Kenya · Safari

4-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari with Big Five Game Drives

4 Days Round trip from Kenya Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Thrilling game drives in the Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • 02 Learn about the Great Migration during July and August
  • 03 Visit a Maasai village and discover local traditions
  • 04 Explore Lake Nakuru National Park for rare white rhinos and pink flamingos

Experience an unforgettable 4-day safari from Nairobi through Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru. Enjoy exciting game drives across vast savannah landscapes as you search for the Big Five and other wildlife, with the chance to learn about the Great Migration in July and August. Visit a Maasai village to discover local traditions, stop at the Great Rift Valley for scenic photographs, and explore Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its rare white rhinos and pink flamingos. This immersive wildlife adventure is ideal for nature lovers seeking authentic safari experiences.

Search for the Big Five, along with giraffes, baboons, warthogs, foxes, jackals, hyenas, antelopes, buffaloes, elephants, zebras, hippos, and more.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Be picked up from your city centre or Westlands hotel and begin your journey to the Masai Mara National Reserve.
  • Enjoy a scenic stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photographs.
  • Arrive at your camp in time for lunch and complete check-in.
  • Set out for an evening game drive to spot wildlife when they are most active.

Overnight at Giraffe Hills Mara Camp, Olailepo Mara Camp, or similar.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Viewing in Masai Mara

  • Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara National Reserve on morning and afternoon game drives.

  • Search for the Big Five, along with giraffes, baboons, warthogs, foxes, jackals, hyenas, antelopes, buffaloes, elephants, zebras, hippos, and more.

  • Capture the Mara's stunning orange-tinged sunset if the weather is clear.

  • Learn about the Great Migration which occurs in July and August.

  • Optional hot-air balloon safari is available at an extra cost.

  • Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru with Maasai Culture

  • Have an early breakfast before departing for Lake Nakuru.
  • Visit the Maasai Village en route if you choose to do so, where you can enjoy traditional dance and learn about Maasai culture.
  • Continue with the drive to Nakuru and arrive in the evening.
  • Check in for dinner and overnight at Lanet Matfarm Resort, Buraha Resort, or similar.
4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru Wildlife Safari and Return to Nairobi

  • Have an early breakfast and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park by 7 AM.
  • Explore the park, which is home to rare white rhinos, pink flamingos, buffaloes, zebras, antelopes, and other wildlife.
  • Begin the drive back to Nairobi and arrive around 3 PM.
Masai Mara savannah, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Lake Nakuru National Park

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara savannah, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Lake Nakuru National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kenya 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport based on a customised seven-seater 4WD Jeep or Land Cruiser

  • Free pickup from any hotel lobby within Nairobi city centre or the Westlands area near the highway

  • Three nights of budget accommodation with a private bathroom, hot shower, and wall sockets

  • Full-board meals while on safari

  • Drinking water during game drives

  • Professional English-speaking safari guide or driver

  • Guaranteed departures on this safari

  • Round-trip transport from Nairobi to the designated national park

  • Extensive game drives

What's Not Included

  • Park entry fee based on season

  • Hot-air balloon trip

  • Visit to Maasai Village, paid onsite

  • Beer and soda purchased in the camp restaurant

  • Personal travel insurance

  • Souvenirs or handicrafts

  • Medical evacuation or major medical expenses

What to bring

  • Hat
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Binoculars

Know before you go

  • The Great Migration occurs in July and August.

  • Cheetahs and leopards are harder to spot.

  • The park is home to the Big Five.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
City Market, Muindi Mbingu Street, Starehe, Kenya
Tour start
Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Kenya.

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