5N Kenya Tour from India | Elementaita & Masai Mara

Five nights across Lake Elementaita and two nights in the Masai Mara from Nairobi, with three activities, visa and return flights.

Lake Elementaita's Rift Valley birdlife pairs with two nights of Masai Mara game drives on this five-night Kenya safari, an easy-paced loop that ends with a Nairobi night. Three activities cover the wildlife days.

Is five nights enough for a Kenya safari

Five nights here strike a good balance: two nights beside Lake Elementaita with its flamingos and nearby Nakuru rhino, then two nights in the Masai Mara for the headline plains game and big cats, before returning to Nairobi. It avoids the rush of shorter trips while staying compact.

Trip Highlights

• Two nights beside Lake Elementaita in the Rift Valley
• Lake Nakuru rhino and flamingos
• Two nights of Masai Mara game drives
• Big Five sightings on the open plains

Day 1: Gilgil | Rift Valley Lakes

Arrive in Nairobi and drive to Lake Elementaita in the Rift Valley, settling in for two nights.

Day 2: Gilgil | Lake Nakuru Game Drive

A game drive at Lake Nakuru for rhino, flamingos and plains game.

Day 3: Masai Mara | Into the Reserve

Drive to the Masai Mara and take an afternoon game drive across the open plains.

Day 4: Masai Mara | Full Day on the Plains

A full day of game drives tracking the Big Five, with an optional Maasai village visit.

Day 5: Nairobi | City Return

Return to Nairobi for an overnight stay, with an optional Giraffe Centre visit.

Day 6: Nairobi | Departure

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for onward journey.

Inclusions

• 3-star hotel accommodation (5 nights)
• Airport pickup and drop transfers
• Intercity transfers by AC vehicle
• Meals as per itinerary
• 3 activity passes (as per itinerary)
• Visa assistance