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

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the endless plains of the Maasai Mara
02 Look out for the Big Five in their natural habitat
03 Witness the Great Migration in season
04 Visit Lake Nakuru National Park's thriving rhino sanctuary
05 Spot Rothschild's giraffes and flamingos
06 Enjoy rich birdlife viewing across two iconic parks

Experience the best of Kenya's wildlife on this 4-day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru safari, combining two of the country's most iconic safari destinations. Explore the endless plains of the Maasai Mara, home to the Big Five and the spectacular Great Migration (seasonal), before continuing to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its thriving rhino sanctuary, Rothschild's giraffes, flamingos, and diverse birdlife.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

Pick up: 07:00 - Pick up from your place of stay in the morning. After a short safari briefing, proceed to Maasai Mara.
Drive: The drive is very scenic, passing through the highlands, where you can capture spectacular scenes of the Great Rift Valley.
Arrival: Arrive at the camp in time for lunch.
Lunch: Lunch at the camp.
Game drive: After lunch, you will have time to freshen up before embarking on an afternoon game drive until sunset.
Accommodation: Wildest Camp Masai Mara

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara

Start: 06:30am
Morning: Wake up to bird melodies and the fresh, cool air around the camp.
Breakfast: After breakfast, set off on a full-day game drive with a packed lunch.
Game drive: Explore the Mara plains and come face to face with wild animals in their natural habitat. Observe their behavior and capture lasting memories.
Packed lunch: Enjoy your packed lunch at a designated spot out in the open savannah.
Game drive: Thereafter, the game drive resumes until evening, when you head back to the camp.
Accommodation: Wildest Camp Masai Mara

Day 03

Masai Village Visit and Transfer to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast: 07:00am - After breakfast, you can visit a Masai village (optional).
Transfer: Proceed to Lake Nakuru with a lunch stopover on the way.
Hotel: Later, check in to your hotel.
Relax: Relax and enjoy the hotel amenities.
Accommodation: Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Spa

Day 04

Lake Nakuru Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

After breakfast: 0700 am - After breakfast, leave for Lake Nakuru National Park for a game drive until noon.
Exit: Exit the park and have lunch at the designated restaurant on your way to Nairobi.

The route