Kenya · Safari

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

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Capture stunning pictures at the Great Rift Valley
  • 02 Spot the Big Five in Maasai Mara Game Reserve
  • 03 See rare white rhinos and pink flamingos at Lake Nakuru National Park
  • 04 Enjoy game drives through two of Kenya's top wildlife destinations

See the best of Kenyan wildlife on this 4-day safari tour from Nairobi to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru. Spot the Big Five, rare white rhinos, pink flamingos, and more on exciting game drives through Kenya's renowned reserve and national park landscapes. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views from the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, with the option to add a cultural visit to a local Maasai village.

Spend an entire day touring Maasai Mara in search of the Big Five.

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 Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Meet your local tour guide at 8 am at your hotel for pick-up and transfer.

  • Drive to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for breathtaking views of the floor of the Rift Valley. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the way.

  • Check in to your camp and depart for a game-viewing drive in the Mara Reserve.

  • Return to the camp for a sumptuous buffet dinner and rest at the Lenchada Tourist Camp.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Big Five Safari in Maasai Mara Reserve

  • Spend an entire day touring Maasai Mara in search of the Big Five.

  • Have picnic lunch in the reserve as you travel alongside the banks of the Mara River.

  • As an optional activity in the evening, you can visit a local Maasai village for a cultural tour at USD 20 per person. Learn all about the Maasai community and interact with the local Maasai people. An overnight stay at the Maasai village can be organised upon request. A balloon safari at USD 380 per person can also be organised.

3
Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Lake Nakuru

  • Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Mara Reserve, followed by breakfast.

  • Commence the drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.

  • Spend the night at the Lanet Matfam Resort and have dinner.

4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru Wildlife Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Have an early breakfast and depart by 7 am straight to the national park.

  • See rare white rhinos and pink flamingos on a 3-hour game drive.

  • Depart on a 3-hour drive back to Nairobi.

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

Where this trip takes you

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

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

  • Accommodation

  • All park entrance fees

  • All meals

  • All transport

  • English-speaking local tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Tips

  • Personal expenses

  • Maasai village visit at USD 20

  • Balloon safari at USD 380

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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