4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari

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4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari

The Experience

This 4-day Kenya safari combines the open savannahs of the Masai Mara with the scenic landscapes and diverse wildlife of Lake Nakuru National Park. The journey starts in Nairobi and takes you through the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara, where you will enjoy an afternoon game drive on arrival and a full day of wildlife viewing on Day 2. The safari then continues to Lake Nakuru, a protected area well known for its rhino conservation, birdlife and varied wildlife habitats.
Duration4Days/3Nights
Price00
DestinationsKenya
Ideal ForCouples, Wildlife Fans

Overview

This 4-day Kenya safari combines the open savannahs of the Masai Mara with the scenic landscapes and diverse wildlife of Lake Nakuru National Park. The journey starts in Nairobi and takes you through the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara, where you will enjoy an afternoon game drive on arrival and a full day of wildlife viewing on Day 2. The safari then continues to Lake Nakuru, a protected area well known for its rhino conservation, birdlife and varied wildlife habitats.

The Journey

Day by Day

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
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Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or preferred location in Nairobi. Drive towards the Masai Mara through the scenic Great Rift Valley, with a stop along the way for photographs and views of the surrounding landscape. Continue towards Narok and onward to the Masai Mara, with the journey taking approximately 5-6 hours depending on road and destination conditions. Arrive in the Masai Mara around midday and proceed for lunch before beginning your first safari experience. In the afternoon, head out for a game drive across the reserve's open grasslands. Look out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs and other wildlife as you explore the Mara. Return to your accommodation in the evening for overnight.
AccommodationLodge in Masai mara
Day 2: Masai Mara National Reserve
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Day 2: Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara. Spend the day exploring different parts of the reserve while searching for wildlife and enjoying the expansive savannah scenery. The Mara is particularly known for its large populations of predators and herbivores, while the Great Migration takes place seasonally as part of the wider Mara–Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve before continuing with your afternoon game drive. Your guide will focus on areas with good wildlife activity and may take you towards riverine habitats, open plains and other areas where animals are commonly encountered. Continue exploring until late afternoon before returning to your accommodation for the evening and overnight.
AccommodationLodge in Masai mara
Day 3: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
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Day 3: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

Begin the morning with breakfast before checking out and departing the Masai Mara for Lake Nakuru National Park. The journey takes you through Kenya's scenic countryside and Rift Valley landscapes. Upon arrival in the Lake Nakuru area, continue with a game drive depending on your arrival time. Lake Nakuru offers a different safari experience from the Masai Mara, with grasslands, woodland, rocky areas and the lake itself supporting a variety of wildlife and bird species. The park is particularly important for the conservation of both black and white rhinos. Continue exploring the park during the afternoon, looking for rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, lions and other wildlife. You may also visit a scenic viewpoint overlooking the lake before leaving the park and proceeding to your accommodation for the night.
AccommodationLodge around Lake Nakuru
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Nairobi
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Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Nairobi

Start the day with an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. The cooler morning hours provide a good opportunity to explore the park while searching for wildlife and enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the lake. Lake Nakuru supports a wide range of birdlife and is home to significant populations of black and white rhinos. After the game drive, depart Lake Nakuru and begin your journey back to Nairobi. The park is approximately 156 km northwest of Nairobi, making the return journey practical by road. Arrive in Nairobi later in the day and proceed with your drop-off at your hotel, airport or preferred location, marking the end of your 4-day Kenya safari.

What's Included

  • 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

Not Included

  • 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
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