6 Days Kenya Wildlife & Cultural Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Welcome to Kenya

Your adventure begins upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, where you will be warmly welcomed by your guide. After a short briefing, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for rest and preparation for the journey ahead.

If time allows, enjoy an optional city tour of Nairobi, visiting the Nairobi National Museum, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage, or the Giraffe Centre—home to endangered Rothschild giraffes. End your day with a delicious dinner in one of the city’s top restaurants, such as the famous Carnivore Restaurant.

Dinner and Overnight:

• Luxury: Hemingways Nairobi / Karen Blixen Coffee Garden

• Mid-range: Tamarind Tree Hotel / Eka Hotel Nairobi

Day 2: Nairobi – Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, set off for Lake Nakuru National Park, a UNESCO-listed sanctuary renowned for its rich birdlife and endangered species. The journey takes you through the Great Rift Valley, offering spectacular scenic viewpoints.

Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive around the shimmering Lake Nakuru, once famed for its vast flocks of pink flamingos. Today, it remains a thriving ecosystem teeming with wildlife such as white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and a variety of bird species.

Dinner and Overnight:

• Luxury: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge / The Cliff Nakuru

• Mid-range: Lake Nakuru Lodge / Flamingo Hill Tented Camp

Day 3: Lake Nakuru – Drive to Lake Naivasha (Crescent Island Visit)

After an early breakfast, depart for Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake known for its serenity and abundant birdlife. Arrive by mid-morning and take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you’ll spot hippos, fish eagles, and cormorants. Continue to Crescent Island, a privately protected area where you can enjoy a guided walking safari among giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, and wildebeest—a rare opportunity to walk safely among wild animals.

After lunch, visit a nearby Maasai community to learn about their traditional lifestyle, beadwork, and cattle culture. The evening is free to relax at your lodge and enjoy the peaceful views of the lake.

Dinner and Overnight:

• Luxury: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort / Chui Lodge

• Mid-range: Lake Naivasha Country Club / Naivasha Kongoni Lodge

Day 4: Lake Naivasha – Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most iconic safari destination and home to the Big Five. The drive takes you through picturesque highlands and Maasai villages, with a lunch stop en route.

Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for an afternoon game drive, where the golden plains stretch endlessly, dotted with acacia trees and teeming with wildlife. Expect to encounter elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras. As the sun sets, enjoy breathtaking views across the savannah before returning to your lodge for dinner.

Dinner and Overnight:

• Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge / Angama Mara

• Mid-range: Mara Simba Lodge / Mara Sopa Lodge

Day 5: Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara – Cultural Visit to Maasai Village

Spend this full day exploring the Masai Mara’s vast wilderness on morning and afternoon game drives. The park is one of the best places in Africa to see predators in action, particularly during the Great Migration (July–October), when millions of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River from Tanzania’s Serengeti.

In the afternoon, visit a traditional Maasai village to experience the tribe’s age-old customs, from their distinctive dress and beadwork to their energetic dances and herding traditions. The Maasai’s deep connection to the land and wildlife offers a powerful cultural perspective that complements your safari adventure.

Return to your lodge for a sundowner by the campfire as you reflect on the day’s incredible sightings.

Dinner and Overnight:

• Luxury: Keekorok Lodge / Fairmont Mara Safari Club

• Mid-range: Mara Leisure Camp / Basecamp Explorer

Day 6: Morning Game Drive – Return to Nairobi

Enjoy an early morning game drive to catch predators returning from their nightly hunts and witness the soft glow of sunrise over the plains. After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi, with a lunch stop along the way.

Upon arrival in the city, you’ll be transferred to your hotel or the airport for your onward flight. Your 6-day Kenya Wildlife & Cultural Tour ends with memories of thrilling game drives, meaningful cultural encounters, and the warm hospitality that defines Kenya.