4-Day Best of Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park

Depart Nairobi in the morning after pick-up from your hotel or airport and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley, stopping briefly at a viewpoint for photos. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge.
In the afternoon, proceed for a game drive in the park, renowned for its rhino sanctuary, large populations of Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and a variety of birdlife including flamingos (seasonal). The park’s diverse landscapes include woodlands, grasslands, and the alkaline lake itself.
After the game drive, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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 Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and drive toward the Masai Mara National Reserve, passing through rural Kenyan landscapes and Maasai towns. Arrive in the Masai Mara in time for lunch at your camp.
In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserves. Expect to see large herds of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, and a high concentration of predators including lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Return to the lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

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:

Elangata Olerai Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full Day in Masai Mara

Enjoy a full day of wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives, or opt for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the reserve. The vast open plains provide excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five and witness dramatic predator-prey interactions.
Optional activities (at an extra cost) include an early morning hot air balloon safari followed by a champagne breakfast, or a cultural visit to a Maasai village.
Return to the camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation under the African sky.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Elangata Olerai Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Masai Mara – Nairobi

After an early breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and drive back to Nairobi. Enjoy the scenic journey through the Rift Valley and rural countryside. Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, with drop-off at your hotel or airport for onward travel.

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.