05 Days Safari With Mt. Longonot Hike – SOA017

Name: 05 Days Safari With Mt. Longonot Hike - SOA017
Brand: Shades Of Africa Safaris
SKU: tour_en_7279
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Masai Mara

Tour Type

Nature & Outdoors

Location

Maasai Mara, Naivasha, Nakuru

Duration

5 days

DESTINATION	KENYA(Naivasha, Nakuru, Mara)
TRAVEL VALID	2026 – 2027
DURATION	4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS
COST	From Usd. 1,302
PROGRAM CODE	SOA017

This 5-day itinerary combines outdoor adventure with some of Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. The journey begins with a rewarding hike up Mount Longonot, one of the Great Rift Valley’s most iconic volcanic peaks, offering spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. Continue to Lake Naivasha for a relaxing boat safari among hippos and abundant birdlife, with the option of visiting Crescent Island for a unique walking safari experience. The adventure then moves to Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its thriving rhino population, rich birdlife, and diverse wildlife. The final two nights are spent in the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, where vast savannahs, abundant wildlife, and the chance to spot the Big Five create an unforgettable safari experience. With a full-day game drive to the Mara River and Tanzania border, comfortable lodge accommodations, and a balance of adventure and wildlife throughout, this itinerary is ideal for travelers looking to experience both the active and wild side of Kenya in a short period of time.

Christmas supplements:

US$ 45 p/p per day: Dec 24 – 26 (inclusive) + Dec 31 & Jan 01, 2026 & 2027

Easter supplements:

US$ 35 p/p per day: April 03 + 04 + 05 + April 06, 2026

Itinerary At a Glance

1 Night – Lake Naivasha
1 Night – Lake Nakuru National Park
2 Nights – Masai Mara National Reserve

DAY 1: Nairobi → Mt. Longonot Hike → Naivasha

Depart from Nairobi at 7:00 AM and drive to Mt. Longonot National Park

Start Longonot hike by 8:30 AM

Hiking Details

Gate → Rim: 1.5–2 hrs
Rim loop (optional): 2–3 hrs
Descent: 1 hr
Total: 4–6 hrs

After the hike drive to Naivasha for lunch at Sawela Lodges. Evening enjoy boat safari with optional visit to the crescent Island

Dinner and Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sawela Lodges

DAY 2: Naivasha → Lake Nakuru National Park

Morning

After breakfast depart and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park for lunch. After lunch enjoy an Evening game drive

Dinner and Overnight: Egret Savannah Camp

DAY 3: Nakuru → Masai Mara

After breakfast depart and drive to Masai Mara for lunch

Evening enjoy game drive

Dinner and Overnight: Mara Sopa Lodge

DAY 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

Enjoy a full day game drive unto Mara River and Tz Border. Lunch box provided.

Optional activities

Masai village – USD 30 PP

Balloon safari -USD 450 PP

Dinner and Overnight: Mara Sopa Lodge

DAY 5: Masai Mara → Nairobi

After breakfast depart and drive to Nairobi. Lunch at Carnivore Restaurant

Drop off at the Airport for your outbound flight

Trip Inclusions

Accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary
Park entrance fees to all parks and reserves featured in the itinerary
Transportation in a chauffeur driven six seater SUV land cruiser with pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography.
Services of an English speaking (ESDG) driver guide, game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
All arrival and departure transfers
02 bottles of 500ml of mineral water per person per day.
All Government taxes and levies
24 hours stand-by contact number.
Nairobi meals as indicated in the itinerary
Guaranteed window seat in each vehicle.
Two-way long range high frequency radio communication in every vehicle.

Trip Exclusions

International flights
Tips for the driver and porterage
Visas
Tips for the driver and assistant

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