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Duration 5 Days / 4 Nights
Safari Style Classic Overland Safari
Destinations Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara
Group Format Private VIP Safari
Safari Overview

5-Day Kenya Classic Safari (Mara & Nakuru)

This 5-day classic Kenya itinerary highlights two of the country's most renowned wildlife reserves. Begin in the Great Rift Valley at Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its alkaline lake, vibrant birdlife, and protected white and black rhinoceros sanctuary.

Next, journey across traditional Maasai plains to the world-renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve for 3 full days of intensive predator tracking, vast ungulate herds, and breathtaking African sunsets.

Tour Highlights

Explore Lake Nakuru rhino sanctuary & flamingos

3 full days in world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve

Private custom 4x4 pop-up Land Cruiser & dedicated driver guide

Full board safari lodge & luxury tented camp accommodation

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
Rhino Sanctuary

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive down the scenic Great Rift Valley escarpment to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive for lunch and an afternoon game drive around the lake tracking white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and waterbucks.

Time: 3.5-hr Drive + Afternoon Safari Habitat: Soda Lake & Acacia Woodlands Meals: Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge / Lake Nakuru Sopa
Day 2
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara Game Reserve
Rift Valley to Mara

After breakfast, drive south across the Rift Valley floor into the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Check into your safari lodge and enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of big cats.

Time: 5-hr Drive & Afternoon Safari Habitat: Savannah Grasslands Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge / Ashnil Mara Camp
Day 3
Full Day Masai Mara Safari & Big Five Tracking
Big Five Day

Spend a full day exploring the endless plains of Masai Mara with picnic bush lunch. Search for lion prides, solitary leopards, cheetahs, zebras, and wildebeests.

Time: Full Day Game Drive Habitat: Open Plains & Kopjes Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge / Ashnil Mara Camp
Day 4
Second Full Day in Masai Mara & Mara River
Mara River Exploration

Focus on the Mara River area where hippos and giant Nile crocodiles reside. Optional early morning hot air balloon safari over the Mara canopy.

Time: Full Day Game Drive Habitat: Mara River Banks Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge / Ashnil Mara Camp
Day 5
Morning Safari & Return to Nairobi
Journey Return

Enjoy a dawn game drive followed by breakfast. Depart Masai Mara and drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or JKIA Airport.

Time: Morning Game Drive + 5-hr Transit Habitat: Mara to Nairobi City Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Overnight: Departure / Hotel Transfer
What's Included
  • All park entrance fees for Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara
  • Full board accommodation at luxury lodges & safari camps
  • Private custom 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof & unlimited mileage
  • Senior English-speaking Kenya safari guide
  • Complimentary mineral water on game drives
What's Excluded
  • International flight tickets & Kenya visa fees
  • Tips for guide and lodge staff
  • Optional hot air balloon flight ($480/pp)
  • Personal items & alcoholic beverages

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Call / WhatsApp: +255 682 801 818

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Book This Safari

Best Price Guarantee • 100% Tailor-Made

Call / WhatsApp: +255 682 801 818

info@liontracksafaritanzania.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about booking this safari package.

Yes, Lake Nakuru is a world-class sanctuary for both endangered black and white rhinoceroses, alongside thousands of lesser flamingos and pelicans.

We provide a private custom 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser equipped with pop-up roof, fridge, charging ports, and dedicated guide.

The scenic drive takes approximately 4 to 5 hours through Great Rift Valley landscapes and Maasai country.

This safari is 100% private, meaning you get a dedicated 4x4 Land Cruiser and driver-guide exclusively for your group.

Yes, all park entrance fees for Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara, luxury/mid-range lodge stays, all meals, and bottled water are fully included.
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