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5-Day Kenya Safari Tours
Kenya is one of Africa’s oldest safari destinations. Although it has come a long way from its pioneering days in the 1920s and ’30s, Kenya still provides exactly what most people expect from an African safari. Expansive landscapes form the ideal backdrop for dramatic animal interactions. With decades of experience, the Kenyan hospitality industry has safaris covered. It offers something for anyone wanting a 5-day safari, with options in every price bracket. Although it might be the wildlife that brings you to Kenya, you’ll enjoy the human interactions too. It is home to a melting pot of cultures. You’ll learn about different greetings and customs, but most of all, you’ll learn that people go out of their way to make your stay memorable.
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5-Day Kenya Masai Mara Tour Safari
$1,001 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Nairobi (End)
Paradise in Africa Safaris
4.8/5 – 92 Reviews
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5-Day Masai Mara, Nakuru, Hells Gate Budget Group Safari
$590 to $795 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)
Bienvenido Kenya Tours and Safaris
4.3/5 – 76 Reviews
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Best Seller
5-Day Roaring Kenya - Mid-Range
$1,420 to $1,970 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Spirit of Kenya
4.9/5 – 483 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha Midrange Private Safari
$1,375 to $1,925 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Camp & HotelYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Nairobi (End)
Hyrax Safaris
4.9/5 – 251 Reviews
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5-Day Experience Variety (Mara-Naivasha-Amboseli)Private
$960 to $1,375 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Crescent Island (Lake Naivasha), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris
4.9/5 – 1089 Reviews
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5-Day Masai Mara and Great Lakes Group Sharing Safari
$721 to $960 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)Tented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Nairobi (End)
Jungleroam Safaris
5.0/5 – 12 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Masai Mara-Nakuru-Naivasha-Joining Group Budget
$638 to $858 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 (Naivasha), Nairobi (End)
Jocky Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 1307 Reviews
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5-Day Samburu National Reserve & Ol Pejeta
$1,991 to $2,442 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Samburu NR, Ol Pejeta (Laikipia), Nairobi (End)
Africa Bed of Roses Safaris
5.0/5 – 1 Reviews
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5-Day Big Game Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha
$1,370 to $1,590 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Nairobi (End)
Tai Adventures
4.9/5 – 12 Reviews
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5-Day Lake Naivasha/Lake Nakuru/Masai Mara Safari
$1,455 to $2,187 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Ramja Safaris
5.0/5 – 73 Reviews
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5-Day The Mara Migration Explorer Safari
$1,518 to $2,534 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Reteti Adventure Safari
5.0/5 – 10 Reviews
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5-Day Comfort Safari in Kenya
$1,425 to $2,044 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Kameraz of Afrika
4.8/5 – 98 Reviews
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Best Seller
5-Day Bush Camp Luxurious Encounter-Kenya
$2,420 to $2,585 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Nairobi (End)
Apodiformes Adventures
4.8/5 – 174 Reviews
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5-Day Lifetime Thrilling Maasai Mara Mid Range Tour
$2,200 to $2,420 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Maasai Village (Cultural Village), Nairobi Airport (End)
Kubwa Five Safaris
5.0/5 – 122 Reviews
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5-Day Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari
$1,078 to $1,595 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Meektrails Safaris
4.8/5 – 117 Reviews
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5-Day Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha Private Budget Safari
$1,238 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Nairobi (End)
Ways Of Africa Travel
5.0/5 – 65 Reviews
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5-Day Never to Be Forgotten Bush Adventure
$2,791 to $3,777 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp & Resort
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Nakuru NP, Hell’s Gate NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Salina Wild Adventures
4.8/5 – 34 Reviews
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5-Day Nairobi NP, Samburu & Lake Nakuru Midrange Safari
$1,397 to $1,680 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Samburu NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Nairobi (End)
Kevic Tours and Travel
5.0/5 – 41 Reviews
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5-Day Exclusive Great Migration Private Package
$1,414 to $2,629 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Resort & HotelYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Safari Line Defender
4.8/5 – 67 Reviews
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5-Day Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari
$1,920 to $2,639 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Crimson Brooke Safaris
5.0/5 – 44 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.› More about Ariadne
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.”
6Kenya Reviews
Mike is an award-winning wildlife writer, former editor of Travel Zambia magazine and author of the Bradt Guide to Southern African Wildlife.
The home of safari
Kenya, to most people, is safari. This is where it all began, after all, and from Out of Africa to Big Cat Diary the country has provided the images that define the visitor’s idea of Africa. Certainly, when it comes to game viewing, this...
Nana is a travel writer and author of multiple guidebooks, including the Lonely Planet guides to Africa, Zambia & Malawi and South Africa.
From game-packed hotspots to little known wilderness
Kenya’s stunning landscapes include rainforest, beaches, deserts and mountains, but it’s the first class wildlife watching that keeps so many visitors flocking back. Not only is it one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five,...
Excellent Safari Experince
I booked a trip with Leisure Escape Safari. They did an excellent job. The trip to Kenya was very good. Hospitable people. I visited four national parks. I started in Nairobi and first visited Amboseli, then Naivasha Lake, Nakuru Lake and...
It was simply beautiful
We really enjoyed the tour. The vastness of the parks is impressive. There is something to discover everywhere. The landscape alone is fantastic. Watching the animals makes it even more exciting. Our driver Maromaro was very friendly and...
Great sights on the Mara
I had a great stay in Masaai Mara. It was my second time and there are so many incredible sights. We got very close to a group of elephants and saw an interesting encounter with a pack of hyenas following a big cheetah. I really enjoyed it!...
It's amazing journey in Kenya!
It was my first time to be Kenya, didn't get much impression about Nairobi because only stayed there for one night. However, the following tour with Beacon Safaris was really fantastic. What surprised me was that the country looked so...