5-Day Untamed Splendour in a Pop-up Minivan

Your adventure begins with a pick-up from your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, followed by a short safari briefing from your guide before setting off toward the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Along the way, pause at the breathtaking Great Rift Valley viewpoint, where sweeping landscapes offer a stunning introduction to Kenya’s natural beauty. Continue your journey via Narok town, arriving in the Mara in time for a hot lunch and some relaxation.

In the afternoon, head out for your first exciting game drive, an introduction to the incredible wildlife that makes the Maasai Mara famous. Known for having one of the highest concentrations of animals in Kenya, the reserve offers thrilling sightings as the sun sets over the plains.

Return to camp in the evening for dinner and a restful overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Accommodation: Ilkeliani Camp

• Luxury tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Start your day with an optional hot air balloon safari, available on pre-arrangement at an extra cost, offering a breathtaking view of the plains at sunrise.

Spend the rest of the day exploring the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve, a world-famous wildlife haven known for its high concentration of animals and exceptional big cat sightings. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild before continuing your search for close-up encounters with wildlife across the open savannah.

Your journey will take you to the Mara River, home to hippos and crocodiles and a key crossing point during the wildebeest migration. You may also choose to visit a traditional Maasai Village later in the day at an extra cost.

Return to camp in the evening for dinner and a restful overnight stay.

Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation: Ilkeliani Camp

• Luxury tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Enjoy an early breakfast before heading out for your final game drive in the stunning Maasai Mara National Reserve, where you may catch big cats on the hunt as the rising sun lights up the golden plains.

Afterward, continue your safari journey to Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Africa’s most beautiful parks, renowned as a bird paradise and a sanctuary for rhinos. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by a short game drive to explore its unique wildlife and landscapes.

In the evening, unwind at your lodge and enjoy a peaceful overnight stay.

Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Begin your day with an extensive game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, where the shimmering alkaline lake is often lined with thousands of pink flamingos. The park is a bird lover’s paradise with over 400 species, and one of the few places in Kenya where you can spot both white and black rhinos.

Later, depart for the scenic Lake Naivasha, a tranquil freshwater lake surrounded by papyrus and rich wildlife. Watch giraffes roam among acacia trees, buffalo graze near the shores, and hippos rest in the shallow waters.

In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat safari on the lake, getting up close to hippos and a variety of birdlife, followed by a guided walking safari at Crescent Island, offering a unique chance to walk among wildlife in a peaceful natural setting.

Main Destination: Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation: Enashipai Resort & Spa

• Luxury resort located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

At dawn, set out for your final game drive, soaking in the last moments of wildlife in the beautiful Lake Naivasha region. Return for a leisurely breakfast before checking out.

Begin your scenic drive back to Nairobi, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight home, marking the end of your safari adventure.

Main Destination: Nairobi (City)

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)