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5 Days Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi – Big Five & Flamingo Experience
Safari Overview
5 Days Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari
The Lake Nakuru Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi is a well-balanced 5-day Kenya safari combining birdlife, scenic landscapes, and world-class wildlife viewing. This itinerary takes you from the flamingo-rich shores of Lake Nakuru National Park to the vast plains of Masai Mara Game Reserve, offering excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five. Ideal for travelers seeking both diversity and extended time in the Masai Mara, this safari provides a deeper and more rewarding wildlife experience.
Day to Day Safari
Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart Nairobi early in the morning and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley, passing tea and coffee plantations, Thomson Falls, and the Equator.
Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park with a game drive en route to your lodge or camp.
In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive around the lake, known for:
- Flamingos and pelicans
- White and black rhinos
- Rothschild giraffes
- Waterbucks and other plains game
- Rich birdlife in the lake forest
Dinner and Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge / Flamingo Hill Tented Camp / Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara Game Reserve
Begin with an early morning game drive before breakfast.
After breakfast, depart for Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Arrive with a game drive en route to your lodge or camp, followed by lunch and check-in.
In the afternoon, proceed for an evening game drive across the Mara plains.
Dinner and Overnight: Mara Sopa Lodge / Camp Oloshaiki / Ashnil Mara Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Full Day in Masai Mara Game Reserve
Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara Game Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives.
Highlights include:
- The Big Five: lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard
- Large herds of wildebeest and zebras
- Predators such as cheetahs and hyenas
- Diverse birdlife and ecosystems
Dinner and Overnight: Mara Sopa Lodge / Camp Oloshaiki / Ashnil Mara Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Full Day in Masai Mara Game Reserve
Enjoy another full day of wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara.
This additional day allows:
- Deeper exploration of different مناطق within the reserve
- Increased chances of spotting predators and rare species
- Optional activities such as hot air balloon safari or Maasai village visit (extra cost)
Dinner and Overnight: Mara Sopa Lodge / Camp Oloshaiki / Ashnil Mara Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Masai Mara to Nairobi
Start with an early morning game drive before breakfast.
After breakfast, depart for Nairobi with lunch en route. Arrive in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel or airport.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Parks Visited
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park
Phone/ WhatsApp
+254 716 006330
Samuel Musyoki
INCLUDED
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park
- Transport in safari vehicle
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Game drives
- Park entrance fees (both parks)
- Professional driver-guide
- Fuel, driver allowances & taxes
- Bottled drinking water during safari
NOT INCLUDED
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park
- International & domestic flights
- Kenya visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Drinks (alcohol, sodas)
- Personal expenses
- Tips & gratuities for guide/driver
- Optional activities
- Extra accommodation before/after safari