The 5 days Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru safari is an exceptional wildlife tour package you shouldn’t miss to book. It distinct from the rest of the packages because it offers you a great opportunity to witness the wildebeest migration and also identify diversity of birds plus other wildlife species.
This wildlife safari package introduces you into Masai Mara National Reserve which is popular for the great wildebeest migration and Lake Nakuru National Park with countless flamingos.
Detailed itinerary.
Day 1: Nairobi-Masai Mara National Reserve
Pick up by our company representative at your hotel in Nairobi. Get briefed on your 5 days Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru safari. After, get into the safari vehicle ready to set off to Masai Mara National Reserve. Drive through the lush savanna grassland and extensive plains of the Great Rift Valley while enjoying the excellent views of Mount Margaret, Mount Longonot and Mt. Suswa.
Masai Mara is popular among the 9 world’s wonders and it is undoubtedly the most visited travel destinations in Kenya. This nature reserve is famous for the wildebeest migration which you will have opportunity to witness on this safari along the Mara River. Additionally, Masai Mara National Reserve also protects diverse antelope families, zebras, hyenas, birds to mention but a few. Get here early and go enjoy a quick game drive then later get dinner and night stay at the lodge you booked.
Day 2: Wildlife viewing & Masai cultural explosion
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the lodge/camp and after, go explore Masai Mara National Reserve on a whole day game drive. This will include a picnic lunch at the Mara River and most interestingly, get to see diversity of wildlife. Witness the wildebeests as they cross the Mara River from Serengeti National Park to Masai Mara in the company of thousands of zebras, gazelles, elands and so much more.
The long day game viewing experience will also include visit to the Maasai Village. Get to learn the unique cultures, traditions, practices of the Maasai and also enjoyable cultural dances plus great music performances.
Day 3: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Enjoy breakfast early in the morning and after, head to Lake Nakuru National Park, a popular spot for flamingos. Besides, this park also boasts of its huge network of other wildlife including the Rothschild giraffes, leopards, black and white rhinos and others.
Arrive early and go enjoy a game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park wildlife tracks. Later, get to the lodge to be served lunch and the rest of the afternoon will include cooling yourself in the swimming pool or have an optional evening game drive.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Samburu National Park
After a leisurely breakfast, get yourself ready to hit the road to Samburu National Park with lunch upon arrival. Later, go experience the beautiful Samburu and your evening will take you on evening game drive. This protected area is blessed with rare grevy’s zebras, gerenuk antelopes, elephants, oryx, lion, giraffes, over 365 bird species; majority of which can be spotted.
Day 5: Samburu National Park to Nairobi
Have a leisurely cup of tea or coffee and later, return to Nairobi Kenya but after a game drive within Samburu National Park. This day marks the end of your 5 days Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru safari.
