Kenya · Safari

4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari from Nairobi

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the stunning Great Rift Valley on the journey to Masai Mara
  • 02 Explore Masai Mara on thrilling game drives in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, gazelles, and zebras
  • 03 Opt for an unforgettable balloon safari over the vast plains of Masai Mara
  • 04 Immerse yourself in vibrant Maasai culture and encounter diverse birdlife
  • 05 Spot flamingos, rhinos, and other wildlife at picturesque Lake Nakuru

Embark on a captivating journey through Kenya's natural wonders and wildlife from Nairobi to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. Travel across the stunning Great Rift Valley, enjoy thrilling game drives in Masai Mara, and look out for abundant wildlife, vibrant birdlife, and Maasai cultural encounters, with an optional balloon safari available. Continue to picturesque Lake Nakuru, famous for its flamingos, diverse bird species, and rhino sightings, before returning to Nairobi.

Search for the abundant wildlife that inhabits the park, including lions, elephants, giraffes, various gazelle species, and zebras.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Journey from Nairobi to Masai Mara

  • Embark on a scenic journey south from Nairobi, tracing the majestic floor of the Great Rift Valley before reaching Narok.
  • Ascend the western wall and enter the renowned "Serengeti plains" of Hemingway's country. Arrive at Masai Mara in time for a delightful lunch.
  • Follow it with an afternoon game drive in this iconic reserve.
2
Day 02

Full-Day Masai Mara Exploration

  • Enjoy a full day exploring the renowned Masai Mara, an African legend in its own right.
  • Search for the abundant wildlife that inhabits the park, including lions, elephants, giraffes, various gazelle species, and zebras.
  • Opt for an unforgettable balloon safari experience, if desired.
  • Witness the annual wildebeest migration from July to September, one of nature's greatest spectacles, and encounter vibrant birdlife.
  • Immerse yourself in the culture of the Maasai tribe.
  • Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
3
Day 03

From Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

  • After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru and arrive in time for a delicious lunch.
  • Spend the afternoon on a game drive in this picturesque park, famous for its flamingos and diverse bird species.
  • Explore the lakeshore and nearby cliffs, spotting baboons, birds of prey, and other wildlife.
  • Encounter warthogs, waterbuck, buffaloes, reedbucks, the occasional leopard, and the white and black rhinos introduced to the park.

Dinner and overnight accommodation at the lodge.

4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru and Return to Nairobi

  • After a leisurely breakfast, depart for Nairobi.
  • Make a stop at the Great Rift Valley View Point for breathtaking vistas.
  • Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon.
  • Get dropped off at the airport for your onward journey.
Masai Mara plains, Great Rift Valley escarpments, Lake Nakuru flamingo shores

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara plains, Great Rift Valley escarpments, Lake Nakuru flamingo shores

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

  • Accommodation on a full-board basis at the lodge/camp
  • Private transport in a safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
  • Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Game drives
  • Mineral water on safari
  • Park entry fees

What's Not Included

  • Visit to a Maasai village in Masai Mara
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Balloon safari in Masai Mara (USD 450 per person)
  • Lunch on the last day
  • Any extras not mentioned above

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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