5-Day Awesome Kenya Safari – Luxury Kenya Safari Tour
This 5-Day Awesome Kenya – Luxury Safari is a premium short Kenya safari designed for travelers who want to experience iconic wildlife destinations, scenic Rift Valley lakes, and elegant accommodation in one rewarding journey.
Starting and ending in Nairobi, this itinerary combines the legendary plains of Masai Mara National Reserve, the rhino-rich landscapes of Lake Nakuru National Park, and the peaceful beauty of Lake Naivasha.
Travel in your choice of a pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser for enhanced off-road comfort or a pop-up roof safari minivan for excellent value and panoramic wildlife viewing.
Stay in carefully selected luxury lodges and tented camps offering stylish rooms, excellent dining, and warm hospitality.
This safari blends thrilling game drives with relaxing lakeside experiences, making it ideal for couples, honeymooners, families, and discerning travelers.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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Couples seeking a romantic luxury safari
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Honeymooners wanting premium lodges and scenic escapes
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Families wanting comfort and wildlife adventure
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First-time safari guests wanting Kenya highlights in five days
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Wildlife photographers seeking diverse scenery
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Luxury travelers wanting excellent value and service
Why This Safari Best
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Combines Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Naivasha in one efficient route
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Great chance to see the Big Five, rhinos, and birdlife
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Mix of exciting safari drives and relaxing lakeside stay
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Luxury lodges provide comfort throughout the journey
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Scenic Rift Valley landscapes add variety
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Choice of 4x4 Land Cruiser or safari minivan
Tour Highlights
2 nights in luxury Masai Mara lodge or tented camp
Search for lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, and buffalo
Lake Nakuru rhinos, giraffes, and flamingos (seasonal)
Elegant overnight at Lake Naivasha
Optional boat ride among hippos and birdlife
Scenic Great Rift Valley viewpoints
Full board luxury accommodation throughout
Professional private safari guide
Tour Map
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
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
Your luxury safari begins with morning pick-up in Nairobi followed by a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley.
Pause at a panoramic viewpoint before continuing through Narok town toward the world-famous Masai Mara.
Arrive in time for lunch at your luxury lodge or tented camp. Later, enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife across the open plains.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Nairobi to Masai Mara – Approx. 5.5 to 6 hours (270 km) by pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle or pop-up roof minivan
Sarova Mara Game Camp
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Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend a full day exploring one of Africa’s greatest safari reserves.
Morning and afternoon game drives offer excellent chances to spot predators, elephants, buffalo, wildebeest, and abundant plains wildlife.
Optional experiences include a sunrise hot air balloon safari or a cultural visit to a Maasai village before returning to your luxury lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drives within Masai Mara National Reserve
Sarova Mara Game Camp
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Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and travel through the Rift Valley toward Lake Nakuru National Park.
Arrive in time for lunch at your luxury lodge.
In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive searching for white rhinos, black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, flamingos (seasonal), and tree-climbing lions.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Approx. 5 to 6 hours (300 km) by safari vehicle
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
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Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, enjoy a short morning departure and drive to nearby Lake Naivasha.
This freshwater lake offers a peaceful change of pace and beautiful scenery.
Check in at your luxury lakeside lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy an optional boat safari among hippos and birdlife or visit Crescent Island for a guided nature walk.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha – Approx. 2 to 2.5 hours (80 km) by safari vehicle
Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort
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Lake Naivasha to Nairobi
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast with views over the lake and gardens.
You may take a short morning nature walk or simply enjoy the lodge atmosphere before departure.
Later, drive back to Nairobi arriving in the afternoon for hotel or airport drop-off, ending your unforgettable luxury Kenya safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi – Approx. 2 to 2.5 hours (95 km) by safari vehicle
No Accomodations ( End of the Tour )
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.