Nakuru, Masai Mara & Lake Naivasha — 5 Days

"Flamingos, Big Five and lakeside serenity — Kenya's classic trio"

A classic 5-day Kenya safari through Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, and Lake Naivasha — perfect for first-time visitors wanting the essential Kenya experience.

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Duration

5 Days / 4 Nights

Overview

This well-rounded 5-day safari covers three of Kenya's most beloved destinations. Begin at Lake Nakuru, where millions of flamingos paint the shoreline pink and both black and white rhinos roam freely. Spend two days in the legendary Masai Mara, tracking lions, leopards, elephants, and the annual wildebeest migration. End at the freshwater oasis of Lake Naivasha with a boat ride through hippo-filled waters and a walking safari on Crescent Island. This is the ideal introduction to Kenya's remarkable wildlife.

Safari Highlights

Flamingos at Lake Nakuru

Rhino tracking

Big Five in Masai Mara

Great Migration (seasonal)

Boat ride at Lake Naivasha

Crescent Island walk

Rift Valley scenery

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Arrival — Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

Full Board

Met at JKIA Nairobi and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park (approx. 3 hours). Arrive for check-in and lunch. Afternoon game drive — millions of flamingos, both black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffe, and the elusive leopard.

Lake Nakuru Lodge

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

Full Board

Morning game drive in Nakuru. After breakfast, drive to the Masai Mara (approx. 5 hours). Arrive for lunch and check-in. Afternoon game drive — the Mara's golden plains are home to the Big Five and Africa's greatest concentration of predators.

Mara Sopa Lodge

Full Day — Masai Mara National Reserve

Full Board

Full day exploring the Mara with morning and afternoon drives. Picnic lunch in the bush. Track lion prides, cheetahs, leopards, and elephants. Visit the Mara River for hippo and crocodile sightings. Optional: Maasai village visit (included), balloon safari (US$500 pp).

Mara Sopa Lodge

Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha

Full Board

After breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha (approx. 4 hours). Arrive for lunch at your lakeside resort. Afternoon boat ride on the lake — encounter hippos, pelicans, fish eagles, and other waterbirds. Optional walking safari on Crescent Island or cycling tour.

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

Lake Naivasha to Nairobi — Departure

Breakfast & Lunch

Morning optional visit to Hell's Gate National Park for cycling among giraffes and zebras and walking through dramatic gorges. After lunch, drive to Nairobi (approx. 1½ hours). Drop-off at JKIA for your departure flight. End of services.