4-Day Kenya Big Five Safari Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru

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

Nairobi Departure, Rift Valley Viewpoint Stop & Arrival in Maasai Mara for Safari Experience

Your journey begins with an early pickup from your Nairobi hotel or airport as you set off towards the world-famous Maasai Mara.
Travel through the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, stopping at a scenic viewpoint to admire sweeping escarpments and capture memorable photos.
Continue the drive through changing terrain, passing local villages and Maasai communities that add cultural richness to the journey.
Arrive at your budget safari camp in time for lunch and a short rest before heading out for an optional afternoon game drive. The Mara’s endless plains come alive with wildlife, offering your first chance to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and herds of grazing animals.
As the sun dips below the horizon, return to camp for dinner and overnight. An optional Maasai village visit is available for those interested in authentic cultural interaction.

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:

Rhino Tourist Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Immersive Full-Day Game Drives in Maasai Mara Tracking Big Five Across Open Plains

Wake up to the sounds of the wild and prepare for a full day of exploration in Maasai Mara, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserves.
After breakfast, head out with packed lunch boxes for extended game drives designed to maximize your chances of encountering the Big Five-lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.
Traverse vast savannahs, riverbanks, and acacia woodlands where wildlife thrives in abundance. Your guide will skillfully track animals and share insights into their movements and behaviors, turning each sighting into a deeper experience.
Along the way, you may encounter cheetahs scanning the horizon, elephants moving in family groups, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild before continuing your afternoon adventure. Return to your budget camp in the evening for dinner and a peaceful night under the African sky.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Rhino Tourist Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Wildlife Viewing in Mara then Scenic Drive to Lake Nakuru for Rhino Sanctuary

Start your morning with a final game drive in Maasai Mara, taking advantage of the early hours when wildlife is most active and the landscape is bathed in golden light.
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, enjoying a scenic journey through the Great Rift Valley with views of rolling hills, farms, and rural life along the way.
Arrive in Nakuru in the afternoon and check into your budget lodge or camp. If time permits, embark on an evening game drive in the park, which is known for its birdlife and as a sanctuary for endangered species.
Lake Nakuru offers excellent chances to see both black and white rhinos, as well as Rothschild’s giraffes and a variety of water birds along the lake. Dinner and overnight at your accommodation as you prepare for the final day of your safari.

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:

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Nakuru Rhino Tracking Game Drive then Scenic Return Journey to Nairobi Drop-Off

After breakfast, head into Lake Nakuru National Park for a morning game drive focused on rhino tracking and close wildlife encounters.
The park’s protected environment makes it one of the most reliable places to observe both black and white rhinos in Kenya. As you explore, you may also encounter lions, buffalo, giraffes, and numerous bird species along the lakeshore.
The compact nature of the park allows for rich sightings within a short time, making it a perfect final safari experience. After the game drive, exit the park and begin your return journey to Nairobi.
Enjoy a stop for lunch en route as you travel back through the scenic highlands. Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or airport, marking the end of your 4-day Big Five and rhino safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.