5 Days Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha Camping Safari in Kenya | Blue Mountain Safaris
Maasai Mara National Reserve · Camping

5 Days Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha Camping Safari

Five-day camping safari through Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha, with game drives and Great Rift Valley scenery.

⏱ 5 days · ⛰ Moderate · Request a quote ·# WTE-187
WhereMaasai Mara National Reserve
Length5 days
PaceModerate
Group sizeUp to 12
Planning3 days ahead
The journey

Made for the way you want to travel.

DAY 1: Nairobi - Masai Mara 8.00hrs: Drive through large Kikuyu farmlands to the edge of the Rift Valley. Descend the escarpment and drive via Narok to Maasai Mara Game Reserve arriving in the afternoon. The Maasai Mara adjoins Tanzania & Serengeti National Park. Maasai Mara is famous for its Black-manned and yearly migrations of wildbeest and zebra. Elephant, buffalo, rhino, gazelle, leopards, giraffe are also found here. Take an evening game drive Dinner and overnight at the camp. DAY 2: Masai Mara A full day spent viewing and exploring this spectacular National park. All the big Five can be seen. Maasai Mara is also famous for its bird life. Meals and overnight at the camp. DAY 3: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru Take an early morning game drive in Masai mara park before breakfast. After breakfast, leave camp and proceed to Nakuru to arrive in the evening. Lake Nakuru is known as an ornithological paradise by birdwatchers because the lake is world famous as the location of the greatest Lake Nakuru Flamingos bird spectacle on earth which boasts anywhere between one and two million lesser and greater pink flamingos that feed on the abundant algae thriving in the lakes warm waters. It is one of the few parks that have been specifically established (Gazetted) for the protection of birds specifically flamingoes, more than 450 species of birds have been recorded here. The park has also been established for the protection of endangered species such as the rhino and is also home to Columbus monkeys, Leopards, Giraffes, and a variety of plain antelope. Lake Nakuru is famous for its Pink Flamingoes and many other types of birds. There are also a number of animals in this park. Dinner and overnight at a Hotel. DAY 4: Lake Nakuru – Naivasha Take an early morning game drive in order to spend the morning watching and photographing birds and wild animals in the park. Depart Lake Nakuru,lunch enroute to Naivasha. On arriving Naivasha you can opt for boat riding. Dinner and overnight at the camp. Day 5: Naivasha – Nairobi Take an early game drive and depart to Nairobi after lunch. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Explore the destinations

Maasai Mara National Reserve

The Maasai Mara is Kenya's most celebrated safari destination, renowned for its vast golden grasslands, abundant wildlife, and exceptional predator sightings. The reserve forms part of the greater Mara–Serengeti ecosystem and provides excellent opportunities to observe lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and numerous antelope species.

It is particularly famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration, when enormous herds move between Tanzania's Serengeti and Kenya's Maasai Mara in search of fresh grazing.

Special features: The Great Migration and dramatic Mara River crossings, outstanding big-cat sightings, Big Five safari opportunities, hot-air balloon safaris, beautiful open savannah landscapes, and Maasai cultural experiences in surrounding communities.

Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park is a scenic wildlife sanctuary in Kenya's Great Rift Valley, famous for its alkaline lake, birdlife, and important rhino conservation work. Its landscape combines open grasslands, acacia woodlands, rocky escarpments, and lake shores.

The park is one of Kenya's well-known places to see both black and white rhinoceroses. Flamingos may gather along the lake depending on water conditions and food availability, while pelicans and other waterbirds are also common.

Special features: Black and white rhinos, seasonal flamingo gatherings, Rothschild's giraffes, Baboon Cliff viewpoints, Makalia Falls, and excellent birdwatching.

Lake Naivasha

Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by lush vegetation, acacia trees, and wildlife-rich landscapes. It is particularly popular for relaxing boat excursions, photography, and birdwatching.

The lake supports a large population of hippos and a remarkable variety of birds, including African fish eagles, kingfishers, herons, and pelicans.

Special features: Boat safaris, hippo sightings, African fish eagles, walking safaris on Crescent Island, peaceful lakeside lodges, and beautiful sunset scenery.

🛤 Plan by day

Day 1

Nairobi – Masai Mara 8.00hrs: Drive through large Kikuyu farmlands to the edge o

Nairobi – Masai Mara 8.00hrs: Drive through large Kikuyu farmlands to the edge of the Rift Valley. Descend the escarpment and drive via Narok to Maasai Mara Game Reserve arriving in the afternoon. The Maasai Mara adjoins Tanzania & Serengeti National Park. Maasai Mara is famous for its Black-manned and yearly migrations of wildbeest and zebra. Elephant, buffalo, rhino, gazelle, leopards, giraffe are also found here. Take an evening game drive Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Nairobi – Masai Mara 8.00hrs: Drive through large Kikuyu farmlands to the edge o on 5 Days Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha Camping Safari
Day 2

Masai Mara A full day spent viewing and exploring this spectacular National park

Masai Mara A full day spent viewing and exploring this spectacular National park. All the big Five can be seen. Maasai Mara is also famous for its bird life. Meals and overnight at the camp.

Masai Mara A full day spent viewing and exploring this spectacular National park on 5 Days Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha Camping Safari
Day 3

Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru Take an early morning game drive in Masai mara park bef

Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru Take an early morning game drive in Masai mara park before breakfast. After breakfast, leave camp and proceed to Nakuru to arrive in the evening. Lake Nakuru is known as an ornithological paradise by birdwatchers because the lake is world famous as the location of the greatest Lake Nakuru Flamingos bird spectacle on earth which boasts anywhere between one and two million lesser and greater pink flamingos that feed on the abundant algae thriving in the lakes warm waters. It is one of the few parks that have been specifically established (Gazetted) for the protection of birds specifically flamingoes, more than 450 species of birds have been recorded here. The park has also been established for the protection of endangered species such as the rhino and is also home to Columbus monkeys, Leopards, Giraffes, and a variety of plain antelope. Lake Nakuru is famous for its Pink Flamingoes and many other types of birds. There are also a number of animals in this park. Dinner and overnight at a Hotel.

Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru Take an early morning game drive in Masai mara park bef on 5 Days Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha Camping Safari
Day 4

Lake Nakuru – Naivasha Take an early morning game drive in order to spend the mo

Lake Nakuru – Naivasha Take an early morning game drive in order to spend the morning watching and photographing birds and wild animals in the park. Depart Lake Nakuru,lunch enroute to Naivasha. On arriving Naivasha you can opt for boat riding. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Lake Nakuru – Naivasha Take an early morning game drive in order to spend the mo on 5 Days Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha Camping Safari
Day 5

Naivasha – Nairobi Take an early game drive and depart to Nairobi after lunch. D

Naivasha – Nairobi Take an early game drive and depart to Nairobi after lunch. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Naivasha – Nairobi Take an early game drive and depart to Nairobi after lunch. D on 5 Days Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha Camping Safari

✓ Included

  • Professional local guide
  • Pre-trip planning support
  • Daily activity coordination

✗ Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal purchases
  • Items not listed in the confirmed itinerary

🎒 What to bring

  • Comfortable layers and closed walking shoes
  • Reusable water bottle and sun protection
  • Personal medication and valid travel documents
Optional extras

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Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island

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