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Safari Overview
Discover two of Kenya’s most iconic safari destinations on this exciting 5-day Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi. Begin your adventure in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its thriving rhino population, Rothschild giraffes, scenic lake ecosystem, and rich birdlife. Continue to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, renowned for exceptional Big Five game viewing, endless golden plains, dramatic predator encounters, and the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration during season. This safari offers the perfect blend of scenic beauty, wildlife diversity, and unforgettable African safari experiences.
Highlights
- ✔ Explore Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya’s famous rhino sanctuary
- ✔ Opportunity to spot black and white rhinos
- ✔ Exciting wildlife game drives in Maasai Mara National Reserve
- ✔ Chance to see the Big Five
- ✔ Great Wildebeest Migration viewing opportunities (seasonal)
- ✔ Scenic Great Rift Valley viewpoints
- ✔ Spectacular birdwatching and flamingo sightings (season dependent)
- ✔ Rothschild giraffe sightings
- ✔ Optional Maasai village cultural visit
- ✔ Optional hot air balloon safari in Maasai Mara
- ✔ Professional safari driver-guide
Included
- ✔ Transport in a custom safari tour van / 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing
- ✔ Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- ✔ Nairobi hotel / residence / airport pick-up and drop-off
- ✔ 4 nights accommodation in safari lodges / camps
- ✔ Meals as per itinerary
- ✔ Multiple game drives as outlined in the itinerary
- ✔ Bottled drinking water during safari
- ✔ Park entry fees (if included package selected)
- ✔ Government taxes and levies
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park
Journey into Kenya’s Great Rift Valley
Your safari adventure begins with morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, descending into the scenic Great Rift Valley with a stop at the panoramic viewpoint for photography.
Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru is famous for:
Black and white rhinos
Rothschild giraffes
Lions
Leopards
Buffaloes
Zebras
Waterbucks
Flamingos (season dependent)
Pelicans
Diverse birdlife
Dinner and overnight at your safari lodge or camp.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Full Day in Lake Nakuru National Park
Rhinos, Birdlife & Scenic Wildlife Encounters
After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring Lake Nakuru National Park with extensive game drives.
Explore woodlands, grasslands, lakeshore habitats, and acacia forest while tracking wildlife.
Wildlife encounters may include:
Rhinos
Lions
Leopards
Buffaloes
Giraffes
Zebras
Baboons
Warthogs
Antelope species
Rich birdlife
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara National Reserve
From Rhino Country to Big Cat Territory
After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Travel through scenic countryside and traditional Maasai lands, arriving at your safari lodge or camp in time for lunch.
Later, head out for an exciting afternoon game drive.
Search for:
Lions
Elephants
Buffaloes
Leopards
Cheetahs
Giraffes
Wildebeests
Zebras
Hyenas
Dinner and overnight at camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Full Day in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Classic Big Five Safari Experience
Spend the entire day exploring the magnificent Maasai Mara with extensive game drives.
Optional full-day safari with picnic lunch allows deeper wildlife exploration including the Mara River region.
Possible sightings:
Big Five
Cheetahs
Hyenas
Hippos
Crocodiles
Wildebeest herds
Rich birdlife
Optional activities:
Hot air balloon safari
Maasai village visit
Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Maasai Mara – Nairobi
Farewell to the Wild
After breakfast, check out and begin your return journey to Nairobi.
Optional short game drive depending on lodge location and departure timing.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon with drop-off at your hotel, residence, or airport.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Not Included
- ✘ Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara park entry fees (if not included package selected)
- ✘ International and domestic flights
- ✘ Kenya visa fees
- ✘ Travel insurance
- ✘ Hot air balloon safari
- ✘ Optional Maasai village cultural visit
- ✘ Drinks at lodges / camps
- ✘ Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls, etc.)
- ✘ Tips and gratuities for driver-guide and lodge staff
- ✘ Any optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
