Kenya · Safari

4-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari from Nairobi

4 Days Round trip from Ngiro-are Road Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the great herds of wildebeests in Maasai Mara
  • 02 Spot the African Big Five during the safari
  • 03 See the flocks of flamingos in Lake Nakuru
  • 04 Take in breathtaking views from the Great Rift Valley viewpoint

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park on this 4-day safari through two of Kenya's most celebrated wildlife areas. Explore the open grasslands of Maasai Mara in search of lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, hippos, and the African Big Five, with the chance to witness the wildebeest migration in season. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its rare white rhinos and the possibility of seeing flocks of pink flamingos along the shore.

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park on this 4-day safari through two of Kenya's most celebrated wildlife areas.

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 Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • At 8 o'clock, you will be picked up from your hotel in Nairobi city centre.
  • Commence the drive to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, where you will have a breathtaking view of the floor of the Rift Valley. Maasai Mara Reserve is the most popular tourist destination in Kenya. Located in the Great Rift Valley, it consists primarily of open grassland. Wildlife is most concentrated on the reserve's western escarpment, and it is regarded as the jewel of Kenya's wildlife viewing areas. The annual wildebeest migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November. Hardly any visitor misses spotting the Big Five. This phenomenal wildebeest migration, a spectacular event seen in Maasai Mara, is considered a wonder of the world. Arrive in time for lunch.
  • Later, depart for an evening game drive in the Mara Reserve.
  • Return to the camp for a sumptuous buffet dinner and a good time to rest.
2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara Reserve

  • Spend the full day exploring Maasai Mara in search of the Big Five.
  • Have picnic lunch in the reserve as you take in the beauty of the Mara, situated on the banks of the Mara River.
  • Dinner and overnight at the camp.
3
Day 03

Drive from Maasai Mara to Nakuru

  • Enjoy breakfast and check out.
  • After that, commence the drive to Nakuru.
  • Upon arrival, spend the night at the Lanet Matfam Resort or a similar property, and have dinner there.
4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Have an early breakfast, depart by 7 am, and head straight to the park. It is a small park with magnificent, rare white rhinos, which form part of the Big Five animals. There is also a possibility of seeing the pink flamingos.
  • Depart on a 3-hour drive back to Nairobi to arrive at around 3 pm.

You will be dropped off at the city centre or at your hotel within the city centre.

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

Where this trip takes you

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

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ngiro-are Road 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 3 nights' accommodation
  • All park entrance fees for Mara and Nakuru
  • All meals as per itinerary
  • All transport in a customized safari van with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing
  • Our assistance at any point
  • Bottled water
  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel within Nairobi city centre

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Drinks, e.g. alcohol
  • Maasai village visit
  • Balloon safari
  • Pickup and drop-off for hotels not within the city centre, the wetlands area, or at the airport are available at an extra cost

Know before you go

  • This is a joining tour, meaning there are 7 travellers in the vehicle.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Ngiro-are Road, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Ngiro-are Road.

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