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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Stunning birdlife and wildlife sightings in Lake Nakuru National Park
• 02 Thrilling game drives in the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve
• 03 Magical sunrise drives with abundant wildlife and mesmerizing landscapes
• 04 Opportunity to visit a local Maasai village and experience their culture

Embark on an incredible 4-day adventure through Kenya's wildlife-rich destinations, exploring the diverse birdlife and animals of Lake Nakuru National Park before heading into the renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve. Enjoy thrilling game drives in search of the "Big Five," along with captivating landscapes and abundant plains wildlife. The experience also includes magical sunrise drives in the Mara and the opportunity to visit a local Maasai village at extra cost.

The Mara is magical in the morning: the birds are singing, the air smells fresh and cool, and the wildlife is just waking up to greet the day.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Narok, 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

• At 7.00 a.m., depart from your Nairobi hotel for Lake Nakuru National Park via the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley.
• Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in the park, known for its fantastic array of birdlife, including flamingos, white pelicans, and marabou storks, all water birds that breed in the lake's alkaline waters.
• You may spot buffalo, waterbuck, white rhino, and the rare Rothschild's giraffe, with five horns instead of the usual three and clear rather than spotted shanks (legs), along with many other bird species.
• A visit to Baboon Cliff offers a scenic panorama of the lake below, surrounded by a vast tract of euphorbia and acacia forest. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

2

Day 02

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara Game Reserve

• After breakfast, depart for the Masai Mara Game Reserve, stopping at Narok town for refuelling.
• Arrive in time for lunch, and after a brief siesta, proceed on a late afternoon/early evening game drive in the reserve, home to the "Big Five" - elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino - as well as cheetah, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, hippo, impala, gazelle, and numerous other wildlife, including various species of birds. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

3

Day 03

Sunrise and Full-Day Wildlife Viewing in Masai Mara

• This morning, you will be awakened at dawn, and after a cup of tea or coffee, you'll set out at sunrise on an early morning drive. The Mara is magical in the morning: the birds are singing, the air smells fresh and cool, and the wildlife is just waking up to greet the day. Zebra frolic and greet each other, and a pair of jackals prance through the grass in search of mice or a rabbit.
• Baboons chatter noisily, and giraffes watch you as they nibble on their breakfast of acacia leaves. You may even come across a family feeding together on last night's kill or a leopard snoozing in a tree.
• Return to the lodge for breakfast, followed by a further game drive. Lunch at the lodge, then a leisure break during which you can visit a local Masai village at extra cost. Wind up the day with a late afternoon/early evening game drive, returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

4

Day 04

Final Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

• After breakfast, proceed on a game drive. Enjoy an early lunch at the lodge, then depart the Mara region for Nairobi, arriving in the evening. Drop-off at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport based on a customized seven-sitter safari van with specially modified suspension
• Seats are designed with seat belts, and all clients are guaranteed window seats
• All applicable game park entrance fees
• All camping fees
• The finest accommodation is offered in a tent
• Three meals a day while on safari
• Airport pickup on arrival in Nairobi
• Professional safari guide/driver
• Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari
• Round-trip transport from Nairobi to the designated national park
• Pre-tour itinerary document
• Extensive game drives

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses such as communication charges like emails, faxes, and phone calls
• Drinks such as sodas, water, beer, and wine
• Gratuities for the driver-guide and waiter
• Laundry
• The cost of obtaining a visa
• Pre-tour accommodation can be arranged on request

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.