Kenya · Safari

5-Day Wildlife Safari to Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara from Nairobi

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Go on game drives in Maasai Mara National Reserve
02 Spot the Big Five along with other wild animals
03 Enjoy the views of Lake Nakuru and its colourful flamingos
04 Meet the locals of a nearby Masai village

Go on a 5-day wildlife safari from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park and Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. Enjoy game drives in both parks, spot colourful flamingos at Lake Nakuru, and look out for the Big Five along with cheetahs, elands, hyenas, jackals, Thomson gazelles, crocodiles, and other wildlife. Take in the beautiful landscapes during your safari and visit a local Masai village to learn about its culture before returning to Nairobi.

Spot the Big Five along with other wild animals such as cheetahs, elands, hyenas, jackals, Thomson gazelles, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and sitatunga dik-diks.

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 Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

Meet your tour guide in Nairobi and travel to Lake Nakuru National Park.
Go on a game drive in the national park.
Travel around Lake Nakuru and spot the colourful flamingo birds.
Drive to your lodge in the national park for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Lake Nakuru National Park to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Wake up early and go on a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.
Spot wild animals such as rhinos and hippos.
Have a picnic lunch.
Travel to Maasai Mara National Reserve for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Wildlife Safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve

Wake up early and go on a morning game drive.
Spot the Big Five along with other wild animals such as cheetahs, elands, hyenas, jackals, Thomson gazelles, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and sitatunga dik-diks.
Travel back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Full-Day Safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve

Have an early morning breakfast, then go on a game drive.
Enjoy the scenery of the national park during your safari as you look for wild animals.
Travel back to the hotel after a full day of safari for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 05

Masai Village Visit and Return to Nairobi

Wake up early and visit a local Masai village.
Interact with the villagers, learn about their culture, and spend some time with them.
Travel back to Nairobi for your flight home.

The route