Best of Kenya – Masai Mara Wildlife Safari

Tour code AKSR0105. Adventure Tour. 8 days, 8 cities.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Nairobi (1 night), Nairobi – Aberdares (1 night), Aberdares – Thomson’s Falls – Lake Nakuru (1 night), Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve (1 night), Masai Mara National Reserve (1 night), Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha (1 night), Lake Naivasha – Hell’s Gate National Park – Crescent Island (1 night), Lake Naivasha – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Starts in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Nairobi. Ends at Lake Naivasha – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

From $2,600 per person, twin sharing. Next departure 16 October 2026.

Highlights

  1. Masai Mara Safari, Masai Mara
  2. Maasai Village Experience, Masai Mara
  3. Lake Nakuru Rhino Sanctuary, Lake Nakuru
  4. Indian Meals on Tour, all days

Day by day

Day 1: Welcome to Kenya – Arrival in Nairobi

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Nairobi

Welcome to Kenya! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, meet the Akshar Travels representative and transfer to your hotel in Nairobi.

Complete the check-in formalities and relax after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, the remainder of the day is available for leisure.

Hotel: Hotel in Nairobi

Meals: D

Day 2: Nairobi to Aberdare National Park

Nairobi – Aberdares

After breakfast, travel toward the beautiful Aberdare region, known for its mountain scenery, dense forests and diverse wildlife.

Arrive at your lodge and enjoy the surrounding natural environment. Depending on the confirmed accommodation and operating schedule, guests may observe wildlife near the lodge’s waterhole or enjoy leisure time within the property.

Hotel: Safari lodge in the Aberdare region

Meals: B, L, D

Day 3: Thomson’s Falls and Lake Nakuru Rhino Sanctuary

Aberdares – Thomson’s Falls – Lake Nakuru

Depart the Aberdare region and visit the magnificent Thomson’s Falls, where water descends dramatically into a scenic gorge.

Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its birdlife and protected rhinoceros population. Enjoy a game drive through the park and look for white and black rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and other wildlife.

 

Hotel: Hotel or safari lodge near Lake Nakuru

Meals: B, L, D

Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara – Afternoon Safari

Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, travel to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve. Famous for its vast grasslands and exceptional wildlife, the reserve offers one of Africa’s most memorable safari experiences.

After arriving and checking in at your safari lodge or camp, embark on a game drive. Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs and numerous other species.

Hotel: Safari lodge or camp in Masai Mara

Meals: B, L, D

Day 5: Masai Mara Game Drive and Maasai Village

Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend an unforgettable day exploring the Masai Mara on guided safari game drives. Search for Africa’s famous Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros and buffalo—along with cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes and antelopes.

Visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about the community’s customs, lifestyle, traditional homes and cultural heritage. Return to your lodge after a memorable day in the Kenyan wilderness.

 

Hotel: Safari lodge or camp in Masai Mara

Meals: B, L, D

Day 6: Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha

Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and travel toward Lake Naivasha, a beautiful freshwater lake in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley.

Arrive at the hotel and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The region is known for its abundant birdlife, acacia woodlands and sightings of hippos near the lake.

Hotel: Hotel or lodge near Lake Naivasha

Meals: B, L, D

Day 7: Hell’s Gate, Ol Njorowa Gorge and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

Lake Naivasha – Hell’s Gate National Park – Crescent Island

Visit Hell’s Gate National Park, celebrated for its towering cliffs, volcanic scenery and dramatic landscapes. See the Ol Njorowa Gorge area and learn about the geological features of the Great Rift Valley. Access is subject to park and safety conditions.

Later, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, with opportunities to observe hippos and waterbirds. Continue to Crescent Island for a guided nature walk among freely roaming giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and antelopes.

Hotel: Hotel or lodge near Lake Naivasha

Meals: B, L, D

Day 8: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi – Departure

Lake Naivasha – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out. Travel back to Nairobi and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.

Your Kenya safari concludes with unforgettable memories of Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Africa’s magnificent wildlife.

Hotel: Tour Ends

Meals: B, L, D

What is included

Stay

Meals

Transport

Sightseeing and entrance fees

Tour manager and support

Everything else

What is not included

Departures

Cancellation policy

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