Kenya · Safari

5-Day Kenya Safari to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Naivasha

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Go on game drives in Maasai Mara to look for the Big Five
02 Experience cultural immersion with the Maasai
03 Enjoy birdwatching at Lake Nakuru and Naivasha
04 Take a scenic boat ride to Crescent Island for a walking safari
05 See flamingos, white rhinos, and other spectacular animals

Experience a 5-day safari through Kenya's natural wonders and culture as you explore Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Naivasha. Jossec Safaris guides lead you on game drives to spot the Big Five, flamingos, white rhinos, and other spectacular animals, with birdwatching and scenic landscapes along the way. The journey also includes a boat ride to Crescent Island Game Park in Lake Naivasha, one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya, for a memorable walking safari.

The journey also includes a boat ride to Crescent Island Game Park in Lake Naivasha, one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya, for a memorable walking safari.

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 No

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

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

Your unforgettable journey begins in the morning as the friendly Jossec Safaris team picks you up from your hotel or the airport. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime with a short but informative safari briefing to set the stage for your exciting journey.
Leaving Nairobi behind, you will travel by road through the stunning Great Rift Valley escarpment. Stop at the viewpoint to take in the breathtaking panoramic views of this natural wonder before continuing to Maasai Mara. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Rhino Tented Camp.

Day 02

Full-Day Maasai Mara Wildlife Viewing and Maasai Culture

On the second day, you will wake up early in the morning for a full breakfast, then proceed into the park for animal viewing. Maasai Mara National Reserve has a high concentration of wild animals, making the adventure amazing and joyful.
A picnic lunch will be served at the Mara River, and there will be an optional visit to the Maasai Village to witness the dancing and singing of Maasai warriors and women. You will have a glimpse into their homestead and the opportunity to take pictures of the homes and the Maasai warriors. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Rhino Tented Camp.

Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Lake Nakuru

You will have an early morning game drive inside Maasai Mara National Reserve. After the morning game drive, you will return to the camp for a full breakfast and then depart for Lake Nakuru by road.
Lunch will be served en route. You will arrive in Nakuru in the evening, with time for an evening game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Lanet Matfam Resort.

Day 04

Lake Nakuru Birdlife and Crescent Island Safari

After an early morning breakfast, proceed for a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its millions of flamingoes and other waterbirds, including yellow-billed pelicans, marabou storks, hamerkops, African fish eagles, goliath herons, pied kingfishers, and Verreaux's eagle.
You will leave Nakuru after lunch for Naivasha, arriving in the late afternoon. Visit Crescent Island, reached by boat, for a walking safari in the park to see animals such as giraffe, zebra, and antelopes. Naivasha is also known for its many birds. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Taphe Guest Resort.

Day 05

Return to Nairobi via the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint

After breakfast, you will check out and leave for Nairobi, making a stop along the way to take in and enjoy the beauty of the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Upon arrival in Nairobi, Jossec Safaris will take you to your hotel or the airport for your flight back home.

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara savannah, Lake Nakuru National Park flamingo shores, Crescent Island walking safari, Great Rift Valley viewpoint

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

Assistance at any point
Comprehensive game drives at the game reserve and national parks
Walking and boat-ride safari sessions
Transportation in a spacious Jossec safari jeep with a pop-up roof for convenient game viewing
Services of professional local safari guides in Kenya
Park entrance fees in Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Drinking water
4 nights' accommodation

What's Not Included

Alcohol
Other activities
Gratuities
Balloon safari at an extra cost of USD 450 per person
Maasai Village visit at an extra cost of USD 30 per person
For the group safari, a maximum of 8 people are accommodated per safari vehicle

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya. Your safari with Jossec Safaris begins with pickup from your hotel in Nairobi on Day 1 at 7:00 AM. Our team will meet you for a warm welcome and a detailed safari briefing before departure in your private 4x4 safari jeep.

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.