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Kenya Big Five Group Safari – 5 Days Masai Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha

Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate National Park,
Duration

5 day(s)

Tour type

Regular

Group size

1-8 people

Physical Level

easy

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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

Activities
Adventure Safari Sightseeing Wildlife Bird watching

Tour Features

Duration
5 day(s)

Max Group Size
1-8 people

Tour Code
jossectour23914

Departure Type
guaranteed

Tour Category
Family Holidays

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
4 - 80

Nairobi

Pickup Time:

08:20

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Hell's Gate National Park

Dropoff Time:

17:20

Highlights
Thrilling game drives in Masai Mara, Kenya’s top wildlife reserve

Itinerary

Day 1

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

Day 2

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

Day 3

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

Day 4

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

Day 5

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.

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

✅ 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

Tour Booking

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