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Private safari journey · Kenya

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

Spend a full day on game drives in the Masai Mara, then take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha to see hippos and birdlife.

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Duration
5 days
5 stops
Stays
3 stays
Guide price
From US$2,285
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Experience Kenya’s diverse landscapes and wildlife on this 5-day luxury safari. From the iconic plains of the Masai Mara to the flamingo-filled shores of Lake Nakuru and the dramatic cliffs of Hell’s Gate National Park, this private tour offers a seamless blend of game drives, scenic beauty, and exclusive comfort, all in the privacy of your own luxury tour van.

  • Activities: game drives, nature hikes/walks & boat trip
  • Game drives: pop-up roof minivan
  • Getting around: pop-up roof minivan & boat 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

Availability

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Check the listed stays for your travel dates. We’ll confirm the final arrangements before booking.

Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

Route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve

The tour begins with pick up from the airport or Nairobi hotel. Depart Nairobi in the morning for the scenic drive to the Masai Mara, pausing at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for breathtaking photos. Arrive at your luxury lodge or camp in time for lunch and a brief rest. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive across the Mara’s rolling savannahs, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, and possibly big cats. Return for a gourmet dinner and overnight stay in the heart of the reserve.
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Masai Mara National Reserve Full Wildlife Viewing

After an early breakfast, set out for a full day of game drives, exploring the vast plains in search of the Big Five and witnessing the Mara’s incredible biodiversity. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the Mara River, where hippos and crocodiles bask. Continue the adventure in the afternoon before heading back to your luxury accommodation for dinner and relaxation.
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park

Begin the day with a final early morning game drive in the Mara before breakfast. Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, explore this beautiful park, renowned for its flocks of flamingos, endangered white and black rhinos, and other wildlife such as Rothschild’s giraffes. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
04Day 4

Day 4

Lake Nakuru National Park - Hell's gate NP-Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, drive to Hell’s Gate National Park for a unique wildlife experience where you will walk or cycle alongside zebras, giraffes, and gazelles. Explore the park’s dramatic gorges, cliffs, and geothermal features. Later, head to your luxury lodge or resort on the shores of Lake Naivasha for lunch and an afternoon boat ride to see hippos and birdlife and take a nature walk in the Crescent Island. Dinner and overnight in Naivasha.
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
05Day 5

Day 5

Lake Naivasha - Nairobi

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast with scenic lake views before departing for Nairobi where you will be dropped off at the airport or Nairobi hotel. Arrive in the afternoon, marking the end of your private luxury safari filled with unforgettable wildlife encounters, diverse landscapes, and cultural experiences.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

Ashnil Mara Camp Days 1 to 2 · 2 nights

Ashnil Mara 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$2,285

per person

Guide price

US$3,290 per person

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Journey details

Best for

Luxury tour

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Journey pace

3 stays

4 nights across 5 days.

Rooms

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

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

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