Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey from Nairobi to some of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations: Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island, Hell’s Gate National Park, and the Masai Mara. This adventure blends diverse landscapes, wildlife encounters, and eco-experiences for a truly immersive safari.

Travel in your private 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep and explore the parks through multiple unique perspectives: game drives, a sailing safari, a guided walking tour, and an optional cycling safari. For an unforgettable experience, add a hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara’s golden savannah.

• Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island
  • Cruise across Lake Naivasha to spot hippos and vibrant birdlife.
  • Take a guided walking safari on Crescent Island to observe grazing giraffes, buffalo, and gazelle up close.
• Hell’s Gate National Park
  • Optional bicycle safari through dramatic geothermal landscapes, complete with towering cliffs and active geysers.
• Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Witness the densest population of big cats, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
  • Track Africa’s “Big Five” game during unlimited game drives across rolling savannahs.
  • Optional cultural visit to a Maasai village to experience their traditions and way of life.
• Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari
  • Soar above the Masai Mara at dawn for unparalleled views of the wildlife and the breathtaking landscape.

Day 1
Nairobi - Lake Naivasha - Crescent Island - Hell’s Gate National Park
2-Hour Drive
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

7:00 am – We’ll pick you up from your hotel, the airport, or another place of your choosing.

Hop into your private 4 x 4 Safari Jeep for the easy ride through the scenic Great Rift Valley with its vistas of dramatic escarpments.

We will arrive at freshwater Lake Naivasha and embark on a water safari, keeping an eye out for hippos and the colorful birdlife such as pelicans and cormorants. Don’t be surprised to see antelope or buffalo grazing nearby on the shore.

The private reserve of Crescent Island is a short trip away, and we will take a walking tour, strolling past giraffe, impala, gazelle, and buffalo. Hippos also roam this small island and we’ll spot shorebirds as well.

Then we can bicycle or take our 4 x 4 over to Hell’s Gate Park, to view towering escarpments, active steam vents, and hot springs punctuating this unusual spot. We’ll drive or bicycle by giraffe, buffalo, antelope, and other grazers.

As evening rolls in we’ll retire to our safari lodge or tented camp near Lake Naivasha.

Elephant in Tsavo East National Park
Ol Pejeta Wildlife Sanctuary

Day 2
Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara Reserve
5-6 Hour Drive
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

When it comes to safaris, earlier is better for fully getting your fill of the wildlife. So, we’ll be up with the birds for game drives through the forest and by the lake to see who we can spot.

Then we’ll head out to the Masai Mara, traveling through the Great Rift Valley with its rising escarpments and variegated landforms.

We’re entering Masai country and after taking rest stops to appreciate the views, we enter the great reserve itself.

The park is pleasing to the eye with its gently rolling hills and delightful acacia trees, so familiar in photos, especially around the orange sunsets.

We’ll have the first of many game drives over this far-stretching savannah, tracking lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and many of the 95 mammals that inhabit this most popular of parks.

Come late afternoon, we’ll head to our safari lodge or tented camp to enjoy the first of our evenings in the Mara.

Hyena in a tunnel shelter in Amboseli National Park
Monkeys seen on an East African safari tour with Africa Kenya Safaris

Day 3
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We’re up early again for a full day of game drives over the ever-inviting expanse of the park. While here at the Mara you can go on as many drives as you desire… or take some time to relax at your accommodation – the choice is always yours. Just let your driver/guide know your preferences.

Depending on what season you visit you may be greeted by the sight of thousands of wildebeests and zebras flooding through the park. This is the Great Migration (June – October) when up to two million animals cross into the reserve over the Mara River.

Patiently awaiting their arrival are crocodiles, lions, cheetahs, and many other predators playing out the timeless cycle of life and survival. You just might find yourself in the middle of all this natural drama.

For another kind of drama, take advantage of our optional early morning hot air balloon safari over the Mara. As the dawn light breaks, you’ll be witness to the park coming alive below. It’s a fantastic experience and one your guide will be happy to arrange.

To round out your Mara safari, enjoy a cultural encounter with the local Maasai people. This optional visit is always a special moment as you meet the villagers, learn about their customs and ceremonies, and perhaps pick up a colorful piece of their beaded handiwork.

You’ll spend your final evening at the Masai Mara at your lodge or tented camp.

Hyena in a tunnel shelter in Amboseli National Park
Monkeys seen on an East African safari tour with Africa Kenya Safaris

Day 4
Masai Mara - Nairobi
6-Hour Drive
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

We’ll enjoy breakfast at our accommodation and then jump into the 4 x 4 as we drive out of the park.

On the drive back, we’ll take breaks to enjoy the Rift Valley views and stop for lunch as well.

We’ll have you back in Nairobi in the late afternoon and bring you to your hotel, the airport, or another place of your choosing.

As promised, we’ve seen four parks and their startling diversity of lakes, forests, savannahs, and rivers. and all the teeming wildlife they hold within their borders. We love the variety of this safari and hope you had a fantastic adventure.