4-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Tour
Kenya · Nairobi City 4 days
AdventureNatureNational ParksTransferSafari
Embark on an unforgettable 4-day adventure through Kenya's iconic Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru, where you'll witness breathtaking landscapes, spot the Big Five, and immerse yourself in vibrant wildlife and culture. Enjoy thrilling game drives, scenic views, and comfortable accommodations for the ultimate safari experience!
HIGHLIGHTS
Scenic Drive through the Great Rift Valley: Experience a picturesque journey as you travel from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara. Marvel at the breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley, a geological wonder known for its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity.
Maasai Mara National Reserve: As one of East Africa's top safari destinations, the Maasai Mara is famous for its incredible wildlife. Enjoy thrilling game drives, where you’ll have the chance to spot the Big Five: lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, and elephant in their natural habitat.
Full-Day Wildlife Drive: Dedicate an entire day to exploring the vast grasslands of Maasai Mara. Experience the excitement of spotting diverse wildlife and enjoy a delightful picnic lunch by the Mara River, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature.
Lake Nakuru National Park: Known for its famous pink flamingos, Lake Nakuru National Park is a birdwatcher's paradise. Enjoy a morning game drive to see not only the flamingos but also hippos, black rhinos, giraffes, and other wildlife.
Comfortable Accommodation: Relax in cozy accommodations, including Enchoro Wildlife Camp in the Maasai Mara and Buraha Zenoni Hotel in Nakuru, ensuring a restful night after your exciting days of exploration.
Cultural Experience: Engage with the local Maasai culture during your stay, learning about their traditions and way of life, which adds a rich cultural layer to your safari experience.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Meeting point
- Your accommodation or at the airport
- Duration
- 4 days
- Group size
- from 2 people, up to 7 per date
- Speaks
- English
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Start time
- Start time after contacting the tour provider
What you will expect
FULL DESCRIPTION
Join us on an unforgettable journey through Kenya’s most iconic landscapes and vibrant wildlife habitats. Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from Nairobi, setting off toward the breathtaking Great Rift Valley on a scenic drive to the Maasai Mara. Upon arrival at the Enchoro Wildlife Camp, you'll settle in and enjoy a delicious lunch before heading out on your first game drive in the Maasai Mara. Known as East Africa’s premier safari destination, the Maasai Mara promises sightings of awe-inspiring wildlife, with the famous Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant) roaming its vast plains. As the sun sets over the savannah, you’ll return to camp for dinner and a restful night.
The second day is all about adventure as you explore the heart of the Maasai Mara on a full-day game drive. After breakfast, you'll journey across the rolling grasslands and down to the Mara River, where you'll have a picnic lunch in the company of hippos and crocodiles basking in the river's calm waters. As you venture further into the reserve, the thrill of spotting Africa's most magnificent creatures up close makes for an exhilarating experience. With each turn, the Maasai Mara's incredible diversity will leave you spellbound, and as evening falls, you'll return to camp with unforgettable memories to treasure.
On day three, after breakfast, you’ll depart for Nakuru, taking in views of the stunning Mount Longonot, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Elementaita along the way. Dinner and overnight will be at the welcoming Buraha Zenoni Hotel in Nakuru town. Your final day includes an early game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park, a paradise for bird lovers with its pink flocks of flamingos gracing the lake’s shoreline. Discover black rhinos, graceful giraffes, and many more species before returning to Nairobi in the late afternoon. This 4-day tour is a fantastic opportunity to experience Kenya’s diverse beauty and wildlife, so pack your bags, bring your camera, and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!
ITINERARY
Day 1: Nairobi-Massai Mara
Pick up from the airport or your hotel at 6-7:00 a.m. Depart from the capital of Kenya, Nairobi, and drive down the escarpment via the floor of the scenic Great Rift Valley to Maasai Mara for check-in at the camp for lunch. At 4:00 pm, take your first thrilling game drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of East Africa’s top safari destinations. Dinner and overnight at Enchoro Wildlife Camp.
Day 2: Maasai mara Full-Day Game Drive
Start your day with breakfast, followed by a full-day wildlife drive in Maasai Mara, the primary focus of your Budget Safari Kenya. Spend the day touring the huge grasslands, where you will be able to see the big five: lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant.
Enjoy a picnic lunch along the Mara River while watching hippos and crocodiles, then continue your Game Drive, dinner, and overnight at the camp.
Day 3: Massai mara-Nakuru
You will leave the Mara Region for Nakuru after breakfast. While traveling on the main highway, have views of Mount Longonot, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Elementaita. Lunch will be served en route. It will be evening when you get to Nakuru town. Dinner and overnight at Buraha Zenoni Hotel.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru-Nairobi
In the morning after breakfast, you will go for a game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park. The famous Lake Nakuru attracts vast numbers of fabulously colored pink flamingos to its shallow waters. Hippos, various animals, black rhinos, giraffes, lions, leopards, and a profusion of birds are also present at the lake. We will exit the park at 11:00 am and drive back to Nairobi arriving late evening.
This itinerary may vary.
INCLUDED
Arrival & Departure airport transfers.
Park Entrance Fees.
Transport by Safari Van.
Accommodation.
All Meals.
Bottled Drinking Water.
Game Drives.
Services of a qualified driver's guide.
NOT INCLUDED
Tips.
Laundry, optional activities, souvenirs, etc.
Alcoholic drinks and any other item not specified above.
Maasai Village Visit.
Hot Air balloon.
Join us on an unforgettable journey through Kenya’s most iconic landscapes and vibrant wildlife habitats. Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from Nairobi, setting off toward the breathtaking Great Rift Valley on a scenic drive to the Maasai Mara. Upon arrival at the Enchoro Wildlife Camp, you'll settle in and enjoy a delicious lunch before heading out on your first game drive in the Maasai Mara. Known as East Africa’s premier safari destination, the Maasai Mara promises sightings of awe-inspiring wildlife, with the famous Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant) roaming its vast plains. As the sun sets over the savannah, you’ll return to camp for dinner and a restful night.
The second day is all about adventure as you explore the heart of the Maasai Mara on a full-day game drive. After breakfast, you'll journey across the rolling grasslands and down to the Mara River, where you'll have a picnic lunch in the company of hippos and crocodiles basking in the river's calm waters. As you venture further into the reserve, the thrill of spotting Africa's most magnificent creatures up close makes for an exhilarating experience. With each turn, the Maasai Mara's incredible diversity will leave you spellbound, and as evening falls, you'll return to camp with unforgettable memories to treasure.
On day three, after breakfast, you’ll depart for Nakuru, taking in views of the stunning Mount Longonot, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Elementaita along the way. Dinner and overnight will be at the welcoming Buraha Zenoni Hotel in Nakuru town. Your final day includes an early game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park, a paradise for bird lovers with its pink flocks of flamingos gracing the lake’s shoreline. Discover black rhinos, graceful giraffes, and many more species before returning to Nairobi in the late afternoon. This 4-day tour is a fantastic opportunity to experience Kenya’s diverse beauty and wildlife, so pack your bags, bring your camera, and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!
ITINERARY
Day 1: Nairobi-Massai Mara
Pick up from the airport or your hotel at 6-7:00 a.m. Depart from the capital of Kenya, Nairobi, and drive down the escarpment via the floor of the scenic Great Rift Valley to Maasai Mara for check-in at the camp for lunch. At 4:00 pm, take your first thrilling game drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of East Africa’s top safari destinations. Dinner and overnight at Enchoro Wildlife Camp.
Day 2: Maasai mara Full-Day Game Drive
Start your day with breakfast, followed by a full-day wildlife drive in Maasai Mara, the primary focus of your Budget Safari Kenya. Spend the day touring the huge grasslands, where you will be able to see the big five: lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant.
Enjoy a picnic lunch along the Mara River while watching hippos and crocodiles, then continue your Game Drive, dinner, and overnight at the camp.
Day 3: Massai mara-Nakuru
You will leave the Mara Region for Nakuru after breakfast. While traveling on the main highway, have views of Mount Longonot, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Elementaita. Lunch will be served en route. It will be evening when you get to Nakuru town. Dinner and overnight at Buraha Zenoni Hotel.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru-Nairobi
In the morning after breakfast, you will go for a game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park. The famous Lake Nakuru attracts vast numbers of fabulously colored pink flamingos to its shallow waters. Hippos, various animals, black rhinos, giraffes, lions, leopards, and a profusion of birds are also present at the lake. We will exit the park at 11:00 am and drive back to Nairobi arriving late evening.
This itinerary may vary.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
What you need to know before you go
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
This activity is designed for families with kids and people of different ages.
WHAT TO BRING
We recommend you bring comfortable shoes, sun cream, repellent, etc. This is not obligatory to participate in the tour.
DIETARY REQUESTS
Allergy: In case of allergy please provide us with this information via email beforehand.
Vegetarians: Vegetarian food can be organized on request! Please send us an email beforehand.
VALUABLES AND LUGGAGE
Be aware that we are not responsible if your belongings get wet, lost, or damaged during the tour.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Payments can be made in cash in euros or dollars.
NOT INCLUDED
Tips.
Laundry, optional activities, souvenirs, etc.
Alcoholic drinks and any other item not specified above.
Maasai Village Visit.
Hot Air balloon.
This activity is designed for families with kids and people of different ages.
WHAT TO BRING
We recommend you bring comfortable shoes, sun cream, repellent, etc. This is not obligatory to participate in the tour.
DIETARY REQUESTS
Allergy: In case of allergy please provide us with this information via email beforehand.
Vegetarians: Vegetarian food can be organized on request! Please send us an email beforehand.
VALUABLES AND LUGGAGE
Be aware that we are not responsible if your belongings get wet, lost, or damaged during the tour.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Payments can be made in cash in euros or dollars.
NOT INCLUDED
Included
- Pickup
- Fees
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks (Bottled mineral water provided during game drives)
Cancellation policy
Tour can be canceled free of charge until 21 days before.
Your host
Zanzi African Safaris See all tours of this host