Kenya 6-Day Safari Experience

Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi), our warm and friendly Deks Safaris & Tours representative will be eagerly waiting to greet you. After a short briefing on your 6-Day Kenya Safari Experience itinerary, you will be transferred in a comfortable, private 4×4 safari vehicle to your accommodation at the Fairway Hotel or a similar premium hotel in Nairobi. This journey through Nairobi gives you a first glimpse into the vibrant urban life of Kenya’s capital, a bustling hub that combines tradition and modernity.

After check-in and a short rest, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Depending on your arrival time, optional excursions such as a visit to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, the Giraffe Centre, or Karen Blixen Museum can be arranged. These experiences offer insight into Kenya’s successful conservation efforts and colonial history.

Your accommodation offers world-class amenities and a tranquil environment perfect for unwinding after your flight. Enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel’s restaurant, where you can savor your first taste of Kenyan cuisine and reflect on the adventures ahead.

• Overnight stay at Fairway Hotel, Nairobi.
• Meal Plan: Dinner

Scenic Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park

After a hearty breakfast, begin your scenic drive northwest towards Lake Nakuru National Park, located in the Great Rift Valley. The journey takes approximately 3–4 hours, passing lush green highlands, tea and coffee plantations, and traditional Kenyan homesteads. You will stop along the way at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint for panoramic photos of the vast valley floor and escarpments.

Arriving at Lake Nakuru, check into your lodge and enjoy a delicious lunch before heading out on your first afternoon game drive in the park. Lake Nakuru is renowned for its incredible rhino population, making it one of the best places in Kenya to spot both black and white rhinos. The park is also home to lions, leopards, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffalos, and over 450 species of birds, including the famous flamingos that often cover the lake’s shoreline in pink hues.

Later, take a guided nature walk along the lake’s edge or through the forested areas, accompanied by a park ranger. This close-to-nature experience allows you to appreciate the smaller flora and fauna that game drives often miss. Enjoy sundowners at the lodge as the sun dips below the horizon, and listen to the calls of nature echoing through the evening air.

• Overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve

Wake up early for breakfast, then embark on a breathtaking drive to Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s flagship safari destination and part of the larger Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. This 5–6-hour drive takes you through Narok County, offering magnificent views of Maasai homesteads and rolling savannahs.

You’ll arrive at your luxurious camp or lodge in time for lunch and a short siesta before heading out for your first game drive in the Masai Mara. This reserve is known globally for its high concentration of big cats—lions, cheetahs, and leopards—as well as elephants, buffalos, giraffes, and countless antelope species. The rolling plains, acacia trees, and expansive skies create the perfect backdrop for unforgettable wildlife photography.

The evening game drive offers the chance to witness the animals as they prepare for the night or become active after a day’s rest. The golden light of the setting sun makes this time especially magical. After the drive, return to your lodge to freshen up and enjoy a gourmet dinner around a crackling fire.

• Overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp.
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Full-Day Game Drives and Cultural Encounters in the Masai Mara

Rise early and set out for a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch. Today, explore the vast expanse of the Masai Mara in search of the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—and observe the incredible Great Migration, if traveling between July and October. During this period, millions of wildebeests and zebras cross from the Serengeti into the Mara in search of greener pastures, often falling prey to crocodiles at the Mara River crossings.

Throughout the day, your 6-Day Kenya Safari Experience guide will share in-depth knowledge about the animal behaviors, ecosystems, and Maasai culture. In the afternoon, visit a nearby Maasai village (Manyatta) for a cultural tour. Learn about the traditions, lifestyle, and dances of the Maasai warriors. This interaction is a heartwarming and educational experience, giving you a deeper appreciation for the people who have lived in harmony with nature for centuries.

Return to the lodge in the late afternoon for leisure time, followed by dinner and storytelling under the stars.

• Overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp.
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch (picnic), Dinner

Hot Air Balloon Safari, Nature Walks, and More Wildlife Viewing

Start your day with an early morning hot air balloon safari, a highlight of the 6-Day Kenya Safari Experience. Float silently above the awakening plains of the Masai Mara as the golden sun rises, casting dramatic shadows and illuminating the landscape. This bird’s-eye view allows you to spot herds of elephants, giraffes, and predators from a unique perspective. After the balloon ride, enjoy a champagne bush breakfast in the wild.

After this extraordinary experience, return to the lodge for a brief rest or opt for a guided walking safari with an armed ranger. These nature walks reveal the intricacies of the Mara ecosystem—tracks, insects, plants, and birds that often go unnoticed from a vehicle.

In the afternoon, embark on another game drive, possibly focusing on areas not yet explored, or revisiting favorite spots. You might catch a pride of lions lounging under a tree, or a cheetah preparing for the evening hunt.

Spend the evening at your lodge or camp, enjoying traditional Kenyan cuisine and sharing safari stories around the fire with fellow travelers.

• Overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp.
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Nairobi

Enjoy your final morning game drive in the Masai Mara before breakfast. Take this last opportunity to spot wildlife you may have missed and soak in the serene morning ambiance of the African savannah. After breakfast, begin your road transfer back to Nairobi, a journey that gives you one last view of rural Kenya and its picturesque landscapes.

Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, where you’ll be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight. Depending on your flight schedule, a farewell dinner or brief city tour can be arranged.

This marks the end of your unforgettable 6-Day Kenya Safari Experience with Deks Safaris & Tours. We hope you leave with cherished memories, stunning photographs, and a deeper love for Kenya’s wildlife and culture.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast