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5-Day Luxury Safari in Kenya’s Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara

This 5-day Kenya safari pairs Lake Nakuru rhino and birdlife with Masai Mara game drives, staying at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge and Sarova Mara Game Camp.

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Duration
5 days
4 stops
Stays
2 stays
Matched to published ALE properties
Guide price
From US$1,642
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Experience the best of Kenya’s wildlife on this 5-day safari combining the bird-rich shores of Lake Nakuru with the world-famous Masai Mara. Enjoy exciting game drives, stunning landscapes, and excellent chances to spot rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants, and other iconic African wildlife while staying at premium Sarova lodges.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle We can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Suitable for solo travelers
  • Suitable for all ages

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We check all 2 stays as one itinerary before planning the details.

Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

Route

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Day by day

The complete itinerary.

The route and every source itinerary day remain intact; exact timing and rooms are confirmed for your dates.

01Day 1

Day 1

Arrival & Drive to Lake Nakuru

Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met by our airport representative and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley en route. Arrive at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in search of rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, and abundant birdlife.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Exploring Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, spend the day discovering the beauty of Lake Nakuru National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. The park is renowned for its thriving rhino population and diverse wildlife. Return to the Lodge to the lodge in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and drive through the scenic countryside to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at Sarova Mara Game Camp in time for lunch. Later, head out on an afternoon game drive to begin exploring this world-famous wildlife sanctuary.
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
04Day 4

Day 4

Full-day gamedrives at Masai Mara

After an early breakfast, depart for a full day of game viewing across the vast plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Explore different areas of the reserve in search of the Big Five and a variety of other wildlife, including cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, and numerous antelope species. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the reserve, allowing you to maximize your time in the wilderness. Continue with afternoon game drives before returning to the Camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
05Day 5

Day 5

Farewell to the Wild

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Arrive in the city in the afternoon, where your memorable Kenyan safari comes to an end.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

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Sarova Mara Game Camp Days 3 to 4 · 2 nights

Sarova Mara Game Camp

Masai Mara National Reserve

Luxury tented camp inside Masai Mara NR

2 nights Room confirmed with quote
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What’s included

The exact inclusion list is confirmed for your dates before you commit.

Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Roundtrip airport transfer
  8. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  9. Drinking water (On all days)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Rates and dates

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From

US$1,642

per person

Guide price

US$2,822 per person

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What is fixed, and what we confirm.

Best for

Luxury tour

Private tour

Journey pace

2 stays

4 nights across 5 days, following the source itinerary.

Rooms

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Source freshness

28 Aug 2026

Rates, timing and lodge availability are checked again for your dates.

Experiences on this journey

Birding

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