5-Day Naivasha, Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari
Hippos on Lake Naivasha, flamingos and rhinos at Nakuru, then two nights in the legendary Masai Mara for Big Five encounters and Great Migration action.
Overview
Embark on a safari through Kenya's highlights. Begin at Lake Naivasha with a boat ride and Crescent Island walk among giraffes. Continue to Lake Nakuru for flamingos, rhinos and sweeping views from Baboon Cliff. Journey onward to the Masai Mara for thrilling game drives across vast plains, spotting the Big Five and, seasonally, the Great Migration. Two nights in the Mara immerse you in its wild beauty before returning to Nairobi.
Your Journey Map
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Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Nairobi to Lake Naivasha
Drive to Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. Afternoon boat ride on the lake among hippos, fish eagles and waterbirds. Optional Crescent Island walk among giraffes and zebras.
Activities:
- Drive to Lake Naivasha
- Boat ride on the lake
- Crescent Island walk (optional)
Accommodation:
Lake Naivasha area lodge
Meals:
Dinner
Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru
Morning game drive or second boat ride at Naivasha. Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park for afternoon game drives — flamingos, white and black rhinos, lions, leopards and sweeping Baboon Cliff views.
Activities:
- Morning activities at Naivasha
- Drive to Lake Nakuru
- Afternoon game drive
Accommodation:
Lake Nakuru area lodge
Meals:
All meals
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
Morning game drive at Lake Nakuru. Drive south to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve. Afternoon game drive on arrival.
Activities:
- Morning game drive
- Drive to Masai Mara
- Afternoon game drive
Accommodation:
Masai Mara lodge/tented camp
Meals:
All meals
Full Day in Masai Mara
Full day of game drives tracking lion prides, cheetahs, leopards and elephant herds. July–October: witness the Great Migration wildebeest river crossings.
Activities:
- Dawn game drive
- Full-day wildlife viewing
- Sundowner in the bush
Accommodation:
Masai Mara lodge/tented camp
Meals:
All meals
Morning Game Drive & Return to Nairobi
Final morning game drive in the Mara. After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi.
Activities:
- Morning game drive
- Return to Nairobi
Accommodation:
N/A
Meals:
Breakfast
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