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

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 Na

Duration5 Days / 4 Nights
DepartureNairobi
DestinationMaasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru Nat
Safari StylePrivate Safari
GroupPrivate / Flexible

Safari Overview

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.

What is Included

  • Private safari transport in a suitable safari vehicle
  • Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide
  • Game drives and sightseeing described in the confirmed itinerary
  • Park entrance fees where stated in your confirmed quotation
  • Accommodation and meals according to the confirmed safari programme
  • Government taxes and applicable local safari services

What is Excluded

  • International and domestic flights unless specifically included
  • Travel insurance, visas and personal medical expenses
  • Drinks, laundry, gratuities and personal purchases
  • Optional activities not listed in the confirmed itinerary
  • Any item described as optional or payable directly

Accommodation

  • Lake Nakuru Lodge
  • Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
  • Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
  • Mara Sopa Lodge
  • Ashnil Mara Camp

Final lodge or camp selection is confirmed with your quotation and may be adapted to budget, availability and travel style.

Safari Highlights

  • Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara Game Reserve
  • Full Day in Masai Mara Game Reserve
  • Masai Mara to Nairobi

Day-to-Day Safari Itinerary

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

Park to Park Journey

Safari Route Map

Follow the safari from the starting point through each park and reserve. Route illustration is schematic and not to scale.

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INDIAN
OCEAN
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Start PointNairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
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Safari StopLake Nakuru to Masai Mara Game Reserve
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Safari StopFull Day in Masai Mara Game Reserve
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End PointMasai Mara to Nairobi
Safari Route National Park / Reserve
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Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National ParkStart Point
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Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara Game ReserveSafari Stop
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Full Day in Masai Mara Game ReserveSafari Stop
4
Masai Mara to NairobiEnd Point

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