5-Day Safari Experience to Nakuru, Naivasha & Mara

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi - Lake Nakuru

Your safari adventure begins with a warm meet and greet by the Sky Extra team in Nairobi. After a short briefing and ensuring all is set for your journey, you’ll depart the city in the early morning, heading towards Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy scenic views along the way as you travel through the Great Rift Valley, with optional stops at viewpoints for photo opportunities. Upon arrival at the park, you will check-in and have lunch and begin an exciting game drive. Lake Nakuru is home to a variety of wildlife including white rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and a vibrant population of birdlife. Though the iconic flamingo flocks have reduced due to rising water levels, the lake still offers a rich birdwatching experience. After exploring the park, you will proceed to your accommodation, followed by a relaxing dinner and your first overnight stay in the heart of the wild.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

Show more

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lanet Matfam Resort

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

+2 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Nakuru - Naivasha

Wake up to a refreshing morning in Lake Nakuru and enjoy an early breakfast surrounded by nature. After checking out, you will begin your journey to Lake Naivasha with a stop at Hell’s Gate National Park en route. The park offers a unique opportunity to hike or cycle through dramatic gorges, towering cliffs, and geothermal landscapes all while spotting zebras, gazelles, and baboons along the way. The adventurous hike makes for a memorable and active experience within Kenya’s Great Rift Valley.

After your visit to Hell’s Gate, continue on to your accommodation in Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for a delicious hot lunch and some time to unwind. In the afternoon, set out on a peaceful boat ride across the lake, where you will have a chance to see hippos and a variety of birdlife in their natural habitat. The boat ride ends at the beautiful Crescent Island, where you'll enjoy a guided walking safari among free-roaming wildlife on this serene, predator-free sanctuary.

Main Destination:

Hell’S Gate National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Little rain)

High Season The park is rarely busy

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahVery Rare

HyenaRare

Show more

ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Dove Nest Lodge

• Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP

+2 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Naivasha- Maasai Mara

After an early breakfast in Lake Naivasha, you will check out and begin your journey to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. The scenic drive takes you through the heart of the Great Rift Valley and into the vast open plains of the Mara region.
You will arrive at your accommodation in Masai Mara in time for a hot lunch and a brief rest. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in this iconic reserve, famous for its incredible concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. As the sun begins to set over the savannah, keep your camera ready for spectacular views and wildlife encounters.

Return to your lodge for dinner and your overnight stay, surrounded by the wild sounds of the African bush.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

+4 Photos

+3 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Game Drive at the Heart of Masai Mara

Today is dedicated to exploring the breathtaking Masai Mara National Reserve with a full-day game drive experience. After an early breakfast, you'll set off into the vast savannah with your packed lunch, ready to discover the rich wildlife that calls this iconic park home.

The Masai Mara is world famous for its incredible diversity of animals. Throughout the day, you will have the chance to spot the Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino as well as cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, and countless species of antelope. The reserve is also a paradise for birdwatchers, with hundreds of species to observe.

Your packed lunch will be enjoyed at a designated picnic site within the park, offering beautiful views of the open plains with wildlife passing nearby. The adventure continues into the afternoon as you track more game and capture unforgettable photos.

As the sun begins to set, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Masai Mara- Nairobi

After an early breakfast at your accommodation in Masai Mara, you will check out and begin your journey to Nairobi. Enjoy scenic en-route game viewing as you exit the reserve, giving you one last chance to spot wildlife roaming the plains.

On the way, you will have the option to visit a traditional Maasai village, where you can learn about the customs, culture, and daily life of the Maasai people. It’s a wonderful opportunity to engage with the community, witness traditional dances, and even explore a traditional manyatta.

The journey continues through the picturesque Rift Valley landscapes, with optional photo stops at scenic viewpoints along the way. You will arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your preferred location—whether it's your hotel or the airport for your onward flight.

This marks the end of your unforgettable safari adventure filled with rich wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, and lasting memories of Kenya’s natural beauty.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.