4-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Private Safari from Nairobi

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • 02 Visit Lake Nakuru National Park, home to endangered rhinos
  • 03 Search for Africa's Big Five
  • 04 See lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, cheetahs, and giraffes
  • 05 Spot black and white rhinos in their natural habitat
  • 06 Visit the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint
  • 07 Enjoy private game drives in a 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • 08 Optional Maasai village visit
  • 09 Optional hot-air balloon safari over the Maasai Mara
  • 10 Choose from budget, mid-range, or luxury accommodation

Discover two of Kenya's most famous safari destinations on this 4-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Private Safari from Nairobi. This exciting adventure combines the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, famous for its incredible wildlife and Big Five sightings, with Lake Nakuru National Park, one of the best places in Kenya to see endangered rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, and thousands of birds.

Travel in the comfort of a private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with your own professional driver-guide, giving you the flexibility to enjoy game drives at your own pace.

Your journey begins with a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley, leading to the endless plains of the Maasai Mara. Spend two nights exploring one of Africa's greatest wildlife destinations before continuing to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its picturesque lake, acacia woodlands, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife.

This private safari includes accommodation, park entrance fees, meals, game drives, and personalized service from start to finish.

Whether you're visiting Kenya for the first time or returning for another safari adventure, this itinerary offers the perfect combination of spectacular landscapes, diverse wildlife, and unforgettable safari experiences.

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 Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi – Great Rift Valley – Maasai Mara National Reserve

  • Pick-up: Morning — pick-up from your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
  • Meet: Meet your Trek Afrika Adventures driver-guide and travel west towards the Maasai Mara
  • Stop: Great Rift Valley Viewpoint — admire one of Africa's most spectacular landscapes and capture memorable photographs
  • Drive: Continue through Narok Town and the traditional Maasai countryside
  • Arrival: Arrive at your safari lodge or tented camp in time for lunch
  • Game drive: First afternoon game drive in the Maasai Mara
  • Wildlife: Elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and many other wildlife species
  • Dinner & overnight: Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay

Route: Nairobi – Maasai Mara

Distance: Approximately 265 km

Driving Time: Around 5–6 hours

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

2
Day 02

Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

  • Breakfast: Early breakfast
  • Game drive: Spend the entire day exploring the incredible Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • Wildlife: Excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five
  • Wildlife: Cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, hippos, crocodiles, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, warthogs, and numerous antelope species
  • Seasonal: If travelling between July and October, you may witness part of the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River from Tanzania's Serengeti
  • Lunch: Picnic lunch inside the reserve
  • Optional activities: Maasai Village Cultural Visit
  • Optional activities: Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon Safari (pre-booking recommended)
  • Dinner & overnight: Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight

Activity: Full-day private game drive

Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Dinner

3
Day 03

Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast before checking out
  • Drive: Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Scenic: Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley with opportunities to admire Kenya's beautiful countryside
  • Arrival: Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch
  • Game drive: Afternoon game drive inside Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Wildlife: Black and white rhinos; Rothschild's giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, baboons, and hundreds of bird species
  • Seasonal: Depending on the season and water levels, you may also see flamingos gathering along the lake shoreline
  • Dinner & overnight: Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight

Route: Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru

Driving Time: Around 4–5 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru – Nairobi

  • Breakfast: After breakfast
  • Drive: Begine the journey back to Nairobi
  • Arrival & transfer: Arrive in Nairobi during the afternoon and transfer to your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Route: Lake Nakuru – Nairobi

Distance: Approximately 170 km

Driving Time: Around 3–4 hours

Meals: Breakfast

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

  • Private transport in a 4x4 safari Land Cruiser
  • Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Park entrance fees
  • Unlimited private game drives
  • Three nights' accommodation
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water during the safari
  • Government taxes
  • Emergency assistance throughout the safari

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Kenya visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional Maasai village visit
  • Optional hot-air balloon safari
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for guides and lodge staff
  • Laundry services
  • Items of a personal nature

Know before you go

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights

Safari Type: Private Safari

Destinations: Maasai Mara National Reserve & Lake Nakuru National Park

Transport: Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser

Starting Point: Nairobi

Ending Point: Nairobi

Accommodation: Budget, Mid-range or Luxury

Best Travel Period: Throughout the year

  • Great Migration: July to October

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Tour start
Nairobi
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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $2,208.00 — $2,340.00
Double Sharing $1,475.00 — $1,725.00

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