Itinerary
Exploring all that Africa has to offer is a dream for many. From epic Kenya safari adventures spotting Africa’s Big Five, going on a Gorilla trekking in Uganda or relaxing at Diani Beach: Africa has it all. Good news: Africa Safari Trips can build a custom-made itinerary that suits all your wishes.
Our most popular itineraries can help you find some inspiration. A lot of our clients love to end their exciting safari with a few days of relaxation on Africa’s most stunning beaches. Would you like that as well?
Whether you choose one of our popular itineraries or prefer to customize your journey, we are here to assist you. Come aboard and get ready to explore Africa at your own pace, exactly the way you like it!
Day 1
Nairobi – Hell’s Gate National Park
Your Kenya Safari Package begins with a morning departure from Nairobi as you travel toward the Great Rift Valley and the beautiful Lake Naivasha region. The drive takes approximately 2–3 hours, with opportunities to make comfortable stops along the way and admire the changing scenery, including the dramatic landscapes of the Rift Valley.
Upon arrival around lunchtime, you will check in at your resort, enjoy lunch, and have some time to relax before beginning your afternoon adventure.
Later, your driver-guide will take you to Hell’s Gate National Park, a unique destination where visitors can experience the landscape more actively than on a traditional safari. You will enjoy a guided bicycle ride through the park, cycling past dramatic cliffs, volcanic rock formations, open grasslands, and areas where wildlife can be observed from a safe distance. Depending on the day’s arrangements, you may encounter zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, warthogs, and various bird species.
You will also enjoy a guided game drive, allowing you to explore additional sections of the park while learning about its wildlife, geology, and distinctive scenery from your guide. After the activities, you will return to your resort for dinner and a relaxing evening beside Lake Naivash
Accommodations:
- Platinum Lake Naivasha Resort
Day 2
Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, you will check out and begin your journey from Lake Naivasha toward Lake Nakuru National Park. The drive takes approximately 1–2 hours, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the scenery of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley before reaching the park.
Upon arrival, you will proceed to your lodge for check-in and lunch. After some time to relax, you will set out for an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.
Your game drive will take you around the park’s diverse habitats, including woodland, open grassland, and the areas surrounding Lake Nakuru. With your experienced driver-guide assisting with wildlife spotting, you will have opportunities to look for white and black rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and other wildlife found within the park.
Lake Nakuru is also known for its birdlife, and depending on the season and water conditions, you may see flamingos and numerous other bird species around the lake. Your guide will explain the animals and ecosystem as you explore the park.
After several hours of wildlife viewing, you will leave the park and return to the lodge for dinner and a peaceful evening.
Accommodations:
- Platinum Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 3
Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, you will check out and leave the Lake Nakuru region for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. The journey takes approximately 3–4 hours, with the scenery gradually changing from the Rift Valley landscapes to rolling countryside and the expansive grasslands associated with the Mara ecosystem.
Along the way, you will have opportunities for comfortable rest stops while enjoying views of local communities, homesteads, open farmland, and the Kenyan countryside.
On arrival in the Masai Mara, you will proceed to your camp for check-in and lunch. After some time to settle in and refresh, your afternoon safari adventure begins.
You will head out for your first game drive in the Masai Mara, exploring the vast savannah in search of some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife. Your driver-guide will carefully navigate different areas of the reserve while helping you look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife.
The afternoon light also creates excellent opportunities for photography as the animals move across the open plains. Your guide will provide information about animal behavior, the Mara ecosystem, and the different habitats encountered during the drive.
After the game drive, you will return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodations:
- Platinum Zebra Plains Mara
Day 4
Full-Day Masai Mara National Reserve
Your fourth day begins with an early morning game drive, giving you the opportunity to explore the Mara when temperatures are cooler and wildlife is active. This is an excellent time to search for predators and other animals as they begin their morning movements across the plains.
After the morning drive, you will return to the camp for breakfast.
Later, you will set out with a packed picnic lunch for a full-day game drive. Spending the entire day inside the reserve allows you to explore a wider area of the Mara rather than being limited to a short morning or afternoon drive.
Your driver-guide will take you across the open savannah in search of the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos, while also looking for cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes, and numerous bird species.
During the migration season, you may also have the opportunity to witness parts of the Great Wildebeest Migration, depending on the location of the herds and seasonal movements. Your guide will select suitable areas to maximize wildlife-viewing opportunities.
You will enjoy your picnic lunch within the reserve before continuing with the afternoon game drive. The drive will explore different sections of the Mara, providing more opportunities for wildlife encounters, photography, and appreciation of the spectacular savannah scenery.
Later in the afternoon, you will return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodations:
- Platinum Zebra Plains Mara
Day 5
Masai Mara – Nairobi
After breakfast, you will check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi, bringing your Kenya Safari Package to an end.
As you leave the Masai Mara, you will have one final opportunity to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the region. The drive to Nairobi takes approximately 4–5 hours, passing through rural communities, rolling hills, farmland, and changing countryside.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in time for your scheduled flight. If your flight schedule allows, you may also arrange an additional stop or activity in Nairobi at an extra cost.
Your 5-day adventure through Hell’s Gate, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara comes to an end, leaving you with memories of Kenya’s landscapes, wildlife, and unforgettable safari experiences.
