Day 1Nairobi
Arrive and settle in
Arrive in Nairobi and allow time for your airport transfer and rest. This sample includes a night in the city before the safari begins. Any city visit depends on your arrival time.
Customizable sample journey
7 days, 6 nights
The Classic Kenya Safari
Big Five wildlife, rhino conservation and classic safari landscapes.
Nairobi, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Nairobi
At a glance
- Days and nights
- 7 days, 6 nights
- Main destination
- Nairobi, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara
- Safari style
- Customizable sample journey
- Route
- Nairobi, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Nairobi
The journey
A starting point for your Kenya journey
Big Five wildlife, rhino conservation and classic safari landscapes.
This is a fully customizable sample journey, not a fixed package or a confirmed departure. We shape the route, travel dates, experiences and pace around you. Availability is checked when we prepare your proposal.
Nairobi, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Nairobi
Nairobi
Lake Nakuru
Maasai Mara
Nairobi
Best suited for
Who this journey could suit
First time safari travellers
Big Five wildlife, rhino conservation and classic safari landscapes.
From Sidney
Leave room for the journey
Distances and driving times are approximate planning estimates. Your exact starting point, park gates, road conditions, traffic and stops can change them. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Transfer days stay lighter. We confirm the practical details before you commit to a final itinerary.
Sidney
Day by day
Your sample itinerary
Day 1
Day 2Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
Into the Rift Valley
Drive about 160 to 190 kilometres to the Nakuru area, allowing four to five hours with stops and park access. A short afternoon game drive may fit if you arrive early enough. Overnight in the Nakuru area.
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Day 3
Lake Nakuru
Rhinos and the lakeside landscape
Spend a full day exploring Lake Nakuru National Park with your guide. Look for black and white rhinos, buffalo and birdlife. Water levels and seasons affect bird numbers, so large flamingo gatherings are not promised. Overnight in the Nakuru area.
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Day 4
Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara
A travelling day to the Mara
Allow five to seven hours for roughly 230 to 300 kilometres towards the Mara, depending on your base and entry gate. Keep the day focused on travel and settling in. A brief drive is only an option if time and conditions allow. Overnight in the Mara region.
Day 5Maasai Mara
A full safari day
Explore the reserve at a pace shaped by wildlife and your interests. Lions, elephants and other members of the Big Five are possible sightings, not a checklist we can guarantee. Overnight in the Mara region.
Day 6Maasai Mara
Follow the wildlife, not the clock
A second full day leaves room for different parts of the reserve and unhurried wildlife photography. A balloon safari can be considered separately, subject to weather and arrangements. Overnight in the Mara region.
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Day 7
Maasai Mara to Nairobi
Return with time to spare
Return by road, roughly 250 to 300 kilometres and six to eight hours including stops and slow safari roads. Avoid a tight international flight connection. If your departure is early, add a Nairobi night or discuss a domestic flight instead.
Optional experiences
Experiences to consider
These are suggestions, not automatically included activities. We check access, conditions and availability when planning your trip.
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Private guided game drives
A route shaped by wildlife and your pace
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Balloon safari in the Mara
Subject to weather and separate arrangements
Plan this safari around you.
This is a fully customizable sample journey, not a fixed package or a confirmed departure. We shape the route, travel dates, experiences and pace around you. Availability is checked when we prepare your proposal.
Sidney, founder of Fernweh Safaris