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5-Day Kenya Safari Tour by Tusafiri Africa Safaris
Offered by - Tusafiri Africa Safaris
Tour Features
This safari combines three of Kenya’s most diverse wildlife destinations: the freshwater ecosystem of Lake Naivasha, the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru National Park, and the world-famous savannahs of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Expect scenic landscapes, close wildlife encounters, and memorable game drives in Kenya’s top safari parks.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4, Roof minivan. |
Route & Activities
Kenya
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Sopa Lodge Lake Naivasha No images available | Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 2 | Sopa Lodge Lake Nakuru No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 3 | Sopa Lodge Masai Mara No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 4-5 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Nairobi – Lake Naivasha
Your adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel or the airport in Nairobi. After a short safari briefing from your Tusafiri Africa Safaris guide, you depart for the beautiful Great Rift Valley.
En route, you will stop at a scenic viewpoint along the escarpment where you can admire breathtaking panoramic views of the valley floor and take photos of one of Africa’s most dramatic geological formations.
Continue your journey to Lake Naivasha, arriving at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort in time for lunch.
After some relaxation, you can enjoy optional activities around the lake such as:
- Boat safari on Lake Naivasha where you may see hippos and fish eagles
- Walking safari at Crescent Island among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes
- Birdwatching with over 400 recorded species
The lodge sits in a beautiful acacia woodland often visited by giraffes, waterbucks, and monkeys.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Lake Naivasha National Park
Accommodation: Sopa Lodge Lake Naivasha
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast at the resort, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, located about 2 hours away.
Arrive at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge in time for lunch and enjoy stunning views of the lake from the lodge.
In the afternoon, head out for an exciting game drive in the park. Lake Nakuru National Park is famous for its thriving rhino sanctuary and diverse wildlife.
Animals commonly seen include:
- White and black rhinos
- Lions and leopards
- Rothschild’s giraffes
- Buffaloes and zebras
- Flamingos and pelicans along the lake shore
You will also visit scenic viewpoints such as Baboon Cliff where you can enjoy spectacular views over the lake.
Return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and overnight stay.
Main Destination: Lake Nakuru NP
Accommodation: Sopa Lodge Lake Nakuru
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara National Reserve
After an early breakfast, depart for the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve.
The drive takes you through the scenic countryside of the Rift Valley and Maasai land, offering glimpses of rural Kenya and traditional Maasai villages along the way.
Arrive at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge in time for lunch.
After some rest, depart for your first afternoon game drive in the reserve. The Mara is renowned for its high density of wildlife and excellent chances of spotting predators.
Wildlife sightings may include:
- Lions resting in the savannah
- Herds of elephants
- Cheetahs hunting in open plains
- Zebras and wildebeest grazing
- Hyenas and jackals
Return to the lodge at sunset to relax before dinner.
Main Destination: Maasai Mara NR
Accommodation: Sopa Lodge Masai Mara
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Full Day Safari in Maasai Mara
After an early breakfast, depart with picnic lunch boxes for a full day of game viewing in the vast plains of the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
The Mara ecosystem is one of the richest wildlife habitats in Africa and home to the Big Five.
Your guide will take you across different areas of the reserve searching for wildlife including:
- Lions
- Elephants
- Leopards
- Buffaloes
- Rhinos
- Cheetahs
- Giraffes
- Large herds of wildebeest and zebras
You may also visit the famous Mara River, known for dramatic wildlife scenes, especially during the Great Wildebeest Migration when thousands of animals cross the river while crocodiles wait in the waters below.
Enjoy your picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing with the game drive.
Return to the lodge in the late afternoon for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Optional experience:
- Hot air balloon safari over the Maasai Mara at sunrise
Main Destination: Maasai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 5 - Maasai Mara – Nairobi
Wake up early for a final morning game drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, offering one last opportunity to spot wildlife in the cool morning hours when animals are most active.
Return to the lodge for breakfast before beginning the journey back to Nairobi.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Kenyan safari with Tusafiri Africa Safaris.
Main Destination: Nairobi
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Jan 3, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
Apr 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 22, 2026
Dec 22, 2026 - Jan 2, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Tourists can visit these safari locations once in Kenya and can show up via air, land or ocean, however, flights are the most favoured mode of transport. Kenya is a huge nation and while you can go via vehicle on a safari circuit, getting between the various regions is better on a booked flight.Kenya's main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located 15km/9mi southeast of Nairobi. Kenya's second international Airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), located 9km/6mi west of Mombasa, but aside from flights to Zanzibar, this is primarily used for domestic and charter flights.From Nairobi or Mombasa, one can fly or drive between reserves, or opt to do a bit of both. Most domestic flights out of Nairobi depart from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6km/4mi south of Nairobi.
This tour starts in Nairobi and ends in Nairobi, Kenya
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (Link), but they can also be obtained through your local Kenyan Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tourists can visit these safari locations once in Kenya and can show up via air, land or ocean, however, flights are the most favoured mode of transport. Kenya is a huge nation and while you can go via vehicle on a safari circuit, getting between the various regions is better on a booked flight.Kenya's main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located 15km/9mi southeast of Nairobi. Kenya's second international Airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), located 9km/6mi west of Mombasa, but aside from flights to Zanzibar, this is primarily used for domestic and charter flights.From Nairobi or Mombasa, one can fly or drive between reserves, or opt to do a bit of both. Most domestic flights out of Nairobi depart from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6km/4mi south of Nairobi.
This tour starts in Nairobi and ends in Nairobi, Kenya
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (Link), but they can also be obtained through your local Kenyan Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
Tusafiri Africa Safaris
Kenya
Tanzania
Uganda
Tusafiri Africa Safaris is a locally owned Kenyan tour operator specializing in authentic and tailor-made safari experiences across East Africa. With deep local knowledge and a strong passion for wildlife, culture, and conservation, we design personalized journeys that allow travelers to experience Africa in a meaningful and unforgettable way.
Our safaris take guests to iconic destinations such as the Maasai Mara National Reserve, the elephant-rich plains of Amboseli National Park, and the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley. We offer a variety of travel experiences including private safaris, luxury lodge safaris, family adventures, honeymoon packages, and small group tours.
At Tusafiri Africa Safaris, we focus on delivering exceptional service through experienced local guides, carefully selected lodges and camps, and well-planned itineraries designed for comfort, safety, and immersive wildlife encounters. Our goal is to provide travelers with seamless safari experiences while promoting responsible tourism and supporting local communities.
Tusafiri means “let us travel”—and we invite you to explore Africa with us through journeys that are authentic, personalized, and truly unforgettable.
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