5-Day Masai Mara and Great Lakes Group Sharing Kenya African Safari
Overview
Overview
5-Day Masai Mara and Great Lakes Group Sharing Kenya African Safari takes you from the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve to the pristine waters of Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha. Your Kenya African Safari journey combines thrilling game drives with breathtaking scenery, offering encounters with the Big Five and millions of flamingos. This group sharing safari provides excellent value while ensuring you experience the very best of Kenya’s natural wonders in just five unforgettable days.
Your Kenya African Safari begins in Nairobi and ventures into the heart of the Masai Mara, where endless savannah plains host the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth. The legendary Mara River crossings during the Great Wildebeest Migration make this Kenya African Safari truly extraordinary between July and October. Beyond the Mara, your Kenya African Safari continues to the alkaline waters of Lake Nakuru, famous for its spectacular flamingo populations and diverse birdlife. The journey showcases Kenya’s incredible biodiversity from big cats and elephants to rare black and white rhinos in their natural habitat.
This Kenya African Safari concludes with the tranquil beauty of Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake surrounded by acacia forests and volcanic landscapes. The combination of wildlife viewing, boat safaris, and cultural interactions creates a comprehensive Kenya African Safari experience that captures the essence of East Africa. Your Kenya African Safari adventure includes professional English-speaking guides, comfortable 4WD safari vehicles, and carefully selected accommodations that enhance your wilderness experience. This group sharing format allows solo travelers and small groups to enjoy premium Kenya African Safari experiences while making new friendships with fellow adventurers from around the world.
Tour Highlights
Day 1: Arrival and pick up from Nairobi, transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 2: Proceed to full-day game viewing in the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon drives
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park for flamingo viewing and rhino spotting
Day 4: Continue with the Lake Naivasha boat safari and Crescent Island walking safari
Day 5: Proceed to the final game drive and transfer back to Nairobi for departure
Price Includes
Price Includes
Park fees for Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Lake Naivasha
All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
Ground transport per 4WD custom safari vehicle
Bottled water in the safari vehicle throughout the journey
Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Service of an English-speaking professional driver-guide
Driver allowances and accommodation
All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
Game drives in open-roof safari vehicles for optimal wildlife viewing
Boat safari on Lake Naivasha
Walking safari on Crescent Island Game Sanctuary
Price excludes
Price Excludes
Kenya Visa fees
International and internal flights
Personal needs such as gratuities, beverages, souvenirs, etc.
Visa processing costs
Air ticket expenses
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary (such as Masai village visits)
Laundry fees at accommodations
Tips for driver-guides and accommodation staff
Life insurance coverage
Other drinks apart from water (sodas, alcohol, etc.)
Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)
Telephone and internet charges
Items of personal nature
Itineraries
Day 1Arrival and pick up from Nairobi, transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve
Your Kenya African Safari adventure begins with arrival and pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel at 7:00 AM for the scenic drive to Masai Mara National Reserve. The transfer to Masai Mara covers 280 kilometers through the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment, taking approximately 5-6 hours with a brief stop at the famous Rift Valley viewpoint for spectacular photography opportunities. Upon arrival in the legendary Masai Mara, your Kenya African Safari continues with afternoon game drives through the reserve's 1,510 square kilometers of pristine wilderness, home to an incredible diversity of African wildlife. This first day of your Kenya African Safari provides immediate immersion into one of Africa's most celebrated ecosystems, with excellent chances of spotting lions, elephants, and numerous antelope species roaming the endless savannah plains.
Day 2Proceed to full-day game viewing in the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon drives
Proceed to intensive full day game viewing in the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, the crown jewel of your Kenya African Safari experience. Early morning game drives at 6:30 AM offer the best opportunities to witness predator activity during your Kenya African Safari, as lions, leopards, and cheetahs hunt across the open plains with Mount Kilimanjaro visible on clear days. The afternoon session of your Kenya African Safari continues with extensive exploration of different sections of the reserve, including the famous Mara River where dramatic wildebeest crossings occur during the Great Migration season. Your full day Kenya African Safari adventure includes visits to the Musiara swamp area, known for excellent elephant sightings, and the Talek River region where hippos and crocodiles provide additional wildlife viewing excitement throughout this comprehensive safari experience.
Day 3Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park for flamingo viewing and rhino spotting
Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park marks the second phase of your Kenya African Safari, departing Masai Mara at 8:00 AM for this world-famous flamingo sanctuary located in Kenya's Rift Valley region. The scenic 280-kilometer journey takes approximately 4-5 hours through diverse landscapes including Maasai pastoralist areas and highland farming communities, showcasing Kenya's cultural diversity alongside your Kenya African Safari wildlife focus. Upon arrival at Lake Nakuru National Park, your Kenya African Safari continues with afternoon game drives around the alkaline lake's shoreline, famous for hosting up to two million flamingos that create spectacular pink carpets across the water surface. This unique Kenya African Safari destination also provides excellent opportunities to spot both black and white rhinoceros populations, along with Rothschild's giraffes, making it a crucial conservation success story within Kenya's national park system.
Day 4Continue with the Lake Naivasha boat safari and Crescent Island walking safari
Continue with your Kenya African Safari adventure by transferring to Lake Naivasha at 8:00 AM, covering 60 kilometers in approximately 1.5 hours through the scenic Rift Valley highlands and flower farming regions. Your Kenya African Safari experience at Lake Naivasha begins with a thrilling boat safari on this freshwater lake, offering close encounters with hippos, diverse waterbird species, and fish eagles that make this destination unique among Kenya's safari circuits. The afternoon portion of your Kenya African Safari continues with a guided walking safari on Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, where you can walk freely among zebras, giraffes, waterbucks, and various antelope species without the barrier of a vehicle. This pedestrian-friendly Kenya African Safari experience provides incredible photography opportunities and intimate wildlife encounters, concluding with sunset views across the lake surrounded by acacia forests and the distinctive silhouette of Mount Longonot volcano.
Day 5Proceed to the final game drive and transfer back to Nairobi for departure
Proceed to your final Kenya African Safari activities with an early morning game drive around Lake Naivasha area at 6:30 AM, maximizing wildlife viewing opportunities before beginning the journey back to Nairobi. The optional visit to Hell's Gate National Park enhances your Kenya African Safari experience with unique geological formations, hot springs, and the opportunity for cycling or walking safaris among zebras and gazelles in this distinctive landscape. Your Kenya African Safari adventure concludes with the 90-kilometer transfer back to Nairobi, taking approximately 2 hours through the scenic Mai Mahiu escarpment and arriving in Kenya's capital city by early afternoon. The final leg of your Kenya African Safari includes drop-off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel, with time for last-minute souvenir shopping and reflection on five incredible days exploring Kenya's premier wildlife destinations and stunning Great Rift Valley landscapes
