Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Camping Safari with Big Five

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Halt at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for magnificent natural landscapes
  • 02 Witness the majestic sight of the Big Five in Masai Mara
  • 03 Spectate the Great Migration of wildebeests from Serengeti to Masai Mara
  • 04 Explore Lake Nakuru as thousands of flamingos paint the lake pink
  • 05 Engage with Masai Morans and partake in their customs and rituals (additional charges)

Join an adventure to the iconic Masai Mara and witness the Big Five roaming freely across the vast plains. Depending on the time of your visit, you may experience the breathtaking spectacle of the Great Migration, as a sea of wildebeests surges from Serengeti to Masai Mara. Along the shores of Lake Nakuru, marvel at the beauty of thousands of flamingos transforming the waters into a pink hue. You can also dive deeper into Masai culture by engaging with Morans in their traditional customs and rituals, adding a layer of authenticity to your safari experience.

Along the shores of Lake Nakuru, marvel at the beauty of thousands of flamingos transforming the waters into a pink hue.

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 Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Serengeti National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel around 8:00 a.m. and depart Nairobi for the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint.
  • You will arrive in Masai Mara in the late afternoon or early evening and proceed for a game drive.

Dinner and overnight at Rhino Tourist Camp or similar.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara

  • After breakfast, you will spend the entire day exploring this unique park, which forms the northern part of the famous Serengeti National Park. Here, you will have the opportunity to observe the Big Five in their natural habitat. Depending on the time of your visit, you may also witness the Great Migration, when over two million animals, including wildebeests, gazelles, and zebras, migrate from the Serengeti.
  • You will end the day with a picnic lunch.

Dinner and overnight at Rhino Tourist Camp or similar.

3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

  • Depart Masai Mara after breakfast, with an option to visit a Masai village. The visit costs USD 20 per person, payable directly to the Masai Morans.
  • Proceed to Nakuru and arrive in good time for lunch.
  • After lunch, unwind at your Nakuru hotel and prepare for your Lake Nakuru game drive the following day.

Dinner and overnight at Buraha Zenoni Resort or similar.

4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, you will proceed on a game drive to Lake Nakuru. This lake is famous for its large flocks of flamingos and is often called the "Pink Lake." In addition to birds, you may also have the chance to see small game such as waterbuck, impala, rhino, and buffalo in the surrounding gardens.
  • After lunch, depart for Nairobi, with arrival expected between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m.
Masai Mara plains, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Lake Nakuru flamingo shores

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara plains, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, 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

  • 2-night accommodation in Masai Mara
  • 1-night accommodation in Lake Nakuru
  • Professional guide
  • Pickup and drop-off in Nairobi (hotels or airport)
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Park fees
  • January 2024 - 30 June - US$260 per person - 2 entries to Masai Mara and 1 entry to Lake Nakuru
  • July - 31 December 2024 - US$460 per person - 2 entries to Masai Mara and 1 entry to Lake Nakuru
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Soft drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha - USD 20 per person
  • Optional Masai village visit - USD 20 per person

Know before you go

  • January 2024 - 30 June - US$260 per person - 2 entries to Masai Mara and 1 entry to Lake Nakuru
  • July - 31 December 2024 - US$460 per person - 2 entries to Masai Mara and 1 entry to Lake Nakuru

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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