5-Day Big Five Classic: Masai Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha
VPAAL's best-value multi-park safari, covering two full days in the Masai Mara plus Lake Nakuru's flamingos and a closing boat ride on Lake Naivasha.
- Duration
- 5 Days / 4 Nights
- From
- From $816 per person
- Group size
- 2–8 travelers
- Best time
- July–October (migration season) & January–February
The trip, in short
VPAAL's best-value multi-park safari, covering two full days in the Masai Mara plus Lake Nakuru's flamingos and a closing boat ride on Lake Naivasha.
VPAAL’s best-value multi-park safari, covering the three parks most first-time Kenya visitors want most: two full days of Big Five game drives in the Masai Mara, a flamingo and rhino-filled stop at Lake Nakuru, and a closing boat ride on Lake Naivasha before heading back to Nairobi.
The route is efficient rather than rushed — each stop gets a genuine game-drive session rather than a pass-through — and the pricing reflects standard rather than luxury lodging, making this the entry point for travelers who want the classic Kenya circuit on a defined budget.
What makes this one special
- Two full days of Big Five game drives in the Masai Mara
- Flamingos and rhino at Lake Nakuru National Park
- Boat ride on Lake Naivasha / Crescent Island
- Rift Valley escarpment scenery en route
- Best-value classic three-park circuit
Your itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara
Drive to the Masai Mara, arriving for an afternoon game drive.
Day 2: Full Day Masai Mara
Morning and afternoon game drives across the Mara’s open plains.
Day 3: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Morning game drive, then transfer to Lake Nakuru for an afternoon game drive among flamingos and rhino.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
Transfer to Lake Naivasha for an afternoon boat ride, with an optional walk on Crescent Island.
Day 5: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi
Morning at leisure before driving back to Nairobi.
What’s included
Included
- Private safari vehicle and driver-guide
- All park entrance fees
- 4 nights' full board accommodation
- Boat ride on Lake Naivasha
- Bottled drinking water on safari days
Not included
- Flights, visas, travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities (hot air balloon, etc.)
- Kenya-registered tour operator
- Tailor-made, never off-the-shelf
- Local guides, fair wages
- Replies within one working day
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