5-Day Lion King and Big 5 Hakuna Matata Kenya Safari

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 1Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve Our professional driver guide will pick you up from Jomo Kenyatta Airport or the city hotel for a scenic drive to Masai Mara National Reserve. Have a stopover at the spectacular Great Rift Valley viewpoint to stretch your legs and photograph the contrasting landscapes, including Mt. Longonot. Proceed through the Rift Valley floor to the Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving at the lodge in good time for lunch. Embark on your first game drive this afternoon. One of our favorite places to look for wildlife in Kenya is the Masai Mara National Reserve. That is because the wildlife here is incredible, with big cats (Lions, Leopards, and cheetahs among Other animals. There is a good chance you will also see giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and impalas. Bring your binoculars because more than 500 species of birds have been recorded in the reserve. The area's beautiful savannah landscape and acacia trees add to the splendor of the environment. 6-hrs drive. 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 Hye

Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 2Masai Mara National Reserve Masai Mara National Reserve This is a full day spent game viewing across the rich tree-studded grassland and rolling hills of the famous Savanna. The Mara is renowned for its great herds of plains game animals like leopards, Cheetahs, Lions, and other herbivores. It has virtually every other type of wildlife to be found in Kenya. You will have a full-day game drive in Masai Mara Savannah. Your lunch today is picnic lunch boxes in the savannah under a lone flat-top acacia tree while watching the animals grazing. Continue with the game viewing arriving at your lodge late in the evening after thoroughly exploring this massive grassland savannah measuring 1,500 sq km. You have an option of booking a balloon ride today which takes off early in the morning. After landing, the crew helps you out of the basket and escorts you to a lovely setting for a bush champagne breakfast which is a lifetime experience and worth the price. Later join your driver guide at a location and proceed with your full-day game drive. Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park

Day 3Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park Today after breakfast, Drive north through Narok to Njoro Road, which crosses the beautiful sceneries of the fertile wheat lands of Mau and the Mau Forest complex (The source of the Mara River). You will arrive at the park in good time for lunch, Check in to your lodge and later depart for an afternoon game drive in this gorgeous park and return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Lake Nakuru National Park is among Kenya's finest national parks. The park is gorgeous all year round and boasts rocky escarpments, patches of yellow-barked acacia forest, and a waterfall. It is home to flamingos, black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, buffaloes, hippos, and the endangered Rothschild's giraffe. The southern end of the lake is the best place to see wildlife! The forested area below the Rhinos Cliff is a favorite lion-spotting point where lionesses love to sleep in the trees, and leopards frequent the same site. 5 Hrs drive. 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

Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha

Day 4Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha Depart for an early morning game drive and thereafter return to the lodge for a leisurely breakfast before driving to Lake Naivasha. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in Kenya outside the town of Naivasha northwest of Nairobi famous for its strong population of hippos, Giraffes, wildebeest, and the over 400 bird species in the forest surrounding the lake making it the perfect destination for birders On Arrival After Lunch, we'll set off for an (Optional) boat ride and a walking adventure at the Lake Naivasha game sanctuary. It's an opportunity to connect with nature and observe the wildlife up close. The animals here are friendly, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to take selfies and cherish the moments. We'll return to the hotel later in the evening for dinner and overnight Exploring the serene waters of Lake Naivasha on a boat is an absolute treat. You'll have the chance to marvel at the diverse birdlife and wildlife that call the lake and its surroundings home. 1-hr drive. Main Destination: Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge Mid-range lodge located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha to Nairobi City

Day 5Lake Naivasha to Nairobi City Lake Naivasha to Nairobi City After a leisurely morning breakfast, you will check out of your lodge, pack up, and drive to the nearby Hell's Gate National Park (Optional). You can choose to cycle, walk, or drive through the park, as it is one of the few national parks that allow these activities. You can rent a bicycle at the park gate upon arrival. Later, you will proceed back to Nairobi. On arrival in Nairobi, you have the option to have lunch at the famous Carnivore restaurant. Afterward, you will be dropped off at your respective hotel or at the airport, marking the end of your safari. Depending on your homebound flight departure time, you will need to organize the departure time from Lake Naivasha with your driver guide. Although it's unfortunate that the safari has to come to an end, we are confident that you will return home with many exciting and happy memories, and we hope that you will join us again on safari sometime in the future. 2- hrs Drive. Main Destination: Nairobi (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requ