5-Day Kenya Classic Wildlife & Rift Valley 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 (JKIA) or your Nairobi hotel, followed by a scenic drive through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley with a brief stop at the viewpoint for photography. Continue the journey towards the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving at your selected mid-range lodge or camp in time for check-in and a freshly prepared lunch. After a short rest to recover from the journey, proceed into the reserve for an exciting afternoon game viewing experience where you begin searching for Africa’s iconic wildlife including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other plains game before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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)

Exploration across the vast plains of Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast, depart with packed picnic lunch boxes for a full day of wildlife exploration across the vast plains of Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations. Spend the day tracking the famous Big Five while exploring different sections of the reserve known for exceptional wildlife sightings and spectacular landscapes. Enjoy your picnic lunch at a designated scenic spot inside the reserve surrounded by nature before continuing with more game viewing opportunities along rivers, open savannah, and acacia woodlands. The reserve offers excellent chances to witness predators, large elephant herds, antelopes, buffaloes, and abundant birdlife before returning later in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

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 – Lake Nakuru National Park

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before checking out and departing Masai Mara for a scenic drive towards Lake Nakuru National Park, located within Kenya’s beautiful Great Rift Valley. Arrive at your mid-range lodge in time for check-in and lunch followed by a short relaxation break. Later proceed into Lake Nakuru National Park for an afternoon wildlife experience within this compact but incredibly rewarding park famous for its endangered rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, tree-climbing lions, buffaloes, zebras, and scenic lake ecosystem that attracts a rich variety of birdlife. Explore different sections of the park while enjoying spectacular views of the lake and surrounding escarpments before returning to 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:

Sarova Woodlands Hotel & 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 – Lake Naivasha

Following breakfast, check out and depart for the beautiful freshwater shores of Lake Naivasha, arriving at your lodge in time for check-in and lunch. After enjoying lunch and a brief period of relaxation, proceed for an exciting boat ride on Lake Naivasha, gliding across calm waters while spotting hippos resting in the lake and numerous bird species including fish eagles and pelicans. Afterwards continue to the famous Crescent Island Sanctuary where you enjoy a guided walking safari among freely roaming wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, impalas, wildebeests, and waterbucks while appreciating the peaceful natural environment. Later return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay overlooking the scenic beauty of the lake.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Resort

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha – Nairobi

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning at the lodge before checking out and beginning the drive back to Nairobi. Travel through the picturesque landscapes of the Great Rift Valley while enjoying the final views of Kenya’s stunning countryside as your memorable safari adventure comes to an end. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be transferred either to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) or dropped off at your preferred Nairobi hotel depending on your travel arrangements. This concludes an unforgettable journey combining exceptional wildlife encounters, scenic landscapes, and some of Kenya’s most iconic safari 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.