5 Days Kenya Classic Safari Adventure
Experience the best of Kenya's wildlife and natural beauty on this 5-day classic safari adventure. Explore iconic national parks and wildlife reserves, enjoy thrilling game drives across open savannah plains and search for the Big Five. Encounter elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes and zebras while discovering the spectacular landscapes and unforgettable safari experiences that make Kenya a leading African wildlife destination.
Overview
This 5 Days Kenya Classic Safari Adventure brings together three of the country’s most celebrated wildlife destinations in one well-paced journey: the Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park and Amboseli National Park. Over five days and four nights, you travel through the Great Rift Valley from the golden plains of the Mara to the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru, then on to the elephant herds of Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. It is a classic introduction to Kenya and shows the variety of landscapes and wildlife that make the country one of Africa’s leading safari destinations.
The safari begins in the Masai Mara, where two days of game drives give you excellent chances of lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, buffalo and huge herds of plains game. From July to October, the Great Wildebeest Migration fills the reserve and brings dramatic river crossings. At Lake Nakuru, a fenced sanctuary protects both black and white rhino, along with Rothschild’s giraffe, lion and a lake shore busy with pelicans and, at times, flamingos. The journey ends in Amboseli, famous for its large elephant families and some of Africa’s biggest tuskers, set against the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro. Along the way, optional extras include a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Mara, a visit to a Maasai village and photography stops at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint.
The safari starts and ends in Nairobi and is done in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof and an experienced driver guide. Accommodation ranges from comfortable mid-range lodges to luxury tented camps. Kenya is a good safari destination throughout the year, though the dry months of June to October and January to February offer the easiest game viewing. This 5-day classic safari suits first-time visitors, families, couples and anyone who wants to see the best of Kenya in under a week.
Day-By-Day Itinerary
Nairobi – Masai Mara
Your driver guide pick you up from your hotel early in the morning for a picturesque drive descending the Great Rift Valley and onwards to Masai Mara, Kenya’s famous game reserve. You will be in a private safari vehicle. You will stop briefly enroute at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to enjoy the stunning views of the largest Valley in the world, said to be visible from outer space.
Arrive at your lodge in Masai Mara for a leisurely lunch. Your afternoon game drive starts, allowing spotting of the amazing wildlife in the reserve ranging from the Big Cats such as Lion, Leopard & Cheetah to Rhino, Elephant and Wildebeest. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Masai Mara Extended Game Drive
You will be taken on full day game drives today, starting at 7am after early morning breakfast with picnic lunch in the park. Early mornings and late afternoons are considered the best time to spot animals at their most active. As your safari is private, your game drive timings are flexible, convenient if traveling with children or if on a honeymoon when you perhaps want to lie in longer on some of the days. Dinner and overnight at lodge.
Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
After early breakfast optional visit masai village and boat ride on the way to Nakuru arriving in time for late lunch. After proceed for the evening game drive. The park is well known for the flamingoes and other birds. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha
After early breakfast spend the morning in Nakuru National Park where you have a chance to see flamingos among other birds [about 350 species recorded]. This is also home to the black and the white rhinoceros. The park has also been established for the protection of endangered species such as the Rhino and is also home to Columbus monkeys. Leopards, giraffes, and a variety of plain antelope. Afterwards depart to nearby Lake Naivasha arriving in time for lunch, do an evening boat ride on Crescent Island and later dinner and overnight at the resort.
Lake Naivasha – Nairobi
After early breakfast, proceed to Hell’s gate National park where you will have a chance to visit the Geothermal Power Plant in Ol Karia and the Hot Springs. This is the only park that allows transport by walking and cycling.
There is an optional visit to Crescent Island for a boat ride where you watch hippos plus other wild animals. Later after lunch depart to Nairobi arriving at 5 pm drop off at your hotel.
Included
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Services of professional tour guide/driver
- Pick up in Nairobi and drop off in Nairobi
- Transport in an open roof tour van (4*4 safari vehicle)
- Entrance fees
Not Included
- Drinks
- Tips for waiters and drivers.
- Hot air balloon
- Expenses of personal nature like laundry, emails, airtime etc.
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