5-Day Lakes to Legends - a Scenic Kenyan Safari

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

Nairobi to Naivasha – Escaping into Nature

Your exciting Safari will begin with an early morning pick up from your Nairobi hotel or at the airport and begin the leisurely drive through the Great Rift Valley towards Lake Naivasha. Along the way, there is a brief stop at a viewpoint to admire and photograph the escarpment’s dramatic scenery.
Upon arrival at Lake Naivasha in the late morning, you will check into the hotel and enjoy a sumptuous lunch, relax before heading out for an afternoon of light adventure. Which includes a boat ride on the lake to observe hippos and birdlife, followed by a guided walk at Crescent Island — a unique opportunity to walk among zebras, giraffes, and antelopes in an open sanctuary setting.
You will return to the hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight stay by the lakeside.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Blooming Suites

• Mid-range hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Naivasha to Lake Nakuru – Flamingos & Rhino Country

This Morning you will have early breakfast after which you will embark on a thrilling adventure at Hell's Gate which is a popular destination, known for its dramatic landscape and geothermal activity, located in the Great Rift Valley. Once inside the park, you will enjoy a guided cycling safari, one of the few opportunities in Kenya to explore a national park by bicycle. You will also enjoy a guided hike through the Hell’s Gate Gorge. After this exciting adventure you will kick off your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park a stunning wildlife haven in the Great Rift Valley, famously known for its abundance of wildlife, including flamingos, and its varied habitats. Upon arrival, you will check in and enjoy a delicious lunch at your hotel. Afterward, you will embark on an afternoon game drive to explore the park’s rich wildlife, including sightings of lions, rhinos, and the elusive leopards. You will return to the hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight stay in Nakuru.

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

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ziwa Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Nakuru to Masai Mara – Into the Heart of the Wild

Following breakfast and check-out, you will depart for the legendary Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The drive passes through rural landscapes, scattered hills, and local homesteads, arriving in the Mara by mid-afternoon.
Upon arrival, you will proceed to check in at your Camp have sumptuous lunch then afterwards visit a nearby Maasai village — a cultural experience that offers insight into the traditional lifestyle of the Maasai community. You explore the manyattas, enjoy interactive dances, and learn about the customs, social structure, and resilience of the Maasai people.
After the enriching village visit, you will proceed to your camp and enjoy dinner in the peaceful setting of the Mara wilderness.

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

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mara – Safari Splendor

After an early breakfast, you will set out for a full day of exploration across the vast savannah of the Maasai Mara. With picnic lunches packed, the drive stretches into deeper corners of the reserve, increasing the chances of spotting the Big Five — lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo — as well as cheetahs, wildebeest, and hundreds of antelope species.
Lunch is enjoyed at a scenic picnic site inside the reserve before continuing with the afternoon drive through different habitats and riverine zones. The Mara never disappoints, whether in the green seasons or during the famed migration months.
You will return to the camp in the evening, just in time for dinner and overnight stay under the starry skies.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mara to Nairobi – Farewell to the Wild

The journey back to Nairobi begins mid-morning with a relaxed pace, you will stop for lunch and also souvenir shopping can be arranged along the way.
Arrival in Nairobi is expected in the late afternoon, bringing a memorable journey through lakes, landscapes, culture, and Kenya’s untamed wildlife to a close.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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