5-Day Masai Mara & Lakes Group Joining Safari
This 5-Day Masai Mara & Lakes Group Joining Safari is an excellent option for travelers seeking an affordable and social Kenya safari experience without missing the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Starting and ending in Nairobi, this shared safari combines the scenic beauty of Lake Naivasha, the rhino-rich landscapes of Lake Nakuru National Park, and the world-famous plains of Masai Mara National Reserve.
Travel in a shared pop-up roof minivan, specially designed for safari adventures with guaranteed window seating and a pop-up roof for panoramic wildlife viewing. Joining a small group helps reduce safari costs while still providing exciting game drives, professional guiding, and memorable encounters with fellow travelers from around the world.
This itinerary offers a perfect mix of birdlife, lake scenery, rhino sightings, Big Five opportunities, and classic African savannah landscapes. It is ideal for solo travelers, friends, couples, backpackers, and budget-conscious adventurers wanting maximum safari value in just five days.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
- Solo travelers wanting to join a group safari
- Couples seeking affordable Kenya safari value
- Friends and small groups wanting shared costs
- Backpackers wanting iconic parks in one trip
- Travelers with limited time and moderate budget
Why This Safari Works
- Combines Kenya’s top lakes and Masai Mara in 5 days
- Group joining format lowers overall safari cost
- Great wildlife variety including rhinos and Big Five areas
- Social travel experience with like-minded travelers
- Pop-up roof minivan offers good game viewing value
Tour Highlights
Shared safari with group joining departures
Boat safari option at Lake Naivasha
Rhino sightings at Lake Nakuru National Park
2 nights in world-famous Masai Mara
Big Five game drive opportunities
Scenic Great Rift Valley landscapes
Budget-friendly safari with professional guide
Pop-up roof minivan transport throughout
Tour Map
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Cannot be customized
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle.
Suitable for single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour.
Scheduled departures
This tour starts on fixed start dates only.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
day_1
Nairobi to Lake Naivasha
Depart Nairobi in the morning and travel through the Great Rift Valley with a scenic viewpoint stop en route to Lake Naivasha.
Arrive around midday and check in at your safari lodge or camp.
In the afternoon enjoy leisure time or take an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha to see hippos, fish eagles, and beautiful lakeside scenery.
Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
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Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and rich birdlife.
Enter the park for game viewing en route to your lodge.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for white rhinos, black rhinos, buffalo, lions, zebras, baboons, and flamingos when conditions allow.
Egret Savanna Camp
day_3
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and travel south through the Rift Valley and Narok town toward Masai Mara National Reserve.
Enjoy changing landscapes as you approach Kenya’s premier safari destination.
Arrive in time for late lunch or afternoon check-in, followed by an evening game drive to begin searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, and antelope.
Enkorok Mara Camp
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Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend a full day exploring the spectacular plains of Masai Mara with extended game drives.
This reserve offers some of Africa’s finest wildlife viewing and strong chances of spotting the Big Five.
Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffalo, elephants, wildebeest, zebras, and many bird species. Picnic lunch may be served inside the reserve.
Enkorok Mara Camp
day_5
Masai Mara to Nairobi
Enjoy an early morning game drive or relaxed breakfast before departing Masai Mara for Nairobi.
Travel back through Narok and the Rift Valley escarpments.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon with drop-off in the city center or designated meeting point, marking the end of your group safari adventure.
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.