Kenya Scenic Road Trip
A 5-day Kenya road trip from Nairobi through Lake Naivasha and Nakuru to the Masai Mara — Kenya's greatest hits.
Duration
5 Days
Price From
$1,450 pp
Country
Kenya
Difficulty
Easy
Great Rift Valley escarpment descent — dramatic scenery
Not every safari needs two weeks. This tightly curated 5-day road trip delivers Kenya's greatest hits with zero wasted time — ideal for first-timers, return visitors with limited leave, or couples looking for a romantic bush escape. Depart Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley escarpment, descend to Lake Naivasha for a boat safari among hippo pods, then continue to Lake Nakuru for one of Africa's most iconic birdwatching spectacles. The journey finishes in the Masai Mara, where two full days of game drives give you the best chance of spotting the Big Five, tracking cheetah at full sprint, and watching a Mara sunset that will stay with you for decades. Every night is spent in a hand-selected lodge chosen for comfort, location, and character.
Moments From This Journey
Greater flamingos creating a pink carpet across the shores of Lake Nakuru
White rhino grazing peacefully near the alkaline shores of Lake Nakuru National Park
Cheetah mother with three cubs surveying the savanna from a termite mound in Kenya
Tower of giraffes walking across the golden plains at sunset in a Kenyan conservancy
What Makes This Safari Special
Great Rift Valley escarpment descent — dramatic scenery
Lake Naivasha boat safari with hippos and fish eagles
Lake Nakuru — flamingo spectacle and rhino sightings
2 full days in the Masai Mara with Big Five game drives
Hand-selected lodges with character and location
Your Journey, Day by Day
5 carefully curated days across Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi
Arrive at JKIA. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 2
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
After breakfast depart for Lake Nakuru. Lunch and afternoon game drive through the park.
Day 3
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
After breakfast depart for the Masai Mara. Lunch and afternoon game drive.
Day 4
Masai Mara Full Day Game Drive
Full-day safari in the Masai Mara. Big Five spotting and wildlife photography.
Day 5
Departure Day
Early breakfast and transfer to the airport.
End of itinerary — 5 days, 4 nights
What's Included
- Nairobi hotel pickup and drop-off
- All national park entrance fees
- Full-board accommodation (4 nights)
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Game drives, boat safari at Naivasha
- Drinking water during drives
What's Excluded
- International flights
- Kenya e-Visa ($52)
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Tips & gratuities ($15–20/day recommended)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
$1,450
per person sharing
Group Pricing
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