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Private safari journey · Kenya

4-Day Luxury Safari in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park & Lake Naivasha

Pair Maasai Mara game drives and a hot air balloon safari with Lake Naivasha’s boat trip to Crescent Island for a guided walking safari.

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Duration
4 days
4 stops
Stays
2 stays
Guide price
From US$2,439
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Experience a luxurious safari that takes you from the vibrant urban life of Nairobi to the sprawling savannah plains of the iconic Maasai Mara. Explore the breathtaking, flamingo-filled pink Lake Nakuru, and conclude your journey with a boat ride through Lake Naivasha to Crescent Island for a walking safari before returning to Nairobi. Throughout this adventure, you will enjoy accommodations at the luxurious Sarova Hotel in each of the different towns you visit.

  • Activities: game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide), boat trip & hot air balloon safari
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle, boat & hiking/walking We can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Suitable for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 2 years

Availability

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Nairobi to Maasai Mara - Urban to the Savannah

Our team will pick you up from your hotel or from the airport. We will then start our journey to the Maasai Mara, slowly escaping the bustling Nairobi city life and entering the escarpment and the savannah land! We will stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to enjoy scenic views of the valley. Later, we will continue our journey to the Maasai Mara, where we will arrive early enough for check-in and grabbing of lunch at the Sarova Mara Camp. After freshening up, you will have an afternoon welcome tour of the iconic Maasai Mara - an introduction to what is in store for you! We will return to the camp for your evening meal with great expectations of what is coming!
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Hot Air Balloon Experience & Full Day Maasai Mara Adventure

Your Maasai Mara adventure begins at 5:00 AM with a delicious breakfast, fueling up for an unforgettable day, and then we embark on a thrilling game adventure or starting with the hot air balloon (45 - 1hr), then back for breakfast before a full day game drive: Hot Air Balloon: Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Maasai Mara from above, thrilling hot air balloon as you drift gently over the savannah. Hunt for the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino in their natural habitat. Cruise along the Mara River: spot crocodiles basking in the sun, hippos lounging in the water, and maybe even witness the epic wildebeest migration! Birdwatcher's Paradise: Keep your eyes peeled for over 400 species of birds, from majestic eagles to colorful lilac-breasted rollers. Enjoy our packed lunch in the wilderness and later dig into a sumptuous evening meal, enjoying local and international cuisine at Sarova Mara Camp.
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Maasai Village and Lake Nakuru Game Park Adventure

After an early breakfast, we pass by the Maasai Village for an exciting cultural adventure where you will experience the vibrant culture of Kenya’s indigenous community. You’ll dance with Maasai and hopefully get a chance to create your own ornaments. We will then continue with our journey to Lake Nakuru National Park. We will check in at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, have our lunch, and proceed for an afternoon game drive and enjoy viewing the flamingos, tree-climbing lions, endangered Rothschild's giraffes, and the park's thriving populations of both black and white rhinos. We will later have dinner and gather around a bonfire to share stories, make new friends, and enjoy the star-studded night sky. Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
04Day 4

Day 4

Lake Naivasha Boat Ride and Crescent Island Adventure

After having breakfast at the heart of Lake Nakuru National Park, we will embark on our journey to Lake Naivasha. At Lake Naivasha, we will take a boat for around 15-20 minutes to Crescent Island. Enjoy the view of hippos, fish eagles, pelicans, among others. Later, you’ll have a guided 2-hour walk at the Crescent Island, where you will get to see up-close giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, and birds – it's like a mini savanna on foot. No predators, so it's safe and relaxed. Return by boat and have lunch either at the hotel or along the way as we embark on the journey back to Nairobi to your hotel or airport.
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

Sarova Mara Game Camp Days 1 to 2 · 2 nights

Sarova Mara Game Camp

Masai Mara National Reserve

Luxury tented camp inside Masai Mara NR

2 nights Room confirmed with quote
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What’s included

The exact inclusion list is confirmed for your dates before you commit.

Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. Hot air balloon safari
  3. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  4. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  5. A professional driver/guide
  6. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  7. All Taxes/VAT
  8. Roundtrip airport transfer
  9. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  10. Drinking water (On all days)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates and dates

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From

US$2,439

per person

Guide price

US$3,037 per person

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Journey details

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Journey pace

2 stays

3 nights across 4 days.

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

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