Kenya · Safari

4-Day Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Big 5

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Lake Nakuru, the famous "Pink Lake" known for its great masses of flamingos
  • 02 Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley on your way to Kenya's top safari parks
  • 03 Enjoy evening, morning, and full-day game drives in the renowned Masai Mara
  • 04 Search for the Big 5 with an English-speaking professional Kenyan driver-guide

Go on a 4-day tour to Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara from Nairobi, and visit the world-famous bird sanctuary at Lake Nakuru, often referred to as the Pink Lake for its great masses of flamingos. Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley to Kenya's greatest concentration of game in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, where you can enjoy extensive game drives in search of the Big 5. This safari combines birdlife, dramatic landscapes, and classic wildlife viewing with the guidance of an English-speaking Kenyan driver-guide.

Go on a 4-day tour to Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara from Nairobi, and visit the world-famous bird sanctuary at Lake Nakuru, often referred to as the Pink Lake for its great masses of flamingos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park
Languages Afrikaans, English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru via the Great Rift Valley

  • Depart from Nairobi in the morning and drive to the Great Rift Valley, enjoying the scenery en route.

  • Arrive at Lake Nakuru, often referred to as the Pink Lake due to its great masses of flamingos.

  • After lunch, proceed for a game drive in the park, which has numerous animals.

Dinner and overnight at Chester Hotel.

2
Day 02

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

  • Leave the camp after breakfast and drive via the scenic floor of the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara.

  • Have lunch at a campsite before proceeding for evening game drives.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Mitimingieco Camp.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Big 5 Safari in Masai Mara

  • Spend the full day exploring the park in search of the Big 5 with the Kenyan guide/driver. Morning and afternoon game drives are offered.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Mwangaza Camp.

4
Day 04

Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Rise early for a morning game drive.

  • Return to the camp for breakfast.

  • Drive back to Nairobi, where the safari ends.

Lake Nakuru, Great Rift Valley, Masai Mara

Where this trip takes you

Lake Nakuru, Great Rift Valley, Masai Mara

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guaranteed tour confirmations

  • Transport in a custom-made 8-seater tour van, ideal for game viewing and photography

  • Full-board accommodation whilst on safari

  • Accommodation in double/twin tented camps

  • All park entrance fees, including government taxes

  • Services of an English-speaking professional Kenyan driver/guide

  • Extensive game drives as detailed in the itinerary

  • Complimentary return airport transfers

  • Bottled water whilst on safari

  • Start and end in Nairobi

  • Personalized service

What's Not Included

  • Tips

  • Laundry

  • Beverages/drinks

  • International flights

  • Visas

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Any other extras not mentioned

  • Hotel accommodation in Nairobi before and after the safari

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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