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Flocks of pink flamingos on the alkaline shores of Lake Nakuru — Elabush 5-day Kenya safari
5-day Kenya safari

5-Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Safari

Big game in the Mara, flamingos at Nakuru, and a sunset boat ride on Naivasha — all in five unforgettable days.

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  • Duration5D · 4N
  • DestinationsMasai Mara · Lake Nakuru · Lake Naivasha
  • GroupPrivate — up to 6
  • DifficultyEasy · 4×4 vehicle
  • Best timeYear-round (peak Jul–Oct)
— The Journey

A Kenya story shaped
around your days.

perfectly paced 5-day safari combining Kenya's three most-loved Rift Valley destinations: Big Five game drives in the Masai Mara, the rhino sanctuary and flamingo-fringed shores of Lake Nakuru, and a tranquil boat ride on Lake Naivasha among hippos and waterbirds.

5-Day Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha — featured moment
Why you'll love it

Trip highlights

6 reasons this trip earns its place on our short list.

  1. Two nights of Big Five game drives in the Masai Mara
  2. Rhino tracking and flamingo viewing at Lake Nakuru
  3. 1-hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha among hippos & fish eagles
  4. Maasai village cultural visit
  5. All meals and quality lodge/camp accommodation
  6. Comfortable 4×4 Land Cruiser with experienced driver-guide
Day by day

Your itinerary

A daily rhythm of game drives, golden-hour returns and unhurried evenings at camp.

Day
Masai Mara — Saruni Basecamp

Nairobi to the Masai Mara

Met at JKIA by your guide and driven approximately 4 hours to the Masai Mara. Lunch at camp, then head out on an evening game drive as the savannah comes alive. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Meals · Lunch, Dinner
Day
Masai Mara — Saruni Basecamp

Full day in the Masai Mara

After breakfast, depart with packed lunch for a full day game drive across the Mara — searching for lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and the iconic plains game. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals · Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Day
Lake Nakuru Lodge

Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

After early breakfast, check out and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park — Kenya's premier rhino sanctuary. Arrive in time for lunch and check in at the lodge. Enjoy an afternoon game drive looking for both black and white rhino, Rothschild's giraffe and the famous flocks of flamingos. Dinner and overnight stay.

Meals · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
Naivasha Sopa Resort

Nakuru to Lake Naivasha & boat ride

After breakfast, check out and enjoy en-route game viewing as you depart for Lake Naivasha. Arrive in time for lunch, check in at the resort, and head out for a 1-hour boat ride on the lake — gliding past hippos, fish eagles and the iconic Acacia-fringed shores. Dinner and overnight stay.

Meals · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
Naivasha → Nairobi

Naivasha to Nairobi — departure

After breakfast, check out and drive back to Nairobi in time for your onward flight or hotel transfer.

Meals · Breakfast
Investment

Pricing

All prices are per person and include accommodation, all meals, transport, park fees and your driver-guide. Single supplements available on request, children under 3 travel free with a paying adult.

  • Adult
    sharing double / twin
    USD1,675
  • Teenager
    12–17 sharing with adult
    USD1,525
  • Child
    3–11 sharing with adult
    USD1,215
· Single supplements on request· Under-3s travel free with adult· Group rates from 5 travellers
Transparent pricing

What's in, what's not

Full transparency, no hidden surprises. Everything below is laid out so you can budget with confidence.

What's included

  • Transport and game drives in a 4×4 safari Land Cruiser
  • Park fees: Masai Mara (2 nights) and Lake Nakuru (1 night)
  • All meals (full board) and accommodation
  • Return transfers from JKIA airport
  • Maasai village cultural visit in the Masai Mara
  • 1-hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha
  • Bottled mineral water throughout the safari
  • Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide

What's not included

  • International and domestic flights (except where stated as included)
  • Kenya entry visa fees (apply at evisa.go.ke)
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff
  • Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, souvenirs)
  • Drinks at lodges/camps (except where stated as included)
  • Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon safari, spa)
  • Anything not explicitly listed under What's Included

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