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Pink flamingos at Lake Nakuru on the 5 day Kenya safari Masai Mara Nakuru Naivasha
5 day Kenya safari Masai Mara Nakuru Naivasha

5 Days 4 Nights Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha Safari

Big cats on the Mara, pink flamingos at Lake Nakuru, hippos under your boat on Lake Naivasha — three of Kenya's most iconic landscapes in one circuit.

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  • Duration5 days, 4 nights
  • DestinationMasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha
  • CampSaruni Basecamp · Lake Nakuru Lodge · Naivasha Sopa
  • Vehicle4×4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Starts & endsJKIA, Nairobi
  • Best forCouples, families, photographers, first-timers wanting variety
— The Journey

A Kenya story shaped
around your days.

ig cats on the Mara plains, pink flamingos at Lake Nakuru, hippos surfacing under your boat on Lake Naivasha — this five-day itinerary stitches together three of Kenya's most iconic wildlife landscapes into one unforgettable circuit. It's our most popular mid-length package, perfect for travellers who want more than the Mara without the time commitment of a longer safari.

Masai Mara savannah on the 5 day Kenya safari Masai Mara Nakuru Naivasha
Day by day

Your itinerary

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

Day
Masai Mara — Saruni Basecamp

JKIA → Saruni Basecamp, Masai Mara

Meet your driver-guide at JKIA and drive four hours to the Masai Mara. Arrive at Saruni Basecamp in time for lunch, then enjoy an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at Saruni Basecamp.

Meals · Lunch, Dinner
Day
Masai Mara — Saruni Basecamp

Full-day Mara game drive

After breakfast, depart with packed lunches for a full-day game drive. Look for lion prides, leopards in the riverine forest, cheetahs on the short-grass plains and — between July and October — wildebeest river crossings. Dinner and overnight at Saruni Basecamp.

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

Mara → Lake Nakuru National Park

After early breakfast, check out and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in time for lunch, check in at the lodge, and head out on an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is famous for its flamingo flocks, both white and black rhinos, Rothschild's giraffe and tree-climbing lions. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.

Meals · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
Naivasha Sopa Resort

Nakuru → Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, check out and enjoy an en-route game drive as you depart for Lake Naivasha. Arrive in time for lunch, check in at Naivasha Sopa, and later enjoy a one-hour boat ride on the lake. Look for hippos, fish eagles, pelicans and giraffes along the lakeshore. Dinner and overnight at Naivasha Sopa.

Meals · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
Naivasha → Nairobi

Lake Naivasha → Nairobi

After breakfast, check out and drive back to Nairobi for your outbound flight or onward connection.

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
Reasons to book

Why this safari

  1. Three landscapes in one trip.

    Open savannah, Rift Valley alkaline lake, freshwater lake — Kenya's diversity in five days.

  2. Big Five plus rhinos.

    Lake Nakuru is one of the most reliable rhino-viewing parks in Kenya.

  3. Boat-ride bonus.

    The Naivasha boat ride is genuinely magical at golden hour.

  4. Comfortable pacing.

    No back-to-back driving days; mornings are mostly for game drives.

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 and accommodation at the listed camps and lodges
  • Return airport transfers from JKIA
  • Maasai village cultural visit in the Masai Mara
  • One-hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha
  • Bottled mineral water
  • Professional driver-guide

What's not included

  • International flights and Kenya eVisa
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks at the camp/lodges
  • Optional add-ons (hot air balloon, additional game drives)
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Hells Gate National Park entry fees (optional add-on)
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