5 Days Express Kenya Safari
5 Days Express Kenya Safari Overview
5 Days Express Kenya Safari is ideal for people who have less than a week to explore Kenya. The tour goes through Great Rift Valley Lakes as well as the Masai Mara National Reserve. Visiting Masai Mara National Reserve increases your chances of seeing the big five and enjoy a boat ride in Lake Naivasha.
Safari Highlight
| Day | Destination | Activities | Accommodation |
| Day 1 | Nairobi – Masai Mara | Masai Mara National Reserve | Sentrim Mara |
| Day 2 | Masai Mara | Masai Mara National Reserve | Sentrim Mara |
| Day 3 | Masai Mara – Nakuru | Lake Nakuru National Park | Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge |
| Day 4 | Nakuru – Naivasha | Hell’s Gate National Park, Crescent Island | Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge |
| Day 5 | Naivasha – Nairobi | Departure | – |
Rates
| Season | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax |
| 1 Jan – 31 Mar | $1,286 | $1,142 | $1,073 | $1,027 | $998 | $981 |
| 1 Apr – 31 May | $1,207 | $1,063 | $994 | $948 | $919 | $902 |
| 1 Jun – 30 Jun | $1,253 | $1,109 | $1,040 | $994 | $965 | $948 |
| 1 Jul – 30 Sep | $1,407 | $1,263 | $1,194 | $1,148 | $1,119 | $1,102 |
| 1 Oct – 31 Oct | $1,361 | $1,217 | $1,148 | $1,102 | $1,073 | $1,056 |
| 1 Nov – 19 Dec | $1,263 | $1,119 | $1,050 | $1,004 | $975 | $958 |
| 20 Dec – 2 Jan | $1,387 | $1,243 | $1,174 | $1,197 | $1,128 | $1,082 |
Important to Know
- Rates are Based on 2-3 People Sharing a Double, Twin or Triple Room (Single Room Supplement Available).
- Children Between 3-12 Years Pay Less Adult Rates (Request Quote)
- Accommodation is in Mid-Range 4 Star Hotels, Camps or Lodges
- Transport is in a Private 4×4 Safari Tour Van (Upgrade to Safari Land Cruiser Option Available).
- Rates do Not Apply for Easter Holidays (Please Request Quote)
Included in The Package
- All Park Entry Fees as Per Itinerary
- Transport in a Private 4×4 Open Pop Up Roof Safari Van (Upgrade to Land Cruiser Available)
- Services of Professional Tour Driver / Guide
- Meals on Full Board as Per Itinerary
- 4 Nights Accommodation as Per Itinerary
- Enough Bottled Drinking Water
Not Included in The Package
- International Flights
- Personal Travel Insurance and Visa Fees
- Driver/Guide Tips (Tipping Guideline $5-$10 Per Person Per Day)
- Extra Accommodation and/or Activities (Before and After Tour)
- Any Government Imposed and Increase Taxes and/or Park Fees
5 Days Express Kenya Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
Your Safari will start at 7:00 am with pick up from Airport, Hotel or Residence with our driver guide. After a briefing, you will drive to Masai Mara for approximately 5-6 hours skirting around Mount Suswa. First highlight of the journey is the glimpse of East Africa’s Great Rift Valley. Covering approximately 7000kms, the valley runs from Lebanon in Asia to Mozambique in South East Asia. You will arrive at your camp in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive to explore the Masai Mara.
Accommodation: Sentrim Mara or Similar
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Masai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy full-day morning and afternoon game drives with packed lunch. Masai Mara National Reserve is famous for The Big Five animals (Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhinos and Buffalo). What amazes travelers in this reserve is the annual migration of wildebeests. The animals shift on July and return on November and is among the seventh wonder of the world. The park has the largest concentration of African lions, including the black-maned lion. Bird life is in plenty as wildlife at the Mara, which boasts over 400 different bird species.
Optional Activity: Hot Air Balloon Safari ($450pp) or Maasai Village Visit ($20)!
Accommodation: Sentrim Mara or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast you will depart for Lake Nakuru at 0700hrs arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park is a standpoint and harbor for watching more than 400 species of birds in rift valley. As you visit the lake, game animals are in large numbers. Hippos, buffalos and many species of birds are unstoppable. Flamingos are prominently notable just like in Lake Naivasha. Nakuru National Park is home to few remaining Rhinos in Kenya. The Park also offers great sightseeing of larger predators like the lions and Leopards.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, depart to nearby Lake Naivasha arriving in time for lunch. After lunch, you will embark on a boat ride and guided walk at the Crescent Island. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake found in the great rift valley of Kenya. It has a dense population of animals such as hippos and several species of birds. Crescent Island is home to a number of bird species, which include the fish eagle, herons, crakes, cranes and more. The Island is also home to a number of wildlife that includes zebras, giraffes, waterbucks, Impalas, Kongoni among other animals.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Nairobi
After an early morning breakfast, proceed to Hells Gate National Park for a walking safari. Hell’s Gate National Park harbors a wide range of wildlife and more than 90 species of birds. Towering cliffs, gorges, volcanoes, and geothermal steams form the main attraction in the park. Besides, travelers can can climb to the Fischer’s tower or central tower to view animals and the landscape all round. Later, have lunch then depart to Nairobi arriving at 5:00 pm for a drop off at your hotel or Airport.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
End of Safari