Kenya · Safari

4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Budget Safari from Nairobi

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Catch sight of the Big Five in Masai Mara National Reserve
02 Visit the Mara River for possible wildebeest migration sightings from June to September
03 Spot flocks of pink flamingos and rhinos in Lake Nakuru National Park
04 Stop at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint for nature appreciation and photos

Welcome to Kenya, Africa's ultimate safari destination. Experience the breathtaking beauty of sparkling waters and golden savannahs as you explore Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara, Kenya's crown jewel and home of the Big Five. This safari also takes you through the Great Rift Valley, where you may spot magnificent pink flamingos and, in season, witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Great Wildebeest Migration.

This safari also takes you through the Great Rift Valley, where you may spot magnificent pink flamingos and, in season, witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Great Wildebeest Migration.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

Depart Nairobi for Maasai Mara Game Reserve, a 5 1/2-hour drive southwest.
Stop at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint for a rest, nature appreciation, and photos. Arrive in Narok town for a hot lunch.
Continue the journey, reaching camp around 3:30 pm for check-in.
Depart for an evening game drive in the Mara Reserve at 4 pm.
Look out for lions, cheetahs, buffalo, rhinos, wildebeests, zebras, impalas, and more.
Return to camp at 5:30 pm for dinner and an overnight stay at Lenchada Tourist Camp, Rhino Tourist Camp, or Miti Mingi Eco Camp.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Masai Mara

Depart after breakfast at 8:30 am for Maasai Mara Reserve.
Enjoy full-day game viewing drives with picnic lunches.
Have the opportunity to see a variety of animals, including lions, cheetahs, buffalo, wildebeest, zebras, and impala.
Visit the Mara River for possible migration sightings, best from June to September. Return to camp around 5 pm for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Lake Nakuru

Set out on a pre-morning game drive in Masai Mara from 06:30 to 09:30.
Return to camp for a full breakfast and depart for Lake Nakuru, with lunch in Narok town.
After reaching Lake Nakuru, have dinner and stay overnight at Lanet Matfam Resort.

Day 04

Lake Nakuru Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

Depart for Nakuru National Park after breakfast.
Enjoy a game drive until 12 pm, aiming to see pink flamingos and rhinos. Explore the park's diverse wildlife beyond flamingos and rhinos.
Exit the park in the early afternoon and have a hot lunch at Mai Mahiu.
Drive back to Nairobi and drop off at your hotel.