In this tour you have the best chances to experience the Big 5 in Kenya. Starting with Masai Mara where you can find at least 4 of the big 5 along with many other varieties and numbers of animals, you will be moving to Lake Nakuru (5 hours drive) on Day 4. Lake Nakuru offers good chances for spotting rhinos along with aquatic birds like flamingos.
Short Itinerary
Day 1 (Dec 12, 2024) - Nairobi to Masai Mara. Afternoon game drives in Masai Mara
Day 2 (Dec 13, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 3 (Dec 14, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 4 (Dec 15, 2024) - Transfer from Masai Mara (No game drives) to Lake Nakuru
Day 5 (Dec 16, 2024) - Half day game drives in Lake Nakuru and transfer to Nairobi
Notes
Morning game drives in Masai Mara can be added on the last morning at the park by paying additional park fees.
Choose Date
Safari tour prices vary depending on the starting date, your group size, and the choice of stay.
Ensuite Accommodation Packages
Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your tour, starting on Dec 12, 2024, in a group of two adults
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Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks.
You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.
Click to know more about safari accommodations (ensuite camps/lodges)
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Option E1: $1,519 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $1,665 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp - Comfort Tent, Masai Mara (Outside the Park)
from Dec 12, 2024 to Dec 15, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Buraha Zenoni Hotel - Deluxe Room, Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park)
from Dec 15, 2024 to Dec 16, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E2: $1,657 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $1,803 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at PrideInn Mara Camp & Cottages - Savannah Tents, Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
from Dec 12, 2024 to Dec 15, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ziwa Bush Lodge - Executive Room, Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park)
from Dec 15, 2024 to Dec 16, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E3: $1,745 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $1,891 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Masai Mara (Within the Park)
from Dec 12, 2024 to Dec 15, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park)
from Dec 15, 2024 to Dec 16, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E4: $2,157 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $2,303 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Ilora Retreats, Masai Mara (Within the Park)
from Dec 12, 2024 to Dec 15, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge - Standard Room, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park)
from Dec 15, 2024 to Dec 16, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E5: $2,804 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $2,950 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Entim Mara - Main Camp, Masai Mara (Within the Park)
from Dec 12, 2024 to Dec 15, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at The Cliff, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park)
from Dec 15, 2024 to Dec 16, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E6: $4,979 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $5,125 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Bateleur Camp - Tented Suite, Masai Mara (Outside the Park)
from Dec 12, 2024 to Dec 15, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at The Cliff, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park)
from Dec 15, 2024 to Dec 16, 2024 [Full Board]
A detailed list of inclusions is shared below. We have many more accommodations and addon tours to offer. Please share with us your requirements by clicking on the "Request Quote" button below, and our reservations team will get in touch with you.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Nairobi to Masai Mara
Your tour starts with pick up at 7:30 AM from your Nairobi hotel or Airport and drive to Masai Mara. This drive will take about 5 to 6.5 hours with a scenic stopover at Great Rift Valley. Arrive in Masai Mara shortly after noon and check into your lodge/camp, have hot lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive.
After the game drive, we head back to lodge/camp to reach by around 5:30 or 6:00 PM, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared Dinner. Overnight at your lodge.
Note: The last 1-hour drive to Masai Mara is on the corrugated and bumpy road and may not be comfortable for clients with back problems. Clients with back problems can consider flying directly to (and out of) Masai Mara.
Day 2, Day 3 - Masai Mara
Today's itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today's schedule.
You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. you will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 - Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Around 10:00 AM after a relaxed breakfast checkout and depart to Lake Nakuru National Park which is about 5 hours drive from Mara gate. Upon reaching Nakuru lodge check in, have dinner and relax for the day.
Note 1: Morning game drives in Masai Mara can be added on the last morning at the park by paying additional park fees.
Day 5 - Lake Nakuru to Nairobi
After breakfast, we proceed to Lake Nakuru national park with packed lunch and do game drives till around 2:00 PM and then proceed to Nairobi where we will reach around 5:30 PM at your hotel or airport in Nairobi.
Stay Locations
Day 1 (Dec 12, 2024) - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 2 (Dec 13, 2024) - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 3 (Dec 14, 2024) - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 4 (Dec 15, 2024) - Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) or Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park)
Maps
Pre & Post Tour Hotels
Nairobi is the base for safari tours in Kenya. If you need accommodation in Nairobi before/after your safari tour, you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below (Prices are per person).
Single room:
- 67 Airport Hotel - Superior Deluxe Room - USD 71 per person
- ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands - USD 115 per person
- The Boma Nairobi - Superior Room - USD 144 per person
- Movenpick Hotel - Superior Room - USD 168 per person
- Fairmont the Norfolk - Fairmont Room - USD 299 per person
Double sharing room:
- 67 Airport Hotel - Superior Deluxe Room - USD 43 per person
- ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands - USD 69 per person
- The Boma Nairobi - Superior Room - USD 84 per person
- Movenpick Hotel - Superior Room - USD 95 per person
- Fairmont the Norfolk - Fairmont Room - USD 175 per person
Triple sharing room:
- 67 Airport Hotel - Superior Deluxe Room - USD 32 per person
- ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands - USD 69 per person
- The Boma Nairobi - Superior Room - USD 72 per person
- Movenpick Hotel - Superior Room - USD 79 per person
- Fairmont the Norfolk - Deluxe Room - USD 143 per person
All of the above prices are on per person per night on bed and breakfast basis. More hotel options can be shared upon request.
Transfers
This tour starts from Nairobi. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the nearest international airport and Wilson airport is the nearest domestic airport.
Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Pickup or drop off at Wilson Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Airport to Hotel transfers
Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nairobi hotel or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle
Transfer from Wilson Airport to Nairobi hotel or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle
Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Wilson Airport or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle
Flights
We do not book International Flights.
We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.
This tour starts & ends at Nairobi with road transfers between all locations. Masai Mara is the farthest location you will be visiting in this tour and it is 5 hours from Nairobi, each way. To save drive time, you can directly fly into Masai Mara where your safari vehicle with guide will be waiting to directly start the safari and cover other parks over the next few days making your way to Nairobi by road on the last day. We will reroute the itinerary such that you cover all the parks included in the original itinerary with the same choice of accommodations & same number of nights as included in the original itinerary. This is called a Fly-in Safari
We can also reroute the itinerary such that you start with driving from Nairobi on day 1 and cover other parks before you drive to Masai Mara. We end the safari tour at Masai Mara on the last day from where you can fly out to Nairobi. We will reroute the itinerary such that you cover all the parks included in the original itinerary with the same choice of accommodations & same number of nights as included in the original itinerary. This is called a Fly-out Safari.
Fly Into Masai Mara
From Nairobi to Masai Mara: From USD 240 per person (Morning flight)
From Nairobi to Masai Mara: From USD 185 per person (Afternoon flight)
From Diani/Mombasa to Masai Mara: From USD 320 per person
Fly out of Masai Mara
From Masai Mara to Nairobi: From USD 240 per person (Early Morning flight)
From Masai Mara to Diani/Mombasa : From USD 490 per person (January to June)
From Masai Mara to Diani/Mombasa : From USD 595 per person (July to December)
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Intercity Flights
From Diani to Nairobi: From USD 200 per person (Morning flight)
From Nairobi to Diani:From USD 200 per person (Afternoon flight)
Note 1: Rates mentioned above are indicative and subject to change based on airlines and party(group) size.
Note 2: In the Fly into Masai Mara rates mentioned above, in addition to airfare, price also includes cost to send the safari Vehicle with guide a day in advance to Masai Mara & transport cost from your Nairobi hotel to Nairobi airport.
Note 3: Masai Mara to Diani/Mombasa rates mentioned above, in addition to airfare, above rates also include cost of an additional Masai Mara park fee because the flight depart from Masai Mara around 11:30 AM and Masai Mara Park fees expire at 10 AM.
Note 4: Flights into Masai Mara land at around 11:00 AM and game drives can start soon after landing and Morning flights out of Masai Mara depart around 08:30 AM.
Meals
Day 1 (Dec 12, 2024) - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 (Dec 13, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 (Dec 14, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 (Dec 15, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 (Dec 16, 2024) - Breakfast & Lunch
Transfer Times
Day 1 (Dec 12, 2024) - Nairobi to Masai Mara takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (284 km)
Day 2 (Dec 13, 2024) - No transfers
Day 3 (Dec 14, 2024) - No transfers
Day 4 (Dec 15, 2024) - Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru takes about 5 to 5.5 hours (250 km)
Day 5 (Dec 16, 2024) - Lake Nakuru to Nairobi takes about 3.5 to 4 hours (157 km)
Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.
Inclusions
Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).
A professional English speaking driver/ guide.
All Taxes and VAT.
Daily game drives while on Safari.
Meals as per itinerary.
4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.
Exclusions
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
Tips (Tipping guidelines).
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
International flights.
Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Payment Policy
Deposit Payment
- Deposit is 50% of the total booking amount.
- Deposit can be paid either via a bank transfer or an online card payment.
- A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges). This is non-refundable.
- We offer bank accounts in 10 different currencies for bank transfers.
- Once you make the deposit payment you will receive a booking confirmation.
Balance Payment
- Balance can be paid via bank transfer, online card payment or with cash
- Bank payment can be done 15 days prior to the tour date (recommended 30 days prior)
- Card payment can be done 1 day prior to the tour date (recommended 7 days prior)
- A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges). This is non-refundable.
- Cash can be paid on arrival (US Dollars printed in or after the year 2009)
Addons
Add-on tours in Masai Mara
Hot Air Balloon Ride (1 hour): USD 485 per person for adult/USD 340 per child
Masai Village Visit (1 hour): USD 25 per person
Sundowner: USD 35-60 per person depending on hotel
Add-on tours in Lake Nakuru
Boat Ride (upto 3 hours): USD 110 per adult/USD 60 per child
Please note that children's rates are applicable to specific age groups. For details on child policies for each activity, please contact us directly.
In this tour you have the best chances to experience the Big 5 in Kenya. Starting with Masai Mara where you can find at least 4 of the big 5 along with many other varieties and numbers of animals, you will be moving to Lake Nakuru (5 hours drive) on Day 4. Lake Nakuru offers good chances for spotting rhinos along with aquatic birds like flamingos.
We use equipment of international standards & our guides are trained in First aid & personal protection equipment
We reward our staff based on your feedback & that results in all of us working towards making your trip memorable
Our guides are trained to pay attention to each clients requirements & situation & customize the program accordingly
Once a tour is booked, its guaranteed to go, even if there is only single client for the entire trip
Book by paying advance by card on our website. Balance can be paid upon arrival, before the tour
Our minimum requirement for operation is only one client. So we can offer the tour any day of the year for you
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