Kenya · Safari

4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari with Big Five Wildlife

4 Days Round trip from Masai Mara National Reserve Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot the Big Five, including lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffaloes across Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru
02 Witness massive herds of wildebeest and zebras near the Mara River during exciting game drives
03 Discover flamingos and diverse birdlife along the scenic shores of Lake Nakuru
04 Experience thrilling wildlife encounters and breathtaking savannah landscapes with an expert guide

Discover Kenya's iconic wildlife on a four-day safari through Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy thrilling game drives across vast savannahs while spotting the Big Five, including lions, elephants, and rhinos. Witness herds of wildebeest and zebras near the Mara River, and observe flamingos, pelicans, and other birdlife along the shores of Lake Nakuru. Experience breathtaking landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and close wildlife encounters with expert guidance in two of Africa's most renowned conservation areas.

Witness herds of wildebeest and zebras near the Mara River, and observe flamingos, pelicans, and other birdlife along the shores of Lake Nakuru.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara and First Game Drive

Begin your journey with an early morning pickup from Nairobi at around 7:30 AM.
Drive to Masai Mara National Park, a journey of approximately 5 to 6 hours, with a stop at the Great Rift Valley Escarpment for photography.
Arrive at the lodge in time for a late lunch.
Head out for your first game drive in a 4x4 Land Cruiser and explore the wildlife-rich reserve.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation by the campfire.

Day 02

Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara

Depart after an early breakfast with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive in the reserve.
Track herds of wildebeest and zebras as they gather near the Mara River.
Enjoy a bush lunch at a picnic site under an acacia tree with views of the vast plains.
Continue searching for the Big Five and visit the Mara River to observe hippos and Nile crocodiles.
Witness predator-prey interactions across the open grasslands.
Return to camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

Day 03

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

Depart Masai Mara after an early breakfast and travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, a journey of approximately 5 to 6 hours.
Arrive and enjoy lunch before continuing with afternoon activities.
Visit the shores of Lake Nakuru to see Lesser and Greater Flamingos, along with pelicans and cormorants.
Explore the Rhino Sanctuary, home to both Black and White Rhinos, offering a strong chance to complete your Big Five sightings.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation by the campfire.

Day 04

Lake Nakuru to Nairobi

Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge before departing for Nairobi.
Travel through scenic landscapes with opportunities for short stops along the way.
Optionally stop for lunch or souvenir shopping, depending on time.
Arrive in Nairobi, marking the end of your safari experience.