4 days masai mara lake nakuru safari kenya

🌍 4-Day Kenya Safari: Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru

Experience Kenya’s two most iconic wildlife destinations in just four unforgettable days. This safari combines the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, home to the Great Wildebeest Migration, with the breathtaking landscapes of Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos, rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, and dramatic Rift Valley escarpments.

Whether you're a solo traveller, couple, family, photographer, or first-time safari visitor, this itinerary offers the perfect balance of adventure, wildlife, comfort, and scenery. Choose from Budget Camping, Mid-Range Lodges, or Luxury Safari Camps designed for global travellers.

⭐ Safari Highlights

• 🌍 Explore the Masai Mara, Africa’s premier Big Cat destination

• 🦓 Witness the Great Migration (July–October)

• 🦏 Spot endangered black & white rhinos at Lake Nakuru

• 🦩 See flocks of pink flamingos and over 450 bird species

• 🚐 Travel in a comfortable 4×4 Land Cruiser with a professional guide

• 🛏 Flexible accommodation: Budget / Mid-Range / Luxury

• 🎈 Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari over Masai Mara

• 👣 Optional visit to an authentic Maasai cultural village

🗺️ Day-by-Day Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi → Masai Mara National Reserve

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Your safari begins with a morning departure from Nairobi as you travel through Kenya’s Great Rift Valley. Continue across scenic savannahs to the world-famous Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch.

Afternoon Game Drive:
Encounter elephants, lions, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and more across the expansive grasslands. The Mara is known for its high concentration of wildlife and dramatic predator action.

Overnight: Budget camp / mid-range lodge / luxury camp
(Options provided on request)

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drives in Masai Mara

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the entire day exploring the dense wildlife-rich plains of the Mara. Your guide positions you at the right places and times for unforgettable encounters:

• Lion prides lounging at sunrise

• Cheetahs scanning termite mounds

• Elusive leopards in acacia trees

• Massive herds of wildebeest and zebras during migration season

• Hundreds of colourful bird species including bee-eaters

Optional Add-ons:

• 🎈 Hot Air Balloon Safari at sunrise – $450 per person

• 👣 Masai Village Cultural Tour – $25 per person

Overnight: Camp or lodge of your selected category

Day 3: Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a final early morning game drive in the Mara, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, a jewel of the Rift Valley.

Known for its rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, and once-massive flamingo flocks, Lake Nakuru offers diverse landscapes including woodlands, cliffs, and open plains.

Wildlife highlights:

• White & black rhinos

• Buffalo

• Gazelles

• Zebras

• Waterbucks

• Over 450 bird species

Overnight: Camp or lodge near or inside Lake Nakuru National Park

Day 4: Lake Nakuru → Nairobi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy a morning game drive along the shores of Lake Nakuru—perfect for photography. Capture flamingos, giraffes, buffalo, and stunning Rift Valley vistas.

After lunch, depart for Nairobi with a stop at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint. Arrive in Nairobi late afternoon.

End of safari.

💼 What’s Included

• Transport in a 4×4 Land Cruiser / Safari Van

• Full-board accommodation (B/L/D)

• All park entrance fees

• Unlimited game drives

• 3 bottles of drinking water per day

• Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide

• Emergency evacuation insurance (if applicable)

❌ Not Included

• Tips & gratuities

• Hot air balloon safari

• Masai village visit

• Drinks (soft drinks & alcohol)

• Personal items

💲 Pricing (Per Person)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions 

1. When is the best time to visit Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru?

Masai Mara is excellent year-round. The Great Migration occurs from July to October. Lake Nakuru offers great birding all year.

2. Is this safari suitable for families or first-time travellers?

Yes — it’s ideal for families, couples, and first-time safari visitors due to its short duration and excellent game-viewing.

3. Do you accommodate vegetarian or special dietary needs?

Yes. All lodges and camps provide vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free meals with advance notice.

4. Can I customize this itinerary?

Absolutely. We can extend your safari to Amboseli, Naivasha, Samburu, or Diani Beach.

5. What type of vehicle do you use?

A 4×4 Land Cruiser / Safari Van with pop-up roof for photography and comfortable seating.