5-Day Classic Bush & Wildlife Exploration Safari - 2026

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

Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve

You will be met at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your preferred Nairobi location by your professional safari guide and transferred to the Masai Mara via the breathtaking Great Rift Valley escarpment. Pause briefly at a panoramic viewpoint before continuing through Narok town into the vast savannah plains. Arrive at your tented camp in time for a gourmet lunch and relaxation in elegant surroundings. Later, embark on an extensive game drive across the rolling grasslands, renowned for high concentrations of lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and cheetahs. The open terrain allows spectacular photography and uninterrupted wildlife viewing. Return to your lodge before dusk for fine dining 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:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Exploring the diverse ecosystems of the Masai Mara

Spend a full day exploring the diverse ecosystems of the Masai Mara with extended game drives across different sectors of the reserve. Track the Big Five and observe rich predator activity while your expert guide shares insights into animal behavior and the region’s ecology. Visit the Mara River area, famous for seasonal wildebeest crossings, where hippos and crocodiles inhabit the waters year-round. A beautifully arranged picnic lunch will be served at a scenic spot within the reserve, allowing you to maximize your time in the wilderness. The day offers remarkable opportunities for photography and immersive wildlife encounters before returning to camp for relaxation, exquisite cuisine, and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park

Enjoy breakfast followed by check out and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, driving across the scenic Rift Valley floor. Arrive at your luxury lodge in time for lunch overlooking the lake’s shimmering waters. Later, proceed for a comprehensive game drive in this renowned sanctuary for endangered species. Lake Nakuru is particularly known for its populations of white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and tree-climbing lions. The alkaline lake often attracts flamingos and other water birds, creating a colorful spectacle along the shoreline. The park’s compact size ensures rewarding wildlife sightings within a short time. Return to your lodge before dusk 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:

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha

After breakfast followed by check out, drive to nearby Lake Naivasha, arriving at your luxury lodge in time for lunch set against tranquil lake views. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat ride across the calm waters, gliding past pods of hippos and diverse birdlife including fish eagles and pelicans. Continue to Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among freely roaming giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and other herbivores in a peaceful, unfenced sanctuary. This intimate experience allows close-up photography and a refreshing change of pace from traditional game drives. Return to your lodge for relaxation, fine dining, and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Enashipai Resort & Spa

• Luxury resort located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha – Nairobi

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge overlooking the serene lake followed by check out. Thereafter, depart for Nairobi with a relaxed drive through the scenic Rift Valley landscapes. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your preferred location in Nairobi, bringing your 5 day Kenyan safari experience to a memorable close.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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