Kenya 5-Day Safari

How do you feel about spending your vacation among lions, buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, flamingos, and other African wild animals? This 5-day safari that starts in Nairobi includes visits to the Masai Mara Reserve, Lake Nakuru, and Aberdare National Park.

5-Day Safari in Kenya

Day 1: Nairobi - Aberdare National Park

At 8 am, we will pick you up at your hotel in Nairobi and travel to Aberdare National Park. The park is known for its lush landscapes at an altitude of over 4000 meters (13,125 feet). During the tour, we aim to spot lions, leopards, buffaloes, and baboons. You'll have the remainder of the day free to eat and rest at the lodge, where elephants can often be seen.

Day 2: Aberdare National Park - Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, we will proceed to Lake Nakuru in the Great Rift Valley, arriving after a four-hour drive. Following lunch, we'll visit the lake, noted for its flamingos and pelicans, as well as for the presence of white and black rhinos. We will return to the hotel for dinner and rest.

Day 3: Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara

We will have breakfast at the lodge before heading to the Masai Mara National Reserve, with views of the Mount Longonot volcano along the way. After lunch at the camp, we will go on a safari to observe the local wildlife, including giraffes, elephants, monkeys, leopards, lions, and gazelles. Dinner will be served at the camp.

Day 4: Maasai Mara

The morning is free; you may book a hot air balloon ride over the Maasai Mara for an unforgettable experience. If not, we will conduct a ground safari to see zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and crocodiles. Lunch will be a picnic during the excursion. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Maasai Mara camp.

Day 5: Maasai Mara - Nairobi

On the final day, we will have breakfast and then depart Maasai Mara towards Nairobi, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation or the airport by approximately 2 pm.

Accommodation

The safari includes 4 nights of accommodation in:

Aberdare National Park: 5-star Ark Lodge or similarLake Nakuru: 3-star Lanet Matfam Resort or similarMasai Mara: 3-star Mara Springs Camp or similar

Hot-air balloon ride over Maasai Mara

For an extraordinary experience on the fourth day, consider a hot air balloon ride over Maasai Mara, where you'll watch the sunrise over the reserve.