6 Days Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara Safari

Discover the Rift Valley lakes and the Masai Mara on this varied 6-day safari. See rhinos and flamingos at Lake Nakuru, enjoy a boat safari and a Crescent Island walking safari at Lake Naivasha, and spend two full days with the Big Five in the Masai Mara.

A wonderfully diverse Kenya itinerary.

• Lake Nakuru
• Lake Naivasha
• Crescent Island
• Masai Mara
• Boat ride
• Great Migration

1. 1

   Day 1 · Nairobi to Lake Nakuru

   Starting from Nairobi, this section of the journey continues toward Lake Nakuru and keeps the principal journey clear. Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park; afternoon game drive for rhino, lion and flamingos. Overnight. In this 6-day midrange lodge sequence, it establishes the route before Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha, so the first overnight and next departure point need to be unambiguous. Lake Nakuru's compact mix of woodland, grassland, rocky slopes and lakeshore makes the drive visually different from an open-plains safari.

   The pace should leave room for comfort, brief stops and the conditions encountered on the day. Within this 6-day midrange lodge plan, the operating notes for Nairobi to Lake Nakuru should show how the first overnight and briefing connect to Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha. The transfer is part of the experience, passing through lived-in landscapes; the confirmed plan will identify vehicle changes and pickup or drop-off points.

   Meals

   Only meals expressly listed in the accepted quotation

   Accommodation

   Selected accommodation according to the itinerary; exact property and room basis confirmed before booking

   Main activities

   Wildlife viewing by vehicle · Condition-led wildlife observation · Transfer

   Travel character

   Overland transfer; exact timing varies

   Important note

   Bird numbers, lake conditions and wildlife locations change naturally and are not guaranteed.

2. 2

   Day 2 · Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

   The day begins in Lake Nakuru and is planned to finish in Lake Naivasha, with the agreed departure sequence confirmed in the final itinerary. Transfer to Lake Naivasha for an afternoon boat safari and a Crescent Island walking safari among giraffe, zebra and antelope. In this 6-day midrange lodge sequence, it follows Nairobi to Lake Nakuru and prepares for Lake Naivasha to the Masai Mara, so the change of place or focus is not abrupt. Lake Nakuru's compact mix of woodland, grassland, rocky slopes and lakeshore makes the drive visually different from an open-plains safari.

   The sequence protects the logic of the full route while allowing the guide to respond to real operating conditions. Within this 6-day midrange lodge plan, the written schedule for Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha should make clear the difference between this travel stage from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru and explain the handover to Lake Naivasha to the Masai Mara. Road surfaces, traffic, park entry and comfort stops can affect the day, so exact travel times are confirmed operationally rather than promised online.

   Meals

   Only meals expressly listed in the accepted quotation

   Accommodation

   Selected accommodation according to the itinerary; exact property and room basis confirmed before booking

   Main activities

   Condition-led wildlife observation · Boat activity if confirmed · Transfer

   Travel character

   Road and/or booked boat movement

   Important note

   Bird numbers, lake conditions and wildlife locations change naturally and are not guaranteed.

3. 3

   Day 3 · Lake Naivasha to the Masai Mara

   Travel proceeds from Lake Naivasha to the Masai Mara; the accepted programme will identify the pickup point, route and final accommodation. Drive to the Masai Mara with an afternoon game drive. In this 6-day midrange lodge sequence, it follows Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha and prepares for Full Day in the Masai Mara, keeping the day's role in the wider route clear. Open plains give long views, while drainage lines and wooded patches require slower scanning for animals using cover.

   The day is designed around one principal experience, with secondary activities kept conditional. Within this 6-day midrange lodge plan, the confirmed day plan for Lake Naivasha to the Masai Mara need to set apart this part of the route from Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha and explain the handover to Full Day in the Masai Mara. The final proposal will distinguish travel time from activity time and avoid adding stops that make the route unnecessarily rushed.

   Meals

   Only meals expressly listed in the accepted quotation

   Accommodation

   Selected accommodation according to the itinerary; exact property and room basis confirmed before booking

   Main activities

   Wildlife viewing by vehicle · Condition-led wildlife observation · Transfer

   Travel character

   Overland transfer; exact timing varies

   Important note

   Migration movement and river crossings are seasonal natural events and cannot be guaranteed.

4. 4

   Day 4 · Full Day in the Masai Mara

   This is a destination-focused day, structured around the main experience rather than repeated road movement. A full day of game viewing for the Big Five and the Great Migration in season. In this 6-day midrange lodge sequence, it follows Lake Naivasha to the Masai Mara and prepares for Full Day in the Masai Mara, making the progression clear to the traveller. The reserve forms part of a wider ecosystem used by resident wildlife throughout the year, while migratory herd movement varies by season and rainfall.

   Its purpose in the full travel sequence is to create a clear transition while preserving useful time at the destination. Within this 6-day midrange lodge plan, the accepted programme for Full Day in the Masai Mara need to separate this itinerary segment from Lake Naivasha to the Masai Mara and explain the handover to Full Day in the Masai Mara. Observation is kept flexible and respectful, with route choices based on access and current wildlife information.

   Meals

   Only meals expressly listed in the accepted quotation

   Accommodation

   Selected accommodation according to the itinerary; exact property and room basis confirmed before booking

   Main activities

   Wildlife viewing by vehicle · Condition-led wildlife observation

   Travel character

   Local movement according to the confirmed programme

   Important note

   Migration movement and river crossings are seasonal natural events and cannot be guaranteed.

5. 5

   Day 5 · Full Day in the Masai Mara

   With no major change of base planned, the day gives the confirmed activity enough time to respond to local conditions. A second full day to explore deeper reaches of the reserve, with an optional Maasai village visit. In this 6-day midrange lodge sequence, it follows Full Day in the Masai Mara and prepares for Masai Mara to Nairobi, so the transition remains easy to follow. Across the Mara, changing light and habitat edges often matter as much as distance; patient observation can reveal interactions that a rushed drive would miss.

   the planned day connects the surrounding route while keeping secondary stops realistic. Within this 6-day midrange lodge plan, the final itinerary entry for Full Day in the Masai Mara should distinguish the planned day from Full Day in the Masai Mara and explain the handover to Masai Mara to Nairobi. The experience is led by conditions in the field, so no species, behaviour or photographic result is promised.

   Meals

   Only meals expressly listed in the accepted quotation

   Accommodation

   Selected accommodation according to the itinerary; exact property and room basis confirmed before booking

   Main activities

   Condition-led wildlife observation · Cultural, heritage or dining activity · Transfer

   Travel character

   Overland transfer; exact timing varies

   Optional experience

   Optional element subject to suitability, availability and separate confirmation

   Important note

   Migration movement and river crossings are seasonal natural events and cannot be guaranteed.

6. 6

   Day 6 · Masai Mara to Nairobi

   The day begins in Masai Mara and is planned to finish in Nairobi, with the final departure sequence confirmed in the final itinerary. Morning game drive, breakfast, return to Nairobi. In this 6-day midrange lodge sequence, it completes the journey after Full Day in the Masai Mara, with the final drop-off matched to the traveller's confirmed onward plan. The Masai Mara combines open grassland, seasonal streams and riverine cover, so the guide can read tracks and recent sightings rather than follow a fixed circuit.

   This part of the itinerary adds a different habitat or travel rhythm to the overall safari. Within this 6-day midrange lodge plan, the confirmed arrangements for Masai Mara to Nairobi need to set apart the last transfer from Full Day in the Masai Mara and name the agreed drop-off. Road surfaces, traffic, park entry and comfort stops can affect the day, so exact travel times are confirmed operationally rather than promised online.

   Meals

   Only meals expressly listed in the accepted quotation

   Accommodation

   Selected accommodation according to the itinerary; exact property and room basis confirmed before booking

   Main activities

   Wildlife viewing by vehicle · Condition-led wildlife observation · Transfer

   Travel character

   Overland transfer; exact timing varies

   Important note

   Migration movement and river crossings are seasonal natural events and cannot be guaranteed.

Treat this as a planning checklist. Only the accepted quotation confirms what is included, excluded and payable.