5 Days Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara National Reserve

Overview

This 5-day safari offers a diverse and well-rounded Kenyan experience, combining wildlife, scenic landscapes, and unique outdoor activities. Beginning with Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its rhino sanctuary and vibrant birdlife, the journey continues to the tranquil shores of Lake Naivasha, where guests can enjoy boat rides and guided nature walks among free-roaming wildlife. The safari then culminates in the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, home to the Big Five and vast savannah plains teeming with wildlife. With a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation, this itinerary delivers an unforgettable safari experience enriched by expert guidance, comfortable accommodations, and seamless travel throughout.

Itinerary

Day 01 :

Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park

Pick up from Hotel Nairobi or Airport and leave for Lake Nakuru National Park. Stop over at the view point where you will be able to see the great Rift Valley which runs from Israel to Mozambique. Thereafter, leave for Nakuru park to arrive in good time for check-in and have lunch. In the afternoon, embark for game drive tracking the white and black rhino, tree climbing lions of Lake Nakuru and diversity of bird species. Return to your camp/lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: The Cliff, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Lake Nakuru Nakuru Sopa or Lake Nakuru Lodge

Meals: Lunch and dinner

Day 02 :

Lake Nakuru National Park – Lake Naivasha

Do an early morning game and return for your breakfast? Thereafter, leave for Lake Naivasha which is also located inside the Great Rift Valley to arrive in time for lunch. After lunch, have optional activities at the lake whereby you can do a boat ride or visit the crescent island. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort, Sawela Lodge or Enashipai Resort and Spa

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 03 :

Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, leave for Masai Mara National Reserve to arrive in good time for lunch and rest. Embark for game drive in the afternoon; This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest's migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. Lunch at the Lodge and relax before departing for the afternoon game drive.

Accommodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp, Ashnil Mara Camp or Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 04 :

Masai Mara National Reserve

Full day spend in the park with packed lunch in search of its popular residents like the well-known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo and the dangerous Crocodiles with a visit to Mara River. There is also an optional possibility to take a hot air balloon ride with an extra cost of $450 per person. "Take to the skies for the ultimate Masai Mara wildlife adventure, soaring in a hot air balloon over herds of game to the inner reaches of the Mara. You'll ascend in the early morning, when winds are calmest. You may optionally visit Masai village with an extra cost of $20 per person to experience traditional way of life of Masai people and also take a walk and dance with them.

Accommodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp, Ashnil Mara Camp or Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 05 :

Day 5: Masai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi

Do an early morning game drive, return to your camp/lodge for breakfast. Thereafter, leave for Nairobi to arrive in good time for drop off Airport/Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast