5-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari with Big Five Game Drives

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the world-famous Maasai Mara on multiple game drives across its vast wildlife-rich plains
  • 02 Search for the Big Five and a wide variety of wildlife in one of Africa's premier safari destinations
  • 03 Experience early morning and late afternoon wildlife viewing when animals are most active
  • 04 Visit Lake Nakuru National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its wildlife and birdlife
  • 05 Spot endangered rhinos, lions, leopards, and numerous bird species in Lake Nakuru National Park

Discover the beauty and wildlife of Kenya on this 5-day safari adventure through the world-renowned Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park. Travel through the spectacular Great Rift Valley, enjoy multiple game drives across the vast wildlife-rich plains of Maasai Mara, and search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, and many other iconic African species. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its thriving rhino population, abundant birdlife, and scenic landscapes.

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 Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Meet your driver-guide at your hotel for the start of your safari.
  • Depart Nairobi at 8:00 AM and enjoy a picturesque drive descending through the Great Rift Valley towards Maasai Mara, Kenya's most famous game reserve.

  • Travel in a private safari vehicle and stop briefly at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photographs and scenic views.

  • Arrive at Zebra Plains Mara Camp at approximately 1:30 PM for a leisurely lunch.

  • Embark on an afternoon game drive at 3:30 PM and begin searching for the incredible wildlife that inhabits the reserve.

  • Return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp

2
Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Viewing in Maasai Mara

  • Begin the day with an early morning game drive from 6:15 AM to 9:00 AM before breakfast.
  • Explore the vast plains of Maasai Mara during one of the best times of day to spot active wildlife.

  • Return to camp for breakfast and relaxation.

  • Head out again on an afternoon game drive after lunch from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

  • Enjoy flexible game drive timings, as this is a private safari.

  • Choose the option of a full-day game drive if preferred.

Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp

3
Day 03

Another Day of Game Drives in Maasai Mara

  • Set out on another early morning game drive from 6:15 AM to 9:00 AM before breakfast.
  • Search for predators, herbivores, and a variety of birdlife across the reserve.

  • Return to camp for breakfast and leisure time.

  • Continue wildlife viewing during an afternoon game drive from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

  • Enjoy the flexibility of adjusting game drive schedules or opting for a full-day safari experience.

Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp

4
Day 04

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the camp.
  • Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park at 9:00 AM after breakfast.

  • Travel to one of Kenya's most scenic parks, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and renowned as a bird and rhino sanctuary.

  • Arrive around midday and proceed to Sopa Lodge for lunch.

  • Embark on a comprehensive game drive at 3:30 PM.

  • Visit scenic viewpoints offering excellent photographic opportunities.

  • Search for rhinos, lions, leopards, and a variety of bird species throughout the park.

Accommodation: Sopa Lodge

5
Day 05

Lake Nakuru Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Arise early for a 6:30 AM game drive to conclude your safari experience.
  • Return for breakfast and check out from the lodge.

  • Begin the journey back to Nairobi with brief stops along the Rift Valley Escarpment.

  • Arrive in Nairobi approximately three hours later.

  • Continue with a drop-off transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for your onward flight home.

Accommodation: Airport

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 3 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • All drinks
  • Domestic flights
  • International flights
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

What to bring

  • Passport
  • Travel visa

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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