Laikipia, Naivasha, Maasai Mara
The 6-Guest Safari in Laikipia-Lake Naivasha-Maasai Mara
9 days Safari from USD 6790
An exclusive 6-guest safari through Laikipia, Lake Naivasha, and the Maasai Mara offers an intimate, high-end journey through Kenya’s most diverse ecosystems. Designed for a small group, this itinerary balances elite wildlife conservation, private sanctuary experiences, and the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley.
Trip Overview
This safari moves from the rugged, private conservancies of northern Kenya to the freshwater lakes of the Great Rift Valley, concluding in the world-famous savannahs of the southwest. Traveling with a maximum of six guests ensures every person gets a window seat in the safari vehicle and a highly personalized guiding experience.
Detailed Itinerary
1. The Laikipia Plateau: Private Conservancies & Rhino Sanctuaries
Your journey begins in the high-altitude plains of Laikipia. Unlike public national parks, Laikipia consists of private and community-led conservancies.
- The Experience: High exclusivity with fewer tourist vehicles.
- Wildlife Highlights: The ultimate stronghold for endangered black and white rhinos. Home to rare northern species like the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and the world’s most vibrant population of African wild dogs.
- Activities: Night game drives, guided bush walks, and anti-poaching tracking experiences that are heavily restricted elsewhere.
2. Lake Naivasha: Rift Valley Birdlife & Walking Safaris
Next, the safari descends into the Great Rift Valley to the shores of Lake Naivasha, a magnificent freshwater lake fringed by yellow-barked acacia trees.
- The Experience: A peaceful, water-focused contrast to the dusty savannahs.
- Wildlife Highlights: Thousands of resident hippos, African fish eagles, and over 400 species of birds.
- Activities: A private boat safari to view hippos at eye level, followed by a unique walking safari on Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, where you can walk safely alongside giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests due to the absence of large predators.
3. The Maasai Mara National Reserve: The Ultimate Savannah
The grand finale is the legendary Maasai Mara, Kenya’s premier wildlife destination and the northern extension of the Serengeti ecosystem.
- The Experience: Vast open landscapes, quintessential African sunsets, and unparalleled predator action.
- Wildlife Highlights: Unmatched viewing of the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos). Famous for its massive lion prides and cheetah coalitions.
- The Great Migration: If traveling between July and October, guests witness the spectacular drama of millions of wildebeests and zebras braving crocodile-infested rivers.
- Activities: Classic day-long game drives, cultural visits to authentic Maasai villages, and optional hot-air balloon safaris at dawn.
Key Highlights of the 6-Guest Format
- Guaranteed Window Seats: The customized 4×4 safari land cruisers are configured so that all 6 guests have unobstructed views and prime photography angles.
- Flexible Pacing: With a small group, daily schedules can be tailored on the fly based on guest preferences—whether that means tracking a leopard for an extra hour or enjoying a late bush breakfast.
- Bespoke Lodging: Accommodation features luxury tented camps and boutique eco-lodges that blend seamlessly into nature while offering fine dining, plunge pools, and canvas walls that let you hear the night sounds of the African bush.
The Safari includes:
- Full Board Accomodation
- Transportation
- Park fees
- Game Drives
- Bottled water
- English speaking Guide
The Safari does NOT include:
- Maasai village visits
- Guided Nature Walks
- Nairobi excursions
- Boat rides