The 5 Days Masai Mara, Naivasha and Nakuru safari offers you the best of big 5 game and birding experience in Kenya. This itinerary covers 3 special destinations; Maasai Mara National Reserve a popular place to locate the big 5 game and witnessing the great wildebeest migration.

Lake Naivasha is most popular for its huge concentrations of hippos and flamingos. A total of about 400 bird species and more than 1500 hippos exist in the lake thus guaranteeing you a chance to encounter several of them.

Lake Nakuru National Park occupies a compact area of 188sq.km and was established in 1961. The park protects millions of flamingos that nest along the shores, black rhinos, the Rothschild giraffes, impalas, hippos, hyenas, buffaloes, waterbucks, and others. On this captivating safari expect to enjoy guided game viewing and bird sightings.

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Lake Nakuru Park, game drive

Day 2: Drive to Lake Naivasha

Day 3: Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 4: Full day guided game viewing safari in Masai Mara

Day 5: Depart from Masai Mara to Nairobi

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Lake Nakuru Park, game drive

Enjoy an early morning breakfast and after, you will depart from Nairobi for Lake Nakuru National Park. Expect to make a stopover at the Great Rift Valley –enjoy the breathtaking escarpments. On arrival at Lake Nakuru Park, check in your respective safari lodge. Lunch will be offered at the lodge and then you will set off for a guided game drive.

On a guided game drive, expect to encounter myriad of species including black & white rhinos, lions, buffaloes, leopards, and bird species.

Accommodation

• Luxury: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge/Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
• Midrange: Ziwa Bush Lodge/Sarova Woodlands Hotel & Spa Nakuru
• Budget: Flamingo Hill Tented Camp

Day 2: Drive to Lake Naivasha

Have a hefty breakfast and after, you will checkout from your lodge. From Lake Naivasha, you will be transferred to Lake Naivasha and as you exit, enjoy a short game drive. You will have cycling excursion in Hell’s Gate National Park and later settle for a picnic lunch break. After, you will proceed to relax at the lodge around Lake Naivasha.

Accommodation

• Luxury: Enashipai Resort & Spa
• Midrange: Naivasha Kongoni Lodge/Sweet Lake Resort

Day 3: Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy a delicious breakfast and after, you will embark on a guided boat ride on Lake Naivasha. On a boat excursion, you will have a chance to watch plenty of birds including the flamingos and other aquatic species. After the boat excursion, you will be transferred to Masai Mara National Reserve.

Accommodation

• Luxury: Sand River Masai Mara by Elewana/Mara Serena Safari Lodge
• Midrange: Sarova Mara Game Camp/Governors’ Camp

Day 4: Full day guided game viewing safari in Masai Mara

After breakfast, you will have a full day excursion in Maasai Mara Reserve. This includes the morning and afternoon game drives. The game drive in Masai Mara will have you exposed to diverse wildlife including wildebeest, lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, cheetahs, and many others. This being a full day excursion, expect to have a picnic lunch and you will return to the lodge for dinner.

Accommodation

• Luxury: Sand River Masai Mara by Elewana/Mara Serena Safari Lodge
• Midrange: Sarova Mara Game Camp/Governors’ Camp

Day 5: Depart from Masai Mara to Nairobi

Enjoy your breakfast at the comfort of your lodge and after, you will have the morning game drive. Drive through the savannas of Masai Mara as you search for wildlife like the Thompson’s gazelles, zebras, wildebeest, waterbucks, giraffes, and birds. Later, proceed to Nairobi city for you to be dropped off to the airport or hotel for relaxation.

End of safari

Inclusions

• Park entry fees
• Game drives
• Boat ride
• Transportation
• Service of driver or guide
• Accommodation and meals
• Airport transfers

Exclusions

• Tips
• Beverages
• Optional experiences/activities
• Laundry
• Telephone bills
• Travel Insurance
• Airfares