5-Day Maasai Mara & Nakuru NP Safari in a Pop up Minivan

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

Nairobi- Maasai mara National park

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley, with a brief stop for panoramic views and photos. Continue across the open plains to the world-renowned Maasai Mara, arriving in time for lunch at your camp. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive, where you may spot elephants, giraffes, lions, and cheetahs against the backdrop of the rolling savannah. Return to your lodge 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:

Simba Oryx Nature Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full day in Maasai Mara National park

Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara on morning and afternoon game drives. The reserve is famous for its abundant wildlife and the annual wildebeest migration (July–October). Watch for the Big Five lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo along with numerous bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the Mara River before continuing your drive through the park’s vast plains. Return to your camp for dinner and relaxation.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Simba Oryx Nature Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Exploring the Savannah

Today is dedicated entirely to wildlife viewing in the Maasai Mara. After breakfast, set off for another full-day game drive, venturing into different areas of the reserve to track animals and witness new behaviors. The Mara’s vastness ensures every game drive brings new surprises from elephant herds grazing under the sun to prides of lions resting after the hunt. Pause midday for a picnic lunch in the bush, then continue your adventure until late afternoon. Return to your camp for a relaxed evening and dinner under the African sky.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Simba Oryx Nature Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara- Lake Nakuru national park

After breakfast, depart from the Maasai Mara and journey north toward the Great Rift Valley, arriving at Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive around the lake’s shores and forested hills. The park is home to rhinos, lions, waterbucks, and a variety of bird species including flamingos and pelicans that paint the lake pink. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru- Nairobi

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge while taking in the tranquil surroundings. Afterward, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi, arriving in the early afternoon. You will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport marking the end of your memorable 5-day safari through Kenya’s most iconic parks.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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