Kenya · Safari

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

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience thrilling game drives in the Great Maasai Mara
  • 02 Witness the annual wildebeest migration at the Mara River
  • 03 Encounter the Big Five and other fascinating wildlife species
  • 04 Explore the scenic Lake Nakuru National Park on game drives
  • 05 Marvel at the stunning flamingos and diverse ecosystems of Lake Nakuru

Join this 4-day wildlife adventure through Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru, two of Kenya's most celebrated safari destinations. Enjoy thrilling game drives in search of the Big Five, witness remarkable wildlife activity across the savannah, and visit the Mara River, where the annual wildebeest migration usually takes place. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park to explore its lake shore, acacia forests, and grasslands, with chances to spot flamingos, pelicans, buffalos, giraffes, and lions. This is an unforgettable safari experience filled with diverse landscapes and extraordinary wildlife encounters.

Enjoy thrilling game drives in search of the Big Five, witness remarkable wildlife activity across the savannah, and visit the Mara River, where the annual wildebeest migration usually takes place.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
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 Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • You will be picked up early in the morning from your hotel or the airport by our guide for a final briefing about the tour. Accommodation is available at an extra cost. We will then commence your safari, heading to Masai Mara with a stopover at the Great Rift Valley escarpment for a photo break, and enjoy a packed lunch, which you could also have on the way. You will proceed through Narok Town and arrive at Masai Mara by evening.
  • Check in at the lodge, have lunch, and relax while enjoying the lodge facilities. Later, head out for an evening game drive in search of the Big Five and other wildlife.

Return for dinner and your overnight stay at the lodge.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in the Great Maasai Mara

  • After breakfast, you'll head out on a full-day game drive. The Maasai Mara game drive is an unforgettable experience that allows you to connect with nature and witness some of the most amazing wildlife spectacles. There is so much to enjoy on a game drive at Maasai Mara, from seeing some of the most famous wildlife events, such as the annual wildebeest migration, where millions of wildebeest cross the Mara River. You may also see lions hunting or elephants grazing in the savannah, among other wildlife most active in their natural habitat in the morning and afternoons.
  • Enjoy your picnic lunch at the Mara River, where the annual migration usually takes place, or at any place during the game drive. Continue with the game drive until evening, then return to Keekorok Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
3
Day 03

Morning Safari and Transfer to Lake Nakuru

  • After breakfast, head out for the last day's game drive in Masai Mara and enjoy the morning savannah game and wildlife. Then continue en route to Lake Nakuru National Park, with packed lunch boxes included. Arrive at Lake Nakuru in the evening. Relax at the lodge and get to enjoy its facilities and views. Have dinner and your overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, head out for a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. You'll get to explore the different parts of the park, including the lake shore, the acacia forests, and the savannah grasslands. You may spot flamingos feeding in the shallow waters of the lake or flocks of pelicans flying overhead. You may also encounter herds of buffalos or giraffes grazing in the open grasslands, or a pride of lions resting in the shade of an acacia tree.
  • Later, proceed for lunch at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge en route to Nairobi. We will drop you off at your hotel, available at an extra cost, or at the airport for your flight back by evening.
Masai Mara savannah, Mara River crossings, Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Nakuru National Park lakeshore

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara savannah, Mara River crossings, Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Nakuru National Park lakeshore

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

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Round-trip airport transfer
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (on all days)

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

What to bring

  • Personal items

Know before you go

  • This is a safari to the great Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru. All mentioned under inclusions will be catered for. Anything extra will be at the traveller's cost.

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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