The Great Kenya Safari Circuit

5 days—A premium safari featuring Maasai Mara game drives, authentic village visits, and a guided walking safari on Crescent Island.

$1399-1899 USD

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Safari summary

This five-day Kenya Safari circuit offers a comprehensive exploration of the country’s most celebrated wildlife destinations and diverse ecosystems. Starting from Nairobi, the journey takes travelers into the heart of the Maasai Mara for iconic Big Five tracking and authentic cultural immersion in a traditional Maasai village. The adventure continues through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, a vital sanctuary for rare rhinos and vibrant birdlife, and concludes with the unique experience of a walking safari on Crescent Island and a scenic boat ride at Lake Naivasha. Throughout the tour, guests enjoy the comfort of a private $4\times4$ Land Cruiser, professional guiding, and handpicked lodge accommodations, ensuring a seamless and high-quality safari experience from arrival to departure.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Kenya
	Parks	Lake Nakuru Masai Mara

Fine details

Safari highlights

Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
Photography safari—with professional guide
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Journey to the Maasai Mara

Masai Mara

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and immediately transferred to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Once you arrive in the Mara, you will enjoy an afternoon visit to a traditional Maasai Village for an authentic cultural experience. Thereafter, you will proceed to the Explore Nature Mara Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Explore Nature Mara Lodge

Big Five Tracking in the Mara

Masai Mara

Spend your entire day exploring the expansive plains of the Maasai Mara, a landscape renowned for its dramatic beauty and rich wildlife density. You will track iconic species including the Big Five while traversing the reserve's famous savannahs. After an action-packed day of sightings, return to the Explore Nature Mara Lodge for a memorable bush dinner served under the stars.

Explore Nature Mara Lodge

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru

Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, you will depart the Maasai Mara and head toward Lake Nakuru National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive through this scenic park, which is celebrated for its vibrant flamingo populations and diverse birdlife. This park also serves as a critical sanctuary for both black and white rhinos, providing excellent opportunities for sightings. Later, you will transfer to Hotel Waterbucks Nakuru for dinner and your overnight stay.

Hotel Waterbucks Nakuru

Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island

After breakfast, you will continue your journey to Lake Naivasha. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a guided walking safari at Crescent Island, which offers a unique opportunity for close encounters with wildlife in a peaceful, natural setting. Later in the day, relax on a scenic boat ride across the waters of Lake Naivasha before heading to Blooming Suites Naivasha for dinner and your overnight stay.

Blooming Suites Hotel Naivasha

Conclusion of Kenya Safari

After enjoying your final breakfast of the tour, you will be transferred from Naivasha to Nairobi. You will arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your scheduled departure flight. This transfer marks the conclusion of your multi-destination Kenya safari experience.

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