Kenya Big Five Group Safari – 5 Days Masai Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha
|5 Days, 5 Destinations |Starts from Nairobi
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Duration

5 days

Max Group Size

8

Departure Type

Guaranteed

Guiding Method

Fully guided

Physical level

easy

Operated In

Age Requirement

4 - 80 Ages

Tour Overview

This 5-day Group safari through Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Naivasha offers the perfect mix of big game, birdlife, and peaceful scenery—all at an affordable rate. Whether you're watching lions hunt on the open plains of the Masai Mara or gliding along the calm waters of Lake Naivasha, this tour promises a rich and intimate wildlife experience. You’ll travel exclusively in a 4x4 safari jeep with an experienced Jossec Safaris driver-guide and enjoy full-board accommodation throughout. This package is designed for guests who prefer privacy and comfort while traveling on a budget

AdventureSafariSightseeingWildlifeBird watching

Route

Starts from

Nairobi

Ends in

Nairobi

Pickup Location

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 08:20

Dropoff Location

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 17:20

Tour route map

Highlights

Thrilling game drives in Masai Mara, Kenya’s top wildlife reserve Visit to Lake Nakuru National Park, home to flamingos and endangered rhinos Scenic experience at Lake Naivasha, with an optional boat ride among hippos Exciting bike ride and gorge walk at Hell’s Gate National Park Group safari experience with a professional Jossec Safaris guide in a 4x4 jeep Affordable economy accommodation with full board meals included

Itinerary

We’ll meet you in Nairobi early in the morning and introduce you to your group and guide from Jossec Safaris. After a short safari briefing, the journey begins as you drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve. After lunch and check-in, enjoy an afternoon game drive where you might spot elephants, lions, antelopes, and more before returning to camp for dinner.
Accommodation: Jambo Mara Lodge (or equivalent economy option)
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner

Spend the entire day in the park on a full-day game drive with packed picnic lunch. The expansive savannah is home to lions, cheetahs, buffalo, and more. If you're lucky, you might witness part of the Great Migration, a spectacle of wildebeests and zebras crossing the plains. An optional hot air balloon safari is available for USD 450 per person, offering a sunrise view over the Mara and a champagne breakfast.
Accommodation: Jambo Mara Lodge (or equivalent economy option)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you’ll drive toward Lake Nakuru, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, take a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and sometimes elusive leopards. The soda lake often attracts flamingos along its shores.
Accommodation: Hotel Waterbuck, Nakuru
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you’ll head to Lake Naivasha and explore the nearby Hell’s Gate National Park. This unique park allows you to walk or cycle past wild animals such as zebras, giraffes, and gazelles. Bike through dramatic gorges and enjoy the park’s geothermal scenery with an experienced local guide. After the ride, check in to your Naivasha lodge and relax for the evening.
Accommodation: Apex Leisure Camp, Naivasha (or equivalent)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinne

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before checking out. The group will then be driven back to Nairobi where you’ll be dropped off at a central location or hotel within the city.
Meal Plan: Breakfast.

Trip includes

Included

Masai Mara (2 nights)
? Jambo Mara Lodge (or equivalent economy lodge)

  • Clean ensuite rooms with hot showers

  • Located near the Sekenani Gate of Masai Mara

  • Ideal for group travelers on budget safaris.

Lake Nakuru (1 night)
? Hotel Waterbuck, Nakuru

  • Economy hotel located in Nakuru town

  • Comfortable rooms, hot water, restaurant & WiFi

  • A good base for exploring Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Naivasha (1 night)
? Apex Leisure Camp (or equivalent economy option)

  • Budget-friendly camp near Lake Naivasha

  • Peaceful garden setting, with simple rooms and local meals

  • Easy access to Hell’s Gate and boat ride starting points

Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Full board meals during the safari (B/L/D)
Bottled drinking water

Shared 4x4 pop-up roof safari jeep

Shared 4x4 pop-up roof safari jeep
All park entrance fees (Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Hell’s Gate)
Game drives as per itinerary
Economy accommodation in double rooms
Full board meals during the safari (B/L/D)
Bottled drinking water
Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
Start and end in Nairobi city

Excluded

Airport transfers (can be arranged at extra cost)
Optional Maasai village visit ($25 per person)
Optional boat ride at Lake Naivasha
Optional balloon safari in Masai Mara ($450 per person)
Tips, drinks, laundry, and personal items
Visa fees and international flights
Travel insurance

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