5 days in Kenya
5-Day Kenya Safari
The right pacing, the right parks, and the right price for a 5-day Kenyan safari.
Key takeaways
- Recommended parks: Amboseli + Maasai Mara classic.
- From $1180 per person on a mid-range shared 4x4.
- Best time: June–October and January–February; green season saves 25%.
- Nairobi start and finish; flights or road transfers between parks.
Suggested itinerary
Day 1 — Nairobi arrival, evening briefing. Day 2–4 — first park with two full game-drive days. Day 5+ — transfer to the Maasai Mara, three nights, sunrise and sunset drives, optional hot-air balloon.
Short trips work best with one or two parks — resist the temptation to add a third and spend the safari in a vehicle.
What's included at this length
Accommodation, all meals, park fees, private 4x4 with an English-speaking guide, and Nairobi transfers. Road transfers are standard at this trip length.
Best time to do this trip
July–October delivers the Great Migration in the Mara. January–February is calving season and drier. Avoid April and early May unless you want the low rates and empty camps.
FAQ
Frequently asked
- Is 5 days enough for a Kenya safari?
- Yes — this is the sweet spot for a first safari. You'll see the Big 5 and still have time to relax.
- How much time is spent in vehicles?
- 3–5 hours between parks and 4–6 hours per game-drive day.
- Can I add a beach extension?
- Yes — Diani, Watamu or Lamu after safari is the classic combo. Add 3–5 nights.
- Are these itineraries fully customisable?
- Every one of ours is built around your dates, dietary needs and interests.
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