Kenya · Safari

6-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari from Nairobi

6 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve
02 Enjoy multiple game drives to spot abundant wildlife
03 Look out for the "Big Five" in one of Kenya's top safari destinations
04 Experience bird watching at Lake Nakuru National Park

Explore Kenya's iconic wildlife landscapes on a safari through the Masai Mara Game Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park. Look out for the "Big Five" in the Masai Mara, along with zebras, antelopes, giraffes, warthogs, and many other animals on exciting game drives. Continue to Lake Nakuru, a renowned bird sanctuary with over 400 bird species and excellent wildlife viewing. This journey combines classic safari experiences with rich birdlife and scenic views of the Great Rift Valley.

The Masai Mara provides the best view of the famous wildebeest migration as the animals cross the Mara River between July and August.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Nairobi National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Nairobi

Today, our representatives will meet you at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfer you to Sarova Panafric Hotel in Nairobi for an overnight stay.
Our team will be ready to organize an optional Nairobi city tour or a short game drive to Nairobi National Park, depending on your arrival time.

Accommodation: Sarova Panafric Hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Day 02

Nairobi to Masai Mara Game Reserve

After a leisurely breakfast at your Nairobi hotel, depart overland for the Masai Mara Game Reserve, the jewel of Kenya's game parks. Masai Mara National Reserve is considered a "must-see" for any new visitor travelling on safari to Kenya. It is the best place to see the "Big Five" animals - elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo - together. The famous wildebeest migration also takes place at the Mara.
Arrive in the Masai Mara Game Reserve. After check-in, enjoy lunch followed by some time to rest.
Depart for the afternoon game drive. The Mara is home to a rich concentration of wildlife, including the "Big Five" - elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo. The park has the largest concentration of African lions, including the black-maned lion, as well as zebras, antelope, gnus, oribis, hyenas, giraffes, warthogs, gazelles, hartebeests, hippos, crocodiles, and more.

Accommodation: Mara Sarova Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 03

Full Day in Masai Mara Game Reserve

We spend these days on morning and afternoon game drives. The Masai Mara provides the best view of the famous wildebeest migration as the animals cross the Mara River between July and August. The Mara is also home to the richest concentration of wildlife, including the "Big Five" - elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo - as well as zebras, antelope, gnus, oribis, hyenas, giraffes, warthogs, gazelles, hartebeests, hippos, crocodiles, and others. The park has the largest concentration of African lions, including the black-maned lion. Birdlife is as plentiful as wildlife at the Masai Mara, which boasts over 400 different bird species.

Accommodation: Mara Sarova Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 04

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

Today, we travel to the exotic Lake Nakuru National Park, located in the Great Rift Valley. Upon arrival, proceed on a game drive. Among the predators are lions and leopards, the latter being seen much more frequently in recent times. The park also has giant python snakes that inhabit the dense woodlands and can often be seen crossing the roads or dangling from trees.
Have lunch, then relax as you enjoy the spectacular view of Lake Nakuru National Park.
An exciting game run is planned for the afternoon. Wildlife in this park is plentiful, and the magnificent bird watching will make a devotee out of even the most reluctant. The birdlife here is world-renowned, and over 400 bird species exist here, including White Pelicans, Plovers, Egrets, and Marabou Stork. It is also one of the few places in Africa to see the White Rhino and rare Rothschild Giraffe.

Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 05

Lake Nakuru to Nairobi

Enjoy breakfast at the camp or lodge in Lake Nakuru.
Depart for a nature walk or game drive and later drive back to Nairobi.
Arrive in Nairobi in the mid-afternoon.
Have lunch en route.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara grasslands, Lake Nakuru National Park shoreline, Great Rift Valley vistas

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Nairobi 4 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Airport transfers
Round-trip transport
Accommodation while on safari
All park entry fees
All government taxes
Three meals per day
Bottled mineral water while on safari

What's Not Included

Items of personal nature
Gratuities and tips
Accommodation in Nairobi

What to bring

Items of personal nature
Enough clothes for cold and warm seasons
Camera
Open and closed shoes

Know before you go

It is important to take malaria and yellow fever vaccinations.
This trip is available all year round.
Note: The world needs trees more than ever. We introduce you to how to plant some on your travels. We plant a tree in the name of every guest who travels with our company in Kenya. Since 2015, we have planted roughly 5,000 trees and counting. Though small, these reforestation efforts can raise awareness of the need to increase tree cover to reduce carbon emissions and have the potential to make a tangible, sustained impact.
This is a wildlife holiday for one night in Nairobi, 3 nights in Masai Mara, followed by 1 night at the famous Lake Nakuru National Park. Masai Mara National Reserve, also known as Masai Mara or the Mara, is situated within the Great Rift Valley in the southern part of Kenya. Masai Mara is the best place to see the "Big Five" animals - elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo - together. The famous wildebeest migration also takes place at the Mara. Other animals include zebras, antelope, gnus, oribis, hyenas, giraffes, warthogs, gazelles, hartebeests, hippos, and crocodiles. The park has the largest concentration of African lions, including the black-maned lion. Birdlife is as plentiful as wildlife at the Masai Mara, which boasts over 400 different bird species. This safari lastly takes you to Lake Nakuru National Park. The park has one of the largest rhinoceros concentrations and predators like lion, cheetah, and leopard in Kenya. Lake Nakuru National Park is a bird sanctuary with over 400 bird species. The park also offers sanctuary to vast numbers of native African animals, including waterbucks, warthogs, impalas, buffalo, Rothschild giraffes, elands, endangered black rhinos, white rhinos, and, occasionally, leopards. A large herd of hippos has a territory in the northern part of the lake, making for exciting game viewing.

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