Kenya 5-Day Safari

Experience a vacation surrounded by lions, buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, flamingos, and other African wildlife on this 5-day safari that starts in Nairobi. The tour includes visits to the Masai Mara Reserve, Lake Nakuru, and Aberdare National Park.

5-Day Safari in Kenya

Day 1: Nairobi - Aberdare National Park

Pickup will be at 8 am from your hotel in Nairobi to travel to Aberdare National Park. This nature reserve is known for its lush landscape at an altitude exceeding 4000 meters (13,125 feet). We will aim to see lions, leopards, buffaloes, and baboons. After the safari, guests can relax at the lodge, where elephants frequently visit nearby.

Day 2: Aberdare National Park - Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, we will drive for four hours to Lake Nakuru. Lunch will be at the lodge before visiting the lake, known for its flamingos and pelicans. This is also a notable location to see both white and black rhinos. Dinner will follow at the lodge.

Day 3: Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara

After breakfast, we will head to the Masai Mara National Reserve. The camp will welcome us for lunch before a safari to observe giraffes, elephants, monkeys, leopards, lions, and gazelles in their natural habitat. Dinner will be served at the camp.

Day 4: Maasai Mara

The morning is free, with an option to book a hot air balloon ride. If not, a ground safari will continue in Maasai Mara, featuring zebras, wildebeest, hippos, crocodiles, and a lunch picnic during the excursion. Overnight at the camp follows.

Day 5: Maasai Mara - Nairobi

After breakfast, we will leave Maasai Mara for Nairobi, with drop-off at your accommodation or the airport expected around 2 pm.

Accommodation

The safari includes 4 nights 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

Consider booking a hot air balloon ride on Day 4 for an extraordinary experience, observing the sunrise over the reserve as wildlife awakens.