Mara & Lake Nakuru — 5 Days

Overview

Two contrasting ecosystems in one trip — the Mara's big cats and Great Migration, then the Rift Valley's Lake Nakuru with its rhino sanctuary and flamingo-flocked shores. A classic wildlife combo.

Trip highlights

• ✓ Mara big cats + Nakuru rhinos
• ✓ Flamingo flocks on Lake Nakuru
• ✓ Two distinct ecosystems in five days
• ✓ Rift Valley escarpment views

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 1
   Nairobi → Maasai Mara
   Drive to the Mara, afternoon game drive, overnight tented camp.
2. Day 2
   Full day in the Mara
   Full-day game drive with picnic lunch, Big Five and Migration crossings.
3. Day 3
   Mara → Lake Nakuru
   Morning game drive, then drive north through the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru. Afternoon game drive among rhinos and flamingos.
4. Day 4
   Full day at Lake Nakuru
   Game drives in the national park, rhino tracking, bird watching on the lake shore, and a visit to Baboon Cliff for panoramic views.
5. Day 5
   Lake Nakuru → Nairobi
   Morning game drive, breakfast, then drive back to Nairobi via the Rift Valley escarpment.

What's included & excluded