Kenya · Safari

6-Day Masai Mara, Nakuru and Naivasha Safari with Big Five

6 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Traverse through the Great Rift Valley
  • 02 Spot the Big Five in Masai Mara
  • 03 Indulge in birdwatching at Lake Nakuru
  • 04 Take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha

Hop on this spellbinding safari for the chance to experience the Great Wildebeest Migration in Masai Mara, along with a visit to Kenya's first rhino sanctuary. Discover your wilder side in Africa as you explore Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru, known as sanctuaries for both black and white rhinoceros and for their diverse birdlife, especially flamingos. With game drives, birdwatching, and a boat ride, this journey brings together some of Kenya's most remarkable wildlife landscapes.

Hop on this spellbinding safari for the chance to experience the Great Wildebeest Migration in Masai Mara, along with a visit to Kenya's first rhino sanctuary.

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 Not applicable
Cities Naivasha, Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Have your personal guide pick you up at an agreed place and time in the morning, then travel to Masai Mara National Reserve.

  • Stop at the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley, then continue to Mara via Narok and have lunch on arrival.

  • Relax for a while before heading out on an afternoon game drive to explore the wild.

Have dinner and spend the night at Sekenani Camp Mara.

2
Day 02

Big Cat Game Drives in Masai Mara

  • Head out for pre-breakfast game drives to watch the big cats make a kill.

  • Carry a packed lunch and then proceed with your game drive. If you are lucky, you will be able to spot all of the Big Five animals as you explore the wild, along with a variety of other wildlife and, depending on the season of your visit, the captivating migration of the wildebeests.

Spend the night and have dinner at Sekenani Camp Mara.

3
Day 03

Masai Mara Wildlife Viewing and Optional Activities

  • Head out for pre-breakfast game drives to watch the big cats make a kill.

  • Carry a packed lunch and then proceed with your game drive.

  • Scamper up for a view of the Great Wildebeest Migration.

    • Choose from optional activities such as a Masai village tour and a hot air balloon safari.

Spend the night and have dinner at Sekenani Camp Mara.

4
Day 04

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • After breakfast, depart from Masai Mara National Reserve with an en-route game drive.

  • Head to Lake Nakuru National Park, with lunch en route.

  • Check in at Sarova Woodlands Hotel and freshen up as you enjoy the change in the landscape.

5
Day 05

Lake Nakuru Game Drive and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

  • Have breakfast in the morning, then check out of your hotel.

  • Head out on your game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park until the afternoon.

  • Have lunch, then depart for Naivasha.

  • On arrival, take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha.

Head for dinner and an overnight stay at Kongoni Camp Naivasha.

6
Day 06

Naivasha to Nairobi Departure

  • Have breakfast and leave for Nairobi.

  • Drop-off is at your hotel or at the airport.

Masai Mara savannah, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Lake Nakuru flamingo shores, Lake Naivasha boat ride

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara savannah, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Lake Nakuru flamingo shores, Lake Naivasha boat ride

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 5 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation (full board)

  • Drinking water while on safari

  • Professional, English-speaking Kenya driver/guide

  • Transportation

  • All taxes/VAT

  • Park entrance fees

  • Airport transfers

What's Not Included

  • Tips for your guide

  • Balloon safari - $450

  • Masai tour - $20

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

Know before you go

  • The package can be customised on request.

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 6 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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