5-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari (Kenya)
Package Overview
Experience the best of Kenya’s wildlife in just 5 days—combining the legendary plains of the Maasai Mara with the rhino sanctuary and bird paradise of Lake Nakuru. Perfect for first-time safari travelers, photographers, and wildlife lovers.
Duration
5-Days
Destinations
Tour Highlights
- • Game drives in two of Kenya’s top safari destinations Big Five wildlife viewing opportunities Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley Optional hot air balloon safari over the Maasai Mara Rhino tracking at Lake Nakuru National Park Comfortable lodge or luxury tented camp stays Professional safari guide and 4x4 safari vehicle
Day by Day Itinerary
# 5-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley, stopping at breathtaking viewpoints for photos before continuing to the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at your safari lodge or tented camp in time for lunch and some relaxation. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive across the vast savannah, where you'll have the opportunity to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and many other wildlife species. **Meals:** Lunch, Dinner **Overnight:** Safari Lodge / Tented Camp ---
Day 2: Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari
Spend a full day exploring the spectacular Maasai Mara on morning and afternoon game drives. The reserve is famous for its incredible concentration of wildlife, offering excellent opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and, with a bit of luck, leopards and rhinos. You may also choose to enhance your experience with optional activities, including: * Sunrise hot-air balloon safari * Maasai cultural village visit * Guided nature walk Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation. **Meals:** Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner **Overnight:** Safari Lodge / Tented Camp ---
Day 3: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and journey to Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya's premier wildlife destinations. Arrive in time for lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is renowned for its populations of black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, flamingos (seasonal), pelicans, and numerous other bird species. Keep an eye out for lions and leopards as you explore the park's diverse landscapes. **Meals:** Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner **Overnight:** Hotel / Safari Lodge ---
Day 4: Full-Day Lake Nakuru Safari
Enjoy a full day exploring Lake Nakuru National Park. Discover its beautiful forests, open grasslands, and picturesque lakeshore while searching for rhinos, lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and an impressive variety of birdlife. Visit scenic viewpoints overlooking the Great Rift Valley and take in the park's breathtaking natural beauty before returning to your accommodation for dinner. **Meals:** Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner **Overnight:** Hotel / Safari Lodge ---
Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Nairobi
After breakfast, check out of your hotel or lodge and begin your return journey to Nairobi. Enjoy the scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley before arriving in the late afternoon. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your Nairobi hotel or at the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Kenyan safari adventure. **Meals:** Breakfast
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Included
- Transport in a custom 4x4 safari Land Cruiser Professional English-speaking guide Park entry fees (if applicable to package) Accommodation as per itinerary All game drives Bottled drinking wate
Not Included
- International flights Visa fees Personal expenses & tips Optional activities (balloon safari, cultural visits unless included)
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