5 Days Private Luxury Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Solo Safari

Enjoy a 5-Day Private Luxury Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Solo Safari with dedicated guiding, flexible drives, premium lodging, big cats and rhinos.

5-Day personalised safari for independent travellers.

Experience Kenya independently with complete professional support on this 5-Day Private Luxury Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Solo Safari. The package includes a dedicated driver-guide, private safari vehicle and single-occupancy luxury accommodation, allowing you to travel without following a shared group timetable. Two full days in the Maasai Mara can be personalised around big cats, elephants, photography, birdlife or general wildlife viewing. Lake Nakuru then introduces rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes and lakeshore birds. Our team will manage road transfers, accommodation and wildlife activities, leaving you free to enjoy the independence, flexibility and comfort of a privately arranged safari.

Tour Highlights

Day 1
Private Nairobi to Maasai Mara Transfer and Afternoon Safari
Day 2
Full-Day Private Maasai Mara Solo Safari
Day 3
Second Full-Day Personalised Mara Experience
Day 4
Private Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru Journey
Day 5
Private Lake Nakuru Safari – Nairobi

Tour Features

Duration 5 Days
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Tour Mode Drive In – Drive Out
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Main Tour Focus Big 5 Safari
Tour Type Private Safari
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Special For Solo Traveller
Destination/Accommodation
Start/End
Nairobi
Tour Starting & Ending Point
1
Day 1
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Overnight: Basecamp Maasai Mara
2
Day 2
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Overnight: Basecamp Maasai Mara
3
Day 3
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Overnight: Basecamp Maasai Mara
4
Day 4
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
Overnight: The lake nakuru flamingo lodge
5
Day 5
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
Overnight: LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
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Day 1: Private Nairobi to Maasai Mara Transfer and Afternoon Safari

Private Nairobi to Maasai Mara Transfer and Afternoon Safari

Your dedicated driver-guide will collect you from Nairobi and begin the approximately 260–280-kilometre journey to the Maasai Mara. The road transfer usually takes five to six hours, and travelling alone allows suitable comfort, photography and refreshment stops to be arranged around your preferences. Attractions along the route include Great Rift Valley scenery, highland farms and Maasai countryside. After checking in at your luxury lodge or tented camp and enjoying lunch, you will begin a personalised afternoon game drive focused on your interests, whether they include lions, elephants, birds, landscapes or wildlife photography.

Destination:
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Overnight:
Basecamp Maasai Mara
  luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch, Dinner
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)

Day 2: Full-Day Private Maasai Mara Solo Safari

Full-Day Private Maasai Mara Solo Safari

After breakfast, you will depart with a picnic lunch and explore approximately 60–100 kilometres over seven to nine hours. Because the vehicle is reserved exclusively for you, you will have full access to the viewing windows and pop-up roof. You may remain longer with favourite animals, request additional photography time or change direction when another part of the reserve becomes more productive. Attractions may include lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras and numerous birds.

Destination:
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Overnight:
Basecamp Maasai Mara
  luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)

Day 3: Second Full-Day Personalised Mara Experience

Second Full-Day Personalised Mara Experience

Your third day provides another seven-to-nine-hour private safari covering approximately 60–100 kilometres, with the route selected according to your interests and recent wildlife activity. The guide may revisit a productive predator area, search for a species not previously seen or explore river habitats for hippos, crocodiles and birdlife. The private arrangement also allows the guide to assist with photographs of you at safe locations. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed inside the reserve before the afternoon safari continues.

Destination:
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Overnight:
Basecamp Maasai Mara
  luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)

Day 4: Private Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru Journey

Private Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru Journey

After breakfast, you will check out and travel approximately 230–250 kilometres to Lake Nakuru over four and a half to six hours. The private transfer allows comfort, scenery and photography stops to be adjusted around your preferences. If your confirmed lodge is inside the national park and the arrival and entry arrangements permit, you will take an afternoon game drive for rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes and birds. Otherwise, you will check in, relax and prepare for the morning drive.

Destination:
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
Overnight:
The lake nakuru flamingo lodge
  luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
The Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
The Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
The Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
The Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
The Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
The Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
The Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
The Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
The Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)

Day 5: Private Lake Nakuru Safari – Nairobi

Private Lake Nakuru Safari – Nairobi

Your final morning includes a private three-to-four-hour game drive covering approximately 25–50 kilometres. You may observe white or black rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, baboons, zebras and waterbirds while enjoying unrestricted vehicle-viewing space. After the drive, you will travel approximately 155–165 kilometres to Nairobi over two and a half to three and a half hours. Your guide will arrange a suitable meal or comfort stop before private drop-off.

Destination:
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

TOUR PRICE/COST

We offer two pricing options:

  •   Private Tour (Sharing Price)
  • The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.

  •   Group Joining Tour
  • Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.

    Gamedrive Cost

    No of pax Adult Price Child Price
    1 Pax From $2,230 pp From $1,673 pp
    2 Pax From $1,605 pp From $1,204 pp
    3 Pax From $1,397 pp From $1,048 pp
    4 Pax From $1,293 pp From $969 pp
    5 Pax From $1,230 pp From $923 pp
    6 Pax From $1,188 pp From $891 pp
    7+ Pax From $1,159 pp From $869 pp

    PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

    Inclusions
  •  Rescue fee
  •  Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  •  All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  •  All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  •  All Taxes/VAT
  • Exclusions
  •  International flights to/from the start/end of the tour
  •  Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  •  Tips: tipping guideline
  •  Personal items
  •  Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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    RELATED FAQS ABOUT 5 Days Private Luxury Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Solo Safari

    1. Is the safari designed for one traveller?

    Yes. The transport, guiding and accommodation can be arranged specifically for a solo guest.

    2. Will I share the vehicle?

    No. The standard private package reserves the vehicle for you.

    3. Is single occupancy included?

    The quotation will be calculated for single occupancy and will show all costs clearly.

    4. Is solo safari travel safe?

    The journey is operated by a professional guide, although normal travel precautions remain important.

    5. Is it suitable for solo female travellers?

    Yes. Many women book private safaris with professional operators.

    6. Can the game drives be personalised?

    Yes. You may prioritise photography, predators, elephants, birds or landscapes.

    7. Can the guide take photographs of me?

    Yes. The guide can assist at safe and authorised locations.

    8. Can airport pickup be arranged?

    Yes. Provide your arrival details before travel.

    9. Will I meet other guests?

    Luxury lodges often have shared dining, lounge and campfire areas where guests may socialise.

    10. Can the safari be extended?

    Yes. Additional parks, more Mara nights or a beach destination can be added.

    REVIEWS FOR 5-Day personalised safari for independent travellers.

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    The Perfect Private Solo Safari

    5/5

    I wanted to travel independently without handling complicated park and road logistics myself. The guide managed every detail professionally while respecting my personal space. I felt secure and supported without losing the freedom that made me choose solo travel.

    By: Meredith Langley
    From: Flag US

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    Complete Freedom during Wildlife Drives

    5/5

    Having the vehicle privately allowed me to decide how long to remain at each sighting. We spent considerable time with elephants and later changed direction to search for cheetahs. The flexibility made the safari feel genuinely personal.

    By: Philippe Renard
    From: Flag FR

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    Safe and Comfortable for a Solo Woman

    5/5

    Communication was clear before and during the trip, and my guide behaved professionally throughout. I always understood the schedule, felt comfortable at both lodges and never felt isolated or overlooked because I was travelling alone.

    By: Ruth Andersen
    From: Flag DK

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    Designed around My Photography Interests

    5/5

    I explained that wildlife photography was my priority, and the guide adjusted the drives accordingly. He positioned the vehicle carefully, waited for natural behaviour and gave me enough space for equipment. Lake Nakuru also produced excellent rhino photographs.

    By: Koji Matsumura
    From: Flag JP

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    Independent Travel without Logistical Stress

    5/5

    Every transfer, lodge reservation and game drive was arranged in advance. I could enjoy the independence of travelling alone without worrying about driving, directions or park procedures. It was an ideal balance.

    By: Bianca Souza
    From: Flag BR

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    Peaceful Luxury and Personal Service

    5/5

    Both lodges were comfortable and welcoming to solo guests. I could meet other travellers during dinner when I wanted company and enjoy privacy afterward. The service remained attentive without becoming intrusive.

    By: Thomas McLean
    From: Flag CA

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    My First Solo African Adventure

    5/5

    I was initially nervous about travelling alone in Kenya, but the guide’s reliability and clear communication quickly made me comfortable. Seeing lions, elephants and rhinos in the wild made the journey one of the greatest experiences of my life.

    By: Ana Kova?
    From: Flag HR

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    A Truly Personalised Wildlife Safari

    5/5

    The two full Mara days gave us enough time to change routes, revisit productive areas and focus on animals that interested me. The journey never felt like a standard itinerary being repeated for one guest.

    By: Walter Beaumont
    From: Flag AU

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    Excellent Service for an Independent Traveller

    5/5

    Pickup, luggage handling, lodge check-in and the final Nairobi transfer were all handled smoothly. I never felt rushed, and the guide remained available whenever I needed help or information.

    By: Sofia Delgado
    From: Flag ES

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    Highly Recommended Solo Kenya Safari

    5/5

    This package provides the independence of solo travel with the security and organisation of a professional private safari. The personalised guiding and premium accommodation made the experience comfortable and rewarding.

    By: Aaron Kamau
    From: Flag KE

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