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Top 15 Five-Day Trips in Kenya

36 tours  ·  from $553

This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying into Nairobi: 15 five-day trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari - Day 2: A full Masai Mara wildlife day
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5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari

1.5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $810Our pick

Spend five days moving from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Hell’s Gate. You’ll look for the Big Five, rhinos, flamingos, hippos, and more in a small group of up to seven. Guides may include Francis, Joseph, Dennis, Evans, or Kush. Boat rides and a Maasai village visit are optional.

“We saw a lot of animals,different kinds,very unique.especially in Masamala,wonderful!I love it.”

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5 Days Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, & Masai Mara - Day two: Flamingos, rhinos, and Rothschild giraffes at Lake Nakuru
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5 Days Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, & Masai Mara

2.5 Days Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, & Masai Mara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $2,671

Start in Nairobi and travel by private 4x4 Land Cruiser to Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara. Expect boat, walking, or horseback activities, rhinos and flamingos, then two game-drive days among lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and more. Guides may include Steve, Moses, Frank, Kevin, John, or Chacha.

“We discovered Marvels of Africa thru Trip Advisor.We were looking for a customised package and when we got in touch with them, they were right from the onset, supportive and very helpful in helping us design the trip as per our requirementRead more”

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5-Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru and Naivasha Small-group Safari Tour - Day 2: A full day among the Mara’s big cats
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5-Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru and Naivasha Small-group Safari Tour

3.5-Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru and Naivasha Small-group Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $929

This five-day small-group safari takes you from Nairobi to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Hell’s Gate. You’ll share a vehicle with up to 15 people, sleep in included accommodation, and travel with a certified guide. Guides such as Dickson, Peter Kapina, Solomon, and Moses have been praised for safe driving and strong animal knowledge.

“First of all: We had good information from Collins when we would book the tour.”

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5 Days Magical Kenya Safari Private Tour - Day 2: Thompson’s Falls and Lake Naivasha
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5 Days Magical Kenya Safari Private Tour

4.5 Days Magical Kenya Safari Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $2,671

Travel by private vehicle from Nairobi to Ol Pejeta, Lake Naivasha, and Maasai Mara in five days. You get game drives, a Thompson’s Falls stop, a boat safari, and a Crescent Island walk, with flexible Mara drives and guide support. Ask for Steve if available, and budget extra for the boat ride and cultural visit.

“This safari is led by a professional company that does not leave you wanting for anything. Our tour guide Steve was one of the most informative, attentive professional that we have come across. We felt well looked after from safari lodges to hRead more”

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Climbing Mount Kenya 5 Days Via Chogoria Route - Day 2: Wildlife, Lake Ellis, and the first high camp
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Climbing Mount Kenya 5 Days Via Chogoria Route

5.Climbing Mount Kenya 5 Days Via Chogoria Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $990

Spend five days crossing Mount Kenya from Chogoria to Sirimon, with bamboo forest, waterfalls, wildlife, Lake Ellis, Gorges Valley, and a sunrise at Point Lenana. Certified guides, a cook, and porters support the private group. Crew members named in the tour details include Juma, Patrick, Julius, and John.

“What an amazing time! The mountain itself is spectacular. There are so many different ecosystems you see along the hike. The waterfall, valley, peak, and cave were highlights of mine. The crew of Juma, Patrick, Julius, and John took great caRead more”

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Olpejeta, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara 5 Days Private Kenya Jeep tour - Day three: Crossing the Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara
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Olpejeta, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara 5 Days Private Kenya Jeep tour

6.Olpejeta, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara 5 Days Private Kenya Jeep tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $2,880

Spend five days traveling privately from Nairobi to Ol Pejeta, Lake Naivasha, and Maasai Mara. Expect chimpanzees, black rhinos, hippos, birds, and Big Five game drives, with guides such as David, Thomas, Ezra, and Peter Kanyi assigned according to availability. Meals, lodge transfers, and park activities are included, but drinks and gratuities are extra.

“I joined the tour with high expectations for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and it far exceeded my expectations. Not only did I have the luxury of a private tour for five days, but the impeccable support from our driver, David, allowed me to fully eRead more”

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5-Day Safari Tour in 3 National Parks - Day 1: Tsavo West, the Rhino Sanctuary, and Mzima Springs
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5-Day Safari Tour in 3 National Parks

7.5-Day Safari Tour in 3 National Parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $3,030

Leave Diani Beach for five days of private safari travel through Tsavo West, Amboseli, and Tsavo East. Expect long road transfers, frequent game drives, meals, lodge accommodation, and a chance to see elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles, cheetahs, giraffes, and hundreds of bird species. Ask about guides such as Saidi, Henry, or Kombo when booking.

“It was an amazing trip, seeing Tsavo west, Amboseli, Tsavo East and then relaxing in Diani Beach.”

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5-Day Lakes and Masai Mara Plains 4 x 4 Safari - Day 2: Rhinos and Rothschild giraffes at Lake Nakuru
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5-Day Lakes and Masai Mara Plains 4 x 4 Safari

8.5-Day Lakes and Masai Mara Plains 4 x 4 Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $2,650

Travel from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara in a private open-roof safari vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Look for rhinos, giraffes, lions, elephants, birds, and the Big Five. Meals, drinking water, lodging, park fees, transfers, and emergency cover are included. Guide Simon is praised for knowing good wildlife-viewing spots.

“Absolutely amazing experience, so much more than I expected! The guide was very knowledgeable, knew all the best spots and worked hard to make sure I saw everything. Was very understanding on the things I wanted to skip. The accomRead more”

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5 Days Maasai mara, Lake Nakuru, samburu private lodge safari - Lake Nakuru adds rhinos and a different setting
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5 Days Maasai mara, Lake Nakuru, samburu private lodge safari

9.5 Days Maasai mara, Lake Nakuru, samburu private lodge safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $4,142

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Samburu on a private five-day lodge safari. Expect long road days, repeated game drives, included meals, and air-conditioned transport with Wi-Fi. Guides associated with the operator include Juma, Fred Juma, Ole, and Tante, though assignments can vary.

“Maasai Mara was an unforgettable adventure. We witnessed the big 5 up close including a pride of lions, our guide was knowledgable ensuring we didn't miss any action”

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5-Day 4 Nights Masai Mara-L Nakuru-Hell's Gate Budget Safari - Day 2: A full game drive in Masai Mara
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5-Day 4 Nights Masai Mara-L Nakuru-Hell’s Gate Budget Safari

10.5-Day 4 Nights Masai Mara-L Nakuru-Hell’s Gate Budget Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $553Best value

Join a small group of up to nine for five days across Kenya’s finest wildlife areas. You’ll track lions and rhinos, pause at the Rift Valley viewpoint, visit Lake Nakuru, and walk through Hell’s Gate. Driver-guides such as Dan Castro have led this route, while park fees and optional activities cost extra.

“7 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Tsavo East/West Kenya Safari”

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Nairobi: 5 Days Maasai Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha Tour - Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley
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Nairobi: 5 Days Maasai Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha Tour

11.Nairobi: 5 Days Maasai Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 9 reviews · 5 days · from $1,285

Travel from Nairobi with an English, Spanish, Swahili, French, or German-speaking guide such as George or Jame. You’ll ride in a pop-up-roof safari vehicle, spend two nights in a self-contained Mara tent, search for the Big 5, cruise past Naivasha hippos, and cycle or drive through Hell’s Gate.

“Saw the big 5 as well as a load of other amazing animals. Our driver and guide was outstanding throughout the trip. Hells gate bike ride was really great fun too”

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5-Day Private Tour in Kenya's Best Game Parks - Day 2: Lake Nakuru’s birds, rhinos, and Baboon Cliff
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5-Day Private Tour in Kenya’s Best Game Parks

12.5-Day Private Tour in Kenya’s Best Game Parks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $1,425

This five-day private safari links Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara from Nairobi. Expect private group travel, game drives, a picnic at Baboon Cliff, an early Mara outing, and an optional Maasai village visit. Guides named in past trips include Alex Masila and Dennis, with Alice helping arrange custom plans.

“MorningStar is a group that was about to take us on a Safari in Kenya when we suddenly faced a nightmarish situation.”

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Tsavo East & west, Amboseli 5days from Mombasa - Day 1: Tsavo East and the first game drive
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Tsavo East & west, Amboseli 5days from Mombasa

13.Tsavo East & west, Amboseli 5days from Mombasa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $1,100

Travel from Mombasa through three of Kenya’s best-known parks on a private five-day safari. You’ll join daily game drives, sleep at Voi Safari Lodge, Ngulia Safari Lodge, and AA Lodge, and finish in Nairobi or return by train from Emali. Guides, park fees, transport, lodging, and most meals are arranged for you.

“Un safari parfait entre Mombasa et Nairobi passant par Tsavo East + West pour finir par 2 jours dans le merveilleux parc d’Amboseli. Nous avons vu beaucoup de belles choses et bien sûr plein d’animaux !”

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Safari in Tsavo and Amboseli for 5 Days and 4 Nights - Day 2: Crossing from Tsavo East to Tsavo West
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Safari in Tsavo and Amboseli for 5 Days and 4 Nights

14.Safari in Tsavo and Amboseli for 5 Days and 4 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $1,000

Travel from Nairobi to Tsavo East, Tsavo West, and Amboseli on a private five-day safari. Your guide handles transfers, park drives, lodging, and meal arrangements, with wildlife viewing, sunrise drives, Maasai culture, and a final return to Nairobi. Confirm the Giraffe Centre stop and park fees before booking.

“Zu einer Kenia Reise gehört natürlich auch eine Safari dazu. Die drei Parks bieten, mit dem richtigen Guide (den wir auch hatten!) eine riesige Tiervielfalt, wie man sie aus einer Dokumentation über Afrika kennt. Gehen wir mal ins Detail: Gleich Read more”

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5 Days safari to Maasai Mara ,Lake Nakuru and Hell's gate national park - Leaving Mara for Lake Nakuru
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5 Days safari to Maasai Mara ,Lake Nakuru and Hell’s gate national park

15.5 Days safari to Maasai Mara ,Lake Nakuru and Hell’s gate national park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $1,831

Set out from Nairobi with a private group, guide, and pop-up-roof safari vehicle. Spend two nights around Maasai Mara, search for the Big Five, visit Lake Nakuru’s rhinos, cruise Lake Naivasha, and cycle through Hell’s Gate. Guides including Sammy, Fred, Ronald, Ambrose, and George have earned strong praise for their wildlife knowledge and care.

“We explored Masai Mara for 2.5 days and got due to the experience of our driver guide Sammy the full package of wildlife. After the first day we thought we had already seen everything, but the next day it got even more exciting. Highly recommended”

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