Kenya · Camping Safari

4-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Camping Safari from Nairobi

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Roam Maasai Mara's vast savannahs in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs, and elephants
  • 02 Visit the Mara River, where a large concentration of animals gathers
  • 03 Immerse yourself in Maasai culture at a traditional village
  • 04 See over 350 bird species in Nakuru National Park, including colorful flamingos
  • 05 Spot black and white rhinos in a park dedicated to protecting endangered species

Embark on a thrilling safari adventure through Kenya's Maasai Mara, renowned for its diverse wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and elephants. Immerse yourself in Maasai culture with an optional visit to a local village, then continue to Nakuru National Park for more wildlife encounters, including birdwatching and rhino spotting. This 4-day camping safari combines iconic game-viewing landscapes, rich cultural insight, and memorable encounters with some of Kenya's most celebrated species.

Embark on a thrilling safari adventure through Kenya's Maasai Mara, renowned for its diverse wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and elephants.

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 Yes
Cities Naivasha, 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

  • Get picked up from Nairobi and travel along the Great Rift Valley towards the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
  • Stop along the way to soak up the view from a magnificent lookout, then arrive at the park just in time for lunch.
  • Later, set out on an evening game drive across the rich, tree-studded grasslands and rolling hills.
  • The famous Maasai Mara is renowned for its great herds of black-maned lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and virtually every type of Kenyan wildlife.

Have a restful night's sleep at your camp.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Maasai Mara Game Drive and Optional Village Visit

  • Enjoy a picnic-style breakfast to set you up for day two.
  • Head out on a full-day game drive, with a visit to the Mara River, which is home to a large concentration of animals.
  • Once you've worked up a bit of an appetite, have lunch at a viewpoint overlooking the crocodiles and hippos lazing in the river.
  • Afterward, you have the option to visit a Maasai cultural village to gain insight into the homes and social structure of the Maasai people, as well as how they live in harmony with the environment and the animals.
3
Day 03

Travel to Nakuru National Park

  • Wake up early on day three and depart for Nakuru National Park.
  • Stop for a picnic lunch along the way and soak up views of the magnificent Kenyan landscape that surrounds you.
  • Arrive in Nakuru and, if time allows, pass by Naivasha for a boat ride at your own expense.
4
Day 04

Nakuru Wildlife Tour and Return to Nairobi

  • Begin with a hearty early morning breakfast, followed by a tour through Nakuru Park, which is home to over 350 species of birds, including colorful flamingos.
  • The park is also home to black and white rhinos and has been established for the protection of endangered species such as these.
  • After an unforgettable four-day experience, relax and reflect on the return journey to your hotel or airport in Nairobi.
Masai Mara savannahs, Mara River viewpoints, Lake Nakuru National Park flamingos

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara savannahs, Mara River viewpoints, Lake Nakuru National Park flamingos

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

  • 3 x breakfast
  • 4 x lunch
  • 3 x dinner
  • Two nights' accommodation in Masai Mara
  • 1-night accommodation in Lake Nakuru
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Nairobi
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Park entry fees
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Soft drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Optional hot air balloon ride ($540 per person)
  • Optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha ($20 per person)
  • Optional Masai village visit ($20 per person)

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 $475.00 — $525.00
Double Sharing $475.00

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