
4 Days Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari
Explore Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru on a four-day Kenyan safari filled with Big Five encounters, rhino sightings, scenic landscapes and unforgettable game drives.
Details at a Glance
- Duration
- 4 days
- Location
- Kenya
- Experience
- Safari
- Availability
- Year round
The Experience
Your safari begins as Nairobi fades behind you and the landscape opens into the Great Rift Valley. The journey to the Maasai Mara is part of the experience, with changing scenery, dramatic viewpoints and rural Kenya along the way. As you enter the Mara, the landscape transforms into endless grasslands. This is one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations, and every game drive brings the possibility of a new encounter. Follow elephant herds across the plains, watch predators prepare for the hunt and enjoy the quiet moments when the savannah seems to stretch forever. After your time in the Mara, continue towards Lake Nakuru. The scenery changes again as you enter the Rift Valley ecosystem. Lake Nakuru is known for its birdlife, dramatic landscapes and important populations of rhino. Game drives here offer a different perspective of Kenya's wildlife and create a fitting final chapter to your safari. Four days later, you return to Nairobi with memories of two very different Kenyan landscapes and the wildlife that connects them.
The Highlights
Two iconic Kenyan wildlife destinations
Full-day Maasai Mara safari
Big Five wildlife opportunities
Lake Nakuru rhino and birdlife experience
Scenic Great Rift Valley landscapes
Private safari vehicle option
Professional local safari guide
Flexible accommodation upgrades
Nairobi pick-up and drop-off
The Flow
Day 01Nairobi → Maasai Mara
Depart Nairobi in the morning and begin your journey towards the Maasai Mara through the scenic Great Rift Valley. Stop at a viewpoint along the way before continuing towards the Mara. Arrive in the afternoon, check in and have lunch before heading out for your first game drive. Spend the afternoon exploring the reserve, looking for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo and the Mara's famous big cats. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an evening under the African sky.
Day 02
Full Day Maasai Mara Safari
Wake up to the sounds of the Mara and enjoy a full day exploring the reserve. After breakfast, head out for an extended game drive across the savannah. The Mara is home to an impressive variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, hippos, giraffes and large herds of plains game. Depending on the season and wildlife movements, your guide will select areas with the best opportunities for sightings. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve before continuing your safari through the afternoon. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
Day 03Maasai Mara → Lake Nakuru
Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Maasai Mara before breakfast and departure. After breakfast, begin your journey towards Lake Nakuru through the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in the Lake Nakuru area and enjoy lunch before an afternoon game drive in or around Lake Nakuru National Park, subject to park access and operating conditions. Look out for rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, waterbuck and a variety of bird species. The park's landscape provides a striking contrast to the open plains of the Mara. Return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 04Lake Nakuru → Nairobi
Start the final morning with breakfast followed by a game drive around Lake Nakuru. Explore the park's scenic surroundings and look for rhinos, giraffes, buffalo, zebras and other wildlife. Bird lovers can also enjoy the diverse species found around the lake and surrounding woodland. After the game drive, depart for Nairobi. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, marking the end of your four-day safari.
Expedition Vehicle
4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
4x4 Safari Vehicle · 7 seats
Rugged expedition-ready Land Cruiser built for long-distance safari and off-road travel.
- ✓Guaranteed window seat
- ✓Roof viewing hatch
- ✓Charging ports
- ✓Cooler box
- ✓Experienced expedition driver-guide
- ✓Photography support
What's Included
- ✓Private safari transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- ✓Professional English-speaking safari guide
- ✓Accommodation for 3 nights
- ✓Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- ✓Maasai Mara game drives
- ✓Lake Nakuru game drives
- ✓Great Rift Valley viewpoint stop
- ✓Bottled drinking water during the safari
- ✓Pick-up in Nairobi
- ✓Drop-off in Nairobi
- ✓Teyezilla Expeditions safari assistance throughout the journey
Not Included
- ×International flights
- ×Kenya visa and entry requirements
- ×Travel insurance
- ×Personal expenses
- ×Drinks other than the provided drinking water
- ×Tips and gratuities
- ×Optional cultural experiences
- ×Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- ×Accommodation upgrades unless selected
- ×Park entry fees where not included in the selected package tier
The Mara has a way of making time slow down. You are watching the endless savannah when suddenly a lion appears in the distance, the vehicle goes quiet, and everyone simply watches. These are the moments that stay with you long after you leave Kenya.
Choose Your Experience
Explorer Safari
USD 650 / person
A comfortable and affordable way to experience the Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru.
Explore the SafariSignature Safari
USD 850 / person
Upgraded accommodation, enhanced comfort and a more refined safari experience.
Choose SignaturePrivate Collection
USD 1,150 / person
Premium accommodation, private safari experience and a more exclusive approach to exploring Kenya.
Plan My Private SafariMake It Your Own
Maasai Village Cultural Experience
Meet members of the Maasai community and experience local culture.
USD 30
Add Cultural ExperienceFAQs
The 4 Days Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari starts from USD 650 per person for 4 days.
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