Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari

Overview

Experience two of Kenya’s most iconic safari destinations on this unforgettable 4 Days Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi. Journey through the scenic Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for flamingos, rhinos, and birdlife, before continuing to the legendary Masai Mara Game Reserve, home to the Big Five and some of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife encounters. This safari perfectly combines breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and world-class game viewing for the ultimate Kenya safari experience.

Itinerary

Day by day

1. 1

   Day 1

   Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park

   • Lake Nakuru

   Your 4 Days Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi begins with an early morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel, followed by a scenic drive through Kenya’s lush tea and coffee plantations, the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment, Thomson’s Falls, and the Equator.

   Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park with game viewing opportunities en route to your lodge or camp.
   Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya’s top wildlife sanctuaries, renowned for flamingos, pelicans, white rhinos, black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, waterbucks, baboons, and rich birdlife within its acacia forests and lakeshore ecosystem.
   Check in at Lake Nakuru Lodge / Flamingo Hill Tented Camp / Sarova Lion Hill Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy an exciting game drive around the lake and surrounding parklands.

   Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Lodge / Flamingo Hill / Sarova Lion Hill.

   Overnight · Lake Nakuru Lodge / Flamingo Hill / Sarova Lion Hill

2. 2

   Day 2

   Lake Nakuru National Park – Masai Mara National Reserve

   • Masai Mara

   Start the day with an early morning game drive before breakfast, maximizing your wildlife sightings in Lake Nakuru.
   After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s premier safari destination.
   Arrive in the Masai Mara with a game drive en route to your selected lodge or camp for lunch and check-in at Mara Sopa Lodge / Camp Oloshaiki / Ashnil Mara Camp.
   After some relaxation, head out at 3:00 PM for an afternoon game drive across the Mara’s legendary plains, home to lions, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and abundant wildlife.

   Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sopa Lodge / Camp Oloshaiki / Ashnil Mara Camp.

   Overnight · Mara Sopa Lodge / Camp Oloshaiki / Ashnil Mara Camp

3. 3

   Day 3

   Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve

   Spend a full day exploring the spectacular Masai Mara ecosystem, one of Africa’s richest wildlife reserves.
   Enjoy extensive game drives in search of the famous Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—along with wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species.
   Depending on the season, you may also witness the extraordinary Great Wildebeest Migration.
   Return to camp or lodge for meals and relaxation between safari adventures.

   Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sopa Lodge / Camp Oloshaiki / Ashnil Mara Camp.

   Overnight · Mara Sopa Lodge / Camp Oloshaiki / Ashnil Mara Camp

4. 4

   Day 4

   Masai Mara – Nairobi

   Enjoy a final morning game drive before breakfast for one last chance to experience the magic of the Masai Mara.
   After breakfast, depart for Nairobi with lunch en route. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel or airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Kenya safari.

The details

What’s included