to Nairobi
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve: On day 1 of 4 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha & Green Crater Tour, you will set off from Nairobi in the morning either at the hotel or direct from the airport and embark on a 5-6 hours’ drive heading to Masai Mara National Reserve. During your drive to Masai Mara national reserve, you will enjoy views of the rift valley escarpment as you drive through Kenya’s scenic highlands. You will have a stopover in Narok town to have a cultural experience of the Masai culture as you interact with the local community and get to know their traditions and way of life, watch traditional dance performances, see local art and craft work such as beaded jewelry in different patterns and colors. You will proceed to Masai Mara national reserve where you will see different wildlife species grazing in the nearby savannah plains as you continue your drive to your lodge for check in as you prepare to have your dinner and to spend the night at Sentrim Mara camp/ AA Mara lodge/ Zebra plains Lodge.
Optional: Masai Cultural tour
Estimated driving time: 5-6 hours
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 2: Full day excursion in Masai Mara National Reserve
Morning Game drive: You will start your day 2 of 4 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha & Green Crater Tour with breakfast served at your lodge as you prepare to go for your morning game drive in Masai Mara national reserve. During your game drive, you will see a variety of wildlife species such as the predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs as well as other wildlife species like elephants, buffalos, hartebeest, zebras, antelopes as well as wildebeest which are among the spectacular sights at this destination especially during the time of the wildebeest migration as large numbers of wildebeest move around the savannah plains in search of greener pastures.
Evening game drive: Lunch will be served at your lodge after your morning game drive and this will be followed with another game drive later in the evening to explore more of the wilderness of Masai Mara national reserve which is also known for sightings of the big five which includes elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos. You will return to your lodge where your dinner will be served and you will spend the night in the comfort of your lodge at Sentrim Mara Camp/ AA Mara lodge/ Zebra plain lodge.
Optional: Hot Air Balloon
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Naivasha
Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Naivasha: Enjoy your breakfast at the lodge on day 3 of 4 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha & Green Crater Tour then have an enroute Morning Game drive and finally exit Masai Mara National Reserve for Lake Naivasha situated in the rift valley region of Kenya. Upon arrival, proceed for hotel check in and lunch. Later on after relaxation, embark on an evening game drive within Hells gate national park. Hells gate national park as well enables tourists to enjoy plenty of activities including hiking, rock climbing and many more. You will finally retire to your lodge for dinner and have an overnight sleep.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Visit Green Crater Lake and return to Nairobi
Explore Crater Lake Game Sanctuary: After breakfast on day 4 of 4 days Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha & Green Crater tour, get ready to be picked up from your hotel as early as 8:00am to set off on your drive to Green Crater Lake which is situated at the edge of Naivasha via Greenhouses. Green Crater Lake was formed as a result of volcanic eruption. Upon arrival, you will set off on a guided walking safari to get closer to plenty of wildlife including Giraffe, antelopes and many more. There are other optional activities to enjoy including Cycling in Naivasha town, boat cruise along Lake Naivasha and many more. The final destination will be Nairobi Kenya.
Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch
END OF 4 DAYS MASAI MARA, LAKE NAIVASHA & GREEN CRATER LAKE
Safari inclusions
- Park entrance fees
- A 4×4 safari vehicle for ground transportation
- All meals and accommodations as per itinerary
- All mentioned safari activities
- An English safari driver / guide
- Pick up and drop off
Safari exclusions
- International travel Visa and flight air ticket
- Domestic flights if any
- Additional accommodations before and after the safari
- Tips and gratuity
- Laundry fees
- Optional activities
- Items of personal nature
- International and local airfares
- Entry visas
- Life insurance while on safari
