This 4 Days Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari combines two rewarding wildlife destinations in a short private journey from Nairobi. Explore Lake Nakuru’s woodland and lakeside habitats before continuing to the open plains of Maasai Mara.
Travel in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser with a dedicated driver-guide and spend three nights in comfortable midrange accommodation. The itinerary includes one night in Nakuru and two nights in Maasai Mara, with a full day dedicated to exploring the Mara.
Lake Nakuru: Rhino Viewing and Birdlife
Begin with a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, looking for rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes and other wildlife. Birdlife adds another dimension to the visit, although flamingo numbers vary with water levels and conditions.
Maasai Mara: A Full Day in the Wild
Continue to Maasai Mara for an afternoon game drive followed by a full safari day. Your guide will plan routes around current wildlife activity, giving you opportunities to observe predators, grazing herds and the landscapes that make the Mara memorable.
Seasonal migration viewing depends on travel dates and herd movements. Wildlife sightings and river crossings cannot be guaranteed.
A Private Safari with Comfortable Stays
Your vehicle is reserved for your travelling party. Share your interests, room preferences and dietary requirements with Mara Spirit Safaris, and we will prepare a quotation covering your accommodation, meals, transport and scheduled activities.
Extend your holiday with Lake Naivasha, Amboseli or Diani Beach through a revised itinerary.
Highlights
- Private four-day safari starting and ending in Nairobi.
- Dedicated 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.
- Lake Nakuru game drive with opportunities to see rhinos.
- Two nights in Maasai Mara.
- Afternoon and full-day Mara game drives.
- Three nights in comfortable midrange accommodation.
- English-speaking safari driver-guide.
- Optional balloon safari or Maasai cultural visit.
- Flexible accommodation and itinerary upgrades.
Day-by-day itinerary
4 Days Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
Meet your driver-guide for an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or an agreed meeting point. Depart in your private 4×4 Land Cruiser, travelling through the Great Rift Valley towards Lake Nakuru.
Allow approximately 3–4 hours for the drive, depending on traffic and stops. Lunch will be arranged at your accommodation or as a packed lunch, according to the day's timing.
Enjoy a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, looking for rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and birdlife. Flamingo numbers vary with lake conditions. Later, transfer to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Sarova Woodlands Hotel or the property confirmed in your quotation.
Meals: Lunch and dinner.
Day 2: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara
After breakfast, check out and depart for Maasai Mara. Allow approximately 5–6 hours for the journey, depending on road conditions, stops and your accommodation location.
Arrive for lunch where timing permits, or enjoy a packed lunch if necessary. Settle into your lodge before an afternoon game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Explore the plains with your driver-guide, watching for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and other wildlife. Return to your accommodation for dinner.
Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge, Jambo Mara Safari Lodge or the property confirmed in your quotation.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 3: Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari
Spend the day exploring Maasai Mara with your private driver-guide. Carry a packed lunch to allow more time in the reserve, stopping for a picnic at a suitable designated location.
Your guide will select routes according to wildlife activity, weather and road conditions. Look for predators, grazing herds and birdlife while enjoying time to observe animal behaviour and take photographs.
During migration season, your guide may explore areas used by migrating herds where practical. Their location and river crossings are never guaranteed.
An optional hot-air balloon safari can be arranged in advance at an additional cost. A balloon safari or cultural visit may replace part of the scheduled game-drive time.
Accommodation: Same Maasai Mara property.
Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner.
Day 4: Maasai Mara to Nairobi
Enjoy breakfast and check out before departing for Nairobi. No game drive is included on the final morning.
Allow approximately 5–7 hours for the journey, depending on your accommodation location, traffic and stops. Lunch will be arranged en route.
Your safari ends with drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or an agreed location. Airport drop-off can be arranged once your flight timing has been checked. Allow sufficient time between the road transfer and your flight.
Accommodation: Not included.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Included
- Three nights’ accommodation in the confirmed properties.
- Meals specified in the itinerary.
- Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.
- English-speaking driver-guide.
- Fuel and vehicle costs for the agreed route.
- Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara entry charges for scheduled visits.
- Game drives described in the itinerary.
- Drinking water during safari travel and game drives.
- Nairobi hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Airport transfers when expressly included in the quotation.
Not included
- International and domestic flights.
- Kenya entry authorisation and other immigration costs.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Nairobi accommodation before or after the safari.
- Optional hot-air balloon safari.
- Optional Maasai cultural visit.
- Alcoholic drinks and beverages outside the agreed meal plan.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Laundry, personal purchases and other extras.
- Additional activities, park visits or accommodation upgrades.
Prices per person
| Low season | $1,250 |
|---|---|
| High season | $1,376 |
| Peak season | $1,498 |
Prices depend on travel dates, group size and accommodation. Your quote confirms the exact price.
