5-Day Best Affordable Kenya Safari with Big five

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5-Day Best Affordable Kenya Safari with Big five

The Experience

This 5 day Kenya safari takes you through three of the country’s most popular destinations: Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara National Reserve. The safari begins in Nairobi and combines wildlife viewing, scenic landscapes and a relaxing boat experience on Lake Naivasha. Explore Amboseli with its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, enjoy a boat ride on the waters of Lake Naivasha and continue to the Masai Mara for afternoon and full-day game drives. The safari ends with a scenic drive back to Nairobi, with an en route lunch before your final drop-off.
Duration5Days/4Nights
Price00
DestinationsKenya
Ideal ForCouples, Wildlife Fans

Overview

This 5 day Kenya safari takes you through three of the country’s most popular destinations: Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara National Reserve. The safari begins in Nairobi and combines wildlife viewing, scenic landscapes and a relaxing boat experience on Lake Naivasha. Explore Amboseli with its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, enjoy a boat ride on the waters of Lake Naivasha and continue to the Masai Mara for afternoon and full-day game drives. The safari ends with a scenic drive back to Nairobi, with an en route lunch before your final drop-off.

The Journey

Day by Day

Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Day01

Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Your 5 day affordable Kenya safari starts with an early morning pick-up from Nairobi and a drive to Amboseli National Park. The journey takes you through the Kenyan countryside, with views of local villages and landscapes along the way. Arrive in Amboseli and have lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Explore the park's open plains and wetlands in search of elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest and other wildlife. Amboseli is especially famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa’s highest mountain) on clear days. After the game drive, return to your lodge for the evening.
Accommodationlodge in Amboseli
Day 2: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha
Day02

Day 2: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, leave Amboseli and drive towards Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy the changing scenery as you travel through the Kenyan countryside and towards the Rift Valley. Upon arrival at Lake Naivasha, check in at your lodge and have some time to relax before heading out for a boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Cruise across the calm waters while looking out for hippos and a variety of water birds, including African fish eagles and pelicans. The boat ride offers a peaceful way to experience the lake and its surrounding scenery before returning to your lodge for the evening.
Accommodationlodge in Lake Naivasha
Day 3:Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve
Day03

Day 3:Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and continue to the Masai Mara National Reserve. The journey takes you through the scenic Great Rift Valley and Maasai countryside before reaching the famous Mara region. Upon arrival, check in and have some time to relax before an afternoon game drive. Explore the savannah plains in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and other wildlife. The afternoon provides your first opportunity to experience the rich wildlife of the Masai Mara before returning to your lodge in the evening.
Accommodationlodge in Masai Mara
Day 4: Masai Mara National Reserve
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Day 4: Masai Mara National Reserve

Today is dedicated to a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve. After an early breakfast, set out with your safari guide to explore the reserve's wildlife-rich plains. Spend the morning searching for the Big Five, including lions, leopards, elephants and buffaloes, as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and other animals. The game drive continues through different areas of the reserve, with your guide choosing locations based on wildlife sightings. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve before continuing with the afternoon game drive. Later in the day, leave the reserve and return to your lodge for the evening.
Accommodationlodge in Masai Mara
Day 5: Masai Mara to Nairobi
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Day 5: Masai Mara to Nairobi

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Nairobi. Drive through the Maasai countryside and enjoy the changing landscapes as you leave the Masai Mara behind. Continue with the drive towards Nairobi, stopping for lunch before proceeding with the journey. After lunch, continue to Nairobi and arrive in the afternoon or evening. Your safari ends with drop-off at your hotel or at the airport, depending on your travel arrangements.

What's Included

  • Park fees for both Masai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park
  • All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Ground transport per 4WD custom safari vehicle
  • Bottled water in the safari vehicle throughout the tour
  • Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Service of an English-speaking driver-guide
  • Driver allowances and accommodation
  • All mentioned activities except for the optional ones

Not Included

  • Kenya Visa (USD $50 for most nationalities)
  • International and internal flights
  • Personal needs such as gratuities, beverages, souvenirs
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Laundry fees
  • Tips for driver-guide and lodge staff
  • Life insurance
  • Other drinks apart from water
  • Travel insurance
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