9 Overnight Safaris in Kenya to Build a Day Around

1.4-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · 4 days · from $475Our pick

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru in a pop-up-roof safari van. You’ll enjoy evening and full-day game drives, see lions, elephants, rhinos, hippos, and birds, and camp two nights before a hotel stay. Guides such as Simon, Peter, Benjamin, and Stephen have led recent departures.

“We really enjoyed the tour. We were happy to watch numerous wild animals and the driver kindly exchanged the information with other drivers in the park and took us to the locations for some specific animals. The accommodations were good enough for a budget tour.”

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2.Masai Mara 3 Days Luxury Tented Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $1,449Top rated

Travel privately from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara with a 7:00 AM pickup, two main game-drive days, park fees, meals, and luxury-tented lodging included. You may see lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, buffalo, and more, with guides such as John Kariuki, James, Sammy, or Samuel assigned according to availability.

“We just finished a 3-day safari in Taita Hills and Tsavo East, and it was incredible. We saw lions, elephants, giraffes—you name it. The lodges were great and the whole experience was smooth and unforgettable.”

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3.Multi Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru Park Hellsgate Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $850

This five-day safari takes you from Nairobi to the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Hell’s Gate National Park. Expect shared transport, small groups of up to eight, budget tented camping, game drives, and guides such as Jack, Ken, and Richard. Optional Maasai village and Crescent Island visits cost extra.

“The view is amazing, the animals is there we can see 3/5 big 5 in masai mara and another 1 in nakuru which is rhino and both black and white rhino. Its not flamingo season at the end of may but lot of pelicans and other birds around. We got tRead more”

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4.4 Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · 4 days · from $360Best value

Travel from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru in a safari vehicle with a pop-up roof. Guide Bernardo is noted for his careful service and strong wildlife knowledge. Expect sunset and full-day game drives, self-contained tents, a hotel night, and optional Maasai, boat, or balloon visits.

“We had a very good experience on our 4-day camping safari in Kenya. Our driver was friendly and knowledgeable, and the trip was well-organised. We were fortunate to see all of the Big Five, along with many other animals. Overall, we felt that the safari offered good value for money. The first two nights, we stayed in a simple but clean bungalow with welcoming staff. The last night, we were pleasantly surprised by a stay at a nice hotel, which was a step up in standard. The food throughout the trip was consistently good. We also took a hot air balloon safari, which was a unique and enjoyable experience. In…”

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5.Tsavo East Ngutuni Sanctuary Overnight Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · 2 days · from $450

You’ll leave the coast before sunrise for Ngutuni Sanctuary, ride in a roof pop-up safari van, and take three game drives. Stay at Ngutuni Safari Lodge, where every room has a waterhole balcony. Guides may include Amin, Walter, or Abdullah, with language support in five languages.

“Esperienza spettacolare! Essenziale e perfetta la guida di Amin che ci ha spiegato e portato nei posti migliori per avvistare gli animali della savana! Il lodge è bellissimo, pulito, in una posizione perfetta”

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6.Overnight Tsavo East Safari From Mombasa/Diani (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 2 days · from $507

Leave Mombasa or Diani at 6:00am for Tsavo East in a safari vehicle with a pop-up roof. Look for red elephants, lions, cheetahs, birds, and other wildlife on game drives, then sleep at Voi Wildlife Lodge beside a busy waterhole. Guides include Kasimu, Patrick, Thoya, and others.

“Jättebra och trevlig förare. Körde lugnt under safarin och visade oss djuren i lugn och ro. Kasim körde bra, inte för fort utan anpassade sig till den hektiska trafiken. Lodgen trevlig. Maten inte den bästa, det saknades en del mat, lite rörigt. Personalen trevlig och vänlig.”

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7.PRIVATE OVERNIGHT SALTLICK SAFARI FROM MOMBASA OR DIANI

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 2 days · from $600

Travel from your Mombasa or Diani beach hotel to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary in a private safari vehicle. Expect game drives, a night at Salt Lick Lodge or Taita Hills Lodge, meals, park fees, and guides such as Benjamin or Badru when available.

“This was such an amazing experience. We saw a lot of animals, the Salt Lick Safari Lodge is an amazing place with unbelievable views. Our tourguide and driver, Benjamin, made sure that we had the best experience as possible on the 2 days. His passion towards wildlife, knowledge and great personality really made this trip even more remarkable. He spotted animals before everyone else and educated us on how the animals behave and the reasons behind it. We were lucky on our trip to see a lot of action. The organiser was very good at communicating with me before and during the trip and gave us the best solutions.”

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8.4 Days Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru 4WD Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 days · from $380

Travel from Nairobi to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru for three nights in self-contained camping accommodation. You get 4WD game drives, full-board meals, Nairobi pickup, and an English-speaking guide such as Peter, Jeff, or Pol. Expect Big Five sightings, rhinos, flamingos, and a possible Masai village visit.

“It was a wonderful experience. We saw lots of animals, met the local people, and the organization was very attentive, taking our requests into account with excellent follow-up! A big thank you to Pol, our guide, always smiling and in a good mood!”

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9.Overnight Private Safari To Masai Mara

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · 2 days · from $595

Leave Nairobi at 6:00am for a two-day Masai Mara safari with a pop-up-roof vehicle, game drives, a Great Rift Valley stop, meals, and camp or lodge lodging. Guides may include James, Frederick, Steve, Anto, or Fred. Expect wildlife, birds, and an optional Maasai village visit.

“This is a great trip, my drive Steve is very nice, help me find many animals and I see a lots of birds. Recommen to anyone who donot have enough time to plan. I don't konw why this trip is just myself alone, so the price is a little expensive.”

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