5-Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Naivasha

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

Nairobi to Masai Mara

You will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport early in the morning and depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley with a brief stop for photos and refreshments, then continue via Narok town to the reserve.

Arrive at your mid-range lodge or tented camp in time for lunch and some relaxation. Later in the afternoon, head out for your first exciting game drive in the Masai Mara, where you may spot lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and a variety of plains game. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full game drives

After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in the vast plains of the Masai Mara, carrying a packed picnic lunch. Spend the day exploring different areas of the reserve in search of the Big Five and other wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous bird species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the park before continuing with afternoon game viewing along the Mara River and surrounding grasslands. As the sun sets, return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight, reflecting on an action-packed day of unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, you can visit a Maasai village to experience the rich culture and traditions of the Maasai people which is optional. Later, depart for Nakuru, enjoying scenic views along the way, and check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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:

Hillcourt Resort & Spa

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Naivasha

You will explore Nakuru National Park in the morning. Enjoy a scenic game drive, spotting rhinos, lions, giraffes, and flocks of flamingos along the shores of Lake Nakuru. After a tea or coffee break within the park, you will depart for Lake Naivasha, where a relaxing lunch awaits at your lodge. In the afternoon, embark on an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha, gliding past hippos and vibrant birdlife, or take a nature walk on Crescent Island for a closer encounter with wildlife. The day concludes with dinner and an overnight stay in Naivasha.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha to Nairobi

On the final day, after breakfast, explore the dramatic landscapes of Hell’s Gate National Park, famous for its towering cliffs, gorges, and geothermal features. Enjoy a short hike or cycling adventure through this stunning park before beginning the journey back to Nairobi, concluding your memorable Kenyan safari.

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.