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5 Days Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi – Big Five & Flamingos Experience

1 Day / 0 Nights

Safari Duration

Mombasa

Departing

Type tour

Group tour / private

Departure

Daily

Cancel tour

Yes/Free

About

Highlights

  • Visit Lake Nakuru National Park & Masai Mara Game Reserve
  • See flamingos, pelicans & over 400 bird species
  • Spot white & black rhinos and Rothschild giraffes
  • Experience the Big Five in Masai Mara
  • Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
  • Multiple game drives for maximum wildlife viewing
  • Stay in top lodges and tented camps

Description

Experience Kenya’s diverse wildlife and landscapes on this 5 Days Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi. From the bird-rich shores of Lake Nakuru, famous for flamingos and rhinos, to the vast plains of the Masai Mara, home of the Big Five, this safari offers an unforgettable journey through two of Kenya’s most iconic destinations.

Day 1: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park

Pick up from your Nairobi hotel early in the morning and drive through scenic tea and coffee plantations, passing Thomson Falls and the Equator en route to Lake Nakuru National Park.
Enjoy a game drive upon arrival before checking in at your lodge or camp such as Lake Nakuru Lodge, Flamingo Hill Tented Camp, or Sarova Lion Hill Lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, explore the lake area known for flamingos and pelicans. Spot white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, waterbucks, and other wildlife.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp. (Lunch & Dinner)

Day 2: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara Game Reserve

Start with an early morning game drive before breakfast.
After breakfast, depart for the Masai Mara Game Reserve, arriving with a game drive en route to your lodge or camp.
Check in and enjoy lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge, Camp Oloshaiki, or Ashnil Mara Camp.
Relax before heading out for an afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 3: Full Day in Masai Mara Game Reserve

Spend the entire day exploring the Masai Mara Game Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives.
Search for the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino—along with cheetahs, wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles.
Enjoy extensive wildlife viewing across the vast plains.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 4: Full Day in Masai Mara Game Reserve

Enjoy another full day of game drives in different areas of the Masai Mara.
This extended stay increases your chances of spotting predators and witnessing dramatic wildlife interactions.
Optional activities (extra cost):

  • Hot air balloon safari
  • Maasai village visit
  • Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 5: Masai Mara – Nairobi

Enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast.
After breakfast, depart for Nairobi with lunch en route.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel or airport. (Breakfast & Lunch)

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