Your Ultimate 4-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari Itinerary
Experience the best of Kenya in 4 days! Witness the Big 5 in Maasai Mara & thousands of flamingos at Lake Nakuru. Perfect itinerary, tips, and what to expect. Book your adventure now!
A 4-day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru safari is a popular Kenyan wildlife adventure, typically featuring game drives and opportunities to see a wide variety of animals, including the Big Five and flamingos. Package deals generally range from approximately
Discover two of Kenya’s most iconic parks in one unforgettable 4-day safari adventure. This itinerary combines the raw wildlife spectacle of the Maasai Mara with the stunning birdlife and rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru—perfect for travelers seeking a rich, efficient Kenyan safari experience.
4-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari
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Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Pick up from Nairobi hotel or airport. Scenic drive (5-6 hours) through the Great Rift Valley with a stop at the viewpoint for photos.
Afternoon: Arrive at your lodge/camp in Maasai Mara, enjoy lunch, and settle in.
Late Afternoon: Embark on your first game drive. Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebras as the golden light sets the savannah ablaze.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at your accommodation, listening to the sounds of the African night.
Day 2: Full Day in Maasai Mara
After an early breakfast, spend the entire day exploring the Mara. Your guide will search for the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino). Optional: Enjoy a packed lunch in the bush or return to the lodge for a midday break.
- Alternative Highlight: An unforgettable hot air balloon safari at sunrise (extra cost) followed by a champagne bush breakfast.
- Evening: Return for dinner and another restful night.
Day 3: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Final Mara game drive after breakfast. Bid farewell to the savannah.
- Afternoon: Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park (approx. 5-6 hours). Arrive, check in to your lodge, and have lunch.
- Late Afternoon: Game drive in Nakuru. Famous for its rhino sanctuary (both black and white), you’ll also see flamingos painting the lakeshore pink, pelicans, and tree-climbing lions.
- Evening: Dinner and overnight at your Lake Nakuru accommodation.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Nairobi
Early morning game drive around Lake Nakuru for optimal wildlife viewing and soft morning light for photography.
Return for breakfast, then check out and begin the journey back to Nairobi (approx. 3-4 hours drive).
Drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight, filled with lifelong memories.
What’s Included:
- Transport: All transportation in a custom 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing.
- Accommodation: 3 nights of full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, dinner) in your chosen lodges or camps.
- Meals: All meals as specified in the itinerary (from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 4).
- Game Drives: All scheduled game drives as per the itinerary.
- Guide/Driver: Services of a professional, experienced, and licensed English-speaking safari driver-guide.
- Water: Complimentary bottled drinking water in the vehicle during game drives.
What’s Excluded:
- Park Fees: All park entrance fees for Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Parks.
. International Flights: Airfare to and from Nairobi, Kenya.
- Visas: Kenyan tourist visa fees (obtainable online or on arrival).
- Tips & Gratuities: Tips for your driver-guide and lodge/camp staff (recommended).
- Personal Expenses: Souvenirs, drinks at the bar, laundry, phone calls, etc.
- Optional Activities: Hot air balloon safari in the Maasai Mara, visits to Maasai villages, or any other activity not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Travel Insurance: Medical, evacuation, or trip cancellation insurance (highly recommended).
- Accommodation in Nairobi: Any meals or accommodation in Nairobi before or after the safari.