A carefully paced 5-day Kenya journey
This 5-day Kenya safari is a carefully paced journey from Nairobi through Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Serengeti. It combines scenic transfers, rewarding game-viewing opportunities and time to look for Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, Rhino. The route can be tailored around your travel dates, preferred lodge style and pace.
What makes this journey special
3 key safari areas
Masai Mara · Lake Nakuru · Serengeti
Signature sightings
Lion · Elephant · Leopard · Buffalo · Rhino
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
Nairobi → Masai Mara → Serengeti → Lake Nakuru
5-day private safari
A day-by-day itinerary with flexible pacing and tailored accommodation options.
Your safari itinerary
Follow the journey from the first departure to the final safari day.
Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve This morning we pick up clients from their hotel and we depart from Nairobi at 8.30 am and drive through the view point of the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. Lunch at the Lodge/camp and relax before departing for the afternoon game drive. The Mara Game Reserve one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied, and easy to see. The wild animals found in the Park's are: Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland and thousands of plain game including Impala, Zebra, both Thomson's and grants Gazelles. Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp
Full day exploring Masai Mara Game Reserve
Full day spent for viewing the great predators and explore the parks amazingly high concentration of wild animals. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive Cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs. During the stay we also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Masai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp
Masai Mara National Reserve Morning game drive before breakfast, return to the camp for late breakfast followed by afternoon optional nature walk or a visit to a nearby Maasai village to experience the Masai culture and traditional dances. All meals and overnight at the camp/lodge.
Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
Early morning game drive. Then return to the camp for the breakfast and depart for lake Nakuru National park located in the Great Rift Valley. After lunch an exciting game drive until 6.30 in the evening. The Park is a home to stunning flocks of lesser and Greater Flamingos, which literally turn the lakeshores in to a magnificent pink stretch. The bird life here is world renown and over 400 bird’s species exist here, White Pelicans, Plovers, Egrets and Marabou Stork. It is also one of the very few places in Africa to see the White and Black Rhino and rare Rothschild Giraffe. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel
Lake Nakuru – Nairobi Extensive early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Then depart for Nairobi arriving in the afternoon.
What’s Included
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari.
- All meals and activities as stated in the itinerary
- Accommodation in double/twin/triple room sharing.
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes and service of an English,German,Italian speaking professional driver/guide.
- Game drives as detailed in the itinerary.
- Extensive Game drives
- Game viewing in camps 4x4 vehicles and UHF radio.
- Recommended Mineral Water while on safari
What’s Excluded
- Visa
- Airport Taxes- client pay direct
- Tips
- Laundry
- Drinks
- Items of a personal nature
- Christmas and Easter Supplements
Safari parks & destinations
The route combines these parks and places, with the exact sequence shown in your day-by-day itinerary.
Lodges & camps along this safari
Accommodation is grouped by the parks on this itinerary. Final selection can be tailored to your budget, availability and preferred comfort level.
Masai Mara
5 accommodation options- Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- Ashnil Mara Camp
- Ilkeliani Camp
- Mara Sopa Lodge
- Basecamp Masai Mara
Lake Nakuru
3 accommodation options- Lake Nakuru Lodge
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
- Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
Serengeti
4 accommodation options- Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Seronera Wildlife Lodge
- Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
- Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Top animals to look out for
Sightings are always wild and seasonal, but these are among the signature species associated with this route.
Best time to experience this safari
June to October is popular for dry-season wildlife viewing, while January to March can also offer rewarding game viewing. Exact conditions vary by park and year.
Park-to-park journey map
The dashed line gives a visual overview of the safari sequence; actual roads and transfers may vary.
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