Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Maasai Mara Safari with Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot the Maasai Mara Big 5 - elephant, lion, leopard, Cape buffalo, and rhinoceros
02 Visit the Mara River on the border of Serengeti National Park and Maasai Mara Game Reserve
03 See Lake Nakuru's prolific birdlife, flamingoes, and white rhino sanctuary
04 Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha with hippos in sight

Enjoy an exciting 5-day safari from Nairobi through Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Lake Naivasha. Go on game drives and a walking safari while discovering a wide range of animals and birds across some of the region's main national parks. Spot the Maasai Mara Big 5 - elephant, lion, leopard, Cape buffalo, and rhinoceros - and take in the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley along the way.

Spot the Maasai Mara Big 5 - elephant, lion, leopard, Cape buffalo, and rhinoceros - and take in the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley along the way.

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, Serengeti National Park, Mount Longonot

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi and depart for Maasai Mara Game Reserve, with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint.
Arrive in Maasai Mara with a picnic lunch en route, then proceed for an evening game drive.

Dinner and overnight at the camp/hotel.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Maasai Mara

Enjoy a full day of game viewing and exploration in the spectacular Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Get the chance to visit the Mara River, which lies on the border of Serengeti National Park and Maasai Mara Game Reserve.

All meals and overnight at the camp/hotel.

Day 03

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park for a game drive. The park is known for its prolific birdlife and flamingoes.
In addition, the park contains a sanctuary for the conservation of white rhinos.
Other species such as Cape buffalo and waterbuck can be seen near the shoreline.

All meals and overnight at the hotel/camp.

Day 04

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

Go for an early morning pre-breakfast game drive.
After breakfast, depart from Mara to Lake Naivasha and have lunch en route, with scenic views of Mt. Lognont.
Arrive at Lake Naivasha and enjoy a boat ride with hippos in sight.

Dinner and overnight at the camp/hotel.

Day 05

Lake Naivasha to Nairobi

After breakfast, proceed for a game drive.
Then have lunch and depart for Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara, Mara River, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport in a safari van with a hatch roof
Pick up from your hotel and drop-off back
Accommodation as per the itinerary on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
All meals (B, L, D) while on safari
English-speaking Kenyan tour guide
All applicable game park entrance fees
Game drives in a safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing