From the Mara Plains to the Rift Lakes – 5 Days of Pure Safari Bliss
Offered by - AfricanChallenge Safaris
Tour Features
Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through two of Kenya’s most iconic destinations, the legendary Masai Mara and the breathtaking Lake Nakuru National Park.
Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Kenya
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
1-2 | Sarova Mara Game Camp No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
3 | Nakuru Sopa Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
4 | Naivasha Sopa Lodge No images available | No meals selected |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Nairobi - Masai Mara
Be picked up at the hotel by the African Challenge Safaris representative, depart straight for Masai Mara National park with a game drive en route. This corner of Kenya offers the quintessential idea of the African wilderness, glorious sunrises, reddish sunsets, golden plains, dense bush, and, of course, the richness of wildlife rarely rivaled anywhere in Kenya. You will stay overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp for the two nights where you will be staying on a full board basis. Lunch is served on your arrival, followed by an afternoon game drive through the reserve. Return for dinner at Sarova Mara and relaxation in comfort.
Main Destination: Maasai Mara NR
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Masai Mara
Morning tea/coffee as you watch the Masai Mara wildlife welcoming the new day. Proceed for a morning game drive and return for a full breakfast meal. The driver-guide will take you to see the Wildebeest Migration on this day. Every year from Late June to October the Masai Mara hosts one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth. Nothing in East Africa can be compared to the Great Wildebeest Migration as over a million wildebeest and Zebra arrive on the plains to graze. Return for dinner and overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp
Main Destination: Maasai Mara NR
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, depart from Masai Mara and head to Lake Nakuru. Check-in at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge and enjoy a warm welcome at the lodge. Have a delicious lunch at the lodge's restaurant. Head out for your first game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is known for its large population of pink flamingos, various bird species, and other wildlife such as buffalo, waterbuck, giraffes, and even rhinos. Keep an eye out for the white and black rhinos, as Lake Nakuru is one of the best places to spot them. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Lake Nakuru NP
Accommodation: Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, leave Lake Nakuru in the morning and head to Naivasha with a great view of the Great Rift Valley en route. Arrive in time for lunch and/or afternoon tea at the Lodge. After lunch, proceed for an afternoon game drive at the Hell's Gate National Park. Hell's Gate is home to giraffes, warthogs, zebra, buffalo, gazelle, and many birds. You can see wildlife like buffalos in the shade or just grazing. To preserve their habits on the land, they can only be seen from a long, close distance. Return later for dinner and overnight at the Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
Accommodation: Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Meals & Drinks: No meals selected
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Rates Per Person
Oct 13, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Jan 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Getting There
Tourists can visit these safari locations once in Kenya and can show up via air, land or ocean, however, flights are the most favoured mode of transport. Kenya is a huge nation and while you can go via vehicle on a safari circuit, getting between the various regions is better on a booked flight.
Kenya's main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located 15km/9mi southeast of Nairobi. Kenya's second international Airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), located 9km/6mi west of Mombasa, but aside from flights to Zanzibar, this is primarily used for domestic and charter flights.
From Nairobi or Mombasa, one can fly or drive between reserves, or opt to do a bit of both. Most domestic flights out of Nairobi depart from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6km/4mi south of Nairobi.
This tour starts in Nairobi and ends in Lake Nakuru NP, Kenya
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (Link), but they can also be obtained through your local Kenyan Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tourists can visit these safari locations once in Kenya and can show up via air, land or ocean, however, flights are the most favoured mode of transport. Kenya is a huge nation and while you can go via vehicle on a safari circuit, getting between the various regions is better on a booked flight.
Kenya's main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located 15km/9mi southeast of Nairobi. Kenya's second international Airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), located 9km/6mi west of Mombasa, but aside from flights to Zanzibar, this is primarily used for domestic and charter flights.
From Nairobi or Mombasa, one can fly or drive between reserves, or opt to do a bit of both. Most domestic flights out of Nairobi depart from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6km/4mi south of Nairobi.
This tour starts in Nairobi and ends in Lake Nakuru NP, Kenya
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (Link), but they can also be obtained through your local Kenyan Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By

AfricanChallenge Safaris

With over a decade of experience in the travel and tourism industry, Yvonne Celestine Kennedy is the passionate founder and lead travel consultant at African Challenge Safaris. Over the years, she has helped travelers from around the world experience the magic of East Africa from thrilling wildlife encounters to serene beach getaways and rich cultural immersions.
Yvonne and her team is known for her personalized approach to travel planning. She takes time to understand each client’s interests, preferences, and budget, then designs tailor-made itineraries that go beyond expectations. Her deep knowledge of destinations across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zanzibar, combined with her dedication to quality service, ensures every journey is smooth, authentic, and unforgettable.
Driven by a love for adventure and a commitment to excellence, Yvonne continues to make African Challenge Safaris a trusted name in creating remarkable safari experiences that leave lasting memories.
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