4-Day Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari

Description

Overview

This 4-day Kenya safari combines the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve—home to the Big Five and the world-famous Great Migration—with the beautiful Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its flamingos, rhinos, and diverse birdlife.

Perfect for travelers seeking a short but immersive wildlife adventure, this safari offers game drives, scenic landscapes, and unforgettable encounters with Africa’s most spectacular wildlife.

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi → Masai Mara National Reserve

• Pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or airport.

• Depart for Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint — perfect for photos.

• Arrive in Masai Mara in time for lunch.

• Afternoon game drive to spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, and more.

• Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.

Day 2: Full Day in Masai Mara

Spend the entire day exploring the vast savannahs of Masai Mara.

Highlights:

• Full-day game drive with picnic lunch inside the park

• Opportunity to spot all the Big Five

• Visit the Mara River (migration crossing point in season)

• Optional visit to a local Masai village (extra cost)

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru National Park

• Early morning game drive in Masai Mara.

• Return to lodge for breakfast and check-out.

• Drive to Lake Nakuru, located in the Great Rift Valley.

• Arrive in time for lunch.

• Afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.

Attractions include:

• Black and white rhinos

• Rothschild giraffes

• Flamingos (seasonal)

• Lions, leopards, buffalo, and more

Dinner and overnight at your Lake Nakuru lodge.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru → Nairobi

• Morning game drive as you search for rhinos, hyenas, and birdlife.

• Return for breakfast and check-out.

• Drive back to Nairobi with drop-off at your residence or airport.

Inclusions

• Park entry fees (Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru)

• 3 nights’ accommodation

• All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

• Transport in a 4×4 safari Landcruiser

• Daily game drives

• Professional English-speaking safari guide

• Bottled drinking water

• Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi

Exclusions

• Masai village visit (USD 30 per adult, kids free)

• Personal items and expenses

• Optional activities not listed