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5-Day Luxury Safari in Kenya: Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara

Explore Lake Nakuru National Park on a full day of game viewing, then picnic beside the Masai Mara’s hippo pool while watching hippos and crocodiles.

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Duration
5 days
4 stops
Stays
2 stays
Guide price
From US$1,896
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

This safari begins in Nairobi, then heads to Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru National Park is famous for the lesser flamingos and lots of other wildlife, and culminates at the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, famous for the great wildebeest migration.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle International flights are booked separately A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Cannot be customized
  • Suitable for solo travelers
  • Suitable for all ages

Availability

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

Route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

You will be picked up from the airport or Nairobi hotel by our representative. After a briefing on your safari, proceed northwest of Nairobi to Naivasha. Have a brief stopover at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint and then proceed to Naivasha for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride (optional, at an additional cost) and possibly a visit to Crescent Island (a park where you can walk among the animals). This is one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya and is often called Naivasha's best-kept secret. In the evening, return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included
02Day 2

Day 2

Full day in Lake Nakuru National Park

Spend the full day exploring Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is rich in wildlife and particularly a stronghold for rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, and hundreds of bird species. Enjoy game viewing throughout the day. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel/camp.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included
03Day 3

Day 3

Nakuru to Masai Mara

After breakfast, check out and enjoy a game drive en route to the exit of the park as you proceed to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve. After a brief stopover in Narok, proceed to the hotel/camp for lunch. Later, proceed on an afternoon game-viewing drive. The Masai Mara National Reserve is a protected savannah area in southwestern Kenya, along the Tanzanian border. Its animals include lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and hippos. Wildebeest traverse their plains during their annual migration. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel/camp.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included
04Day 4

Day 4

Full day in Masai Mara

After breakfast, proceed to a full day of game viewing. Visit the Mara River lookout, famous for the wildebeest crossings during the annual wildebeest migration. Break for a picnic lunch at the hippo pool, where you get to see hippos and crocodiles. Afterward, proceed to search for game as you explore to find the elusive cats. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel/camp.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included
05Day 5

Day 5

Masai Mara to Nairobi

After enjoying breakfast, proceed to check out of the camp/hotel and proceed to game viewing en route to the exit of the reserve. Embark on the journey back to Nairobi for drop off at your Nairobi hotel or at the airport for your outbound flight.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

What’s included

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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)

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)
  • Drinks

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From

US$1,896

per person

Guide price

US$2,901 per person

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Journey details

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Journey pace

2 stays

4 nights across 5 days.

Rooms

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

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