4-Day Masai Mara, L Naivasha and L Nakuru Safari

4-Day Masai Mara, L Naivasha and L Nakuru Safari

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4-Day Masai Mara, L Naivasha and L Nakuru Safari

4 Days Starting and ending in Nairobi, Kenya

Visiting: Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru National Park

Tour code:

697618

Group Type:

Private

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

2-

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Luxury, Safari Tours

Interests:

Cultural, Wildlife Tours

Tour Overview

Embark on a thrilling 4-day private safari adventure through Kenya's iconic landscapes, starting from Nairobi. This tour takes you deep into the heart of the African plains, exploring the renowned Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Nakuru. Experience daily game drives in search of the Big Five—lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino—while marveling at the stunning Great Migration. Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha and witness the vibrant flamingos and white rhinos at Lake Nakuru National Park. With flexible accommodation and transport options, this exclusive tour offers the chance to enhance your journey with optional activities like a hot air balloon ride or a visit to a Maasai community. All meals, transfers, and a professional English-speaking guide are included, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable safari experience.

Highlights

  • Discover the Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Nakuru on a 4-day private tour from Nairobi.

  • Experience daily game drives in the Masai Mara, home to the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, and Rhino.

  • Witness the stunning Great Migration and spot hippos and crocodiles along the Mara River.

  • Enjoy sightings of flamingos and White Rhinos in Lake Nakuru National Park.

  • Take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha and explore Crescent Island.

  • Optional hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara for a bird's eye view.

  • Visit a Maasai community for a cultural experience.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : NAIROBI - MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE.

Location: Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation: Camp, Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Enkorok Mara Camp

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner


Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve
Pick up from your place either airport or your hotel in Nairobi at 07:30am and after a short briefing and all the formalities depart (260km) to Masai Mara via the view-point of the western Great Rift Valley
short stop for pictures
On your way you will get a chance to spot Mt. Longonot, which used to be active but now is dormant. Your lunch is served at Narok town at 12pm.
Your journey deepens into the Masai plains, arriving for check-in and lunch at the camp / lodge at 2:00pm. You will start the first introduction game drive at 4pm tracking various animal species and birds which inhabit here. Your guide will spot wildlife and provide details of their behavior and way of life. Back to the camp / lodge at 06:30pm. Hot shower, dinner and overnight at the camp / lodge.
Standard: Enkorok Mara Camp, Explore Nature Mara Lodge
Superior: Mara Sopa Lodge
Luxury: Keekorok Lodge, Sarova Mara

Day 2 : MASAI MARA FULL DAY GAME DRIVE

Location: Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation: Camp, Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Enkorok Mara Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Masai Mara National Reserve
This day you have an option to start with hot air balloon ride. A great opportunity to explore Masai Mara from a bird's eye view. Pickup time for this activity is 5:30am from your camp / lodge in Masai Mara. The cost is 425 USD p/p. The ride lasts 1 hr, your guide comes to meet you after the ride and you continue with game drive in the park.
In case you are not going for balloon ride your day starts with the breakfast at the camp / lodge and by 7:00am you'll leave for extensive game drive. Today you we will try to see all the Big 5 (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant). The landscape here is scenic Savannah grassland on rolling hills. The reserve is the best park for game in Kenya as it has an extensive road and track network which allows for viewing and photography. Hot shower, dinner and overnight at the camp / lodge. 
A game drive to Mara river which is point of Migration and point to spot the crocodiles and hippopotamus is always emphasized by our guides. Break for your lunch and rest at the river
We will try spot all the Big Five
Standard: Enkorok Mara Camp, Explore Nature Mara Lodge
Superior: Mara Sopa Lodge
Luxury: Keekorok Lodge, Sarova Mara

Day 3 : MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE - LAKE NAIVASHA

Location: Lake Naivasha

Accommodation: Camp, Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Naivasha Kongoni Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha
Early breakfast and check out from the camp / lodge at 07:00am with game drive en route while we exit the park (in case you stayed in the park). Your lunch is served in Narok town at 12pm. There will be the store where you can buy some souvenirs to remind you of a great holiday in Mara.
You have an option to visit the Maasai village before we leave to Lake Naivasha. Note gratuities are given to maasai people when you visit their village (approx 15 USD p/p).
The boat ride usually takes 1 hr but it might be extanded if you decide to walk on Crescent Island. Note gratuities are given to the boat drivers when you visit the lake (~ 25 USD p/p).
You have an option to walk on Crescent Island while you have a boat ride at Lake Naivasha. Note gratuities are given to the boat drivers when you visit the island (~ 30 USD p/p).
Standard: Hippo Safaris Resort
Superior: Naivasha Sopa Resort, Sawela Lodge
Luxury: Naivasha Sopa Resort, Sawela Lodge

Day 4 : LAKE NAIVASHA - LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK - NAIROBI

Location: Lake Nakuru National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


Lake Nakuru - Nairobi
After the breakfast you will enjoy the full game drive in Lake Nakuru N.P. and feast your eyes with sightings of flamingos, often referred to as the “Pink Lake”. Other animals that can be sighted in the park including the Rothschild’s Giraffe, Black and White Rhino, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon and several other species of plains game. After the lunch we will proceed to Nairobi and arrive back at around 5pm where you can be dropped off at the airport, your hotel or airbnb in Nairobi.

What's Included

  • Hotel and airport pick-up and drop-off

    Hotel and airport pick-up and drop-off are included in the tour package.

  • Transport in a safari-modified vehicle

    Transport in a safari-modified minivan or jeep 4x4 with a pop-up roof is included, ensuring each person is near the window.

  • Bottled water

    1 liter of bottled water per person per day in the vehicle is provided.

  • Professional guide

    A professional English-speaking driver and guide will accompany you throughout the tour.

  • Safari game-drives

    All safari game-drives as per the itinerary are included.

  • Entry fees and taxes

    All entry fees and taxes are covered in the tour package.

  • Air rescue by AMREF

    Air rescue services by AMREF are included for emergencies.

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic drinks and beverages

    Alcoholic drinks and beverages are not included and are available for purchase.

  • Cultural visits to Maasai villages

    Cultural visits to Maasai villages are optional and cost 15 USD per person.

  • Hot air balloon ride

    The hot air balloon ride in Masai Mara is optional and costs 425 USD per person.

  • Boat ride at Lake Naivasha

    The boat ride at Lake Naivasha is optional and costs 25 USD per person.

  • Walking tour on Crescent Island

    The walking tour on Crescent Island is optional and costs 30 USD per person.

Know Before You Go

  • Public Transportation Nearby
  • Infants Must Sit On Laps

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to departure time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. If you have any questions we can communicate by whatsapp:
    +254722917288 (Alfred)
    +255758615010 (Bencia Africa team)
    Office: room 26c, 1st floor, Uganda House, Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi
  • Airport pickup is included. Airport pickup time is flexible and depends on your arrival time on Day 1

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with a safari-modified minivan or jeep 4x4, featuring a pop-up roof and window seats for each passenger, ensuring optimal wildlife viewing and comfort throughout your journey.

Accommodation

Enjoy a range of accommodation options from standard to luxury, including Enkorok Mara Camp, Mara Sopa Lodge, and Keekorok Lodge, ensuring comfort and relaxation after thrilling safari adventures.

Check out our Q&As

  • What wildlife can I expect to see during the safari?

    During the safari, you can expect to see the Big Five: lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. Additionally, you may encounter various mammals and birds in the Masai Mara plains, as well as hippos and crocodiles along the Mara River. In Lake Nakuru National Park, you can see flamingos, Rothschild’s giraffe, black and white rhinos, waterbuck, reedbuck, lions, buffalo, leopards, baboons, and other species of plains game.

  • Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

    Yes, there are several optional activities available during the tour. You can take a hot air balloon ride in Masai Mara, visit a Maasai community, enjoy a boat ride at Lake Naivasha, and take a walking tour on Crescent Island. These activities are available at an additional cost.

  • What is the accommodation like during the tour?

    Accommodation during the tour varies based on the option chosen at the time of booking. Options include standard, superior, and luxury accommodations. For example, in Masai Mara, you can stay at Enkorok Mara Camp, Explore Nature Mara Lodge, Mara Sopa Lodge, Keekorok Lodge, or Sarova Mara. In Lake Naivasha, options include Hippo Safaris Resort, Naivasha Sopa Resort, and Sawela Lodge.

  • What is included in the tour package?

    The tour package includes dinner, breakfast, lunch, hotel and airport pick-up and drop-off, transport in a safari-modified minivan or jeep 4x4 with a pop-up roof, 1 liter of bottled water per person per day in the vehicle, a professional English-speaking driver and guide, all safari game-drives as per the itinerary, all entry fees and taxes, and air rescue by AMREF.

  • What should I know before going on this tour?

    Before going on this tour, you should know that public transportation is nearby, infants must sit on laps, and the tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. It is also not suitable for pets, and infant seats are unavailable. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to departure time, and the exact pickup time will be advised upon reconfirmation. Airport pickup is included, and the time is flexible depending on your arrival on Day 1.

Reviews of this operator

Dee Mama (Google Reviewer)  

I had the pleasure of...

06-Sep-2024

I had the pleasure of touring with Bencia Africa Adventure and Safaris for a 4-day safari to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. From the pick-up at my hotel, they showed professionalism and were very friendly as well. Our chef, John, was hilarious throughout the trip and made us delicious meals. Not forgetting our guide, Joseph, who was extremely knowledgeable about the animals and knew exactly where to find them. Overall, my experience with Bencia was a 10/10, and if I could, I would definitely tour with them again in the future. Highly recommended!

Adam White (Google Reviewer)  

James, our guide, made sure...

17-Feb-2025

James, our guide, made sure that every moment of our safari was full of surprises. Masai Mara's drive included scenic stops at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint. Each game drive brings us closer to nature through the migration of elephants, cheetahs and wildebeest. Bencia Africa Adventures has exceeded our expectations, from their planning to the incredible hospitality at the luxury lodges.

Shaban Rahena (Google Reviewer)  

We had a great time...

29-Jul-2024

We had a great time on our safari to and from Mara. Josee, our driver, was exceptional. Extremely kind, patient, professional, and punctual.

Michel Pham (Google Reviewer)  

Great tour operator ! They...

25-Jan-2022

Great tour operator ! They are more active for safari (Masaï Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo, Nakuru, Naivasha) but also for mountain trips. I had a great experience thanks to Daniel (if he approaches you for Bencia in the street, give the man a chance). They organised budget/routard trip for me which is exactly what I needed. You might join other existing groups also to split the cost, I met amazing people on my trip and the guides are so passionate about their jobs ! Thanks again to Daniel, Charles, Alfred & Team.

Jane Hughes (Google Reviewer)  

Highly recommend Bencia Africa Adventure...

02-Jul-2024

Highly recommend Bencia Africa Adventure & Safaris Ltd if you're visiting northern Kenya. we are really great and amazing travel team.

Anna Tychanowicz (Google Reviewer)  

Good budget safari organizing company. We...

02-Oct-2021

Good budget safari organizing company. We booked a 4 day safari and even noone joined it happened as planed. We had a good guide/driver Mourinho and a friendly chef John who cooked us very tasty food. A minibus and places to stay were budget type but good value for money. We saw everthing we wanted even though last day game drive was shorter than expected.

Elitsa Zarev (Google Reviewer)  

Pros: I booked 11 days...

05-Sep-2023

Pros: I booked 11 days joiner safari in Kenya and Tanzania. You should be always aware that when you book a safari in multiple countries in Africa, you get everything perfect only in the country where your agency is based so in Kenya everything was taken care of and went as planned. I had amazing time with my guide George. He was one of the best guides I had. He was on time for every game drive, and organised the whole group for everybody to be on time. He showed us the big 5 in only 2 days, and was amazing in finding the animals in Masai Mara. He and the cook George felt like family for a couple of days. In Tanzania I was lucky with the best guide there- Shafy. If you are doing Tanzania, definitely ask for him. He will make your safari the best one. Long game drives, he stopped for every animal of interest long enough. Everything was taken care of very professionally. A good or bad guide can make or brake your experience. Make sure to ask for a guide with recommendations. Our cook Rami in Serengeti and Ngoro Ngoro was amazing and more of a guide than the guide himself. He helped with everything, not just the delicious food, and he was the one talking to us, answering our questions, and giving us interesting facts. I wish he had been our guide! He was amazing and exceeded our expectations! In Amboseli the game drives were very good, and I saw a lot of elephants and lions. The campsites and the accommodations were very clean and good. We had giraffes and zebras in our backyard in Ngoro Ngoro. Amazing! Cons: In Amboseli I was transferred to Bonnie, who did his job very good, but failed with the time management, and did not organise the rest of the group to be on time, so I ended up waiting, which was not nice. I asked for water, and I was told that if I want more than 1l, the driver will be fined, but when i showed him my itinerary with 3l per person per day he agreed, but still the last day I asked him for water, he told me that he will give me, but just left. Not very polite.

Amr Fouda (Google Reviewer)  

After the trip we were...

05-Nov-2022

After the trip we were taken to their office like hostage to demand more money than we agreed and already paid cause they decided that they didn't make enough profit! poor customer service. Be expected to pay more than the original agreed fees as they will claim it is not included, e.g. entry fees. At one point we were asked to pay for the fuel cost! Make sure to pay yourself entry fees as we realised we have been scammed and paid more than the actual entry fee. Unfortunately only realised this after the trip when we talked with out friends who visited the same attractions

Laurent Sanguinet (Google Reviewer)  

Really bad experience with bencia...

06-Apr-2024

Really bad experience with bencia africa. We booked for 3 days in masai mara for 275$. We did a 2/3 of what they promised. It was an old mini van broken on the first day (then we didi something like 500m after the entrance door...). The second day we left the park two hours earlier what's written on our program (we finished at 16.30 instead og 18.30). And finally the last day same again, we left the park 2 hours before (2 hours instead of 4 hour drive). The driver was not a nice person at all, just interested in going fast and teling us to spot animals because he drives and he cannot do it and the guys at the agency never took our reclamation seriously. Anyway the cooker was great person and good cooker. They also used the logo of Kato (government agency which gives agreement to travel agencies doing things well) but they're not in ! We went to amboseli with another agency and then it was great.

Byron Risdon (Google Reviewer)  

My family and I recently...

20-Aug-2024

My family and I recently went on safari in Kenya and booked the accommodations and game drives with Benecia. We specifically booked the Mara Sopa as it was recommended by a friend. Before departing from Nairobi and heading to Masai Mara we were told we’d been booked at another property. We were not notified of this in advance and were left with no other choice. The alternative property did not at all compare. The rooms were tented, the electricity only worked about 6 hours per day, the hot water was spotty and we did not feel comfortable or safe. It was dated, somewhat under construction and not the kind of place we thought we’d be staying in. Alfred and his team knew well in advance we were not booked at Mara Sopa and decided not to inform us. I found this to be very deceitful. Additionally, the driver provided, although a very kind man, did not have reliable transportation. On day two of our drive his vehicle broke down in the middle of the park and we had to wait 2 HOURS for some to pick us up. And when it was time to head back to Nairobi he picked us up in the same vehicle that barely made it the 5+ hour drive. The van cut off no less than 15 times and barely made it up the large hills on the highway. If you are booking a safari I would suggest going with a different company. Benecia cannot be trusted! If I could rate them ZERO stars I would.

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    Up to 31 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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