4 Days Kenya Safari to Masai Mara national park and Lake Nakuru national park from Nairobi. Embark on a journey to explore wildlife and the great wildebeest migration of Masai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park. The two protected areas will reward you with exceptional game viewing experiences.
At Masai Mara National Reserve, expect to see diversity of wildlife including the big five game, wildebeest, giraffes, and zebras. Lake Nakuru National Park holds wildlife species such as the Rothschild giraffes, leopards, zebras, impalas, cape buffaloes, rhinos, gazelles, waterbucks, and lions. The two game viewing destinations will be best explored in a comfortable 4×4 safari car.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up & drive to Lake Nakuru
Day 2: Sunrise game drive & depart for Maasai Mara
Day 3: Morning and afternoon game drive in Masai Mara
Day 4: Drive back to Nairobi capital
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up & drive to Lake Nakuru
Get up a bit early for you to prepare yourself and also to take a delicious breakfast. The driver guide will be present to take you through this exciting 4 days Masai Mara and Nakuru trip. After, you will depart from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park and en-route, you will make a stopover at the rift valley to enjoy its jaw-dropping escarpments.
When you get to Lake Nakuru, you will have a memorable game drive. This enriching African safari allows you search for the park’s abundant wildlife including rhinos, giraffes and also the colorful flamingos. After the sensational game drive, you will return to enjoy a leisurely dinner and then retire for a night.
Accommodation
- Luxury: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge/Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
- Midrange: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 2: Sunrise game drive & depart for Maasai Mara
Enjoy your delicious cup of tea/coffee and after, you will be picked up by an experienced Kenyan guide. Drive off from the lodge to explore the wonders of Lake Nakuru National Park. Look for the sun risers as they become active for the day including small, big mammals and also diversity of bird species.
After the morning game drive, you will have a 5 hour drive to Masai Mara Reserve using a 4×4 safari vehicle. En-route, do not miss the breathtaking sceneries in the countryside and at Narok town/county, expect to have a brief stopover.
At Narok, you will enjoy the distinct Kenyan cultures, the foods and drinks as showcased by locals. Get lunch at Narok then proceed to your safari camp/lodge for relaxation.
Accommodation
- Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- Midrange; Mara Intrepids
Day 3: Morning and afternoon game drive in Masai Mara
Today, you will have a full day game drive –a combined morning and afternoon session. This remarkable wildlife excursion will be best done using a 4WD car with a local guide. Variety of wildlife will be spotted and the morning session brings you a close encounter with early sunrise. Late in the afternoon, you will also come across some nocturnal species as they become active. The different wildlife species to expect to see on full day game drive in Masai Mara include lions, elephants, cheetahs, wildebeest, leopards, giraffes, and birds.
Accommodation
- Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- Midrange; Mara Intrepids
Day 4: Drive back to Nairobi capital
After breakfast, you may go for an early morning game drive or visit the Maasai village to interact with the Maasai warriors. Today, you will be transferred back to Nairobi city in Kenya where you will have great time at the hotel or be dropped off to the airport for departure.
End of safari
Inclusions
- Safari activities in the itinerary except optional
- The cost for accommodation for 3 nights and meals.
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari car and a driver guide
- Game drives
- Cultural visits
- A bottle of drinking water
Exclusions
- Tips
- Visa fees
- Passport expenses
- Optional activities like hot air balloon
- Extra meals and accommodation
- Travel Insurance
- Laundry services
- Telephone bills