Kenya · Safari

5-Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Naivasha Safari from Nairobi

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

Admire the Pink Flamingos of Lake Nakuru

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Extensive game viewing in Masai Mara, one of East Africa's most famous reserves
02 Chance to spot the Big Five and a wide variety of African wildlife up close
03 Admire seasonal pink flamingos and other aquatic birds at Lake Nakuru
04 Visit Lake Naivasha, one of the Great Rift Valley's fresh-water lakes

Travel through Kenya's celebrated safari landscapes on a 5-day journey from Nairobi to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Naivasha. Enjoy extensive game drives in Masai Mara, where you may witness the great Wildebeest Migration in the later months of the year and spot wildlife including the Big Five. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park to admire seasonal pink flamingos and other birdlife, then visit the Great Rift Valley fresh-water lake of Naivasha. This safari offers close-up encounters with Africa's wild animals and the chance to see over four hundred species of birds.

You can watch a lion, cheetah, or leopard feasting on its kill.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara Safari Adventure

You will be picked up from Nairobi JKI Airport or your hotel in Nairobi and depart for Masai Mara. Masai Mara is one of East Africa's most famous reserves, consisting of undulating hills and great rolling grasslands that sustain some of the most varied wildlife in Africa, if not the world.
Arrive in Masai Mara in time for lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge or Mara Leisure Tented Camp.
Enjoy game viewing and spot lion, elephant, cheetah, giraffe, buffalo, wildebeest, gazelles, and hundreds of birds.

Dinner and overnight at Mara Leisure Tented Camp Lodge or Mara Sopa Lodge.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Spotting in Masai Mara

The whole day is dedicated to game spotting in Masai Mara Reserve. You can watch a lion, cheetah, or leopard feasting on its kill.
There is also the option to visit a Masai village or take a hot-air balloon ride, which starts at 06.00 am and ends with a Champagne breakfast on the plains.

All meals and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or Mara Leisure Tented Camp.

Day 03

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

Have breakfast and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its millions of seasonal pink flamingos and other aquatic birds.
Enjoy a game drive en route to Lake Nakuru Lodge or Flamingo Hill Tented Camp for lunch.
After lunch, go out for game drives around the lake, where rhino, zebra, gazelle, buffalo, leopard, and waterbuck can easily and closely be spotted.

Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Flamingo Hill Tented Camp.

Day 04

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha Escape

After breakfast, head to one of the Great Rift Valley fresh-water lakes, Lake Naivasha.
Arrive at the Lake Naivasha Country Club for lunch.
Optional: Go on a boat ride or enjoy birdwatching with the residents.

Dinner and overnight at the Naivasha Country Club.

Day 05

Lake Naivasha to Nairobi Departure

After breakfast, drive to Nairobi.
Have lunch at the famous Nairobi Carnivore restaurant.
Then transfer to NBO Airport to catch your flight back home.

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Great Rift Valley

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Nairobi 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport based on a customized seven-seater safari van with specially modified suspension and seats designed with seat belts.
All applicable game park entrance fees.
Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary.
Three meals a day while on safari.
Airport pickup on arrival in Nairobi.
English-speaking Kenyan tour guide.
Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari.
Round-trip transport from Nairobi to the designated national park.
Pre-tour itinerary document.
Extensive and unlimited game drives.

What's Not Included

Personal expenses such as communication charges, including emails, faxes, and phone calls.
Drinks such as sodas, water, beer, and wine.
Gratuities for the driver-guide and waiter.
Laundry.
The cost of obtaining the visa.
Pre-tour accommodation (can be arranged on request).

Know before you go

The price of this safari varies depending on the standard of accommodation. Accommodation can be upgraded or downgraded to suit your needs and budget.

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