The perfect 5-day Kenya circuit. Start in the legendary Masai Mara for two days of Big Five game drives, continue to Lake Nakuru — famous for its spectacular pink flamingo flocks and white rhino sanctuary — then unwind at the freshwater paradise of Lake Naivasha with optional Hell's Gate cycling and hippo boat rides.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Nairobi → Masai Mara National Reserve
Depart Nairobi at 7:00 AM. Stop at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint for photos. Arrive at Endeem Mara Resort for lunch. Afternoon game drive (4:00–6:30 PM) — encounter lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, zebra, giraffes, and wildebeest across the Mara's sweeping plains.
Dinner & overnight: Endeem Mara Resort
Full-Day Game Drive — Masai Mara
Early departure at 7:00 AM with packed lunch. Explore the open savannahs, riverine forests, and Mara River zone. During July–October, position at the Mara River to watch for wildebeest crossings. The Mara is home to Africa's highest lion density and excellent cheetah, leopard, and elephant populations year-round.
Dinner & overnight: Endeem Mara Resort
Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru National Park
Optional Maasai Village visit in the morning. Depart for Lake Nakuru through the stunning Rift Valley scenery. Arrive for lunch at Eldorado Rustic Hotel. Afternoon game drive around Lake Nakuru — the park is Kenya's premier rhino sanctuary. Watch thousands of pink flamingos along the lakeshore, plus white rhinos, Cape Buffalo, waterbuck, lions, leopards, and giraffes.
Dinner & overnight: Eldorado Rustic Hotel & Gardens
Lake Nakuru → Hell's Gate → Lake Naivasha
Drive to Lake Naivasha. Optional stop at Hell's Gate National Park for a walking or cycling safari among dramatic cliffs and geothermal scenery — unique in Kenya as one of the only parks you can walk and cycle freely. Arrive at Dove Nest Lodge, Naivasha. Optional afternoon boat ride on the lake — spot hippos, crocodiles, and the majestic African fish eagle.
Dinner & overnight: Dove Nest Lodge, Naivasha
Lake Naivasha → Nairobi
Leisurely breakfast and check-out. Drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or JKIA airport. Safari ends in Nairobi.
Safari ends in Nairobi (~2:00–3:00 PM)
Included
- All park entry fees (Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha)
- 4 nights accommodation (full board)
- Professional licensed safari guide/driver
- 4WD safari van transport
- All meals (full board throughout)
- Mineral drinking water
- Nairobi pickup & drop-off
Not Included
- International flights
- Pre/post Nairobi accommodation
- Tips & gratuities
- Optional boat ride at Naivasha
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses