Esther Luxe Safaris

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$1,124 to $1,265 pp (USD)

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

Day 1

Nairobi to Maasai Mara – Private Afternoon Game Drive

Nairobi to Maasai Mara – Private Afternoon Game Drive

Your 4-day private Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru safari begins with pickup from your Nairobi hotel in a private 4x4 vehicle with your own driver-guide. Travel southwest across the Great Rift Valley, stopping at a scenic viewpoint for photos before continuing to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve at your own pace. Arrive in time for lunch at your tented camp, then head out for a private afternoon game drive as the sun softens over the savannah. Watch for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and grazing wildebeest herds, with your dedicated guide tailoring the route to your interests. Return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay, resting up for a full day exploring one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations tomorrow.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Mara Ntulele Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Full-Day Private Maasai Mara Game Drive & Mara River

Full-Day Private Maasai Mara Game Drive & Mara River

Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara National Reserve privately, with morning and afternoon game drives customized to your pace and interests, covering different sections of the park to maximize wildlife sightings. Mornings favor predator activity, so keep cameras ready for lions, cheetahs, and leopards on the move. Visit the Mara River area, known for hippos, crocodiles, and dramatic migration crossings between July and October. Enjoy a private picnic or camp lunch, and optionally arrange a visit to an authentic Maasai village(at an extra fee). Watch a golden sunset over the savannah on your evening drive, then return to camp for dinner, reflecting on an incredible private day before your final night under starlit Mara skies.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Mara Ntulele Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Private Afternoon Game Drive

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Private Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, check out and begin the private drive from the Maasai Mara toward Lake Nakuru National Park, passing through the Rift Valley's rolling highlands and farmland at a comfortable, unhurried pace. Arrive in time for lunch, then head straight into a private afternoon game drive around the park. Look out for flocks of flamingos lining the alkaline shore, along with white and black rhino, Rothschild's giraffe, buffalo, and resident lion prides. Nakuru is one of Kenya's premier rhino sanctuaries, offering excellent chances of sightings, with your dedicated guide free to linger at favorite spots. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at a lodge near the park, resting after two remarkable days in the Mara.

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
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Leisurely Morning & Private Return to Nairobi

Leisurely Morning & Private Return to Nairobi

After breakfast, spend a relaxed final morning at Lake Nakuru at your own pace, browsing local curio shops or enjoying a last coffee overlooking the scenery before checking out. Mid-morning, begin your private drive back toward Nairobi, retracing the scenic route across the Great Rift Valley. Reflect on four unforgettable days—from Maasai Mara’s iconic wildlife to Lake Nakuru’s flamingo-lined shores and rhino sanctuary. Arrive back in Nairobi by late afternoon for transfer to your hotel or the airport, concluding your personalized safari.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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