4-Day Best Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari

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

Arrival in Nairobi and Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park

Upon arrival in Nairobi, begin your safari adventure with a scenic drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. En route, stop at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint to admire breathtaking panoramic views of the dramatic escarpment and surrounding landscapes. Continue to Lake Nakuru and check in at your hotel or lodge, where you will enjoy lunch and some time to relax. In the afternoon, embark on a guided game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its diverse wildlife, including white and black rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy wildlife viewing and photography as you explore the park until early evening. Return to your hotel or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the beauty of Kenya’s wilderness.

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

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve and Afternoon Game Drive

Begin your day with an early morning guided game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, when wildlife is most active. Look out for rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and a variety of bird species while enjoying the park’s beautiful landscapes. After the game drive, return to your lodge for breakfast before checking out and departing for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy scenic views of Kenya’s countryside and rural communities along the journey. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge or camp and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, head out for an exciting, guided game drive across the vast savannah plains of the Masai Mara, home to lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, and many other wildlife species. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full-Day Guided Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast at your lodge or camp, set out for a full-day guided game drive in the spectacular Masai Mara National Reserve. Explore the vast savannah plains, rolling hills, and scenic riverbanks in search of Africa’s iconic wildlife. Keep an eye out for the Big Five: lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos, as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous antelope species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the African wilderness. Continue your afternoon game drive, discovering more wildlife and capturing unforgettable photographs of animals in their natural habitat. Depending on the season, you may also witness the famous Great Wildebeest Migration. In the late afternoon, conclude your game drive and return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on an unforgettable safari experience.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Return to Nairobi from Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast at your lodge or camp in the Masai Mara, check out and begin your scenic drive back to Nairobi. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Kenyan countryside, passing rolling hills, open plains, and local communities along the way. There may be opportunities to stop briefly for refreshments or photographs, depending on your schedule. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be dropped off at your hotel or another agreed location, marking the end of your memorable Kenyan safari adventure. Depart with wonderful memories of exciting game drives, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable wildlife encounters in Lake Nakuru National Park and the Masai Mara National Reserve.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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.