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Big Five Safari • Kenya

4 Days Masai Mara
and Lake Nakuru National Safari

The Masai Mara

Search for lions, leopards and cheetahs across the golden plains.

The Mara River

See hippos and Nile crocodiles where the migration crosses.

Lake Nakuru

Look for white and black rhinos along the flamingo-lined shore.

Why Choose This Safari

Two of Kenya’s Finest Parks in Four Days

Strong Big Five Chances

The Mara’s big cat numbers and Nakuru’s rhino population give you excellent odds of seeing the Big Five.

A Full Day in the Mara

An uninterrupted day of game drives lets you follow the wildlife rather than the clock.

Two Contrasting Landscapes

Move from open savannah to a lake ringed by forest, cliffs and acacia woodland.

Itinerary

Your 4-Day Kenya Safari Itinerary

Day 01 :
Nairobi to the Masai Mara National Reserve

Your driver-guide collects you from your Nairobi hotel at 8:00 AM and heads west towards the Masai Mara. Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for sweeping views of the valley floor and the volcanic cones of Mount Longonot and Mount Suswa.

Arrive in time for lunch, then settle into your camp. At around 4:00 PM, set out on your first game drive as the afternoon light turns golden. Dinner is served back at camp.

Midrange: Comfortable tented camp close to the reserve gate.

Luxury: Premium tented camp with private verandas overlooking the plains.

Day 02 :
Full-Day Game Drive in the Masai Mara

After breakfast at 6:30 AM, spend the whole day exploring the reserve. The Mara is known for its lions, cheetahs and leopards, and your guide will follow the latest sightings across the plains.

Visit the Mara River, home to hippos and large Nile crocodiles. Between July and October, this is where the Great Migration makes its dramatic river crossings. Enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade of an acacia before continuing your drive.

Midrange: Comfortable tented camp close to the reserve gate.

Luxury: Premium tented camp with private verandas overlooking the plains.

Day 03 :
Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

Leave the Mara after an early breakfast and drive north as the rolling plains give way to the lakes and escarpments of the Rift Valley. A visit to a Maasai village can be added on the way out, offering a glimpse of traditional homesteads, songs and daily life.

Arrive in Nakuru in the afternoon, check in and relax for the evening.

Midrange: Relaxed country hotel set on a working farm near Nakuru.

Luxury: Elegant lodge inside the national park with views over the lake.

Day 04 :
Lake Nakuru Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

Set off at 7:00 AM for a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. This compact park protects both white and black rhinos, along with Rothschild’s giraffes, buffalo and lions. Depending on water levels, flamingos and pelicans gather in pink bands along the shore.

After about three hours in the park, drive back to Nairobi, arriving around 3:00 PM for a drop-off at your hotel or in the city centre.

Cost

What Your Safari Includes

Include

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Nairobi
  • Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
  • Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Three nights’ accommodation as per the itinerary
  • All meals on safari, from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 4
  • All game drives as per the itinerary
  • Park and reserve entry fees
  • Drinking water in the vehicle

Exclude

  • International flights and Kenya ETA fees
  • Maasai village visit
  • Hot air balloon safari
  • Bottled and soft drinks at camps and lodges
  • Travel insurance
  • Items and services of a personal nature
  • Tips and gratuities

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The safari runs all year. July to October is the peak season, when the Great Migration is in the Masai Mara. The dry months of January and February are also excellent for game viewing.

    The Masai Mara gives strong chances of seeing lions, leopards, elephants and buffalo, while Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya’s best places to spot rhinos. Sightings are never guaranteed, but this route gives you very good odds.

    You travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, so everyone can stand for a clear view and photographs during game drives.

    Yes. A sunrise balloon flight over the Masai Mara on Day 2 and a Maasai village visit on Day 3 can both be arranged at an additional cost. Let us know when you book so we can reserve your place.

    Flamingo numbers change with the lake’s water levels, so they are not always there in large flocks. The park is still very rewarding for rhinos, giraffes, buffalo and birdlife year-round.

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