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5 Days Kenya Safari

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$ 4,500.00$ 4,450.00

5‑day Kenyan safari itinerary that gives you a chance to see a variety of Kenya’s wildlife and landscapes — savannah, forest, Rift Valley lakes, and the Big Five.

This itinerary starts & ends in Nairobi, and is perfect for a first‑time visitor.

Highlights: Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha & Nakuru, and Amboseli or Ol Pejeta.
Big Five, flamingos, hippos, elephants with Mt. Kilimanjaro backdrop.

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  • Vacation Style Holiday Type
    Camping, Discovery, Guided Tours, Jungle, Trekking, Wildlife
  • Activity Level Tough
  • Group Size Medium Group
    40
All about the 5 Days Kenya Safari.

5‑day Kenyan safari itinerary that gives you a chance to see a variety of Kenya’s wildlife and landscapes — savannah, forest, Rift Valley lakes, and the Big Five.

This itinerary starts & ends in Nairobi, and is perfect for a first‑time visitor.

Highlights: Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha & Nakuru, and Amboseli or Ol Pejeta.
Big Five, flamingos, hippos, elephants with Mt. Kilimanjaro backdrop.

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

This itinerary starts & ends in Nairobi, and is perfect for a first‑time visitor.

Highlights: Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha & Nakuru, and Amboseli or Ol Pejeta.
Big Five, flamingos, hippos, elephants with Mt. Kilimanjaro backdrop.

  • Transport 4×4 Land Cruiser or safari van with pop‑up roof
  • Accommodation 2 nights, full board at mid-range to luxury lodge/camp
  • Park Fees & Drives Entry fees plus multiple daily game drives
  • Guide English-speaking professional safari guide
  • Meals & Water All meals included and bottled drinking water.
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Travel insurance and other emergencies
  • Tips to driver/guide
  • Hot air balloon safari (~$450–500)
  • Flights to/from Masai Mara
  • Optional add ons
  1. Day 1 Nairobi → Lake Naivasha
    • Morning: Depart Nairobi after breakfast, drive to the Rift Valley.
      • Optional stop at Great Rift Valley Viewpoint.
    • Arrive at Lake Naivasha in time for lunch.
    • Afternoon: Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, see hippos & water birds.
    • Optional guided walk on Crescent Island Sanctuary.
    • Dinner & overnight at lodge/camp near Naivasha.

    Stay: Lake Naivasha Country Club, Enashipai, or similar.

     

  2. Day 2 Lake Nakuru National Park
    • After early breakfast, drive 1.5 hr to Lake Nakuru National Park.
    • Morning & afternoon game drives:
      • Look for white & black rhinos, flamingos & pelicans, Rothschild giraffes, lions, buffaloes.
      • Visit Baboon Cliff for stunning views.
    • Dinner & overnight in Nakuru or Naivasha.

    Stay: Sarova Lion Hill, Lake Nakuru Lodge, or similar.

     

  3. Day 3 Nakuru → Maasai Mara
    • Early breakfast & depart for the Maasai Mara National Reserve (approx. 5–6 hr drive).
    • Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge/camp.
    • Afternoon game drive in the Mara to spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeest & more.
    • Dinner & overnight at lodge/camp in Maasai Mara.

    Stay: Basecamp Explorer, Mara Sopa Lodge, Ashnil Mara, or similar.

     

  4. Day 4 Full Day in Maasai Mara

    Full day of game drives with picnic lunch by the Mara River (site of the famous wildebeest migration, if in season). Optional visit to a Maasai village ($). Dinner & overnight at your lodge/camp.

  5. Day 5 Maasai Mara → Nairobi
    • Optional early morning game drive.
    • Breakfast & check out, then drive back to Nairobi with lunch en route.
    • Drop off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta Airport in the afternoon.

     

  6. Optional Variations Optional Variations
    • Swap Nakuru for Amboseli if you want Kilimanjaro views & elephants.
    • Add Ol Pejeta Conservancy for rhinos & chimps if you prefer Laikipia region.
    • Spend 2 nights in Maasai Mara instead of 1 if you want more big cat sightings.

     

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