7-Day Classic Safari: Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Maasai M

Depart Nairobi after breakfast and enjoy the scenic drive towards Lake Naivasha. On arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch before taking time to unwind.

Keep the afternoon open for relaxation. Enjoy the gardens, take in the lakeside views or arrange an optional boat ride if you arrive early enough. There is no pressure to fit in too many activities on your first day.

Accommodation: Mid-range lodge or luxury lakeside resort near Lake Naivasha.

Meals: Lunch and dinner, depending on departure arrangements.

Enjoy breakfast at your own pace before exploring the natural beauty of the Naivasha area. An optional boat ride offers an opportunity to appreciate the lake's birdlife and observe hippos from a safe distance with an experienced operator.

Return to your lodge for lunch and a restful afternoon. If you feel like exploring further, you may arrange a visit to Crescent Island, subject to availability and access conditions. Alternatively, spend the afternoon enjoying the lodge and its surroundings.

Accommodation: Same lodge or resort near Lake Naivasha.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

After breakfast, check out and travel towards Lake Nakuru National Park. The journey is relatively short compared with some other safari transfers, leaving room for a comfortable arrival and lunch.

After checking in, enjoy a break before an afternoon game drive, provided arrival time and park access permit. Lake Nakuru is known for its rhinos, varied birdlife and scenic landscapes. Wildlife sightings vary with conditions, so enjoy the experience without expectations of seeing every species.

Return to your accommodation for dinner and a relaxing evening.

Accommodation: Mid-range lodge or luxury safari lodge near Lake Nakuru.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Enjoy breakfast before departing for the Maasai Mara. This is a substantial transfer day, so the journey should include suitable stops for refreshments and lunch.

On arrival, check in at your camp or lodge and settle in. An afternoon game drive can be arranged only if your arrival time, park access and accommodation location allow enough time to enjoy it comfortably. Otherwise, relax at the camp and prepare for the wildlife experiences ahead.

Accommodation: Mid-range tented camp or luxury safari lodge in the Maasai Mara area.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

After breakfast, head out with your driver-guide to explore the Maasai Mara. The morning is a wonderful opportunity to look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and predators that may be active.

Return to camp for lunch and time to rest during the warmer hours. In the afternoon, choose another game drive or enjoy the camp's facilities and natural surroundings.

The day is designed to give you time to enjoy the wildlife rather than spending every hour on the road.

Accommodation: Same Maasai Mara camp or lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Enjoy another day in the reserve, with opportunities to explore different areas depending on wildlife movements and your guide's advice. You may choose a morning game drive followed by a leisurely lunch and afternoon rest, or arrange a longer game-drive outing with a packed lunch.

Optional experiences, such as a hot-air balloon safari, may be available with advance booking and an additional charge. If you choose one, the day's timing will be adjusted to accommodate the early start.

Enjoy your final evening in the Mara at your own pace.

Accommodation: Same Maasai Mara camp or lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Enjoy breakfast before checking out and starting the return journey to Nairobi. A final morning game drive may be possible if it fits comfortably with the departure schedule and distance to be covered; otherwise, leave after breakfast to avoid a rushed day.

Take suitable refreshment stops along the way and enjoy the last views of the Kenyan countryside. Arrival time will depend on road conditions, traffic and your final drop-off location.

Accommodation: Check-out and departure.

Meals: Breakfast, with lunch depending on the confirmed arrangements.