Kenya · Safari

4-Day Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari with Big Five Game Viewing

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy rewarding game viewing in the famous Masai Mara
  • 02 Spot the numerous flamingos of Lake Nakuru's Rift Valley waters
  • 03 Look out for the Big Five in one of Kenya's best-known reserves
  • 04 See a rich variety of wildlife and birdlife across two safari parks

Sign up for this 4-day safari to two of Kenya's most visited wildlife destinations: Lake Nakuru National Park and Masai Mara. Spot the numerous flamingos that flock to Lake Nakuru, a Rift Valley lake, and look out for a wide variety of wildlife along the way. In Masai Mara, enjoy rewarding game viewing in one of Kenya's most famous reserves, known for its rich concentration of animals, including the Big Five and many bird species.

Lake Nakuru earned its fame as the home of one of the greatest bird spectacles in the world, with a myriad of more than 1 million pink flamingos flocking to feed in its shallow, warm waters.

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 Lake Nakuru Safari

  • On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by a company representative, briefed, and thereafter depart for Nakuru.
  • Enjoy a game drive before proceeding for lunch at Golden Palace Hotel or an equivalent property. Lake Nakuru earned its fame as the home of one of the greatest bird spectacles in the world, with a myriad of more than 1 million pink flamingos flocking to feed in its shallow, warm waters.
  • Enjoy an evening game drive.
  • Return to the lodge.

Dinner and overnight at Golden Palace Hotel or a similar hotel on a full-board basis.
Meals Plan: Full Board.

2
Day 02

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

  • After breakfast at the lodge, depart for Masai Mara, approximately 270 kilometres away.

  • Embark on an en-route game drive as you proceed to the lodge for lunch.

  • Thereafter, enjoy a late afternoon game viewing drive. Masai Mara is the most famous reserve for its large population of game, including the 'Big Five'. You will enjoy the sight of hippos and crocodiles as they bask, and you may also see lions, cheetahs, and buffalos. This park is also home to 470 species of birds and rare animals such as roan antelopes and the nocturnal bat-eared fox. You may also see the beautiful lilac-breasted roller, Kenya's national bird.

Dinner and overnight at Lenchada Tourist Camp or a similar hotel on a full-board basis.
Meals: Breakfast, Full Board.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Game Drives in Masai Mara

  • Indulge in full-day game drives, with morning and evening game drives accompanied by your Mara safari guide.

All meals and overnight at Lenchada Tourist Camp or an equivalent property.

Meal plan: Full Board.

4
Day 04

Masai Mara to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, enjoy an en-route game drive on your way back to Nairobi.
  • Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, and you will be transferred to your hotel or the airport.

Meal Plan: Half Board.

Lake Nakuru, Rift Valley waters, Masai Mara savannah, Nairobi arrival

Where this trip takes you

Lake Nakuru, Rift Valley waters, Masai Mara savannah, Nairobi arrival

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 as described in the itinerary
  • Transport in a pop-up roof vehicle
  • Park entrance fees
  • Drinking water during the safari
  • Kenyan driver's allowances
  • English-speaking Kenyan tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Personal items
  • Balloon safaris at USD 480 per person if at Masai Mara
  • International/local flights
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Accommodation in Nairobi, but it can be arranged on request
  • Beers, sodas, wines, and spirits
  • A visit to Maasai village at USD 30 per person if at Masai Mara

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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