5-Day Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari

The 5-day Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara safari is an opportunity to explore Kenya’s famous wildlife parks, Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru, and have exciting wildlife encounters. The tour starts and ends in Nairobi city.

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

On arrival in Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport), you will be greeted by a representative from Nsiko Adventures who will take you to your hotel to relax before your safari begins the next day. Stay at the Boma Inn hotel.

Meal plan: Half board – Dinner and breakfast.

Day 2: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru

Early departure from Nairobi and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park with a stop at the Rift Valley Escarpment to admire the scenery. Along the road are two Rift Valley lakes: Naivasha, a freshwater lake, and Elmentaita, a soda lake, the smallest of the Rift Valley lakes. Lake Nakuru National Park is approximately 156 kilometers (3.5 hours drive) from Nairobi. You arrive in time for lunch and check in at the Hill Court Inn. Later, after some rest, you will leave for an evening safari.

Meals – Full board.

Day 3: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara

The journey from Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara is 280 kilometers (5.5 hours drive). Departure after breakfast for the famous Masai Mara. Arrive at Mara Fisi Camp in time for lunch. Departure at 4:00 p.m. for a night safari. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meals – Full board.

Day 4: Masai Mara

We will maximize our time at the Masai Mara with a morning and an afternoon safari. This will be a full day exploring the vast plains of the Mara Serengeti ecosystem. Return to Mara Fisi Lodge in the evening for dinner and night’s rest.

Day 5: Masai Mara – Nairobi

Early in the morning, after breakfast, depart from the lodge and visit the Masai farms for a cultural experience, then depart for Nairobi where you will arrive in the afternoon. The distance between Masai Mara and Nairobi is approximately 260 kilometers, which takes approximately 5 hours to drive.

The quote includes

Pick-up and drop-off from Nairobi
Full-board accommodation during the safari
Transport in a good 4X4 safari vehicle
Full park entry fees and government taxes
Unlimited mileage on safaris
Services of an English-speaking driver-guide.

Are excluded:

Any expenses of a purely personal nature
Items not mentioned in the inclusions
Travel and medical insurance
Air tickets – domestic and international
Visa/entry permit fees.