5-Day Nakuru-Mara Safari

Day 1
Day 1
En-route Lake Naivasha
After your breakfast, depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha.

Activities:
Enjoy a peaceful boat ride on the lake, spotting hippos and diverse birdlife

Go on a walking safari at Crescent Island, where animals roam freely without predators.

In the afternoon, explore Hell’s Gate National Park with an optional bike ride through dramatic gorges and volcanic terrain.

Overnight: A lodge or camp by the lakeside.
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Day 2
Day 2
Lake Naivasha en-route Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru, known for its stunning birdlife and rhino sanctuary.

Activities:
After lunch at the lodge. Embark on an afternoon game drive to spot white and black rhinos, flamingos, buffalo, zebras, and Rothschild giraffes
Overnight: Lodge or camp inside or near Lake Nakuru National Park.
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Day 3
Day 3
Lake Nakuru en-route Maasai Mara (Nashulai Conservancy)
Set off early for the iconic Maasai Mara, arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive.

Activities:
Enjoy a game drive in Nashulai Conservancy, a community-led wildlife sanctuary bordering the Maasai Mara, offering a more exclusive, low-impact safari experience
Overnight: Eco-camp or lodge in or near Nashulai Conservancy
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Day 4
Day 4
Full Day in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Spend the full day exploring the vast Maasai Mara Reserve, renowned for its wildlife abundance.

Activities:
Full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the wild

Spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and if in season, catch the Great Migration (July–October)
Overnight: Same lodge/camp as Day 3
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Day 5
Day 5
Maasai Village Visit – Return to Nairobi
After breakfast, visit a traditional Maasai village for a cultural experience.
Activities:

Learn about Maasai traditions, dances, and daily life

Depart for Nairobi, with a stop-over for lunch, arriving in the late afternoon or evening for airport/hotel drop off.
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