Journey Through Kenya: 5 Days in Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha

Journey Through Kenya: 5 Days in Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha

Join our 5-day adventure through Kenya's iconic landscapes! Start in Nairobi, then journey to the famous Maasai Mara for thrilling game drives, where you'll spot the Big Five. Continue to Lake Nakuru, home to vibrant birdlife and rhinos. Ideal for all travelers, this group safari offers an unforgettable wildlife experience, sharing the excitement with like-minded adventurers

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Join us on a 5-day group safari through Maasai Mara, Naivasha, Nakuru, and Nairobi National Park. Witness the Big 5—lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo—while exploring the Mara Plains, Nakuru’s birdlife, and the only National Park in a city. Capture stunning views of the Mara River, spot hippos and crocodiles, and follow wildebeest migration paths. Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure in Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations!

Departure Dates: 2nd, 8th, 16th & 23rd Of Every Month 2025

SUMMARY

Day 1: Nairobi – Maasai Mara.

Day 2: Maasai Mara.

Day 3: Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru

Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha

Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Nairobi.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Nairobi – Maasai Mara.

Early morning, meet up at Sarova Stanley for breakfast. Board Our Jeep and join other guests for your safari to Maasai Mara, with the first stopover at the great escarpments for a photo session. Continue with the 5-hour drive. Arrive at your camp for check-in and lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing. Agree with the driver and other travelers on a pick-up time for the afternoon game drive where you enter the park gate at 4:00 pm. Here you will search for zebras, antelopes, giraffes, elephants, and lions. At sunset and after a wonderful time drive back to camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Maasai Mara – Full Day

This morning after breakfast, your guide will pick you up from the camp at your agreed time, with a packed picnic lunch box, and transfer you to the main reserve for a full-day game drive. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to spot the Big Five along with other animal species in the reserve. Drive to the banks of the Mara River to witness the wildebeest crossings and observe crocodiles patiently waiting for their prey. Enjoy lunch here or under an acacia tree, overlooking snorting hippos in the water and the stunning landscape. After lunch, embark on an afternoon game drive to find the animals most active during these hours. After a wonderful day, exit the park and return to the camp/ lodge for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay.

Day 3: Maasai Mara – Nakuru

After breakfast, check out from the camp and meet the driver and the rest of the group at the agreed time. Drive to Lake Nakuru with bathroom, lunch and coffee stopovers along the way. Upon arrival in Nakuru, check in at the hotel and spend the rest of the evening relaxing. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha.

Today early morning, have breakfast at the hotel and check out. Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park for a morning Game Drive. Lake Nakuru National Park is a Rhino Sanctuary and the home to the endangered Black and White Rhino. Have a stopover at the Baboon Cliff for better views of the park and if you are lucky to spot Flamingoes and bird life. Have an on-route drive searching for more animals as you head out of the park and drive to Naivasha. Arrive in time for late lunch. Check-in at the hotel and have lunch. Spend the rest of the Afternoon having a boat ride at Lake Naivasha and a walking Safari at Crescent Island. Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Naivasha – Nairobi

Morning Game Drive at Hells Gate National Park with an option for cycling (own account). Visit the Gorges, and the scenic parts of the park for a walk. After your adventure at Hell’s Gate, exit the park and proceed to Nairobi. Here, you’ll meet other travelers joining the safari and enjoy a delightful lunch at Carnivore Restaurant. Post lunch, proceed to have a sunset game drive in Nairobi National Park, where you view the only park in a Capital city as well as the animals found here. If lucky, watch the sunset with the giraffes and city towers from afar. After a wonderful time, exit the park and drop off at the airport/ your hotel for a continued stay.

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SAFARI COSTS:

ACCOMMODATION

SEASON

ADULT RATE IN  SHARED ROOM

ADULT RATE IN OWN ROOM

REGULAR SEASON

$ 2,215

$ 2,485

PEAK SEASON

$ 2,805

$ 3,135

Peak Season: July – October

Regular Season: January- June & November- 20th December

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:

Accommodation:

  • 2 Nights Stay at Emayian Luxury Camp
  • 1 Nights Stay at Sarova Woodlands
  • 1 Nights Stay at Lake Naivasha Sopa
  • Meals on Full Board (Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast) Per Night.

NOTE: We may provide similar hotels based on availability.

Activities & Extras

  • Bottled Water in Jeep & Rooms as per the hotel policy.
  • Swimming at the Hotels.
  • Park Entry Fees-Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru NP and Hell`s Gate National Park.
  • Game Viewing Drives.
  • Narok County Community Fee- Maasai Mara
  • Lake Naivasha Boat Ride & Crescent Island Walking Tour.
  • Maasai Cultural Tour – Complimentary.
  • Breakfast at Sarova Stanley on Day 1.
  • Carnivore Lunch- Complimentary.
  • Sunset Game drive at Nairobi National Park.

Transport:

  • Shared Transport in 4*4 Safari Jeep.

Excluded:

  • Hot Air Balloon Ride – $ 520 per Person.
  • Festive supplement.
  • Nairobi Excursions https://samsonsafaris.com/nairobi-excursions/
  • Extra Night in Nairobi.
  • Anything not mentioned.

What to Carry:

  • Long-sleeved shirts and pants for protection against the sun and insects.
  • A warm jacket or fleece for cooler mornings and evenings.
  • Comfortable walking shoes or boots, hat or cap and swimsuit.
  • Sunscreen, Insect Repellant and other personal effects.
  • Binoculars for wildlife viewing.
  • Camera with extra batteries.
  • Pack light and consider using soft duffle bags.

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