Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Bogoria
Your Safari Trip in Kenya begins with a pick-up from Nairobi and a scenic drive through the Rift Valley to Lake Bogoria. On arrival, check in at Lake Bogoria Spa and enjoy lunch before heading out to explore this geothermally active lake.
Lake Bogoria is famous for its hot springs and geysers, with nearly 200 of them dotting the shoreline and lake edges. The lake also attracts flocks of flamingos, offering stunning photo opportunities against the steaming springs. A game drive in the surrounding reserve reveals sightings of gazelles, greater kudu, and other wildlife. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lake Bogoria Spa
Day 2: Lake Bogoria to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, continue your Safari Trip in Kenya with a journey to Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya’s premier wildlife destinations. Check in at your lodge for lunch, then set off on an afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru is renowned for its vibrant birdlife, particularly flamingos that blanket the lake in pink hues. Beyond birds, the park shelters endangered black and white rhinos, giraffes, buffalo, and prides of lions. Leopards can also be spotted resting in the fever trees. With its diverse ecosystems, Nakuru guarantees thrilling wildlife encounters. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 3: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, drive through the Rift Valley plains to the world-famous Maasai Mara, centerpiece of many Safari Trips in Kenya. Arrive at Mara Acacia Lodge for lunch, relax, and later head out for an evening game drive.
The Maasai Mara is home to the Big Five and is world-renowned for the Great Wildebeest Migration that takes place between July and October. Even outside the migration season, the reserve teems with elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and hundreds of bird species. As the sun sets, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Mara Acacia Lodge
Day 4: Full-Day Safari in Maasai Mara
Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara, one of the most thrilling highlights of all Safari Trips in Kenya. After an early breakfast, choose between a full-day game drive with picnic lunch or split game drives in the morning and evening.
Game viewing in the Mara is unmatched — witness prides of lions on the hunt, elephants grazing, and cheetahs sprinting across the plains. Optional activities include a hot air balloon safari at sunrise, offering breathtaking aerial views, or a cultural visit to a Maasai village to learn about their traditions. Dinner and overnight at Mara Acacia Lodge.
Accommodation: Mara Acacia Lodge
Day 5: Maasai Mara to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha, a peaceful freshwater lake in the Rift Valley. Check in at Sawela Lodge and enjoy lunch before heading out for afternoon activities.
Lake Naivasha offers a more relaxing side to Safari Trips in Kenya. Take a boat ride on the lake to see hippos and birdlife, then explore Crescent Island Game Sanctuary on foot, where giraffes, zebras, and antelopes roam freely. The combination of water and walking safaris creates a unique and intimate wildlife experience. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation: Sawela Lodge
Day 6: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi via Hell’s Gate
On your final day, visit Hell’s Gate National Park after breakfast. Known for its dramatic cliffs, gorges, and geothermal activity, Hell’s Gate is one of the few parks where walking and cycling among wildlife is permitted. Spot zebras, giraffes, and antelopes against a backdrop of volcanic rock formations.
After the excursion, return to Nairobi for drop-off at your hotel or airport. This concludes your 6-Day Safari Trip in Kenya, an itinerary that blended geothermal wonders, bird sanctuaries, thrilling game drives, and lakeside relaxation.
