Masai-Mara • Lake-Nakuru • 4 Days Safaris
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Trip Overview
Masai-Mara • Lake-Nakuru • 4 Days Safaris

Nairobi
Your safari begins in Kenya’s vibrant capital, a city where culture, history, and urban energy come together. Nairobi serves as the ideal starting point before you head into Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations.

Masai Mara
From Nairobi, travel to the world-famous Masai Mara, a land of sweeping savannahs, dramatic skies, and abundant wildlife. Enjoy close encounters with lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, and zebras. Between July and October, you may witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration, when millions of wildebeest and zebras cross the plains in one of nature’s greatest spectacles.

Lake Nakuru
Next, journey to Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its rhino sanctuary, thriving birdlife, and scenic lakeshore. Spot white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, lions, leopards, and thousands of flamingos when conditions are right. The park’s compact size makes for rewarding game viewing within a short period.

What to Expect
Throughout your safari, enjoy professional guiding, smooth transfers, and comfortable accommodations. Wildlife viewing is diverse, with big cats and plains game in the Mara followed by rhinos, birdlife, and unique ecosystems in Nakuru. This provides a rich and fulfilling safari experience.

Preparing for Your Safari
This safari is suitable for all travelers, including families and first-timers. Pack lightweight clothing, warm layers for early mornings, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a camera. Game drives start early, so expect full days in nature. A spirit of curiosity and flexibility will help you make the most of every moment.

Itinerary

Depart Nairobi in the morning and travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley, stopping along the way for photos at beautiful viewpoints.
Arrive at Lake Nakuru in time for lunch at your lodge or hotel.


In the afternoon, embark on a game drive in this compact but wildlife-rich park, home to black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, lions, buffalo, zebras, and spectacular birdlife, including flamingos when conditions are right.

Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru.

Start the day with a morning game drive as the park comes alive with wildlife.
After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Masai Mara, carrying a packed lunch for convenience.

On arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive on the way to your lodge or camp, with opportunities to see elephants, herds of antelope, and the Mara’s famous lion prides.

Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge or tented camp.

Spend the day exploring the vast plains of the Masai Mara on extensive game drives.
Look out for the Big Five, cheetahs, hyenas, large elephant herds, and between July and October, the Great Migration herds crossing the Mara River.


Optional activities include a sunrise hot-air balloon safari or a cultural visit to a Maasai village.

Meals and overnight stay in the Masai Mara.

Enjoy an early morning game drive to see predators at their most active.
After breakfast, depart the reserve and drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.

End of safari.

Who Should Go
Families Romantic Couples Wildlife Lovers local visitors

The Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari is ideal for travelers seeking a short yet exceptionally rich wildlife experience. It combines the legendary big-cat territory of the Masai Mara with the rhino sanctuary and bird paradise of Lake Nakuru, offering remarkable diversity in just four days.

This itinerary is perfect for wildlife lovers, with opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, and during the Migration season, massive herds of wildebeest and zebras in the Mara. In Nakuru, guests enjoy close-up sightings of white and black rhinos, flamingos, Rothschild giraffes, and a wide variety of bird species.

Suitable for couples, families, solo adventurers, photographers, and first-time safari-goers, this journey offers comfort, accessibility, and rewarding game viewing without long travel distances. It is also an excellent choice for travelers with limited time who want a taste of Kenya’s best parks without feeling rushed.

For those wishing to extend their holiday, this safari pairs seamlessly with a beach getaway to Diani, Watamu, or Lamu for the perfect bush and beach experience.

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Includes
Private transfers from Nairobi to Samburu. All park and conservation fees included. All meals while on the safari. Accommodation in safari lodges or camps. Professional guiding services with guides.
Excludes
Personal clothing and safari essentials.
Tips for safari guides and drivers (10–15%).
Beverages when not on game drives.
Trip Notes

Please keep the following in mind:

Travel through Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara involves varied road conditions, changing weather, and long driving distances. While every part of your journey is carefully planned, occasional factors such as rain, roadworks, or park regulations may require minor adjustments to the itinerary. Any changes will always prioritize your safety and comfort.

If delays occur due to weather or other unavoidable circumstances, any additional expenses outside the planned itinerary, such as extra meals or accommodation, will be the responsibility of the traveler. Our team will, however, assist with alternative arrangements and ensure your driver-guide is fully supported.

Wildlife sightings are natural encounters and cannot be guaranteed. Our experienced guides will use their expertise to maximize viewing opportunities in both Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara. Early mornings, long game drives, and varying terrain are all part of the authentic safari experience.

We recommend keeping some flexibility before and after your safari, especially when connecting to international flights, to allow for smooth travel planning.

Regardless of any adjustments that may arise, we are committed to delivering excellent service, professional guiding, and a memorable safari experience throughout your four-day adventure.

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