Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
Your safari begins with a hotel pickup in Nairobi in the morning. After a brief safari orientation, set off toward the legendary Masai Mara Game Reserve. Along the way, pause at the stunning Great Rift Valley viewpoint to take in the sweeping landscapes. Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch. After a little rest, head out for your late afternoon game drive the perfect time to spot predators as they emerge from the shadows. Masai Mara is Kenya’s most famous wildlife destination, known for its breathtaking acacia-dotted plains and incredible diversity of animals including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and more. Bird enthusiasts will be delighted by over 450 species, including Kenya’s national bird, the lilac-breasted roller. Return to your camp or lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Full Day in Masai Mara
Spend the entire day exploring the park, which is home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Kenya. Witness herds of elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, topi, and gazelles roaming the vast plains. Keep an eye out for rhinos or leopards, and along the Mara River you may spot hippos and crocodiles. Depending on the season, you might also catch the great migration of wildebeest and zebras as they move in search of fresh grazing. After a full day of wildlife adventure, return to your lodge or camp. There’s also an option to visit a local Maasai village and experience traditional culture. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp/lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, set off for Nakuru with a lunch stop along the way. Arrive in Nakuru in the late afternoon, check in at your lodge or camp, and relax. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Aberdares National Park
After breakfast, explore Lake Nakuru National Park, famously nicknamed the “Pink Lake” due to the incredible flamingo populations that gather here. This park is a paradise for bird watchers, with thousands of birds visible at any one time. Later, depart Nakuru and enjoy lunch en route to the Aberdare Mountains. In the evening, check in at your hotel and transfer to The Ark, a unique lodge with multiple viewing decks and lounges designed for wildlife spotting you might even see animals right outside your window. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Aberdares – Nairobi
Begin your day with an early morning game drive in Aberdares National Park. Afterward, make your way back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon for a hotel drop-off or transfer to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Please note that the price indicated below is per person sharing.
Low Season (1st April to 30th June)
| No. of people |
Budget |
Economy |
Mid-range |
Luxury |
| 2 people |
$1450 |
$1570 |
$1660 |
$1750 |
| 4 people |
$1120 |
$1240 |
$1330 |
$1420 |
| 6 people |
$1010 |
$1130 |
$1220 |
$1310 |
| Single room supplement |
$170 |
$220 |
$300 |
$300 |
| Children (3-12 years) |
75% |
75% |
75% |
75% |
| Infants (below 3 years) |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Free |
High Season (2nd Jan to 31st March)
| No. of people |
Budget |
Economy |
Mid-range |
Luxury |
| 2 people |
$1010 |
$1190 |
$1340 |
$1430 |
| 4 people |
$800 |
$980 |
$1130 |
$1210 |
| 6 people |
$740 |
$920 |
$1065 |
$1140 |
| Single room supplement |
$170 |
$240 |
$350 |
$390 |
| Children (3-12 years) |
75% |
75% |
75% |
75% |
| Infants (below 3 years) |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Shoulder Season (1st Nov to 22nd Dec)
| No. of people |
Budget |
Economy |
Mid-range |
Luxury |
| 2 people |
$1670 |
$1780 |
$1940 |
$2055 |
| 4 people |
$1340 |
$1450 |
$1610 |
$1724 |
| 6 people |
$1230 |
$1340 |
$1500 |
$1615 |
| Single room supplement |
$170 |
$240 |
$350 |
$390 |
| Children (3-12 years) |
75% |
75% |
75% |
75% |
| Infants (below 3 years) |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Peak Season (1st July to 31st Oct)
| No. of people |
Budget |
Economy |
Mid-range |
Luxury |
| 2 people |
$1840 |
$2170 |
$2370 |
$2730 |
| 4 people |
$1445 |
$1775 |
$1970 |
$2330 |
| 6 people |
$1310 |
$1640 |
$1840 |
$2199 |
| Single room supplement |
$190 |
$310 |
$570 |
$650 |
| Children (3-12 years) |
75% |
75% |
75% |
75% |
| Infants (below 3 years) |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Festive Season (23rd Dec to 1st Jan)
| No. of people |
Budget |
Economy |
Mid-range |
Luxury |
| 2 people |
$1835 |
$2020 |
$2370 |
$2675 |
| 4 people |
$1450 |
$1635 |
$1985 |
$2290 |
| 6 people |
$1320 |
$1510 |
$1860 |
$2165 |
| Single room supplement |
$193 |
$315 |
$380 |
$770 |
| Children (3-12 years) |
75% |
75% |
75% |
75% |
| Infants (below 3 years) |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Accommodation Options by Park
| Park |
Budget |
Economy |
Mid-range |
Luxury |
| Masai Mara |
Rhino Camp, Mara Spring Camp |
Elephant Spring Camp, Olmoran Tented Camp, Mara Sidai, Wanjee Camp, Crocodile Camp, AA Mara Lodge |
Jambo Mara Safari Lodge, Enkorok, Elangata Olerai, Olmoran, Mara Chui Camp, Explore Nature Mara Lodge, Basecamp Explorer |
Mara Sopa Lodge, Mara Leisure Camp, Osero Lodge, Azure Mara Haven, Sentrim Mara Camp, Mara Simba Lodge, Loyk Mara Camp, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Fig Tree Camp Mara, Mara Sarova Game Camp, Ashnil Mara Camp, Keekorok Lodge, Mpata Safari Lodge, Mara Engai, Mara River Camp, Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Spirit of Mara Lodge, Mara Eden Safari Camp |
| Nakuru |
Jarika County Lodge, Lanet Matfam Resort |
WCK Guest House, Lake Nakuru Flamingo Lodge |
Lake Nakuru Lodge, Sentrim Elementaita |
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, Flamingo Hill Camp |
| Aberdares |
Tree Tops Hotel |
Tree Tops Hotel |
Tree Tops Hotel, Serena Mountain Lodge |
The Ark Hotel |
