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Kenya Safari Circuit — a 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
The 5-day version for August: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 5-day plan · best time to go.
5
days
1223 km
distance
22.2 h
driving
19
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- The wildebeest migration is in the Mara — book camps months ahead and budget for park fees.
- Heavy transit: day 5 (13h24) runs over 6 hours on the road. Around 5 days would keep daily driving comfortable on this route — or keep the dates and start each of those days by 08:00.
Day 1 Nairobi → Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru
🌡 5.3–25.8°C · 🌧 ~13 rain days · ☀ 12.0h light
09:00
Nairobi National Parkmuseums & heritagehikingwildlife
Spot diverse wildlife in an urban safari setting.
50 min · Nairobi
09:50
Nairobi National Museummuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Discover Nairobi's rich history and cultural heritage.
50 min · Nairobi · Adults: Kenyan citizens Ksh 200, East Af
open: 8:30AM-5:30PM
Overnight: Lake Nakuru
e.g. Sarova Lion Hill Lodge · Nakuru Backpackers Hostel
Day 2 Around Lake Nakuru
🌡 5.3–25.8°C · 🌧 ~13 rain days · ☀ 12.0h light
09:00
National Railway Museummuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Explore preserved railway engines from Kenya's colonial past.
50 min · Nairobi · Adults: Kenyan citizens Ksh 200, East Af
open: Daily 8AM-5PM (including holidays)
09:50
Kiambethu Tea Farm, Limurumuseums & heritagelocal & traditional
Stroll through verdant tea fields and lush gardens alive with wildlife.
50 min · Nairobi
open: 11:00-14:30
10:40
Karen Blixen Museummuseums & heritagehiking
Walk through the gardens of Out of Africa's famous author's home.
50 min · Nairobi
11:30
Ol Donyo Sabuk National Parkhikingwildlife
Roam lush forests and plains teeming with wildlife and birds.
50 min · Nairobi
12:20
Nairobi Mamba Villagewildlife
Get up close to crocodiles and other exotic animals.
50 min · Nairobi
open: 09:00-18:00 daily
13:10
Sheldrick Elephant Orphanagewildlife
Witness the heartwarming care of orphaned elephant calves.
50 min · Nairobi
open: 11:00
Overnight: Lake Nakuru
e.g. Sarova Lion Hill Lodge · Nakuru Backpackers Hostel
Day 3 Around Lake Nakuru
🌡 5.3–25.8°C · 🌧 ~13 rain days · ☀ 12.0h light
09:00
Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC)museums & heritage
Enjoy panoramic views of Nairobi from its towering viewpoint.
50 min · Nairobi · Ksh 400, Ksh 200 reduced
09:50
Westlands by nightmuseums & heritage
Experience vibrant nightlife in trendy bars and restaurants.
50 min · Nairobi
10:40
Nairobi Gallerymuseums & heritage
Appreciate ever-changing special art exhibitions.
50 min · Nairobi
11:30
Bomas of Kenyalocal & traditional
Immerse yourself in traditional Kenyan culture and performances.
50 min · Nairobi
12:20
Giraffe Centremuseums & heritage
Feed and touch gentle Rothschild giraffes up close.
50 min · Nairobi · Ksh 1500/750 for non-resident adults/chi
13:10
Uhuru Parkmuseums & heritage
Relax in the city centre with a monument and playground.
50 min · Nairobi · free
Overnight: Lake Nakuru
e.g. Sarova Lion Hill Lodge · Nakuru Backpackers Hostel
Day 4 Maasai Mara
🌡 10.0–31.5°C · 🌧 ~7 rain days · ☀ 12.0h light
14:20
Maasai Village Visitlocal & traditionalhistory & sagas
Experience authentic Maasai culture in a living village.
90 min · Maasai Mara
15:50
Game viewing
Spot wildlife until you're exhausted on thrilling game drives.
90 min · Maasai Mara
Overnight: Maasai Mara
e.g. Keekorok Lodge · Neo Classic camps Maasai Mara
Day 5 Around Maasai Mara
🌡 10.0–31.5°C · 🌧 ~7 rain days · ☀ 12.0h light
09:00
Wellness
Combine luxury massages with breathtaking wildlife experiences.
90 min · Maasai Mara
10:30
Air Kenya
50 min · Maasai Mara
11:20
Safarilink
50 min · Maasai Mara
Overnight: Maasai Mara
e.g. Keekorok Lodge · Neo Classic camps Maasai Mara