4-Day Lake Nakuru-Masai Mara Big Five Mid-Range Safari

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

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

On the first day of your safari, you will be picked up from the airport or your Nairobi hotel. Our representative will then brief you on the itinerary. You will now embark on a drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Upon arriving in the park, you will check into your lodge, and have lunch. In the afternoon, you will set for your first game drive.

Lake Nakuru National Park is a bird-watching paradise, with thousands of flamingos dotting its shores. On the game drive, you will not only see flamingos, but you will also see many animals which live in the park, such as white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes and many more. After the game drive, you will return to your lodge for dinner and an 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:

Ziwa Bush Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast, check out and begin your drive to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, passing through varied landscapes including Maasai villages, rolling hills, and the Loita Plains. The drive takes about 5 to 6 hours.

You’ll arrive in the Masai Mara in time for lunch and a short rest at your tented camp. In the late afternoon, set out on your first Mara game drive. This reserve is teeming with wildlife, including the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as well as cheetahs, hyenas, and numerous plains game.

Watch the golden sunset over the savannah before heading back to the hotel for dinner.

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

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 in Masai Mara

Start your day with an early breakfast at the lodge before setting off with a packed lunch for an exciting full-day game drive in the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Spend the day exploring vast savannahs teeming with incredible wildlife and breath-taking scenery. This is your chance to witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal), one of nature’s most awe-inspiring events, alongside close encounters with the legendary Big Five—lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. You will also spot numerous other wildlife species roaming freely in their natural habitat. As the sun sets over the golden plains, return to your lodge for a well-deserved dinner and a peaceful overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

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)

Nairobi-End of Safari

Your final day begins at dawn with an early morning game drive, just as the golden light illuminates the vast savannah. You will spend the morning spotting wildlife one last time, watching lions, elephants, and giraffes in their natural habitat before returning to the camp for a hearty breakfast and check-out. Afterward, you will bid farewell to the Mara’s breath-taking landscapes and depart for the scenic drive back to Nairobi. Arriving in the capital by late afternoon, you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, reflecting on an incredible safari adventure filled with unforgettable wildlife encounters, scenic beauty, and the magic of Kenya’s iconic wilderness.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

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.