Adventure Safaris Kenya Wildlife & Lakes Safari
5 Days Kenya Safari – Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Nairobi → Maasai Mara National Reserve → Lake Nakuru National Park → Lake Naivasha → Nairobi
- Group: 2–6 people
- 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with Pop-Up Roof
Overview
Experience Kenya’s iconic wildlife and beautiful Rift Valley lakes on a five-day safari. Begin with exciting game drives in the Maasai Mara, continue to Lake Nakuru for rhino sightings and birdlife, then unwind beside Lake Naivasha, with an optional boat safari to discover its hippos and waterbirds.
This itinerary combines classic African wildlife viewing with scenic landscapes and relaxing lakeside experiences.
- Maasai Mara Big Five game drives.
- Seasonal Great Migration viewing.
- Lake Nakuru rhinos and birdlife.
- Lake Naivasha boat safari.
- Hippos and waterbirds.
- Scenic Great Rift Valley landscapes.
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day1
Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve
Depart Nairobi after breakfast and travel through the Great Rift Valley towards the Maasai Mara. Enjoy scenic countryside views and arrive at your lodge or camp around lunchtime, depending on road conditions.
After check-in, enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife. -
Day2
Full-Day Maasai Mara National Reserve
Spend the day exploring the Maasai Mara on morning and afternoon game drives. Search for the Big Five while discovering the reserve's open grasslands and riverine habitats.
Depending on the season, you may witness parts of the Great Migration. Optional experiences include a hot-air balloon safari or a Maasai cultural visit. -
Day3
Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara for Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy the changing scenery as you travel through the Great Rift Valley region.
Arrive around lunchtime or later, depending on road conditions. If time and park entry arrangements permit, enjoy an afternoon game drive to look for rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes and other wildlife. -
Day4
Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, enjoy an optional morning game drive at Lake Nakuru, subject to your schedule and park arrangements, before travelling to Lake Naivasha.
Arrive around lunchtime or early afternoon. Relax by the lake or choose an optional boat safari to see hippos and waterbirds. A guided nature walk at a suitable nearby sanctuary may also be arranged. -
Day5
Lake Naivasha – Nairobi
Enjoy breakfast and some final time by the lake, depending on your departure schedule. If not taken on Day 4, an optional morning boat safari may be possible.
Depart for Nairobi and travel through the Great Rift Valley, arriving later in the day depending on traffic. Drop-off can be arranged at your hotel, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or another agreed location.
What’s included
Included
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Where you’ll stay

4 nights · Kenya Wildlife & Lakes Safari · Accommodation
Safari Lodges & Tented Camps
Stay in comfortable safari lodges or tented camps in or near the Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha. Suggested allocation is two nights in the Maasai Mara, one near Lake Nakuru and one near Lake Naivasha. Specific properties depend on your selected comfort level, travel dates and availability.
Route map
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