5-Day Awesome Kenya – Luxury Safari
This 5-Day Awesome Kenya - Luxury Safari is a premium short safari designed for travelers who want to experience Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations and scenic Rift Valley lakes in just five unforgettable days. Starting and ending in Nairobi, this elegant journey combines the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru National Park, and the peaceful freshwater beauty of Lake Naivasha.
Travel in a pop-up roof minivan, offering comfortable overland touring and elevated wildlife viewing through the opening roof. Throughout the safari, stay in carefully selected luxury lodges or tented camps known for outstanding hospitality, fine dining, beautiful locations, and personalized service.
From predator-filled plains in the Mara, to rhino encounters in Nakuru, to lakeside relaxation and optional boat safaris in Naivasha, this itinerary delivers a rich and varied Kenya safari experience. It is ideal for couples, honeymooners, families, photographers, and travelers seeking a stylish yet efficient Kenya luxury holiday.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
- Couples seeking a romantic luxury safari
- Honeymooners wanting premium Kenya experiences
- Families seeking comfort and wildlife adventure
- First-time safari travelers wanting Kenya highlights
- Travelers with limited time seeking top parks
Why This Safari Works
- Combines Kenya’s top safari reserve with scenic lake parks
- Luxury lodges offer comfort and exceptional service
- Excellent wildlife variety including Big Five and rhinos
- Short 5-day itinerary with rewarding pacing
- Great mix of safari action and lakeside relaxation
Tour Highlights
2 nights in Masai Mara National Reserve
Big Five game drive opportunities
Luxury lodge or tented camp stays
Rhino sightings in Lake Nakuru National Park
Boat safari option at Lake Naivasha
Scenic Great Rift Valley landscapes
Professional safari guide throughout
Ideal short premium Kenya safari
Tour Map
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses 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.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
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Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Depart Nairobi after breakfast and drive through the Great Rift Valley with a scenic stop at the viewpoint.
Continue via Narok town toward Masai Mara National Reserve.
Arrive at your luxury lodge or tented camp in time for lunch.
Later enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and antelope.
Sarova Mara Game Camp
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Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend a full day exploring the legendary Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives across the vast wildlife-rich plains.
Look for lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffalo, elephants, wildebeest, hyenas, and abundant birdlife. Picnic lunch may be served in the reserve.
Sarova Mara Game Camp
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Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and drive through the Rift Valley toward Lake Nakuru National Park.
Arrive in time for lunch or lodge check-in.
Later enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, buffalo, lions, and birdlife around the lake.
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
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Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, enjoy a short scenic drive to Lake Naivasha, one of Kenya’s most beautiful freshwater lakes.
Arrive at your luxury lodge in time for lunch.
In the afternoon enjoy optional boat safari, birdwatching, or a Crescent Island nature walk.
Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort
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Lake Naivasha to Nairobi
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning by the lake before beginning the drive back to Nairobi.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon for drop-off at your hotel, residence, or airport, marking the end of your Awesome Kenya Luxury Safari.
End of tour (No accommodation)
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.