5-Day Unforgettable Kenyan Lakes & Masai Mara Safari

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

Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

Your safari begins with a scenic drive from Nairobi down the Great Rift Valley escarpment, with a brief stop at a panoramic viewpoint for stunning photos. Upon arrival in Naivasha, head straight to Hell's Gate National Park — one of Kenya’s most unique and adventurous parks. Unlike most national parks, here you can explore on foot or by bicycle, riding through open plains surrounded by dramatic cliffs and volcanic rock towers like Fischer’s Tower. As you cycle alongside zebras, giraffes, gazelles and buffalo, you’ll feel truly immersed in the wild.

After lunch at your resort, head to Lake Naivasha for a relaxing late-afternoon boat ride. Glide across the tranquil freshwater lake, watching pods of hippos wallowing in the shallows and African fish eagles swooping down to snatch fish from the water. The shoreline is often dotted with giraffes, waterbucks, and abundant birdlife. Return to your lakeside resort for dinner and overnight, enjoying the peaceful sounds of the Rift Valley night.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort, journey north through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in time for lunch overlooking the lake’s shimmering waters. In the afternoon, enjoy an in-depth game drive across acacia woodland and open grassland. The alkaline lake attracts seasonal flamingos that sometimes form a pink fringe along the shoreline, alongside pelicans and abundant birdlife. Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya’s premier rhino sanctuaries—track endangered black rhinos and white rhinos grazing peacefully. You may also spot Rothschild’s giraffes, tree-climbing lions, and elusive leopards in forested areas. Conclude with panoramic views from Baboon Cliff before dinner and overnight at your lodge.

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 to Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast and a short morning game drive, journey southwest toward the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve. The drive offers ever-changing scenery — from fertile highlands to expansive savannah plains. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch before heading out for your first thrilling afternoon game drive. The Masai Mara is renowned for its abundant wildlife, including the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. Keep your camera ready as you traverse golden grasslands dotted with acacia trees, possibly witnessing cheetahs scanning for prey or herds of elephants moving gracefully across the plains. Return to camp at sunset for dinner and an evening under the African stars.

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:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Exploring Masai Mara National Reserve

Today is dedicated to exploring the vast ecosystems of the Masai Mara. After an early breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive with picnic lunch packed for you. Track prides of lions, observe hyenas at their dens, and watch giraffes browsing treetops. If traveling during migration season (typically July–October), you may witness the dramatic Great Migration as thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River in a life-and-death spectacle. Visit the Mara river itself, home to massive Nile crocodiles and hippos. The reserve’s rich birdlife and sweeping vistas make every moment extraordinary. Return to your lodge in the late afternoon for relaxation, followed by dinner and storytelling around the campfire.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and perhaps a short optional morning game drive, soaking in your final views of the savannah. Afterwards, depart the Masai Mara and drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. With memories of flamingo-lined lakes, close encounters in Hell’s Gate, and thrilling wildlife sightings in the Masai Mara, your 5-day safari concludes — leaving you with unforgettable stories of Kenya’s natural wonders.

This itinerary blends adventure, scenery, and extraordinary wildlife encounters, offering a diverse and deeply immersive safari experience through some of Kenya’s most iconic destinations.

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.