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7-Day Luxury Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha Safari

Duration

7 days, 6 nights

Parks

Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha

Travel style

Private, luxury

Vehicle

4×4 Land Cruiser

Best time

Jun to Oct, Jan to Feb

Overview Route Itinerary Lodges Prices What’s included Reviews FAQ

Trip overview

This 7-day luxury safari covers three of Kenya’s best wildlife areas. It begins in the Masai Mara, home to huge numbers of wildlife and the stage for the Great Migration. Next comes Lake Nakuru, known for its flamingos and rhino sanctuary. You finish with two nights at Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley with a quieter pace and plenty of birdlife.

Throughout your seven day safari, you stay in well-located lodges chosen for their service, food and setting, from the Mara plains to a clifftop hotel above Lake Nakuru and a lodge overlooking Lake Naivasha.

Beyond game drives, there’s time for an optional hot air balloon flight, a Crescent Island walk, boat trips and a Maasai village visit, along with a stop at a tea farm on the way back to Nairobi.

Accommodations:

Masai Mara: Mara Sopa Lodge or Muthu Keekorok Lodge (3 nights)
Lake Nakuru: The Cliff (1 night)
Lake Naivasha: Great Rift Valley Lodge or similar (2 nights)

Your route

Masai Mara 3 nights · Lake Nakuru 1 night · Lake Naivasha 2 nights. Starts and ends in Nairobi.

Long drive days? Ask about flying between parks instead. It can save most of a day.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Travel Time: 5-6 hours · Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Your safari begins with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel. The drive to the Masai Mara takes you through the Great Rift Valley, with a stop at a viewpoint to stretch your legs and photograph the valley below.

As you approach the Mara, the land opens up and you may spot wildlife before you even reach the reserve. You’ll arrive at Mara Sopa Lodge or Muthu Keekorok Lodge in the early afternoon. Both lodges blend into their surroundings and offer comfortable rooms with an African feel.

After check-in and lunch, set out on your first game drive. The afternoon light is ideal for photos as you look for elephants, giraffes, zebras and perhaps big cats, while your guide explains the Mara’s habitats.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sopa Lodge or Muthu Keekorok Lodge.

Days 2-3: Full Days in Masai Mara

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Spend two full days exploring the Masai Mara. Each day follows a similar pattern, but no two game drives are the same.

Start early with a morning game drive, when mist often hangs over the grass and animals are active in the cool air. Your guide will look for predators that may have made a kill overnight: you might find lions still feeding or hear the whoops of hyenas.

Return to the lodge mid-morning for breakfast and some downtime. Both lodges have pools where you can cool off during the heat of the day.

Afternoon drives often focus on big cats as they become more active. The Mara is known for its large lion prides, and you may also find leopards and cheetahs. Huge herds of wildebeest, zebras and antelope fill the plains, and between July and October you may see the Great Migration as herds cross from Tanzania’s Serengeti.

Optional Activities (extra cost):

Hot Air Balloon Safari: Rise before dawn and drift over the plains as the sun comes up, watching wildlife from above. The flight lasts about an hour and is followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush.

Maasai Village Visit: Visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about their way of life, see inside a traditional home, watch traditional dances and buy handmade crafts.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sopa Lodge or Muthu Keekorok Lodge.

Day 4: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

Travel Time: 5-6 hours · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast and a short morning game drive, leave the Mara for Lake Nakuru, driving through rural Kenya and back through the Great Rift Valley.

You’ll arrive at The Cliff in the afternoon, a boutique hotel with views over Lake Nakuru. After check-in and lunch, head out on an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.

The park is quite different from the Mara, with the lake at its centre. It is known for its flamingos, though numbers vary with water levels, and is one of the best places in Kenya to see both black and white rhinos. Look out too for buffalo, zebra, antelope and Rothschild’s giraffes.

Dinner and overnight stay at The Cliff.

Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

Travel Time: 2 hours · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Start with an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, then return to the hotel for breakfast before leaving for Lake Naivasha.

The short drive takes you through the Great Rift Valley. You’ll arrive at Great Rift Valley Lodge or similar in time for lunch, with wide views over Lake Naivasha.

In the afternoon, take a boat ride on the lake, a freshwater oasis full of birdlife. Your boat guide will point out fish eagles, kingfishers and other species, and you’ll get close to hippos.

Dinner and overnight stay at Great Rift Valley Lodge or similar.

Day 6: Lake Naivasha

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today you can explore the Lake Naivasha area. After breakfast, choose from:

Hell’s Gate National Park for a cycling safari among zebras, gazelles and baboons, with towering cliffs and deep gorges.
Crescent Island Game Sanctuary for a walking safari among giraffes, zebras and antelope.
A round of golf or a guided nature walk around Great Rift Valley Lodge.

Return to the lodge for lunch and some time to relax. In the afternoon, take another boat ride or simply enjoy the lodge and its views.

Dinner and overnight stay at Great Rift Valley Lodge or similar.

Day 7: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi

Travel Time: 2 hours · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, set off for Nairobi. On the way, stop at Kiambethu Tea Farm, one of the oldest tea farms in Kenya, for a tour of the plantation and the tea-making process.

Enjoy a final lunch at the farm, overlooking the tea fields and the Ngong Hills in the distance.

Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, where you’ll be taken to your hotel or the airport for your onward journey.

Where you'll stay

View from Mara Sopa Lodge — Mara Sopa Lodge, Masai Mara

Mara Sopa Lodge accommodation — Mara Sopa Lodge, Masai Mara

The Cliff at Lake Nakuru — The Cliff, Lake Nakuru

Great Rift Valley Lodge in Naivasha — Great Rift Valley Lodge, Lake Naivasha

“Or similar” means we may swap a lodge of the same standard if one is full on your dates. We always tell you before you book.

Prices for 2026 and 2027

Season	2 people	3	4	5	6
Jan to Jun	$3,800	$3,500	$3,300	$3,100	$3,000
Jul to Dec	$4,500	$4,200	$4,000	$3,800	$3,600

Prices are per person sharing, in US dollars. Single supplements and child rates on request.

What's included

Included

Park entry fees
All accommodation as listed
All meals as indicated
Game drives with a professional guide
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or the airport
Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser
All government levies and taxes

Not included

International flights
Spirits and premium wines (house wine and beer are included at most lodges)
Travel insurance
Single room supplement
Tips and personal expenses
Kenya eTA (electronic travel authorisation) and Kenya’s mandatory travel insurance

Deposit: 30% to confirm your lodges
Balance: due 60 days before travel
Cancellation: full refund if you cancel more than 60 days before travel. Full cancellation policy

Reviews from our guests

    
 
 
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   Cameron M 
 
 
 
 Verified A Couple in December 2025 - 5 Stars
We booked with Stanley and Majestic Safari for the 6-day luxury tour through Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli. The trip completely exceeded our expectations, even despite it not being ‘peak season’ we were able to tick off Africa’s Big 5 on the very first game drive. This was in no small part down to our guide, Bonnie, who was an essential part of tracking these animals - you have to request him if booking through Majestic. Each accommodation also exceeded our expectations in terms of location, comfort, quality and service of the staff. Being a first time safari for us, we weren’t sure what to expect - but selecting the luxury option was well worth it. All aspects of travel and organisation was seamless. Once booked, there was next to nothing for us to think about as we were in experienced hands - and we were glad to have partnered with Majestic as there was significantly more organisation required in the background than we originally realised. Stanley also went above and beyond the itinerary, picking us up from the airport late at night despite the tour not starting until a few days later and ensuring we had some food to take into the hotel. This was after providing us with in-depth packing lists and general guidance on exploring Nairobi. I couldn’t recommend Majestic enough and hope to arrange another trip with Stanley in the future.
  
 
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   Coastal66646927528 
 
 
 
 Verified A Beautiful Safari with an Excellent Guide – Just Check the Route First
Majestic Kenyan Safaris gave us a wonderful Kenya experience, and our guide was genuinely lovely. He was calm, kind, and extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife, parks, and local environment, which made the safari both engaging and meaningful. One thing worth noting for future travellers is the itinerary structure. Over the six-day safari, the route involved long drives in a zig-zag pattern rather than a simple circular loop. This meant more transit time on some days. This was not the fault of the company or the guide, as the itinerary was clearly outlined, but something we wish we had paid closer attention to when booking. Overall, Majestic Kenyan Safaris were professional, warm, and well organised. With careful attention to route planning beforehand, they offer a truly memorable safari experience.
  
 
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   Anouchka905 
 
 
 
 Verified The most Unforgettable Safari
Stanley Gichuki crafted the journey of dreams Thanks to our incredible guide, Bonie whose fearless spirit turned every mile into magic. He welcomed us in Samburu National Park and led us off the beaten path with a deep, soulful knowledge of the land, its stories, its rhythms, its wild heart. Samburu was our favorite in terms of landscape. We stood in awe in Samburu as reticulated giraffes swept across the horizon, watched Grevy’s zebras stride with quiet elegance, and felt the earth tremble beneath African elephants. We held our breath as a cheetah emerged from the tall grass, and we followed Kamau Boniethrough wet, treacherous tracks to where lions rule their hidden kingdom. Our journey continued into Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a sanctuary of hope, where we encountered the gentle wisdom of chimpanzees at the Jane Goodall, Sweetwater Chimpanzee Sanctuary, and witnessed the immense beauty of both white and black rhinos, alongside more elephants, more lions… and countless unforgettable moments. Our journey ended in the Maasai Mara . Our last drive was unforgettabel as we watched a cheetah devouring a thompson gazelle, leaving the rest of the kill to a fight between two jackals and a flock of vultures. We had a brief encounter with a leopard walking down a river and watched more lions enjoying their buffalo lunch. Truly memorable experiences. Kenya, you are once in a lifetime. Thank you
  
 
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   goort g 
 
 
 
 Verified Safari with Majestick Kenya
We just returned from a 9 days safari, and we enjoyed it very much. Everything was arranged very well, our driver/guide Bonnie was outstanding. The tour company did everything to be helpfull in picking up from the airport, taking us with their jeep to all the place we visited, and we had very nice game drives. We went to Samburu, Oj Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. The lodges were great, good value for money and we were upgraded in 2 places. Thank you Majestick, and al your staff. We highly recommend you.
  
 
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   Sam G 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing Safari Experience!
Just got back from an amazing 7-day safari with Majestic Kenya Safaris! Our guide Samuel was fantastic - incredible wildlife knowledge and spotted animals from miles away. We saw the Big Five, including a pride of lions with cubs in the Maasai Mara. Everything was perfectly organized from airport transfers to accommodations. The mix of lodges and tented camps was great, and falling asleep to African bush sounds was magical. Vehicle was comfortable for the longer drives between parks. One activity got cancelled due to weather, but they quickly arranged something even better. Would definitely recommend to anyone planning a Kenya safari - unforgettable experience!
  
 
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   Tejl Kercova 
 
 
 
 Verified Best Safari experience!
Majestic Kenya Safaris in Nairobi exceeded all my expectations! From the moment we booked, their team was incredibly professional and attentive, ensuring every detail was taken care of. The safari itself was breathtaking—our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and knew the best spots for wildlife viewing. We saw the Big Five up close, along with stunning landscapes that felt like something out of a dream. The accommodations were luxurious yet blended seamlessly with nature. What stood out most was their genuine passion for conservation and community support. I highly recommend Majestic Kenya Safaris for an unforgettable, world-class experience in Kenya!