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6 Days Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha

6 days Kenya 6 days planned

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$1990 per person, twin share

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Price per person

Rates below are for this 6-day itinerary and scale with your group size. Every safari is private and tailor-made — final pricing is confirmed with your dates and chosen lodges.

How many travellers?

22 travellers rate

Your price

$2,473per person

$4,945 total for 2 travellers

Group size	Basis	Price (USD)
1 traveller	Private safari, solo	$3,118
2 travellersYour group	Per person, twin share	$2,473
3 – 4 travellers	Per person, twin share	$2,150
5 – 6 travellers	Per person, twin share	$1,978
7+ travellers	Per person, group rate	$1,828

Prices include accommodation, park and conservation fees, game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle, a professional driver-guide and meals as listed. Gorilla or chimpanzee permits, international flights, visas, tips and personal expenses are quoted separately. Single supplement and peak-season rates on request.

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Trip highlights

Masai Mara
Crescent Island walk

Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi →
Welcome to Kenya. Transfer to your hotel.
Full day details →
Morning
Airport pickup.
Afternoon
Trip briefing and welcome dinner.
Good to know · Many flights arrive early morning — day rooms can be arranged.
Day 2
To Lake Nakuru →
Drive north to Lake Nakuru National Park for flamingos and rhino.
Full day details →
Morning
Rift Valley drive.
Afternoon
Afternoon game drive at Lake Nakuru.
Good to know · Both white and black rhino are seen here.
Day 3
Nakuru to Maasai Mara →
Continue west to the Maasai Mara via Narok.
Full day details →
Morning
Scenic drive with curio shopping stop.
Afternoon
Afternoon game drive on arrival.
Good to know · The Mara is malaria-prone — take prophylaxis.
Day 4
Full Day Mara →
All-day game drives in search of the Big Five and great migration if in season.
Full day details →
Morning
Sunrise game drive.
Afternoon
Picnic lunch by the Mara River; afternoon drive.
Good to know · Migration is typically July–October.
Day 5
Mara to Lake Naivasha →
Drive back to Naivasha for a relaxed lakeside night.
Full day details →
Morning
Drive with viewpoint stops.
Afternoon
Crescent Island walking safari and lakeside dinner.
Accommodation
on lit paths
Good to know · Hippos move ashore at night — stay on lit paths.
Day 6
Return to Nairobi →
Drive back to Nairobi for departure.
Full day details →
Morning
Morning at leisure.
Afternoon
Drive to Nairobi and airport transfer.
Good to know · Karen Blixen Museum is a great Nairobi stopover.

From the trail

Moments from this safari

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Before you book

What to know about travelling in Kenya

Visas, permits, health requirements, seasons, money and tipping — everything specific to this destination.

Before you book · Kenya

Travelling in Kenya

Visas & entry: Kenya no longer issues visas: every visitor must apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) at least 3 days before arrival. Passport valid 6+ months with two blank pages. The East Africa Tourist Visa (Kenya–Uganda–Rwanda, 90 days, multiple entry) is the better value if your trip crosses those borders.
Arrival gateway: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi — domestic bush flights leave from Wilson Airport.
Best time to travel: July–October for the Great Migration in the Masai Mara; January–March for dry, clear game viewing and calving. April–May is the long rains (green, quiet, best value); November is the short rains.
Health & vaccinations: Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic country. Malaria prophylaxis recommended for the Mara, Tsavo and the coast. Routine vaccinations plus typhoid and hepatitis A advised. Drink bottled or filtered water only.
Money & payments: Kenyan Shilling (KES). USD notes dated 2009 or later are widely accepted for park fees and tips; M-Pesa and card payments work in cities and most lodges. Carry small USD/KES notes for rural stops.
Weather & climate: Warm days (25–30°C) and cool early mornings on the highlands and in the Mara (10–15°C). Coast is humid, 28–32°C year-round.
Connectivity: 4G in towns and most camps; Wi-Fi in lodge common areas. Deep-bush camps in Tsavo and Samburu can be offline — expect a digital detox.
Tipping guideline: Guideline: USD 10–15 per guest per day for your driver-guide, USD 5 per day for camp staff (tip box), and USD 2–3 per bag for porters.
What to pack: Neutral-coloured layers, warm fleece for open-vehicle morning drives, wide-brim hat, high-SPF sun cream, binoculars, dust-proof camera bag, and a soft duffel (hard cases don't fit light aircraft — 15 kg limit).
Local etiquette: Ask before photographing people, especially in Maasai and Samburu communities. Single-use plastic bags are illegal in Kenya — leave them at home.

Requirements and fees change. We reconfirm current visa, permit and health rules in writing before you pay any balance.