Kenya · 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 Spot the Big Five in the Masai Mara National Reserve
  • 02 Drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley
  • 03 Watch for flamingos and abundant birdlife at Lake Nakuru National Park
  • 04 See rare wildlife such as the White Rhino and Rothschild Giraffe
  • 05 Enjoy extensive game drives across two of Kenya's most popular parks

Prepare yourself for a thrilling safari featuring two of Kenya's most popular game parks: the Masai Mara, famous for its exceptional population of lions, leopards, cheetahs, and its annual migration of zebra and wildebeest, and Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its rich birdlife. Witness diverse wildlife, natural attractions, and remarkable bird species on this 4-day safari.

Start the day with an early breakfast, followed by a game drive where we can see hundreds of thousands of flamingos and hundreds of other bird species playing near the shallow edges of Lake Nakuru.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
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 Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • This morning, drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains, famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest's migration. It is home to the Big Five: lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino.

  • Have lunch at the lodge and relax before departing for the afternoon game run - the Mara Game Reserve, one of the greatest wildernesses in the world.

  • Other wild animals to watch out for are the Masai giraffe, buffalo, eland, impala, zebra, topi, Thomson's gazelle, and more.

Overnight stay at Sentrim Mara.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Masai Mara

  • The search for great predators and their cubs continues today during extensive game runs. On the plains, there is a great possibility of seeing enormous herds of grazing animals, as well as the elusive cheetah or a leopard hiding behind acacia boughs. Masai Mara remains one of the most exciting wildlife ecosystems in the world.

  • Our mid-day meals will either be a picnic or served at the camp.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Travel to the exotic Lake Nakuru National Park, located in the Great Rift Valley. En route, stop for lunch.

  • After lunch, an exciting game run is planned for the afternoon. The wildlife in this park is plentiful, and the magnificent birdwatching will make a devotee out of even the most reluctant visitor. The park is home to stunning flocks of lesser and greater flamingos, which turn the lakeshore into a magnificent pink stretch.

  • It is also one of the very few places in Africa where you can see the White Rhino and the rare Rothschild Giraffe.

  • After the game drive, return to the lodge.

Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.

4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Start the day with an early breakfast, followed by a game drive where we can see hundreds of thousands of flamingos and hundreds of other bird species playing near the shallow edges of Lake Nakuru.

  • This is the place to be if you wish to spot other game such as white rhino, lion, warthog, antelope, baboon, and more.

  • Return to the hotel before lunch and freshen up. Have lunch on time.

  • Check out of the lodge or camp and depart for Nairobi by road.

  • A leisurely scenic 2-hour drive brings us to Nairobi.

  • Transfer to your hotel or residence.

End of the tour.

Masai Mara plains, Lake Nakuru National Park shoreline, Great Rift Valley escarpment

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara plains, Lake Nakuru National Park shoreline, Great Rift Valley escarpment

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Extensive game drives as stated in the itinerary

  • Pre-tour itinerary document

  • All meals included while on safari

  • All applicable game park entrance fees

  • Mineral drinking water while on safari

  • Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari

  • Finest accommodations

  • Transport from and back to Nairobi in a comfortable tour van

  • English-speaking Kenya safari guide/driver

  • Airport pick-up and transfers

What's Not Included

  • International airfare

  • Visit to a Masai Village

  • Accommodation in Nairobi

  • Cost of obtaining passport and visas

  • Gratuity for your driver and guide

  • Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner

  • Christmas, New Year, and Easter supplement

  • Nature walks, night game drives, boat rides, camel rides, etc.

  • Gratuity for porterage and waiters at hotels, camps, and airports

  • Membership in Flying Doctors Society - emergency air rescue

  • Optional hot air ballooning (cost per person is 470 US Dollars)

  • Personal expenses such as travelling insurance, excess baggage fees, communication charges including laundry, emails, faxes, and phone calls, luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, and wines during meals, etc.

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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