Experience the excitement of Africa’s most iconic wildlife on this 5 Days Kenya Big Five Safari by Albertine Tours. This carefully crafted safari is designed to give you the best opportunity to encounter the legendary Big Five, lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros, while exploring two of Kenya’s most renowned wildlife destinations. Your journey takes you to the spectacular Maasai Mara National Reserve, famous for its abundant predators and endless savannahs, and Lake Nakuru National Park, one of East Africa’s leading rhino sanctuaries. Along the way, you will enjoy expertly guided game drives, breathtaking scenery, comfortable accommodation and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Whether you are visiting Kenya for the first time or returning for another safari adventure, this itinerary offers an exceptional introduction to the country’s remarkable natural heritage.
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi and Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or after an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Nairobi, you will meet your Albertine Tours safari guide and begin your journey to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. The drive takes you through the spectacular Great Rift Valley, where you will stop at a panoramic viewpoint to admire the dramatic escarpment and capture memorable photographs. Continue through Kenya’s picturesque countryside before arriving at your safari lodge in time for lunch. During the afternoon, enjoy your first thrilling game drive as you search for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs and numerous antelope species. As the sun sets across the endless plains, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Accommodation Options: Angama Mara, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Meals: (Lunch, Dinner)
Day 2: Full Day in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Today is dedicated to exploring the remarkable Maasai Mara National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives. This reserve offers one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, giving you outstanding opportunities to search for the Big Five in their natural habitat. Besides lions, elephants, buffaloes and leopards, you may encounter cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and countless plains game. If you visit between July and October, you may also witness the spectacular Great Migration, when thousands of wildebeests and zebras cross the Mara ecosystem. A picnic lunch in the reserve allows you to maximise your time enjoying this extraordinary wilderness before returning to your lodge in the evening.
Accommodation Options: Angama Mara, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3: Maasai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive as you leave the Maasai Mara before travelling towards Lake Nakuru National Park in the Great Rift Valley. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch before setting out on an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is internationally recognised for its successful rhino conservation programme, making it one of the best places in Kenya to observe both black and white rhinoceroses. The park is also home to Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras and a remarkable variety of birdlife, including pelicans and flamingos when lake conditions are suitable. Return to your lodge during the evening to relax and enjoy dinner.
Accommodation Options: The Cliff Nakuru, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Lake Nakuru Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4: Full Day in Lake Nakuru National Park
Spend the day discovering the diverse habitats and abundant wildlife of Lake Nakuru National Park. Morning and afternoon game drives allow you to explore different sections of the park while searching for rhinos, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes and numerous antelope species. The park’s acacia forests, open grasslands and lakeshore support an impressive variety of birds, making it a paradise for bird enthusiasts as well as wildlife photographers. Throughout the day, your experienced guide will take you to scenic viewpoints and the best wildlife viewing locations while sharing fascinating information about the park’s ecosystems and conservation efforts. Return to your lodge for your final safari dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation Options: The Cliff Nakuru, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Lake Nakuru Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park to Nairobi and Departure
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before departing Lake Nakuru for Nairobi. The drive through the Great Rift Valley offers beautiful views of rolling hills, farmland and dramatic escarpments, providing a fitting conclusion to your safari adventure. Depending on your departure schedule, you may have time to visit a local craft market for souvenirs before continuing to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward international flight. As your unforgettable Kenyan safari comes to an end, you will leave with wonderful memories of remarkable wildlife encounters, spectacular landscapes and the warm hospitality that makes Kenya one of Africa’s premier safari destinations. Albertine Tours thanks you for choosing to travel with us and wishes you a safe and pleasant journey home.
Meals: (Breakfast)
End of the 5 Days Kenya Big Five Safari.
The 5 Days Kenya Big Five Safari includes;
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Meet and greet services
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Accommodation throughout the safari
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Park and reserve entrance fees
- Unlimited scheduled game drives in Maasai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park
- Bottled drinking water during safari drives
- Government taxes and statutory levies
Excluded
- International flights
- Kenya visa fees where applicable
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- Optional hot air balloon safari in the Maasai Mara
- Optional visit to a Maasai village
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Laundry services
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Telephone calls and internet charges where applicable
- Items of a personal nature
- Any optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Expenses arising from flight delays, medical emergencies, natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances beyond normal operational control.
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