5 Days Big Five Safari

Experience the thrill of encountering Africa’s legendary Big Five and more on this exhilarating 5-day safari adventure across Kenya’s most renowned national parks. From the vibrant city of Nairobi to the vast plains of the Masai Mara, each day is filled with exciting game drives and breathtaking landscapes.

Explore the diverse habitats of Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingo-rimmed alkaline lake and abundant wildlife including rhinos, lions, and giraffes. Then, venture into the iconic Masai Mara Game Reserve, where vast savannahs host thrilling encounters with lions, elephants, and the elusive leopard. Each day offers new opportunities to witness nature’s wonders up close.

As your safari concludes, relish a farewell lunch at Nairobi’s famous Carnivore Restaurant, reflecting on unforgettable moments before your departure from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Join us on this unforgettable journey where luxury meets adventure, and the call of the wild beckons at every turn. Discover Kenya’s wildlife treasures with us and create memories to last a lifetime.

Detailed Itinerary

• Day 1 Nairobi

  Our representatives will warmly meet you on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport; transfer you to your city hotel where we will brief you on your safari arrangements. Enjoy overnight at the hotel where you are booked on bed and breakfast. Intercontinental Hotel BB or similar

  https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/nairobi/nboha/hoteldetail/meetings-events

  Intercontinental Nairobi

  Situated a 30-minute drive from Nairobi National Park, this hotel features a heated outdoor pool, a wellness centre with a gym and a colonial-style Safari Bar serving cocktails and light snacks.

  Spacious and warmly decorated, all air-conditioned rooms and suites at InterContinental Nairobi come with a satellite TV and views of Nairobi, the pool or Uhuru Park. Some accommodations have an additional lounge or kitchen.

  A breakfast buffet is available daily at InterContinental’s dining room. For dinner there is an à la carte menu, and the bar organizes themed music nights regularly with R&B or jazz performances.

  After a swim in the outdoor pool, guests can relax in the hot tub or visit the sauna and steam room. There is also an on-site casino and a 24-hour relax lounge to read a newspaper.

• Day 2 Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park

  This morning after breakfast we depart to Lake Nakuru National Park. We arrive for lunch then depart on an afternoon game viewing drive. The scenic 188km2 Lake Nakuru game park is home to the black and white rhino, prides lions, cape buffalos, waterbucks, reticulated giraffes, hartebeests among many others. When the water levels in the lake are low, the 68km2 alkaline lake is famous for the thousands of greater and lesser flamingoes. The park has the largest euphorbia forest in Africa. Enjoy dinner and overnight. Sarova Lion Hill Lodge LDBB or similar

  http://www.sarovahotels.com/lionhill-nakuru/gallery.html

  Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

  Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is nestled along the Lion Hill overlooking the spectacular flamingo pink rimmed Lake Nakuru. Its location affords panoramic views of the lake and the picturesque Lake Nakuru National Park. A short two-hour drive from Nairobi, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is a favorite with residents and visitors to Kenya.

  Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge has 67 luxury chalets, divided into 64 standard rooms and 3 suites. Each chalet offers private patios with panoramic views of the flamingo pink rimmed Lake Nakuru, ensuite bathrooms with permanent showers and WC, running hot and cold water, razor outlets with 220 and 240 volts beds with mosquito nets, hair dryer and tea/coffee making facilities.

  Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is cleverly laid out in such a way that most rooms and sitting areas afford stunning views of the lake and the park. The Lodge incorporates natural landscaping with tall acacia trees, winding walkways and greens dotted with bird feeds. The Lodge is a natural haven for bird life and attracts over 50 species of birds amongst the 400 species that inhabit the Park.

• Day 3 Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara Game Reserve

  Enjoy an early breakfast and depart to the Masai Mara National Reserve arriving for lunch. Depart on an afternoon game viewing drive in search of the hundreds of wildlife species the game reserve is famous for. These include the lion, Cape buffalo, the savannah elephant, black rhino and the elusive leopard, impalas, Masai giraffes, waterbucks, warthogs, Thompson & grant’s gazelles, topis, the resident wildebeests among many others. Enjoy dinner and overnight Ashnil Mara Camp LDBB or similar

• Day 4 Masai Mara Game Reserve

  Enjoy breakfast then a full day of game viewing drive in search of the Big-Five among many other wildlife species. In addition to wildlife, the Mara has nice, varied scenery to enjoy. OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Balloon Safari over the Mara plains or visit a traditional Masai Village (at an extra cost).The vast plains and grasslands is also home to hundreds of bird species. Enjoy meals and overnight. Ashnil Mara Camp LDBB or similar

  http://www.ashnilhotels.com/photo-gallery/top-gallery/ashnil-mara-camp/

  Ashnil Mara Camp

  Ashnil Mara Camp is located in the Masai Mara National Reserve and close to the Mara River, famous for the wildebeest migration. The camp is arguably in one of the very best positions in the Masai Mara for game viewing and also provides the perfect setting to sit and relax at the end of an exciting day of game drives. The property comprises 40 luxury tents and includes luxury ensuite bathrooms, walk-in closets and a sun deck for relaxation while watching game.

  

• Day 5 Masai Mara Game Reserve - Nairobi

  Enjoy breakfast then check-out. You may opt to drive or take a one-hour flight (at an extra cost) to Nairobi. Enjoy a farewell lunch at the carnivore restaurant then our guide driver will drop you at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.

  Thank you for travelling with us!