5-Day Kenya Explorer Maasai Mara -Nakuru -Naivasha

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

Nairobi – Masai Mara

Depart Nairobi in the morning and journey through the scenic Great Rift Valley toward the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy beautiful countryside views before continuing toward Kenya’s premier wildlife destination. Arrive at your lodge or camp, check in, and enjoy lunch. After a short rest, head out for an exciting afternoon game drive across the Mara’s vast golden plains. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and other wildlife. As the sun sets across the savannah, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Enchoro Wildlife Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Masai Mara Safari

Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara with extensive morning and afternoon game drives. Your professional safari guide will take you through the reserve’s wildlife-rich plains, riverine forests, and scenic areas in search of the Big Five and other iconic species. Between July and October, you may witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration as huge herds move through the Mara ecosystem. Enjoy a packed picnic lunch inside the reserve, allowing you to maximize your time in the wilderness before continuing your game drive until sunset. Optional activities include a sunrise hot-air balloon safari and Maasai village visit at an additional cost. Return for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Enchoro Wildlife Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, check out and depart the Masai Mara for Lake Nakuru National Park. Travel through the scenic Kenyan countryside and enjoy changing landscapes as you make your way toward the Great Rift Valley. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge or camp and enjoy lunch. Later, embark on an afternoon game drive through Lake Nakuru, a renowned sanctuary for rhinos and diverse wildlife. Keep watch for black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, and numerous bird species. Enjoy the park’s beautiful scenery before returning to your lodge 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

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ziwa Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and continue toward the beautiful Lake Naivasha. Arrive at your lodge, check in, and enjoy lunch. Later, take a scenic boat ride across Lake Naivasha, offering excellent opportunities to see hippos, fish eagles, and other birdlife. Continue to Crescent Island for a guided walking safari, where you can walk among giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and other wildlife in a unique open environment. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle), Walking safaris (with an armed guide) & Boat trip

Accommodation:

Osotua Luxury Resort

• Mid-range hotel 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 your final views of Lake Naivasha before departing for Nairobi. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley and surrounding countryside, with lunch en route as you continue your journey. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. This marks the end of your memorable 5-day Kenya safari, filled with wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable experiences.

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.