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How to get fromLake Naivasha to Massai Mara Gateby bus, plane, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Lake Naivasha to Massai Mara Gate by bus, plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Matatu, line 237 bus, fly to Maasai Mara Game Reserve

    best
    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Town Terminal to Safari Parkbus bus
    3. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Maasai Mara Game Reserve (OLX)plane plane WIL - OLX
    5h 38m
    $295–946

  2. Matatu, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Bometbus bus
    3. Drive from Bomet to Massai Mara Gatecar car
    10h 3m
    $21–35

  3. Drive 208.4 km

    1. Drive from Lake Naivasha to Massai Mara Gatecar car 208.4 km
    4h 34m
    $24–35

  4. Matatu, line 237 bus, fly to Ol Seki

    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Town Terminal to Safari Parkbus bus
    3. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ol Seki (OSJ)plane plane WIL - OSJ
    6h 20m
    $333–454

  5. Matatu, fly to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Maasai Mara Game Reserve (KTJ)plane plane WIL - KTJ
    3. Take the taxi from Maasai Mara Game Reserve (KTJ) to Massai Mara Gatetaxi taxi
    7h 6m
    $353–1,169

  6. Matatu, line 237 bus, fly to Mara North Airport

    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Town Terminal to Safari Parkbus bus
    3. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mara North Airport (HKR)plane plane WIL - HKR
    7h 12m
    $343–854

  7. Matatu, fly to Mara Serena Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mara Serena Airport (MRE)plane plane WIL - MRE
    3. Take the taxi from Mara Serena Airport (MRE) to Massai Mara Gatetaxi taxi
    7h 29m
    $373–479

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Maasai Mara Game Reserve (OLX) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Lake Naivasha, Kenya and Massai Mara Gate, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Lake Naivasha to Massai Mara Gate. However, you can take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Town Terminal, take the line 237 bus to Safari Park, walk to Safari Park Hotel, take the shuttle to Nairobi Wilson Airport, walk to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) airport, fly to Maasai Mara Game Reserve (OLX), then take the taxi to Massai Mara Gate. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Naivasha to Massai Mara Gate via Nairobi, Nairobi, and Bomet in around 10h 3m.

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