Overview
A 5-day Kenya road trip from Nairobi through Lake Naivasha and Nakuru to the Masai Mara — Kenya's greatest hits.
Not every safari needs two weeks. This tightly curated 5-day road trip delivers Kenya's greatest hits with zero wasted time — ideal for first-timers, return visitors with limited leave, or couples looking for a romantic bush escape. Depart Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley escarpment, descend to Lake Naivasha for a boat safari among hippo pods, then continue to Lake Nakuru for one of Africa's most iconic birdwatching spectacles. The journey finishes in the Masai Mara, where two full days of game drives give you the best chance of spotting the Big Five, tracking cheetah at full sprint, and watching a Mara sunset that will stay with you for decades. Every night is spent in a hand-selected lodge chosen for comfort, location, and character.
Safari Highlights
Your Journey
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi
Arrive at JKIA. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Boma Inn NairobiMeals: DinnerAirport transferDay 2
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
After breakfast depart for Lake Nakuru. Lunch and afternoon game drive through the park.
Overnight: Nakuru Sopa LodgeMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerScenic driveAfternoon game driveDay 3
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
After breakfast depart for the Masai Mara. Lunch and afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Zebra Plains Mara CampMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerScenic driveAfternoon game driveDay 4
Masai Mara Full Day Game Drive
Full-day safari in the Masai Mara. Big Five spotting and wildlife photography.
Overnight: Zebra Plains Mara CampMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerFull day game driveDay 5
Departure Day
Early breakfast and transfer to the airport.
Overnight: N/AMeals: BreakfastAirport transfer
Scenes from the Safari
What's Included
Included
- Nairobi hotel pickup and drop-off
- All national park entrance fees
- Full-board accommodation (4 nights)
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Game drives, boat safari at Naivasha
- Drinking water during drives
Not Included
- International flights
- Kenya e-Visa ($52)
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Tips & gratuities ($15–20/day recommended)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
Price Per Person
Where to Stay
LUXURY_LODGEMara Serena Safari Lodge
Masai MaraPerched on a commanding hilltop in the heart of the Masai Mara, Mara Serena Safari Lodge offers panoramic views of the savanna and front-row access to the Great Migration river crossings.
from $280/night
LUXURY_LODGEAmboseli Serena Safari Lodge
AmboseliSet against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge is a lush oasis surrounded by Amboseli's legendary elephant herds and acacia woodland.
from $250/night
TENTED_CAMPSamburu Intrepids Camp
SamburuA riverside luxury tented camp shaded by giant acacia trees on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in Samburu National Reserve, home to the unique Samburu Special Five.
from $260/night
