5-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari

Highlights

This 5-day Kenya safari takes travelers through some of the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations: Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara. Guests will experience the Big Five, flamingo-filled lakes, breathtaking savannas, and Kenya’s famous wildlife corridors. Perfect for first-time safari goers or short safari trips, this itinerary balances morning and afternoon game drives, comfortable accommodation, and scenic travel between parks.

Details Itinerary

Depart Nairobi early in the morning and drive south to Amboseli National Park, located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive in time for a lunch break before embarking on your first afternoon game drive. Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant herds, buffaloes, lions, zebras, and giraffes, all set against the dramatic backdrop of Kilimanjaro.

In the evening, check into your lodge or camp, enjoy dinner, and relax while taking in the sights and sounds of the bush.

Accommodation Options:

Standard Option:Nyati Safari Camp

Mid Range Option:Amboseli Sopa

Luxury Option:Amboseli Serena

After an early morning game drive in Amboseli, enjoy breakfast and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, a drive of approximately 5–6 hours. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and embark on an afternoon game drive around the flamingo-rich lake and surrounding savanna. Lake Nakuru is famous for its white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, waterbucks, and a variety of bird species, including pelicans and thousands of flamingos when in season. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation Options:

Standard Option:Merica Hotel

Mid Range Option:Lake Nakuru Lodge

Luxury Option:The Cliff

After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and head southwest to the Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge or camp. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in the Mara. The park is home to the Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. Enjoy the dramatic savanna landscapes and a sunset game drive before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation Options:

Standard Option:Miti Mingi Eco Camp

Mid Range Option:Mara Chui

Luxury Option:Entim Mara Camp

Spend a full day exploring the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Start early to maximize sightings of predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards while the wildlife is most active. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, and continue your afternoon game drive through the rolling plains, riverine forests, and open savannas. This day offers excellent opportunities for wildlife photography and birdwatching. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation Options:

Standard Option:Miti Mingi Eco Camp

Mid Range Option:Mara Chui

Luxury Option:Entim Mara Camp

Begin the day with an optional early morning game drive to catch the last wildlife sightings in the Mara. Return to the lodge for breakfast, check out, and drive back to Nairobi. Stop along the way for scenic photos and lunch. Arrive in Nairobi by the afternoon for airport transfer or hotel drop-off, concluding your memorable 5-day Kenya wildlife safari.

Pricing

Standard Option2 Pax3 Pax4 Pax5 Pax6 PaxSRS
01 April-31st May, 01 Nov-Dec 22 2026$1593$1368$1256$1188$1143$130
02 Jan-31 Mar, 01 Jun-30th Jun 2026$2106$1825$1684$1600$15444125
01 July-31 Oct, 22nd Dec-01 Jan 2026$2214$1910$1758$1667$1607$155
Mid Range Options
01 April-31st May, 01 Nov-Dec 22 2026$1669$1444$1332$1264$1219$50
02 Jan-31 Mar, 01 Jun-30th Jun 2026$2364$2083$1942$1858$1801$308
01 July-31 Oct, 22nd Dec-01 Jan 2026$2737$2433$2282$2190$2130$467
Luxury Options
01 April-31st May, 01 Nov-Dec 22 2026$3347$3122$3009$2942$2897$365
02 Jan-31 Mar, 01 Jun-30th Jun 2026$3614$3344$3209$3128$3074$510
01 July-31 Oct, 22nd Dec-01 Jan 2026$4853$4550$4398$4307$4246$560

Itinerary Inclusions & Excludes

Inclusions :

  • Accommodation in lodges or camps with meals

  • Transport in 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

  • Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver

  • Park entrance fees for Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara

  • Daily game drives as per itinerary

  • Bottled water during game drives

Excludes :

  • International or domestic flights to Nairobi

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal expenses such as tips, souvenirs, or phone calls

  • Alcoholic and soft drinks

  • Optional activities not mentioned, including hot-air balloon rides or cultural visits

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