5-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru and L Naivasha Safari

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

Nairobi to Maasai Mara

Morning: Depart Nairobi at 7:30 AM, descending into the Great Rift Valley with a stop at the escarpment viewpoint.

Afternoon: Arrive at your tented camp for lunch. Embark on an introductory game drive to spot the Big Five as the sun begins to set.

Evening: Dinner and overnight at a tented camp.

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:

Enkorok Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Extensive Game Drive in search of the big 5

On Day 2, your immersion begins at 6:30 AM to catch predators active in the cool dawn. After a quick camp breakfast, you head deep into the reserve for a full-day exploration.

The Picnic Lunch Experience:
Instead of returning to camp, lunch is served in the heart of the wild. Your guide selects a safe, scenic spot—typically under a classic Acacia tree overlooking the plains. You’ll enjoy a pre-packed meal (chicken, sandwiches, fruit, and juice) while watching zebras and gazelles graze in the distance. It’s a true "Out of Africa" moment.

Optional Activities:

Hot Air Balloon Safari: Start at 5:00 AM for a sunrise flight followed by a Champagne Bush Breakfast.

Maasai Village Visit: In the late afternoon, visit a local Manyatta to learn about nomadic life, traditional fire-making, and join the iconic jumping dance.

This flexible schedule ensures you maximize sightings of the Big Five and the Great Migration.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Enkorok Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Maasai Mara Drive to Lake Nakuru

Morning: Enjoy a final sunrise game drive in the Mara. After a 10:00 AM checkout, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park (5–6 hours drive) with lunch served en route.

Afternoon: Enter the park, a premier Rhino Sanctuary. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harbouring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingoes, of course, have always been the main attraction. On your evening drive, spot both Black and White Rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and the pink hues of flamingos along the lake shore.

Evening: Check into your lodge or hotel 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:

Lake Nakuru Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

Morning: After breakfast, enjoy a final mid-morning game drive in Nakuru. Depart for the freshwater Lake Naivasha, arriving for a hot lunch. It is the highest and the most beautiful of the Rift Valley lakes. Naivasha is yet another area popular for bird watching (over 400 species have been recorded). It is also a favorite weekend retreat for Nairobi residents, who come here to sail, water ski and fish.

There are no crocodiles in the lake as the water is too cold for them, due to altitude but there are a number of hippos. Along the lake shore, vineyards produce grapes for the country's fledging wine industry.

Afternoon: Experience a 1-hour boat safari ($15–$25) to see pods of hippos and fish eagles.

Evening: Dinner and overnight at a Naivasha Kongoni Lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Naivasha Kongoni Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Naivasha to Hells Gate to Nairobi

Morning: Visit Hell’s Gate National Park ($50 entry). This is the only park where you can cycle ($10 rental) past wild animals or hike through the scenic dramatic gorges that inspired The Lion King.

There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux's Eagles, augur buzzard, and swifts. African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson's gazelle, and baboons are also common.

Afternoon: After lunch, enjoy a relaxed drive back to Nairobi, arriving by 4:00 PM for your drop-off.

Main Destination:

Hell’S Gate National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Little rain)

High Season The park is rarely busy

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahVery Rare

HyenaRare

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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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