4 Days Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park

Departing Nairobi

Duration

4 Days - 3 Nights

Safari Overview

Embark on a thrilling 4-day safari that showcases two of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations — the world-famous Maasai Mara and the scenic, wildlife-rich Lake Nakuru National Park.

Start your adventure at Lake Nakuru, known for its striking soda lake fringed by thousands of flamingos, and its status as a sanctuary for endangered black and white rhinos. Surrounded by wooded hills and acacia forest, it’s also one of the best places to spot leopards, buffalo, and tree-climbing lions.

Then, journey onward to the Maasai Mara, Kenya’s premier safari destination and home to the Big Five and the dramatic Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal, July–October). With vast open plains and abundant wildlife, the Mara offers exceptional game viewing year-round. This 4-day safari is ideal for travelers seeking a well-balanced experience — combining breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife sightings, and cultural encounters with the Maasai people — all within a manageable timeframe.

Quick summary of the destination

Safari Plan

Day 1. Nairobi-Maasai Mara National Reserve

Depart Nairobi in the Morning for masai mara passing through the dramatic Great Rift Valley stopping at the view point, Ascend the western rim of the valley crossing the loita plains (maasai-land),see red-clad maasai warriors tend their multi-colored herds amongst plains game. Game viewing enroute to lodge for lunch. Afternoon game drive inside the most scenic park in Kenya where great concentration of game is seen including the "Big Five". Dinner and overnight camp/lodge.

Day 2. Maasai mara National Reserve

Morning and afternoon game viewing inside the Park. Search for wild game black manned lion for which Mara is famous for, cheetah, buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, leopard, grants gazelle are quite common, even the rare rhino might come out of the thicket for you, hyenas are plentiful, Extend your drive to the hippo point where schools of hippo submerge on the approach of vehicles only to surface seconds later to shot and gamble their displeasure as the crocodiles sunbathe on the river banks mouths agape. Between meals there is optional visit to the maasai villages for an insight to their culture if clients so wish. Meals and overnight camp/lodge

Day 3 . Maasai Mara-Lake Nakuru National Park

Early morning (before breakfast) game viewing drive at maasai Mara in search of any wild game you might have missed previously. Return to lodge for breakfast and afterwards depart for Lake Nakuru arriving in time for lunch. Lake Nakuru is referred as pink lake for it's thousands of pink flamingos and other bird life-it's a bird watchers paradise. It has a surprisingly number of animals, it is a rhino sanctuary and the "Big Five" except the elephant can be seen here, afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at camp/lodge

Day 4. Lake Nakuru -Nairobi.

Early morning game drive in the lake. Breakfast and depart for Nairobi arriving at around 1200 hours.

Included/Exclude

Cost Includes

Cost Excludes

Visa
Airport Taxes- client pay direct
Tips
Laundry
Drinks
Items of a personal nature
Optional activities (e.g., Maasai village visit)

Kenya Tourist Seasons

High Season (Peak)
Months : July to October
Mid-December to mid-January
Why it’s peak:
Great Migration in the Maasai Mara (July–October)
Dry weather = easier wildlife spotting

Shoulder Season (Mid)
Months: January to March
June
Characteristics:
Still dry, but slightly hotter
Fewer tourists than in high season
Wildlife still abundant
June sees parks start to dry up ahead of migration

Low Season (Green / Rainy Season)
Months: April to May (long rains)
November (short rains)
Characteristics:
Wet and muddy – some roads and parks become harder to access
Lush landscapes, but wildlife may be harder to spot
Fewer tourists = quieter parks