5-Day Kenya Safari: Nairobi, Maasai Mara & Lake Naivasha

1. Tour Overview

This five-day route covers three of Kenya's most accessible highlights — a Nairobi day, the Maasai Mara's Big Five game drives, and Lake Naivasha's scenic waters — in a well-paced trip that suits first-time visitors and travelers with a shorter window in the country.

2. Detailed Description

The itinerary opens with a Nairobi orientation day before heading into the Maasai Mara for two full days of game drives across the reserve's open plains. From there, a relaxed stop at Lake Naivasha rounds out the trip with an optional boat ride and Crescent Island walking safari, offering a gentler contrast to the pace of the Mara before returning to Nairobi.

3. Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to your hotel, with a full trip briefing and time to settle in. Overnight in Nairobi.

Day 2: Nairobi to Maasai Mara

An early departure and scenic Rift Valley drive brings you into the Maasai Mara in time for an afternoon game drive. Overnight in the Maasai Mara.

Day 3: Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

A full day of game drives tracking lion, elephant, giraffe, and zebra across the reserve, with an optional Maasai village visit. Overnight in the Maasai Mara.

Day 4: Maasai Mara to Lake Naivasha

Depart the Mara for Lake Naivasha, with an optional boat ride and Crescent Island walking safari on arrival. Overnight at Lake Naivasha.

Day 5: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi — Departure

A relaxed morning before the drive back to Nairobi, with drop-off timed to your departure flight.

4. Pricing

5. What's Included

•      Airport and hotel pick-up/drop-off

•      Full-board accommodation during the safari

•      Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

•      Professional English-speaking driver-guide

•      Unlimited game drives

•      Park and reserve entrance fees

•      1 litre of drinking water per person per day

6. What's Excluded

•      International flights

•      Kenya visa fees

•      Travel insurance

•      Optional Lake Naivasha boat ride and Crescent Island visit

•      Personal expenses

•      Tips and gratuities

7. Why Travel With Afric Mzizi Safaris

This five-day route is built for travelers who want a genuine taste of Kenya's Rift Valley highlights without committing to a longer trip, and Afric Mzizi Safaris paces every day to avoid rushed transfers between stops. As a family-run, Nairobi-based operator, we're happy to extend this itinerary with Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, or a coastal add-on if your schedule allows more time.