Travellers looking for a reliable, well-paced trip often choose this 5-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari, run by Eastern Voyage Safaris with an experienced driver-guide throughout.
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Why Choose This 5-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari
Choosing a 5-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari means your itinerary is planned around realistic driving distances and the parks that matter most for this trip, so you spend more time on game drives and less time on the road. Eastern Voyage Safaris tailors the pace, vehicle and accommodation to what you need.
Best Time for a 5-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari
Most of the parks on this 5-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari can be visited year-round, though the dry months generally give the easiest game viewing as wildlife concentrates around permanent water. The green season brings lower rates, fewer visitors and lush scenery, with trade-offs in some road conditions. We can help you time a 5-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari to match what you most want to see.
This 5-day safari combines two of Kenya’s most rewarding parks: the Maasai Mara, famous for its lion prides and the Great Migration, and Lake Nakuru, one of the most reliable places in East Africa to see both black and white rhino. It’s a natural pairing since Lake Nakuru sits roughly midway between Nairobi and the Mara.
Itinerary
Three nights in the Mara give you time for at least five game drives, while a stop at Lake Nakuru on the way back adds rhino, flamingo and a different Rift Valley landscape to the trip.
Day 1 – Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through the Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara, arriving for lunch. Head out on your first afternoon game drive. Overnight at camp.
Day 2 – Full Day Maasai Mara Game Drives
A full day of game viewing with morning and afternoon drives across the reserve’s plains, tracking lion, cheetah, elephant and, in season, the migration.
Day 3 – Maasai Mara Game Drives
Another full day in the Mara, with your guide adjusting the route based on recent sightings — this is often when the best predator encounters happen, once you know the terrain.
Day 4 – Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart the Mara after a final morning game drive and drive to Lake Nakuru, arriving in the afternoon for a game drive focused on the park’s black and white rhino population and, water levels permitting, its flamingos.
Day 5 – Lake Nakuru to Nairobi
A final morning game drive before breakfast, then the drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the early afternoon.
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Important Information
Price Includes
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and an English-speaking driver-guide
- Park entry fees for the Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru
- 4 nights’ accommodation on a full-board basis
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- Bottled water during game drives
Price Excludes
- Flights
- Tips for your driver-guide and camp staff
- Alcoholic and bottled beverages
- Travel insurance
- Optional hot air balloon safari
Terms & Conditions
Rates are per person sharing and vary by season, camp category and group size; a single supplement applies for solo travellers. A deposit confirms your safari, with the balance due before departure.
If you would like to extend or adjust this trip, this 5-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari can be combined with additional nights elsewhere in Kenya or Tanzania, or a beach extension. Get in touch and we will tailor the itinerary, pace and accommodation level to your travel dates and budget.
Every 5-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari with Eastern Voyage Safaris includes an experienced local guide, comfortable transport, and bottled water throughout the day. We can also arrange add-ons such as lunch at a local restaurant or extra stops, depending on what interests your group.
This 5-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari is run with an experienced local guide and reliable transport, and bottled water is provided throughout the day. Let us know if you would like to adjust the schedule, add a stop, or combine it with another activity nearby.
Browse our other Kenya and Tanzania safari packages if you would like to compare options before booking.
