Kenya · Safari

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

4 Days Round trip from Nakuru Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Masai Mara, a large national game reserve
  • 02 Visit Lake Nakuru National Park, a wildlife haven
  • 03 Spot the elusive Big Five
  • 04 Photograph the beautiful Great Rift Valley
  • 05 See thousands of flamingos and white rhinos at Lake Nakuru

Go on an adventurous 4-day safari through the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru, home to thousands of flamingos and white rhinos. Search for the Big Five on game drives in the Masai Mara, visit the bewitchingly beautiful lake where birds feed on the algae, and stop for photos of the beautiful Great Rift Valley along the way.

Go on an adventurous 4-day safari through the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru, home to thousands of flamingos and white rhinos.

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 No
Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park
Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Great Rift Valley Stop and Transfer to Nakuru

  • Get picked up from your hotel or place of stay at approximately 8 am.
  • After the briefing, head off and stop at the Great Rift Valley lookout point on the way. Buy souvenirs at the various shops or simply take photos of the amazing view.
  • Stop for lunch in Nakuru town.
  • Reach the camp and rest in the evening. Have a few drinks around the bonfire and chat with the Masai warriors who patrol the camp at night, protecting guests from the local wildlife. The tents are permanent structures with concrete floors.

There is an option to visit a local Masai village for an additional $20 entry fee.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Masai Mara Game Drive

  • Get an early start and, after breakfast, head off for a whole-day game drive in the Masai Mara.
  • Spend the entire day searching for the Big Five and enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve itself.
  • Relish dinner and drinks back at the camp in the evening.
3
Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Journey to Lake Nakuru

  • Go back into the reserve for another game drive before heading to Lake Nakuru.
  • Spend the evening having dinner and venture into town. Ask the Kenyan guide for details on where to go for safety reasons.
4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru Wildlife Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, head to Lake Nakuru. See more rhinos and a huge number of birds.
  • After the game drive, head back to Nairobi.
Masai Mara savannah, Lake Nakuru flamingo shores, Great Rift Valley lookout

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara savannah, Lake Nakuru flamingo shores, Great Rift Valley lookout

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nakuru 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Fuel and transport costs
  • Kenyan guide/driver fees and wages
  • Lunch in Nakuru town
  • Park entrance on both days
  • Accommodation and full-board meals at the camp and hotel
  • Bottled water and lunch in the reserve

What's Not Included

  • Souvenirs
  • Masai village visit
  • Tips
  • Insurance: Please ensure you have holiday insurance.
  • Evening drinks at the camp

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nakuru, Kenya
Tour start
Nakuru, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Nakuru.

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