Kenya · Wildlife Safari

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

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Go for game drives in Masai Mara to spot the Big Five
  • 02 See endangered white and black rhinos and Rothschild giraffes at Lake Nakuru
  • 03 Look out for flamingos and other exotic birds around Lake Nakuru
  • 04 Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint on the way to Masai Mara

Head to Kenya's famous national reserves, Masai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park, to experience the diverse savannah wilderness. Go on rewarding game drives in Masai Mara to spot the Big Five - lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and leopards - along with other wildlife. At Lake Nakuru, look out for endangered white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, flamingos, and a rich variety of birdlife.

Go on rewarding game drives in Masai Mara to spot the Big Five - lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and leopards - along with other wildlife.

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 Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • After breakfast, depart from Nairobi for Masai Mara Game Reserve, with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint.

  • After a short photography break, board the safari vehicle and descend into the Rift Valley.

  • Arrive in Narok for lunch.

  • Later, continue towards Masai Mara.

  • Upon arrival at Masai Mara National Park, check in to the camp or lodge.

  • Head out for a late afternoon game drive immediately after arrival.

  • Proceed on a late afternoon game drive for about 2 hours.

  • Enjoy the beautiful sunset on the way back.

  • Return to the camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

  • After breakfast, go on a full-day game drive within the reserve. The famous Big Five - lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo - as well as cheetah, giraffe, hippo, zebra, and notable birds, are commonly found in Masai Mara.

  • Meet the local Masai people in a Masai village (optional).

Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Proceed for an early morning game drive at 06:30 AM. Return to camp for breakfast and check out.

  • Visit a Masai village at an additional cost, or drive towards Lake Nakuru National Park, the next stop on the safari.

  • Upon arrival, enjoy a short game drive before heading to the lake guesthouse or budget hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel or guesthouse.

4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, go for a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.

  • Visit this unique sanctuary, home to a sizable population of endangered white and black rhinos as well as the Rothschild giraffe. Waterbucks and predators such as lion and leopard are also very commonly spotted in this park.

  • See different varieties of birds around the lake, especially flamingos.

  • At noon, drive back to Nairobi.

  • Upon arrival in the evening, get transferred to the airport or hotel. The tour ends here.

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

Where this trip takes you

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

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All park entrance fees

  • Accommodation in camps

  • Full board, with three meals per day while on safari

  • Pickup from the airport upon arrival

  • Drop-off at the airport on the last day

  • Game drives

  • Drinking water

What's Not Included

  • Tips for the driver

  • Cook

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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