5 Days kenya safari

This 5 Days Kenya Safari takes you to two of Kenya’s most famous wildlife destinations, Lake Nakuru National Park and the Masai Mara National Reserve. Experience thrilling game drives, spectacular landscapes, abundant wildlife, and the opportunity to see the Big Five. From the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru to the endless plains of the Masai Mara, this safari offers an unforgettable East African wildlife experience.

Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive towards Lake Nakuru National Park through the scenic Great Rift Valley.

Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Explore the park in search of rhinos, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, waterbucks, lions, and leopards. The park is also famous for its beautiful lake and diverse birdlife.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Citymax Hotel Nakuru

Mid-range: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Luxury: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast and a short morning game drive, depart for the Masai Mara National Reserve.

Travel through the rolling landscapes of Narok County and arrive at the reserve in time for lunch.

Later, enjoy an afternoon game drive across the vast plains of the Masai Mara. Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, and many other wildlife species.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Enchoro Wildlife Camp

Mid-range: Zebra Plains Mara Camp

Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Full Day Safari in Masai Mara

After breakfast, depart with packed lunch for a full day of wildlife viewing.

Spend the day exploring different regions of the reserve in search of the Big Five and the rich wildlife that makes the Masai Mara one of Africa’s premier safari destinations.

Visit the Mara River where crocodiles and hippos can often be seen. During the migration season, this area becomes the scene of dramatic river crossings by thousands of wildebeests and zebras.

Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

As above

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Full Day Safari and Cultural Experience

After breakfast, continue exploring the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives.

This additional day increases your chances of spotting elusive wildlife such as leopards and cheetahs while allowing you to explore more remote sections of the reserve.

In the afternoon, enjoy an optional visit to a Maasai village where you can learn about the traditions, culture, and daily life of the Maasai people.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

As above

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

Enjoy a final early morning game drive as the African savannah comes to life.

Return to the lodge for breakfast before checking out and beginning the drive back to Nairobi.

Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Optional Activities

• Hot air balloon safari
• Champagne bush breakfast
• Maasai village cultural visit
• Bird watching excursions
• Sundowner experience
• Professional photography safari
• Bush dinner experience
• Guided nature walks
• Night game drive in a private conservancy
• Visit to local craft markets