Kenya · Safari

4-Day Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari with Great Rift Valley

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Admire the great masses of flamingos at Lake Nakuru, the famous Pink Lake
  • 02 Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley en route from Nairobi
  • 03 Search for the Big Five on multiple game drives in Masai Mara
  • 04 Spot lions, rhinos, hippos, giraffes, and wildebeests in Kenya's wild landscapes
  • 05 Optional hot air balloon safari over Masai Mara at an extra cost

Travel from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park with scenic views of the Great Rift Valley along the way. Admire Lake Nakuru, also known as the Pink Lake, famous for its great masses of flamingos, before continuing to Masai Mara for multiple game drives in search of lions, rhinos, hippos, giraffes, wildebeests, and the Big Five. This 4-day safari combines two of Kenya's celebrated wildlife destinations with full-board stays throughout. An optional hot air balloon safari in Masai Mara is also available at an extra cost.

Arrive at Lake Nakuru, or the Pink Lake, often referred to by this name due to its great masses of flamingos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
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 via the Great Rift Valley

  • Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to the Great Rift Valley, viewing the scenery en route.

  • Arrive at Lake Nakuru, or the Pink Lake, often referred to by this name due to its great masses of flamingos.

  • After lunch, proceed for a game drive in the park, which is home to numerous animals.

Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge on a full-board basis.

2
Day 02

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

  • Depart Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge soon after breakfast with packed lunches and drive via the scenic floor of the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara.

  • In the afternoon, proceed for game drives until evening, then drive back to the lodge with your Masai Mara safari driver-guide.

Dinner and overnight at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge on a full-board basis.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Masai Mara Game Drives

  • Spend the full day exploring the park in search of the Big Five. Morning and afternoon game drives are offered. An optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 550 per person.

Dinner and overnight at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge on a full-board basis.

4
Day 04

Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Enjoy a morning game drive, then return to the lodge for breakfast.

  • After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi, where the safari ends.

Lake Nakuru National Park, the Pink Lake, Great Rift Valley, Masai Mara

Where this trip takes you

Lake Nakuru National Park, the Pink Lake, Great Rift Valley, Masai Mara

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

  • Full-board accommodation while on safari
  • Meal plan as described in the itinerary
  • Accommodation in double, twin, or triple shared rooms
  • All park entrance fees, including government taxes
  • English-speaking professional Kenyan driver-guide
  • Game drives as detailed in the itinerary
  • Transport on safari in a Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 with a game-viewing roof hatch and UHF radio

What's Not Included

  • Tips
  • Laundry
  • Drinks
  • Items of a personal nature

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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