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5-Day Kenya Safari Tours
A 2-day safari in Kenya is possible in a lot of the country’s parks and reserves. It’ll be a short safari, but it can be done. You’ll be amazed at how much you can experience and see in just an overnight trip. It will take some careful planning though. With only two days available it is important not to get overambitious or you risk spending most of your time driving between destinations. For ideas, have a look at safaris offered on SafariBookings.com and check out the travelers’ reviews as well. Whether you’re looking for a budget camping trip or an all-inclusive fly-in break to one of Kenya’s top lodges, there is something here for everybody. Here are answers to some of the questions you might have.
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Semi Luxury Private Safari in Kenya
$1,840 to $2,150 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Ol Pejeta (Laikipia), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Mufasa Tours and Travels
5.0/5 – 336 Reviews
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Best Seller
5-Day Awesome Kenya - High End
$1,920 to $2,430 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxury+Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Spirit of Kenya
5.0/5 – 389 Reviews
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5-Day Aberdare NP, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari
$1,100 to $1,400 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Aberdare NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Twinkle Star Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 58 Reviews
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5-Day Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Group Joining Safari
$520 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha, Nairobi (End)
Hyrax Safaris
4.9/5 – 164 Reviews
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5-Day Masai Mara, Lakes Nakuru and Naivasha, Hells Gate
$490 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Bienvenido Kenya Tours and Safaris
4.7/5 – 54 Reviews
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Best Seller
5-Day Masai Mara Fly-in Luxury Safari
$2,150 to $3,750 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxury+Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Ongeri Expeditions
5.0/5 – 44 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Come in as Guests & Leave as Family
$530 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha, Nairobi (End)
Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris
4.9/5 – 744 Reviews
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5-Day Group Safari Masai Mara, Nakuru and Hells Gate
$815 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha, Nairobi (End)
Perfect Wilderness Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 1 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Masai Mara-Nakuru-Naivasha-Joining Group Budget
$520 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha, Nairobi (End)
Jocky Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 717 Reviews
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5-Day Mombasa/Tsavo East/Tsavo West/Amboseli/Nairobi
$900 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Mombasa (Start), Tsavo East NP, Tsavo West NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Kenya Bush Expeditions
4.8/5 – 37 Reviews
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5-Day Lake Naivasha Lake Nakuru Masai Mara Budget Safari
$1,210 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Camp & HotelYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Beyond The Plains Kenya Safaris
4.0/5 – 1 Reviews
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5-Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha Group Tour
$520 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate NP, Nairobi (End)
African Sermon Safaris
5.0/5 – 77 Reviews
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5-Day Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha Safari
$965 to $1,118 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Samburu NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha, Nairobi (End)
Morning Star Tours & Travel
4.9/5 – 43 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Amboseli Serena & Mara Serena Fly-in Safari
$2,301 to $2,706 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Image Travel
5.0/5 – 156 Reviews
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5-Day Maisai Mara - Nakuru - Naivasha Memorable Safari
$520 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Hell's Gate NP, Nairobi (End)
Tourist Line Safaris
4.8/5 – 32 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Amboseli/Nakuru/Masai Mara
$1,475 to $1,950 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented Bush CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Tekko Tours and Travel
5.0/5 – 113 Reviews
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5-Day Maasai Mara- Nakuru - Naivasha Parks Group Joining
$550 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha, Nairobi (End)
Javiva Adventures
5.0/5 – 25 Reviews
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5-Day Kenya Beautiful Road Trip
$600 to $650 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha, Nairobi (End)
Simba Paka Safaris
5.0/5 – 25 Reviews
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5-Day Amboseli Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari on Minivan
$1,118 to $1,186 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Ramja Safaris
5.0/5 – 24 Reviews
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5-Day Best of Amboseli, Nakuru Lake and Masai Mara
$982 to $1,218 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Africa Marvel Tours
4.9/5 – 49 Reviews
6 Questions About 5-Day Kenya Safaris

Answered by
Ariadne van Zandbergen
Ariadne is a renowned Africa expert and photographer. She and her husband form a team who write and update many travel guides. She first visited Kenya 25 years ago. Since then she has been back many times to explore the country’s parks and reserves.
6 Questions About 5-Day Kenya Safaris

Is 5 days enough time for a safari in Kenya?
“Although 5 days is enough time for a safari in Kenya, a few extra days would make the experience even more special. You can see a lot on a 5-day safari in Kenya. You’ll be able to visit a few parks and reserves and see a large variety of animals, including most and possibly all of the Big Five. On a road trip, you’ll have to focus on one part of the country, but on a fly-in safari you can incorporate several highlights on your bucket list. If you add on extra days, you can spend more time in each destination, which gives you a chance to settle in and get into the rhythm of a safari holiday. If 5 days is all you’ve got, you need to resist the temptation to cram too much into your itinerary. If not, you’ll spend too much time driving or flying between places; time which could be spent on game drives or at the lodges. ”
1How much will this safari cost?
“A lot of variables determine the overall price of a 5-day Kenyan safari. Expect a starting price of US$550 per person for a 5-day budget camping tour, going up to US$1200 per person for a private mid-range lodge tour. Luxury tours start at around US$1500 per person. At the budget end of the scale is the camping safari. Camping in the bush is lots of fun and an excellent choice if you’re up for a bit of adventure. But if you like your creature comforts at night, you might prefer a lodge safari. This doesn’t need to break the bank. Kenya offers very reasonably priced budget lodge safaris as well as luxury safaris. Road safaris are cheaper than fly-in safaris and you can save costs further by booking a group safari as opposed to a private safari. If you’re flexible about timing, consider a safari in the low season. Not only will you get a better price, there are fewer travelers around at that time as well. However, keep in mind that some Kenyan parks might experience high rainfall in the off season. I recommend getting quotations from a variety of tour operators before booking a tour. ”
2What are the options to extend my trip?
“You have a number of options for extending your 5-day Kenyan safari. Kenya, with its idyllic coastline, is the perfect destination for a beach-and-bush combo. The white sandy beaches north and south of Mombasa offer the perfect setting for some relaxation after an eventful safari. Spending time on the coast will give you the opportunity to learn about the ancient Swahili culture and sample its fragrant cuisine. For a more-active end to your safari, you can easily add on a gorilla trekking trip in Uganda or Rwanda. Spending time with these great apes is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Mountain addicts could consider climbing Africa’s highest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Or Africa’s second-highest mountain, Mt Kenya, which is arguably more scenic and definitely more off-the-beaten-track. ”
3Where should I go on a 5-day safari in Kenya?
“If you’re planning a 5-day Kenyan safari there are some great options on where to go. Most people going on safari in Kenya want to visit the Masai Mara National Reserve. And for good reason – the open savannah is perfect for seeing plenty of predator action as well as big herds of grazers. You can easily spend five days and four nights in the Mara. Every drive is different and, with plenty of time, you can explore different areas of this vast ecosystem. However, you can also break the trip up with a night or two in Lake Nakuru National Park and/or Lake Naivasha in the Rift Valley. Both are scenic birding hot spots, and the former is great for rhino sightings as well. Laikipia Plateau is also a great destination for a 5-day safari. Many of the Laikipia reserves offer Big Five wildlife viewing, and rhino are particularly common here. The backdrop of Mt Kenya offers spectacular photo opportunities. If you’re coming from Mombasa and its nearby resorts, Tsavo East and Tsavo West national parks are only a stone’s throw away. The combined area offers incredible wilderness appeal with all of the Big Five present. Slightly further afield is scenic Amboseli National Park at the base of Mt Kilimanjaro. It’s known for its herds of elephant and some of Africa’s largest tuskers.”
4What is the best time of the year for a Kenya safari?
“The best time of the year for a safari in Kenya is from late June to October, the Dry season. Animals are easier to spot then as they are attracted to rivers and other sources of water. The bush thins out as the season progresses, which makes for better sightings too. The wildebeest migration is in the Masai Mara from August to October. Most spectacular are the crossings of the Mara River and they usually take place in August, but the exact timing is difficult to predict as it’s dependent on the rains. Although the Dry season is considered the best for wildlife viewing, the Wet-season months from November to March are lovely too. At this time the scenery is at its best with crisp, dust-free air and lush greenery. There are fewer visitors around, and you might get low-season rates.”
› More about the best time to visit Kenya 5Which animals am I likely to see?
“You’ll see plenty of animals on a 5-day safari in Kenya, including most if not all of the Big Five. The Masai Mara offers incredible wildlife viewing. Lion and cheetah are very common, and you have a good chance of seeing leopard too. Big herds of elephant roam most of Kenya’s popular parks and reserves, and you’ll probably also see giraffe, zebra and buffalo. Hippo pods can be seen in many Kenyan waterways and crocodile are usually basking on the sandbanks. Rhino are a bit more difficult to spot in some of Kenya’s parks. The best places to see them are Amboseli NP and the Laikipia reserves, where both black and white rhino are very common, although the latter is usually harder to spot. There are lots of antelope and gazelle as well. Some are widespread, such as waterbuck and Grant’s gazelle, but others, for instance Beisa oryx and gerenuk, are restricted to specific areas.”
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From game-packed hotspots to little known wilderness
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Absolutely worth a visit (or more)
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