Kenya · Safari

5-Day Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Nakuru Wildlife Safari

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Traverse the Great Rift Valley on the way to Masai Mara
  • 02 Spot the Big Five in Masai Mara National Reserve
  • 03 Enjoy birdwatching in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for flamingos
  • 04 Take a nature walk in Hell's Gate National Park among wildlife and birdlife

Explore the famous Masai Mara, known for its annual migration of wildebeest and zebras from July to October, along with Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru. These lakes are known as sanctuaries for both black and white rhinoceros and are home to a diverse plumage of birds, especially flamingos. This safari combines classic game viewing, birdwatching, and a nature walk through some of Kenya's most celebrated landscapes.

There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux's eagles, augur buzzards, and swifts.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Naivasha, Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Hell's Gate National Park, Mount Longonot
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Head from your hotel to the tour office to meet the other group members.

  • Then depart for the Masai Mara National Reserve via the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley.

  • Stop at Narok town for lunch and refuelling.

  • After lunch, continue the drive and arrive at the camp. After check-in, you may relax for a few minutes.

  • Proceed for an afternoon game drive, tracking various animal species and birds with your driver-guide.

Have dinner and overnight at the camp.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Masai Mara

  • After breakfast, proceed on a full day of game viewing within the reserve. The landscape here is scenic savannah grassland on rolling hills. The reserve is the best park for game viewing in Kenya, as it has an extensive road and track network that allows for close-range viewing and photography.

  • Break for your picnic lunch at the hippo pool while looking out for hippos and crocodiles.

  • Continue the game drive until 5:00 pm, then visit the Maasai Village (optional).

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Early in the morning, enjoy a pre-breakfast game drive.

  • After breakfast, depart for Nakuru, with lunch en route.

  • Savour the scenic views of Mt. Longonot and Lake Naivasha from afar along the main highway.

  • Finally, arrive in Nakuru and head out for a short drive.

Dinner and overnight at the budget hotel.

4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru Game Drive and Transfer to Naivasha

  • After breakfast, proceed on a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its prolific birdlife, including flamingos. In addition, the park contains a sanctuary for the conservation of the white rhino, while species like Cape buffalo and waterbuck can be seen near the shoreline.

  • Enjoy a hot lunch and head for Naivasha.

  • You have the option to take a boat ride on this freshwater lake to see hippos and fish eagles at an extra cost.

Dinner and overnight will be at a budget hotel.

5
Day 05

Hell's Gate Nature Walk and Return to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, take a nature walk in Hell's Gate National Park. You may rent bicycles to cycle in this park only. There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux's eagles, augur buzzards, and swifts.

  • Get to see African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson's gazelle, and baboons frolicking. The park is also home to klipspringer antelope and Chandler's mountain reedbuck.

  • Enjoy a hot or picnic lunch at the park and later drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.

Masai Mara savannah, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Lake Naivasha shoreline

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara savannah, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Lake Naivasha shoreline

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 7 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 4 nights' accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)

  • Professional, English-speaking Kenya driver-guide

  • Game drives and other activities as per itinerary (unless labelled as optional)

  • Meals and drinks as per itinerary

  • Park fees (for non-residents)

  • Round-trip airport transfer

  • Transportation fees (unless labelled as optional)

What's Not Included

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

  • International flights (from/to home)

  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

  • Tips (tipping guideline: USD 5 per person per day)

Know before you go

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.

  • The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled before the arrival date.

  • The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
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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