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Lake Naivasha

5 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari

From $812.00 USD* / 5 days

Price per person include guide, safari vehicle, accommodation, and park entrance. International fees are excluded.

5 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari

Imagine spending 3 of Kenya’s most fascinating safari destinations in just 5 days. From watching elephants beneath the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro to cruising across the peaceful waters of Lake Naivasha and ending your adventure among the wildlife-rich plains of the Masai Mara.

This 5-day Kenya safari is well-designed for travelers who want to see more of Kenya without spending their entire trip on the road. The journey takes you from Nairobi to Amboseli to Lake Naivasha and finally to the Masai Mara, before returning to Nairobi. Remember that each destination offers something completely different.

Your 5-day adventure will start in Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Here you will enjoy game drives across open plains and wetlands while looking for elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and other wildlife.

From Amboseli, you will continue to Lake Naivasha, where the pace slows down, surrounded by beautiful Rift Valley scenery, the freshwater lake offering a refreshing contrast to game drives. Depending on your package, you can enjoy an optional boat ride and experience the lake’s birdlife and hippos from the water.

Finally, you will proceed to the Masai Mara National Reserve, where you will spend time exploring one of Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife destinations through exciting game drives.

This 5-day itinerary is well planned to balance wildlife, scenery, travel time, and relaxation. So, whether it is your first safari, a family adventure, a couple’s getaway, or a short escape into the Kenyan wilderness.

 

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
  • Day 2: Day 2: Full-Day Amboseli National Park
  • Day 3: Day 3: Amboseli National Park to Lake Naivasha
  • Day 4: Day 4: Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Day 5: Day 5: Masai Mara to Nairobi

Day 1

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Your 5-day Kenya wildlife safari begins in Nairobi, where you will be picked up early in the morning from your hotel, airport, or another agreed meeting point, and you will begin your journey south towards Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s scenic wildlife destinations and one of the best places to see elephants in their natural environment.

Before departure, you will have breakfast at your hotel, then meet your professional safari guide, and you will begin the journey towards Amboseli. As you leave Nairobi, the busy city gradually gives way to Kenya’s countryside, small towns, and rural settlements.

Along the way, your guide will help you understand the changing landscapes and will also point out interesting places. Remember, the journey is also part of the safari experience, giving you a glimpse of the everyday life of the locals beyond the national park.

Depending on your departure time, traffic, and road conditions, your guide will make suitable comfort stops along the way, giving you an opportunity to stretch.

After about 4 to 5 hours, you will arrive at Amboseli National Park as you head to your accommodation, check in, freshen up, and enjoy lunch and relax.

Later in the Afternoon, you will head out for your first Amboseli game drive. Your guide will choose the route based on wildlife movements, recent sightings, weather, and road conditions. Do not be surprised if the safari takes you through very different landscapes within the same afternoon, from open grasslands to areas around the park’s wetlands.

In the evening after the afternoon game drive, you will return to your accommodation, freshen up, enjoy dinner, and have a good night’s rest.

 

 

 

 

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Day 2

Full-Day Amboseli National Park

This day is all about exploring Amboseli National Park at a relaxed pace.

You will wake up early, have breakfast, and set off for the game drive. The early morning is one of the best times to explore Amboseli because temperatures are cooler and many animals are active. On a clear morning, Mount Kilimanjaro can provide an incredible backdrop to the Amboseli landscape, offering you fantastic photography opportunities, particularly when elephants are in the foreground.

You will also explore the park’s wetland areas, where water attracts wildlife throughout the year. These areas can be particularly productive for spotting elephants, hippos, buffaloes, and water-associated birdlife.

At midday, you will return to your accommodation for lunch and some time to rest. This break allows you to enjoy the accommodation’s facilities where available and recharge before the afternoon activity.

Later in the afternoon, you will head back into the park for another game drive. Your guide can explore different areas from the morning route and respond to recent wildlife sightings. You may encounter animals you missed earlier or see familiar species behaving differently as the temperature cools.

In the evening, as the sun begins to set, return to your accommodation, enjoy dinner, and relax after a full day in the wilderness.

 

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Day 3

Amboseli to Lake Naivasha

On this day, you will leave the elephant-filled plains of Amboseli and head towards Lake Naivasha.

You will start your day with breakfast at your accommodation. You will then check out, load your luggage into the safari vehicle, and begin the journey towards Lake Naivasha.

As you leave Amboseli behind, the landscape gradually changes from dry plains to firmlands and highland scenery.

Along the way, your guide will help you understand the different areas you will pass through. Since this is a longer road journey, there will be stops where you can stretch your legs and grab refreshments.

You will arrive in Lake Naivasha towards your accommodation of choice, have lunch, freshen up, and relax a bit before beginning your afternoon activity.

In the afternoon, you can enjoy an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha where you may see hippos, water birds along the shoreline, and other bird species.

After the boat ride, you will return to your accommodation and enjoy some downtime. Depending on the property, you can relax in the garden, enjoy the views, take a swim, enjoy dinner, or simply unwind.

 

 

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Day 4

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

This day, the safari moves from the peaceful shores of Lake Naivasha to the wildlife-rich destinations of the Masai Mara National Reserve. It is one of the more exciting travel days because you will leave the Rift Valley behind and gradually enter the classic Kenyan savannah landscape.

You will start your day with breakfast at your accommodation, check out, load your luggage into the safari vehicle, and begin the journey towards the Maasai Mara.

As you leave Naivasha, you will travel through the changing countryside towards Narok, the main gateway to the Mara. You will stop in Narok, stretch your legs, and have lunch depending on the timing of the journey.

After Narok, the landscape gradually starts to open up. You will begin seeing expansive grasslands, acacia trees, livestock, and traditional settlements.

You will arrive at your accommodation of choice around lunchtime or or abit later depending on the road and traffic conditions. You will check in, enjoy lunch, and take some time to rest after the long journey.

Later in the afternoon, you will head into the reserve for your first game drive. Your guide will choose the best areas to explore based on the recent sightings, wildlife movements, and road conditions.

In the evening, you will return to your accommodation, enjoy dinner, and relax as you listen to the sounds of the African bush around you.

 

 

 

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Day 5

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Your final day begins with one last opportunity to experience the Masai Mara as you leave the wilderness and return to Nairobi.

If you want one last taste of the Mara, you will wake up early and head out for a short morning game drive. This is a great time for wildlife viewing, and you may see animals beginning their day across the savannah.

After the game drive, return to your accommodation for breakfast, take some time to freshen up, pack your luggage, and check out. Before leaving, make sure you have everything, especially your phone, camera, medication, and other personal belongings.

You will depart the Mara and begin the drive back to Nairobi. You will be dropped off at your Nairobi hotel, residence, the airport, or another agreed location.

If you are catching a flight, you will be dropped off at the airport earlier than your departure time, allowing sufficient time for the journey and airport procedures.