5-Day Safari: Lake Nakuru National Park & Masai Mara Game Reserve

Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park Safari

Begin your safari with an early morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel. Travel through scenic tea and coffee plantations, Thomson Falls, and cross the Equator on your way to Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy game drives en route before checking in at your lodge or camp. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive along the lake, spotting flamingos, pelicans, white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, waterbucks, and a wide variety of African wildlife. Lake Nakuru’s forested surroundings also attract diverse bird species, making it a haven for bird watchers. Conclude the day with dinner and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Lodge, Flamingo Hill Tented Camp, or Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. Meals included: lunch and dinner.

Day 2: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara Game Reserve Safari

After an early morning game drive and breakfast, depart for the renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve. Enjoy game drives along the way as you enter this iconic wildlife destination. Check in at your lodge or camp and relax before setting out on an afternoon game drive at 3:00 pm. Masai Mara is known for its abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, cheetahs, zebras, and gazelles. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge, Camp Oloshaiki, or Ashnil Mara Camp. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 3: Full-Day Masai Mara Safari

Spend the entire day exploring Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. This is your chance to witness the “Big Five”: lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and leopards, alongside wildebeests, zebras, cheetahs, gazelles, and a variety of other African wildlife. The Masai Mara offers unparalleled opportunities for wildlife photography and safari experiences. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sopa Lodge, Camp Oloshaiki, or Ashnil Mara Camp. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 4: Masai Mara Game Reserve Safari

Enjoy another full day in the Masai Mara Game Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives. Continue searching for the Big Five and other wildlife in their natural habitat. The rolling savannahs and riverine landscapes of the Mara provide a stunning backdrop for wildlife encounters and memorable safari experiences. Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sopa Lodge, Camp Oloshaiki, or Ashnil Mara Camp. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 5: Masai Mara to Nairobi

Begin your final morning with an early game drive before returning to your lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and enjoy a scenic drive back to Nairobi with lunch en route. Arrive at your hotel or the airport in the early evening, concluding your unforgettable Kenyan safari adventure. Meals included: breakfast and lunch.