5-Day Kenya Safari
Overview
Explore three of Kenya’s destinations. Masai Mara is home to the “Big Five” (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and buffalo) and also zebras, antelopes, hyenas, giraffes, African lions including black-maned lions. Lake Nakuru’s biggest attraction is undoubtedly its huge flamingo population, which can swell to more than 1.5 million at times. Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake in Kenya which lies just northwest of Nairobi.
Included/Exclude
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Tour Plan
Your safari will kick start with a pickup from your hotel in Nairobi. Your day will begin at about 7:30 am depending on your pick up location. Heading out towards the day’s destination, the drive to Masai Mara will be covered in about 6 hours. Along the way, you will have a small stopover at the viewpoint to see the great depression of the Rift Valley. You will reach Masai Mara National Reserve by noon, just in time for lunch at the camp. You will then have an afternoon game drive.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
After an early breakfast with a picnic lunch, you will spend a full day exploring this unique park which forms the northern part of the famous Serengeti National Park. You have the chance to visit the Mara River that's at the border of Masai Mara and the famous Serengeti National Park where there is a concentration of many animals especially at the time you will be traveling. All meals and your overnight stay will be at the camp.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
You'll have a pre-early game drive and then have a late breakfast. Afterward, depart to Lake Nakuru National Park with a picnic lunch on the way. If time permits, visit Lake Naivasha Crescent Island for an optional boat ride. You will arrive in the evening. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Lanet Matfam Resort.
Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park
After an early breakfast, spend the morning in Lake Nakuru National Park where you have a chance to see flamingos among other birds (about 350 species recorded). This is also home to the black and the white rhinoceros. The park has also been established for the protection of endangered species such as rhinos and is also home to Columbus monkeys, leopards, giraffes, and a variety of plain antelope. Afterwards, depart to nearby Lake Naivasha with a picnic lunch on the way. You'll have an optional evening boat ride on Crescent Island. Later, have dinner and overnight stay at Dove Nest Lodge.
Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Lake)
After an early breakfast, proceed to Hells Gate National Park where you will have a chance to visit the Geothermal Power Plant in Ol Karia and the Hot Springs. This is the only park that allows transport by walking and cycling. There is an optional visit to Cresent Island for a boat ride where you watch hippos and other wild animals. Later, have lunch and after lunch depart to Nairobi arriving at 5:00 pm for a drop off at your hotel.
Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)