Kenya · Safari

5-Day Kenya Safari in Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the Big Five across three exceptional national parks
02 Explore the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley
03 Experience abundant wildlife and birdlife at Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru
04 Enjoy full-day game drives across the expansive Maasai Mara plains

Experience an unforgettable 5-day safari through Kenya's most iconic wildlife regions as you explore Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and the magnificent Maasai Mara. Encounter the Big Five, admire vibrant birdlife, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley as you travel through diverse landscapes ranging from lakeshores to rolling savannahs. Immersive game drives bring you close to elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, and countless other remarkable species across three renowned parks.

Immersive game drives bring you close to elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, and countless other remarkable species across three renowned parks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Naivasha, Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Hell's Gate National Park

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate

Pick up from the airport or hotel and drive to Lake Naivasha, with a stop at the Great Rift Valley escarpment for 20 to 30 minutes.
Continue to Hell's Gate National Park to explore its savannah ecosystem, filled with birds such as vultures, Verreaux's eagles, augur buzzards, and swifts.
Spot wildlife including African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson's gazelle, baboon, and klipspringer antelope.
Enjoy free time in the evening at Lake Naivasha.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.

Day 02

Wildlife Viewing in Lake Nakuru National Park

Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its millions of pink flamingos along the lakeshore.
Discover wildlife including black rhino, white rhino, Rothschild giraffe, buffalo, hippo, lion, leopard, and zebra.
Observe bird species such as African fish eagle, tawny eagle, green wood hoopoe, cliff chat, and pelicans.
Arrive in time for lunch and proceed for an afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.

Day 03

Journey to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Depart after breakfast for Maasai Mara National Reserve, known for its grassy plains, rolling hills, and the Mara and Talek rivers.
Experience an afternoon game drive and encounter elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, and hyenas.
Enjoy lunch on arrival.
Dinner and overnight at Keekorok Lodge.

Day 04

Full-Day Game Drives in Maasai Mara

Spend a full day on game drives across the Maasai Mara plains searching for the Big Five.
Explore the reserve, renowned for over 450 recorded animal species including rhino, crocodile, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, warthog, jackal, wild dog, and numerous antelope species.
Witness the region where the annual wildebeest migration unfolds.
Dinner and overnight at Keekorok Lodge.

Day 05