Kenya · Safari

4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari from Nairobi

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot majestic wild animals in Masai Mara
02 Explore the scenic Savannah grasslands of Masai Mara on game drives
03 Take a picnic lunch break at the hippo pool while looking out for hippos and crocodiles
04 See Lake Nakuru's variety of waterbirds, including a vibrant community of flamingos
05 Marvel at the views of Mt. Longonot and Lake Naivasha from the highway

Set out on a 4-day safari through two of Kenya's standout wildlife destinations: Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. Explore the scenic Savannah grasslands of the Mara on game drives, where you can spot majestic wild animals and, in season, the migrating wildebeests. Continue toward Lake Nakuru, known for its variety of waterbirds, including a vibrant community of flamingos. Along the way, enjoy views of Mt. Longonot and Lake Naivasha from the main highway.

Take a break for your picnic lunch at the hippo pool, looking out for hippos and crocodiles.

From the itinerary

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 Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Longonot

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Drive to Masai Mara and Evening Game Drive

Meet your tour guide at your hotel after breakfast, at around 7:30 am/8:00 am, and drive west to Maasai Mara Game Reserve with lunch en route. You will travel in a safari van with a hatch roof.
Arrive in time for an evening game drive. Masai Mara is Kenya's finest wildlife sanctuary. Including migrants, well over 450 species of animals have been recorded here.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 02

Full-Day Masai Mara Game Drive

Have breakfast and proceed on a full-day game drive within the reserve. The landscape here is scenic Savannah grassland on rolling hills.
Marvel at the extensive road and track network, which allows for close-range viewing and photography.
Take a break for your picnic lunch at the hippo pool, looking out for hippos and crocodiles.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Lake Nakuru

Have an early morning pre-breakfast game drive.
Depart from the Mara region for Nakuru, with lunch en route.
Marvel at the scenic views of Mt. Longmont and Lake Naivasha from afar on the main highway.

Dinner and overnight at the budget hotel with self-contained rooms.

Day 04