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

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot the Big Five in Maasai Mara's world-famous wildlife reserves.
02 Capture incredible wildlife photography moments during exciting game drives.
03 Get a chance to witness the Great Migration in Maasai Mara.
04 Enjoy rewarding birdwatching along Lake Nakuru's scenic shores.

Discover the perfect blend of big game and birdlife on this classic safari through Kenya. Explore the wildlife-rich Maasai Mara, famous for lions and wildebeest, then continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for flamingos and rhinos. With diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, and exceptional photo opportunities, this 4-day journey offers a rewarding safari experience.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park

Languages English, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara and Afternoon Game Drive

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive via the Rift Valley viewpoints, continuing to Maasai Mara and arriving around lunchtime.
After lunch and a short rest, depart for an afternoon game drive to explore prime wildlife areas where lions, cheetahs, and elephants are commonly seen.
Return to your camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari Experience

Enjoy a full-day safari in Masai Mara with early morning and late afternoon game drives, or a longer continuous drive with a picnic lunch depending on wildlife movements. Your guide focuses on the best sightings and tracks big cats as well as large herbivore herds.
In the evening, return for dinner and an overnight stay at your accommodation.

Day 03

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch and check-in.
Spend the afternoon at leisure or take an optional activity depending on your lodge location, then enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

This day positions you well for an early start inside Nakuru, where rhinos and big cats are often active.

Day 04

Lake Nakuru Morning Game Drive to Nairobi

Enter Lake Nakuru for a morning game drive, searching for white and black rhino, Rothschild giraffe, buffalo, and a variety of birdlife along the lakeshore.
After the drive, depart for Nairobi with a lunch stop en route. Arrive in the late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or airport.

The route