4 Days Best Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Kenya Safari
This 4 Days Best Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Kenya Safari takes you deep into the heart of the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve and the stunning Lake Nakuru National Park. Our 4-day Kenya Safari promises unforgettable encounters with Africa's Big Five and incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. From the vast savannah plains of Masai Mara to the alkaline shores of Lake Nakuru, this Kenya Safari delivers the perfect blend of classic game drives and diverse ecosystems.
The magnificent Masai Mara National Reserve serves as the crown jewel of your Kenya Safari experience. Home to the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration and an abundance of big cats including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, this Kenya Safari destination offers unparalleled wildlife photography opportunities. The reserve's rolling grasslands and acacia-dotted landscape provide the perfect backdrop for your Kenya Safari adventure. Every game drive on this Kenya Safari reveals new wonders, from massive elephant herds to elusive black rhinos roaming the endless plains.
Lake Nakuru National Park complements your Kenya Safari with its unique ecosystem and impressive rhino sanctuary. This Kenya Safari destination is renowned for its successful conservation efforts, particularly with both black and white rhinoceros populations. The park's diverse habitats support over 450 bird species, making it a paradise for bird enthusiasts on their Kenya Safari. Your Kenya Safari concludes with spectacular views of the alkaline lake, often adorned with thousands of flamingos creating a pink carpet across the water's surface.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Arrival and pick up from Nairobi, transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 2: Full day Masai Mara game drives and Big Five wildlife viewing
Day 3: Proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park for a rhino tracking safari
Day 4: Continue with the Lake Nakuru morning game drive, transfer back to Nairobi
Price Includes:
- Park fees for both Masai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park
- All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport per 4WD custom safari vehicle
- Bottled water in the safari vehicle throughout the tour
- Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
- Service of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and accommodation
- All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
Price Excludes:
- Kenya Visa (USD $50 for most nationalities)
- International and internal flights
- Personal needs such as gratuities, beverages, souvenirs
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry fees
- Tips for driver-guide and lodge staff
- Life insurance
- Other drinks apart from water
- Travel insurance
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrival and pick up from Nairobi, transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve
Your Kenya Safari adventure begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, heading southwest toward the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. The scenic 5-hour drive (approximately 280 kilometers) takes you through the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment, offering breathtaking panoramic views perfect for your Kenya Safari photography. Upon arrival at Masai Mara around midday, you'll check into your safari lodge and enjoy a hearty lunch before embarking on your first Kenya Safari game drive. The afternoon game drive introduces you to the reserve's incredible wildlife, with opportunities to spot lions, elephants, buffalo, and numerous antelope species that make this Kenya Safari destination truly exceptional.
- Day2Proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park for a rhino tracking safari
After breakfast, proceed from Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park, a 4-hour journey (approximately 200 kilometers) through Kenya's scenic highlands for the next phase of your Kenya Safari. Lake Nakuru, located in the heart of the Great Rift Valley, serves as your afternoon Kenya Safari destination known for its remarkable rhino sanctuary and diverse birdlife. Upon arrival and check-in at your lodge, embark on an afternoon game drive around the alkaline Lake Nakuru, where your Kenya Safari continues with spectacular views of both black and white rhinoceros populations. The park's compact size makes it perfect for your Kenya Safari experience, allowing close encounters with wildlife including lions, leopards, buffalo, and over 450 bird species in their natural habitat.
- Day3Proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park for a rhino tracking safari
After breakfast, proceed from Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park, a 4-hour journey (approximately 200 kilometers) through Kenya's scenic highlands for the next phase of your Kenya Safari. Lake Nakuru, located in the heart of the Great Rift Valley, serves as your afternoon Kenya Safari destination known for its remarkable rhino sanctuary and diverse birdlife. Upon arrival and check-in at your lodge, embark on an afternoon game drive around the alkaline Lake Nakuru, where your Kenya Safari continues with spectacular views of both black and white rhinoceros populations. The park's compact size makes it perfect for your Kenya Safari experience, allowing close encounters with wildlife including lions, leopards, buffalo, and over 450 bird species in their natural habitat.
- Day4Continue with the Lake Nakuru morning game drive, transfer back to Nairobi
Continue with an early morning Kenya Safari game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, taking advantage of the cooler temperatures for optimal wildlife viewing. Your final Kenya Safari morning offers excellent opportunities to photograph the park's famous rhino populations and spot lions resting under fever trees. The morning Kenya Safari game drive also provides spectacular birdwatching opportunities, with chances to see flamingos, pelicans, and numerous other waterbird species around the lake's shores. After lunch, begin your transfer back to Nairobi (approximately 3 hours, 160 kilometers), concluding your unforgettable Kenya Safari adventure with an expected arrival in the capital by late afternoon.