Kenya · Safari

4-Day Kenya Safari to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru with Big Five

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Game drives in Masai Mara to spot the Big Five
  • 02 See endangered white and black rhinos at Lake Nakuru National Park
  • 03 Look out for Rothschild giraffes and predators such as lions and leopards
  • 04 Find flamingos and other exotic birds around Lake Nakuru

Go on a wild safari through Kenya's renowned national reserves and experience the life of Tarzan. Travel to Masai Mara National Reserve, famous for the Big Five - lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo - before continuing to Lake Nakuru National Park, home to endangered white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and gorgeous pink flamingos.

The famous Big Five - lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo - as well as cheetah, giraffe, hippo, zebra, and notable birds are commonly found in Masai Mara.

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 Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • After breakfast, depart from Nairobi for Masai Mara Game Reserve, with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. After a few minutes for photography, continue in the safari vehicle down the Rift Valley.

  • Arrive in Narok for lunch. Later, proceed towards Masai Mara.

  • Upon arrival at Masai Mara National Park, check in to the camp.

  • Proceed for a late afternoon game drive for about 2 hours.

  • Enjoy the beautiful sunset on the way back. Return to the camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Dinner and overnight at a budget camp.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve

  • After breakfast, go on a full-day game drive within the reserve. The famous Big Five - lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo - as well as cheetah, giraffe, hippo, zebra, and notable birds are commonly found in Masai Mara.

Overnight stay at a budget camp.

3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Proceed for an early morning game drive at 06:30 AM. Return to camp for breakfast and check out of the centre.

  • Head to Lake Nakuru National Park. Upon arrival, go for game drives and spot endangered white and black rhinos and the Rothschild giraffe. Waterbucks and predators such as the lion and leopard are very commonly spotted in this park. Also, see different varieties of birds around the lake, especially flamingos.

Dinner and overnight stay in a budget camp.

4
Day 04

Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Early in the morning, go for a game drive and return for breakfast.

  • After breakfast, head to Nairobi. End of the tour.

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

Where this trip takes you

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

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

  • Pick-up from the airport

  • Transport in a safari van with a hatch roof

  • Services of a professional guide/driver

  • All meals

  • Accommodation as per the itinerary

  • All game drives

  • All park fees

  • Statutory taxes

What's Not Included

  • Personal insurance

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Alcoholic and soft drinks such as sodas

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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