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Kenya · Safari Tour

5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha Safari

Two nights in the Masai Mara, then a night each at Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley.

Duration5 days / 4 nights
Start / EndNairobi
Tour typeSafari tour
Vehicle4x4 safari jeep
DestinationsMara, Nakuru & Naivasha
KATO member AS/771
80+ Tripadvisor reviews
TRA licensed
10 years experience

Tour Overview

This safari combines the Masai Mara with two of the Great Rift Valley’s lakes. You spend two nights in the Masai Mara National Reserve looking for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and buffaloes, and between July and October you may see the Great Migration.

From the Mara you travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, a sanctuary for white and black rhinos, then on to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake known for its hippos, fish eagles and the giraffes and zebras of Crescent Island.

Tour Highlights

Route Map

KENYATANZANIANairobiNarokMasai MaraLake NakuruLake Naivasha
  1. NairobiPick-up from your hotel or the airport
  2. Masai Mara National Reserve2 nights · game drives
  3. Lake Nakuru National Park1 night · afternoon game drive
  4. Lake Naivasha1 night · lake and wildlife
  5. Back to NairobiDrop-off on day 5

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day1

Nairobi to the Masai Mara

Your driver-guide picks you up from your Nairobi hotel or the airport in the morning. Drive west to the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photos, then continue through Narok to the Masai Mara (about 5–6 hours). Check in at your camp for lunch, then head out on your first afternoon game drive.

Day2

Full Day in the Masai Mara

A full day exploring the reserve, with a picnic lunch in the bush so you can follow the wildlife wherever it moves. From July to October your guide heads towards the Mara River in the hope of seeing a migration crossing. In the evening you can add an optional visit to a Maasai village.

Day3

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, check out and drive north through the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park (about 5–6 hours), arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, set out on a game drive around the lake to look for white and black rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions and the flamingos and pelicans along the shore.

Day4

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

Set out on an early morning game drive around Lake Nakuru, then drive south to Lake Naivasha (about 1.5 hours) and check in at your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon you can take an optional boat ride to see hippos and fish eagles, or a guided walk on Crescent Island among giraffes, zebras and wildebeest.

Day5

Lake Naivasha to Nairobi

After breakfast at your lodge, check out and drive back to Nairobi (about 2–3 hours). Drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Where you'll stay

Lodges & Camps

Masai Mara
Budget · 2 nights

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Lake Nakuru
Budget · 1 night

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Masai Mara
Mid-Range · 2 nights

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Lake Nakuru
Mid-Range · 1 night

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Masai Mara
Luxury · 2 nights

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Lake Nakuru
Luxury · 1 night

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Masai Mara
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Lake Nakuru
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Masai Mara
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Lake Nakuru
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Lake Naivasha
Budget · 1 night

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Lake Naivasha
Mid-Range · 1 night

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Lake Naivasha
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Lake Naivasha
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Lake Naivasha
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What's Included

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Rates

Prices per Person Sharing

Low season[DATES, e.g. April – June]
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Mid-Range[Mid-range lodge names][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW]
Luxury[Luxury lodge names][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW]
Luxury Upgrade[Luxury upgrade lodge names][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW]
Ultra Luxury[Ultra-luxury lodge names][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW]
Mid season[DATES, e.g. January – March, November]
Package tier2 guestsper person3 guestsper person4 guestsper person5 guestsper person6 guestsper person
Budget[Budget lodge names][MID][MID][MID][MID][MID]
Mid-Range[Mid-range lodge names][MID][MID][MID][MID][MID]
Luxury[Luxury lodge names][MID][MID][MID][MID][MID]
Luxury Upgrade[Luxury upgrade lodge names][MID][MID][MID][MID][MID]
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High season[DATES, e.g. July – October, December]
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Budget[Budget lodge names][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH]
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Luxury[Luxury lodge names][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH]
Luxury Upgrade[Luxury upgrade lodge names][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH]
Ultra Luxury[Ultra-luxury lodge names][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH]

Prices are per person, sharing a room, in US$. Contact us for single rooms, children's rates and private group quotes.

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lukasbA4269AC
09:56 23 Sep 26
The safari with Daydream Safaris was truly perfect! From the planning and the choice of accommodations to the drives between the national parks, it was wonderful in every way.
Kennedy really thought of everything and put together a great package with Daydream Safaris.
Our guide, Jackson, was friendly, funny, and had eagle eyes—no animal escaped his notice. We got to see all kinds of animals, from elephants and rhinos to predators. And all up close!
For another trip to Kenya or another safari, I highly recommend Kennedy and especially Jackson, because they gave my friends and me an unforgettable trip! Thank you so much!
devaanss
devaanss
04:43 23 Sep 26
We had an amazing 10-day safari with Day Dream Safari. Our guide, Jackson, was incredibly friendly, enthusiastic, and always determined to find the best wildlife sightings while making sure we had a great time throughout the trip.

The accommodations and food exceeded our expectations, and everything was well organized from start to finish. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Highly recommend Day Dream Safari to anyone planning a trip to the Masai Mara.
266majida
266majida
11:30 19 Sep 26
Three parks, one unforgettable journey. At Amboseli, herds of elephants strolled across the dust with Mount Kilimanjaro rising behind them, a scene so perfect I kept thinking someone had painted it. At Lake Nakuru, the shoreline blushed pink with flamingos, and we spotted rhinos grazing nearby. Then came the Masai Mara, where the plains seemed to go on forever and every drive felt like a nature documentary, with lions on the hunt, cheetahs on the prowl.

But what made this trip truly special was our guide- Mr Jackson, a truly living legend. He had a sharp eye for spotting animals, endless stories about the wildlife and the land, and a way of finding the perfect spot at the perfect moment. His patience, humour and passion turned good sightings into moments I'll be retelling for years. We never felt rushed, and we always felt very looked after.

Although the journey just flew by, and I came home with thousands of photos, dusty boots and a heart full of gratitude. Amazing doesn't cover it. If Kenya is on your list, don't wait. Go, and go with this team. I am already planning to rebook again soon.

From the group, thank you Daydream and the team for the memorable trip. See you again soon.
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