4-Day Great Rift Valley Wildlife Discovery Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Your safari begins with a scenic drive through the dramatic escarpments of the Great Rift Valley en route to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or tented camp, followed by an afternoon game viewing drive across the expansive plains. The Mara is renowned for its remarkable concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, and large herds of wildebeest and zebra. The rolling grasslands and acacia-dotted horizons provide classic African safari scenery and excellent photographic opportunities. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara

Spend the day exploring the reserve with extended game viewing activities across different sectors of the park. Early hours offer prime wildlife encounters as predators patrol the plains and herbivores gather in open grazing areas. Depending on the season, you may witness the dramatic movements of the Great Migration as herds traverse the savannah in search of fresh pasture. A picnic lunch within the reserve allows for uninterrupted exploration and deeper appreciation of the ecosystem’s diversity. Optional cultural visits to a Maasai village can also be arranged to enrich your experience. Return to camp for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, check out and depart the Maasai Mara for Lake Nakuru National Park, enjoying scenic views as you ascend the Rift Valley floor. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive in this compact yet wildlife-rich park. Lake Nakuru is famed for its flamingos and other water birds that gather along the alkaline shoreline. The park is also a sanctuary for both black and white rhinos, alongside Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, and occasionally elusive leopards. The acacia woodlands and lakeside scenery create a tranquil yet rewarding safari setting. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru – Departure

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before checking out and beginning your onward journey. As you depart Lake Nakuru National Park, take in the final views of its shimmering waters and surrounding escarpments. The safari concludes with a comfortable transfer back to Nairobi or the airport, marking the end of a professionally designed four-day wildlife experience that seamlessly combines the legendary plains of the Maasai Mara with the scenic beauty and biodiversity of Lake Nakuru.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.