5-Day Ultimate Kenya Best Big Five Encounter Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival and Transfer to Masai Mara

You begin your journey toward the legendary Masai Mara, arriving at Enkorok Mara Camp in time for lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive or optional Maasai village visit. Your first exploration takes place in the Sekenani sector, where vast golden plains stretch endlessly, dotted with grazing herds and prowling predators. As the sun dips low, you return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Enkorok Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Full day exploring sekenani and Musiara regions (Masai Mara)

After breakfast, set off with a packed lunch for a full-day safari. You’ll begin in the Sekenani region and gradually cross into the Musiara sector — currently considered the most rewarding part of the Masai Mara since the Mara Triangle was placed under separate administration.

Centred around the Musiara Marshlands, this area is renowned for intense predator activity and one of the most active lion prides in the Greater Mara. Expect consistent wildlife sightings throughout the day before returning to Enkorok Mara Camp for the night.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Enkorok Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Nakuru

You depart Masai Mara after breakfast and proceed to Lake Nakuru, checking in at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge and enjoying an early lunch. An afternoon drive around the lake reveals flocks of flamingos, grazing rhinos, tree-climbing lions and the graceful Rothschild giraffe. With luck, this is where you complete your Big Five sightings before returning to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Amboseli and first game drive

After breakfast, you leave Nakuru for Amboseli National Park, arriving at Amboseli Sopa Lodge and settling in before your afternoon safari. As the day cools, immense herds of elephants emerge across the open plains, silhouetted against the majestic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. This iconic scene defines Amboseli, where dry savannahs meet lush wetlands full of life.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Morning game drive and Transfer to Nairobi

You head out for an early morning game drive to enjoy the incredible wildlife of Amboseli one last time before returning to the lodge for breakfast and checkout. Your journey concludes with a transfer back to Nairobi and subsequently to airport, marking the end of an unforgettable wildlife expedition across Kenya’s premier parks.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.