Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Kenya Safari to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Masai Mara National Reserve with full-day game drives and spot the Big Five
02 Witness the Great Annual Wildebeest Migration from July to October
03 Visit Lake Nakuru National Park to see flamingos, black and white rhinos, and diverse wildlife
04 Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha and spot hippos and other wild animals up close

Explore Kenya's iconic wildlife on a 5-day safari through Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Naivasha. Witness the Big Five, the massive wildebeest migration, flamingos, rhinos, and diverse birdlife. Enjoy scenic drives across the Great Rift Valley, optional Maasai village visits, a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, and walks or cycling in Hell's Gate National Park. This private tour includes full board, guided game drives, and comfortable lodge or camp accommodation for an unforgettable adventure.

Explore Kenya's iconic wildlife on a 5-day safari through Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Naivasha.

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 No

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

Get picked up from your hotel or the airport around 0830 hrs.
Depart from Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint.
Enjoy a picnic lunch en route.
Arrive in the afternoon and proceed for an evening game drive.
Return to the lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Full-Day Masai Mara Game Drive

Begin the day with an early breakfast at the lodge or camp.
Spend a full day exploring Masai Mara National Reserve with a picnic lunch.
Discover the reserve, which forms the northern part of the Serengeti ecosystem.
Visit the Mara River, known for high concentrations of wildlife depending on the season.
Enjoy lunch at the hippo pool while observing hippos and other wild animals.
Continue game drives across the reserve.
Return to the lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

Begin the day with an early breakfast at the lodge or camp.
Opt for an optional visit to a Maasai village to experience local culture and traditions.
Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park with a picnic lunch en route.
Arrive in Nakuru in the evening and check into the hotel or lodge.
Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Lake Nakuru Safari and Transfer to Lake Naivasha

Start the day with an early breakfast at your lodge or hotel.
Spend the morning exploring Lake Nakuru National Park, home to around 350 bird species, including vast flocks of flamingos. Observe black and white rhinoceros, colobus monkeys, leopards, giraffes, and a variety of plains antelopes in their natural habitat.
Depart for Lake Naivasha, enjoying a picnic lunch en route.
In the evening, take a boat ride around Crescent Island to view hippos and other wildlife.
Return to your hotel or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 05

Hell's Gate National Park and Return to Nairobi

After an early breakfast, depart for Hell's Gate National Park. Explore the park on foot or by bicycle and visit the Geothermal Power Plant in Ol Karia and the hot springs.
Optional visit to Crescent Island for a boat ride to observe hippos and other wildlife.
Enjoy lunch before departing for Nairobi.
Arrive in Nairobi around 5:00 PM and be dropped off at your hotel, concluding the safari.