5-Day Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara Adventure | SokoGuide

Overview

5 days · 4 nights

Journey & Destinations

Lake Naivasha

1 day

Lake Nakuru National Park

1 day

Maasai Mara - Greater Mara

2 days

Where You’ll Stay

Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge Full Board

Lake Naivasha

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge Full Board

Lake Nakuru National Park

Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge Full Board

Maasai Mara - Greater Mara

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1

Arrival in Nairobi & Transfer to Naivasha

Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, your guide will greet you and assist with your luggage. From there, embark on a scenic 3-4 hour drive to your first accommodation. Along the way, make a stop at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint, where you can enjoy picturesque views of the escarpments. Upon arrival at your lodge, check-in, enjoy dinner, and unwind for the evening.

Accommodation

Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge

In harmony with Sopa's unwavering commitment to the environment, Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort is a masterpiece of meticulous planning, preserving the natural landscape without a single tree being cut during its setup. This thoughtful approach inspired an innovative design for the main public area building, which elegantly weaves between the trees with...

DAY 2

Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park

After a hearty breakfast, check out of your lodge and begin your drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, approximately 2-3 hours away. Once you’ve cleared park fees at the main gate, head to your lodge for check-in and lunch.

In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive around Lake Nakuru, renowned for its stunning views and large populations of flamingos. The park is also home to rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, and the elusive leopard. A visit to Baboon Cliff offers a panoramic view of the park’s breathtaking landscape. Afterward, return to your lodge for dinner and a restful evening.

Accommodation

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge (Full Board)

DAY 3

Lake Nakuru National Park to Maasai Mara

Rise early for a morning game drive, capturing the sights and sounds of the wild at the break of dawn. Return to the lodge for breakfast, then check out and begin your 5-6 hour drive (with a stop in Narok town) to the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve.

Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy a delicious lunch. Afterward, head out for your first game drive in the Mara, famous for its abundant wildlife, including the Big Five and cheetahs, giraffes, and wildebeests. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation

Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge

Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, Masai Mara Sopa Lodge was one of the first safari lodges to be built in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, a reason why its gardens and trees are so lush and mature. All the buildings follow the design of traditional African round houses with conical roofs, and these stretch along the line of the hil...

DAY 4

Explore the Great Mara

Start the day with an early breakfast and head out for a morning game drive in the Masai Mara. This is when the wildlife is most active, and you’ll have the chance to witness predators in action and observe other animals in their natural habitat.

Return to your lodge for lunch, and in the late afternoon, embark on another game drive to explore other areas of the reserve, known for their high concentrations of wildlife. Depending on the time of year, you may also witness the iconic Great Migration when millions of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River in search of greener pastures. Afterward, return to your lodge for dinner and enjoy another night under the African sky.

Accommodation

Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge

DAY 5

Maasai Mara to Nairobi

On your final day, enjoy your last breakfast in the bush before checking out of your lodge. Begin the return journey to Nairobi, making a couple of health breaks along the way. Your drop-off point in Nairobi will be as agreed with your guide.