5-Day Lake Nakuru- Masai Mara Exploration

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

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru NP

Upon arrival, begin your safari adventure with a scenic drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, set in the heart of the Great Rift Valley. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive around the alkaline lake, renowned for its flamingos, endangered rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and rich birdlife. The day ends with dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge, overlooking the park’s beautiful landscapes.

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:

Sarova Woodlands Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara NP

After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive before departing for the world-famous Maasai Mara. Travel through rolling hills, traditional villages, and sweeping savannahs. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch, followed by relaxation. In the afternoon, set out on a thrilling game drive, exploring the vast plains where lions, elephants, zebras, and cheetahs roam freely. Dinner and overnight in the Maasai Mara.

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:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mara Exploration

Spend the entire day discovering the Maasai Mara, one of Africa’s richest wildlife reserves. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with opportunities to witness the Big Five and, during migration season, the dramatic wildebeest crossings. A picnic lunch may be served in the reserve, allowing uninterrupted wildlife viewing. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

More Mara Exploration

Another full day in the Mara allows deeper exploration of different wildlife territories. Early morning game drives offer excellent predator sightings, while afternoons can be spent relaxing at the camp or enjoying optional activities such as a Maasai village visit or hot air balloon safari (at an extra cost). Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer Back to Nairobi

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning drive or relax at the camp before departing. Leave the Maasai Mara with unforgettable memories of Kenya’s iconic landscapes and extraordinary wildlife encounters.

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.