5-Day Big Five & Boat Ride Safari

5-Day Big Five & Boat Ride Safari

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Kenya ⏱ 5 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Masai Mara Lake Nakuru Lake Naivasha and Nairobi
Embark through Kenya’s most renowned wildlife destinations — the Masai Mara National Reserve and the Great Rift Valley lakes of Nakuru and Naivasha. This journey is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and bird lovers alike. You'll spot Africa’s legendary Big Five — lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinos — along with a vibrant array of bird species including the famous flamingos of Lake Nakuru. All safaris are conducted in a 4x4 Land Cruiser, ensuring comfort and a great view throughout.

Route

Start Masai Mara (Day 1)
Day 2 Lake Nakuru
Day 3 Lake Naivasha
End and Nairobi

Tour Features

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve Day 2: Heart of Safari Adventure- Explore Masai Mara National Reserve Day 3: Transfer to the Flamingo Paradise & Rhino Haven Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha Day 5: Departure to Nairobi

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Nairobi
  • Duration: 5 DAYS
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Enkorok Mara Camp Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR View hotel
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Enkorok Mara Camp Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
Lake Nakuru Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP View hotel
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
4
Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp Mid-range tented camp located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) View hotel
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
5
No accommodation
After Morning breakfast Visit Cresent Island for a Guided Walking Safari or visit Hell Gate national as you cycle across the Gorges both at additional cost Enjoy your final safari game drive before journeying back to Nairobi. A stop for lunch en rout

Day by Day

Day 1 Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Morning 🏨Enkorok Mara Camp Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Your adventure begins as our experienced safari guide picks and Rozsella Company reprisenyou from the airport or your Nairobi hotel early in the morning. You'll journey through scenic landscapes, including a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for panoramic photos, before heading to the vibrant town of Narok and continuing to the Masai Mara. Upon arrival, enjoy a warm welcome, check in, and have lunch at your lodge or camp. Later in the afternoon, head out for your first game drive across the open savannah, you’ll witness lions on the prowl, cheetahs basking in the sun as they prepare for late afternoon hunting, and elephants roaming the plains, Zebras & wildebeests grazing in the open field later around 6pm head back to your camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2 Heart of Safari Adventure- Explore Masai Mara National Reserve
Morning 🏨Enkorok Mara Camp Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Today, choose between a full-day game drive with picnic lunch or split your day with morning and afternoon drives. You also have the option of an awe-inspiring hot air balloon ride at sunrise (available at an extra cost), or visit a traditional Maasai village to experience their culture firsthand. Many of the cheetahs are so tame they seek shelter from the hot sun under one's vehicle and several even climb onto the roof to get better view of prospective prey. For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 specie have been recorded: among these 16 specie of eagle, plus many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, here is also where you get to witness the great Migration From a distance, what looks like trees might be giraffes, and that moving rock — a rhino! Patience may reward you with a sighting of cheetahs or a herd of elephants in motion. Don’t overlook the smaller creatures either – even a group of scampering warthogs can bring smiles. Later return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3 Transfer to the Flamingo Paradise & Rhino Haven
Morning 🏨Lake Nakuru Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, you’ll drive 3-4 hours to the spectacular Lake Nakuru National Park with enroute game drive, a haven for birdlife and home to both white and black rhinos. Upon arrival, check in and enjoy lunch at your lodge. Spend your afternoon on a relaxed game drive along the lake’s edge, where you’ll likely see flamingos, Rothschild giraffes, buffalo, and possibly leopards and white rhinos.
Day 4 Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
Morning 🏨Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp Mid-range tented camp located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast with some game drive, head to Lake Naivasha, a short scenic drive from Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha. On arrival, check into your lakeside resort and enjoy a leisurely lunch. In the afternoon, embark on an a tranquil one-hour boat ride across the lake, where you may spot African fish eagles, hippos, pelicans, and other native birdlife. Relax and soak in the peaceful atmosphere before returning to your lodge for your dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.
Day 5 Departure to Nairobi
Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽After Morning breakfast Visit Cresent Island for a Guided Walking Safari or visit Hell Gate national as you cycle across the Gorges both at additional cost Enjoy your final safari game drive before journeying back to Nairobi. A stop for lunch en rout
After Morning breakfast Visit Cresent Island for a Guided Walking Safari or visit Hell Gate national as you cycle across the Gorges both at additional cost Enjoy your final safari game drive before journeying back to Nairobi. A stop for lunch en route will be included, after which you'll be dropped off at the airport or a hotel of your choice. We hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable African experience!

Rates

From: $2,570 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

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Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • pickup and drop-off
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Masai Mara

End: and Nairobi

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

USD Safari Tours
USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 • 1600 reviews