4-Day Big Five Trail Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara

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

Depart from Nairobi and drive to lake Nakuru National Park

Depart Nairobi at 0800hrs and drive through the great rift valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, head out for a game drive to explore the park, famous for its rhinos, flamingos, giraffes and diverse birdlife.
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:

Eagle Palace Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer from Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

After breakfast depart for Masai Mara National Reserve at 0700hrs with scenic views along the way. Arrive in time for lunch. At 1600hrs, proceed for a game drive in the vast savannah, home to lions, elephants, and more.

Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp.

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:

Enkorok Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day Game drive

Spend a full day exploring the world-famous Masai Mara with extensive game viewing across its endless golden plains. After an early breakfast, depart with picnic lunch boxes for a full-day game drive, allowing you to maximize your time in the reserve. The Masai Mara is renowned for its incredible concentration of wildlife, offering excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino—as well as cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeest and antelope.

You may visit the Mara River, a key crossing point during the Great Migration season, where dramatic scenes of wildebeest crossing can sometimes be witnessed. Throughout the day, enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the park, surrounded by nature. The experience is both thrilling and immersive. Continue with game drives into the afternoon before returning to your lodge/camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Enkorok Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Depart to Nairobi city

After an early breakfast, depart the Masai Mara at 0700hrs and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy a relaxed drive through the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, passing local villages, rolling hills, and vast stretches of countryside that offer a final glimpse of Kenya’s natural beauty.
As you travel, you can reflect on the incredible experiences of the past few days—from the rhino sightings in Lake Nakuru to the thrilling game drives across the iconic plains of the Masai Mara. Your driver-guide will ensure a comfortable and smooth transfer, sharing insights about the regions you pass through.
You will arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or at the airport, marking the end of your memorable safari experience.

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.