5-Day Classic Kenya Safari Mara Nakuru & Naivasha

The 5-Day Classic Kenya Safari – Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha offers a perfect blend of wildlife, landscapes, and relaxation. This well-balanced itinerary takes you to Kenya’s most iconic safari destination, the Masai Mara, renowned for the Big Five and dramatic savannahs, followed by Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for rhinos and birdlife, and Lake Naivasha, a peaceful freshwater lake surrounded by lush vegetation.

Ideal for first-time visitors and wildlife enthusiasts, this safari combines exciting game drives with scenic beauty and comfortable accommodation, delivering a memorable Kenyan safari experience.

Day 1 :

Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve

Depart Nairobi in the morning, driving through the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or tented camp. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive, spotting lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other plains game.

Overnight: Lodge or tented camp in Masai Mara
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 :

Full Day in Masai Mara

Spend the entire day exploring Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives or a full-day safari with a picnic lunch. The reserve offers excellent opportunities to see predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as large herds of herbivores.

Overnight: Lodge or tented camp in Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 :

Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and travel to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in time for lunch before an afternoon game drive around the lake. Lake Nakuru is famous for flamingos, pelicans, and its protected populations of black and white rhinos.

Overnight: Lodge or hotel near Lake Nakuru
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 :

Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru, then depart for Lake Naivasha. After lunch, enjoy a boat ride on the lake (optional) and a guided walk on Crescent Island, home to giraffes, zebras, and antelope.

Overnight: Lodge or hotel in Lake Naivasha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 :

Lake Naivasha – Nairobi

After breakfast, relax at the lodge or enjoy optional activities before driving back to Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

5-Day Classic Kenya Safari Mara Nakuru & Naivasha

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