Kenya · Safari

4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari with Big 5 Game Drives

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy thrilling game drives at the Mara and Lake Nakuru
  • 02 Spot the Big 5 and see the wildebeest migration at Masai Mara National Reserve
  • 03 Meet the black and white rhino and the rare Rothschild giraffe at Lake Nakuru
  • 04 Take an optional visit to the Masai village

Enjoy a delightful safari through the open plains of the Masai Mara, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, known for its abundant wildlife, including the Big 5. Get a chance to witness the wildebeest migration at the Masai Mara National Reserve, and continue to Lake Nakuru National Park to meet the flamboyance of pink flamingos, several bird species, and black and white rhino amid its scenic beauty.

Enjoy a delightful safari through the open plains of the Masai Mara, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, known for its abundant wildlife, including the Big 5.

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 Masai Mara and First Game Drive

  • You will be picked up from your hotel or airport, then drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve with a short stopover at the Great Rift Valley.
  • Arrive at the reserve, have lunch, and take a rest. Later in the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in the park. This enormous reserve is part of the vast Serengeti plains, famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest's migration. It is home to the Big Five - lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino.

Have dinner and stay the night at the lodge/camp.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

  • After breakfast, leave for a full-day game drive carrying your packed lunch. Spend the day viewing the great predators and exploring the park's amazingly high concentration of wild animals. You can see herds of grazing animals on the open plains, as well as cheetahs and leopards hiding amidst acacia boughs.
  • You will also have an optional opportunity to visit the Masai village to witness the Masai people singing and dancing, their culture, and sacred rituals during your stay.

Have dinner and stay the night at the camp/lodge.

3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • After breakfast, leave for Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive at the park, have lunch, and take a rest.
  • Go for an afternoon game drive in the park, home to stunning flamingo flocks that turn the lakeshores into a magnificent pink stretch. The birdlife here is world-renowned, and you can spot more than 400 bird species, including white pelicans, plovers, egrets, and marabou stork. It is also one of the few places in Africa to see the white and black rhino and the rare Rothschild giraffe.

Have dinner and stay the night at your lodge.

4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Go for an early morning game drive and return to the lodge for breakfast.
  • Leave for Nairobi to arrive in good time for drop-off at your hotel or airport.
Masai Mara grasslands, Great Rift Valley panorama, Lake Nakuru National Park flamingo shores

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara grasslands, Great Rift Valley panorama, Lake Nakuru National Park flamingo shores

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

  • Meet and greet services on arrival
  • Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Transport in a 4X4 Safari Cruiser
  • Park entrance fees to national parks and game reserves
  • English/native language-speaking guide
  • Game drives
  • Mineral water
  • Airport transfers

What's Not Included

  • All airport taxes, international airfares, and visas
  • Insurance (trip cancellation and medical insurance are recommended)
  • Premium drinks/beverages with meals
  • Tips and gratuities for the driver and hotel staff
  • Activities/excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Optional activities: balloon ride, visit to Masai Village, and any other activity of interest

Know before you go

  • The safari is based on budget accommodation at the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park.

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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $548.00 — $760.00
Double Sharing $548.00 — $760.00

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