5 Days Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari from Uganda
This 5 Days Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari from Uganda is a classic Kenya road safari combining two outstanding wildlife destinations. Starting from Kampala, the journey explores Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for rhinos and flamingos, before continuing to the wildlife-rich plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve.
This safari is ideal for travelers seeking variety, scenic drives, and extended game viewing.
Safari Highlights
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Rhino tracking at Lake Nakuru National Park
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Flamingos, giraffes, and leopards
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Big Five safari in Masai Mara
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Scenic drive from Uganda to Kenya
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Flexible accommodation options (budget, midrange, luxury)
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Kampala – Lake Nakuru National Park
Your safari guide will pick you up from Kampala and drive to Kenya via the Busia border. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in the evening for check-in.
Overnight Options:
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Budget: Merica Hotel
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Midrange: Ziwa Bush Lodge / Nakuru Sopa Lodge
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Luxury: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Game Drive in Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Expect to see white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, waterbucks, and flamingos along the lake shore.
Relax at your lodge for the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve
Depart early for Masai Mara National Reserve, driving through the scenic Kenyan countryside. After arrival, enjoy lunch and later head out for an afternoon game drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Full-Day Masai Mara Game Drive
Spend the day exploring Masai Mara with packed lunch. Visit the Mara River, home to hippos and crocodiles, and search for predators across the open plains.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Masai Mara – Kampala
Leave Masai Mara early and drive back to Kampala, arriving in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast
