5-Day Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Wildlife 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

Your safari adventure begins with pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel, followed by a scenic drive through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley with several picturesque views along the way. You will proceed southwest towards the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife destination famous for its vast plains and exceptional concentration of wildlife. Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for check-in and lunch. Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing and settling into the wilderness atmosphere as you prepare for the exciting safari experiences ahead. Dinner and overnight stay at your safari lodge or camp inside or near Masai Mara.

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:

Mara Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Exploration across the endless plains of Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart for a full day of wildlife exploration across the endless plains of Masai Mara National Reserve. The reserve offers one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems and provides excellent opportunities to encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and numerous antelope species roaming freely in their natural habitat. You will spend the day exploring different sections of the reserve while enjoying spectacular views of the rolling savannah landscapes. A picnic lunch may be enjoyed in a designated scenic area within the reserve before continuing with further wildlife viewing. Return to your lodge later for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Discovering the beauty and diversity of Masai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy another exciting day dedicated to discovering the beauty and diversity of Masai Mara National Reserve. Following breakfast, continue exploring new wildlife-rich areas of the reserve as you track more incredible animal sightings and observe the fascinating interactions of animals within their natural ecosystem. Depending on the season, this reserve also hosts the famous Great Migration, one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles. The day allows ample opportunity for photography, bird watching, and appreciating the untouched beauty of Kenya’s premier safari destination. Later return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, check out and depart from Masai Mara, enjoying a scenic drive across the beautiful Kenyan countryside as you make your way towards Lake Nakuru National Park. This remarkable park is internationally recognized for its beautiful alkaline lake, impressive landscapes, and thriving populations of both black and white rhinos. Arrive in time for check-in and lunch at your lodge before spending time exploring the park’s unique ecosystems. The park is also home to Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, baboons, and a wide variety of bird species, making it a wonderful contrast to the Masai Mara ecosystem. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge near Lake Nakuru.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru – Nairobi

After breakfast, check out from your lodge and begin your journey back to Nairobi, enjoying scenic countryside views as you travel through the Great Rift Valley region. Reflect on the memorable wildlife encounters and beautiful landscapes experienced during your safari through two of Kenya’s finest national parks. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be dropped off either at your hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of an unforgettable Kenyan safari adventure filled with remarkable wildlife experiences and breathtaking scenery.

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.