Overview
This 4-day itinerary combines two of Kenya's strongest safari destinations: the Maasai Mara, for classic big-cat and predator viewing, and Lake Nakuru National Park, known for rhino sightings and, seasonally, large flocks of flamingos along the lake shore.
The two parks offer a genuinely different game-viewing experience within a short trip — the Mara's open plains and predator density, followed by Nakuru's more compact, easily covered terrain and its notable rhino population, one of the more reliable places in Kenya to see this increasingly rare species.
This itinerary works well as a focused Kenya-only safari, or as an addition to a broader East Africa trip.
See our Kenya safari overview, or contact us to book this itinerary.
| Accommodation | Confirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with. |
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| Meals | Full board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary. |
Day by Day (4 days)
Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or airport early in the morning depart Nairobi and drive through the Great Rift Valley viewing scenery escarpment en-route, you will pass to Narok town which is famous Masai town proceeding to Masai Mara. You will arrive in time for lunch Check in at Mara Sopa Lodge and have lunch. Afternoon game drive through the park in search of the Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Buffalo and other members of the Big five plus other animals. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.
After breakfast Full day spend in the park with packed lunch in search of its popular residents like the well known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippos and the dangerous Crocodiles with a visit to Mara river where you will witness the Wildebeest crossing the Mara River, Wildebeest migration is one of the seven wonders in the world. Later Meals and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.
After breakfast leave Masai Mara and proceed to Lake Nakuru, you will arrive with game drive enroute proceeding to Lake Nakuru lodge to check inn and have lunch. After Lunch, Afternoon game drive across the Pink Lake often referred so due to its Great masses of Flamingos not forgetting the famous white Rhino and black rhino found in this park. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Early Morning breakfast at your Lodge, check out of the Lodge and Drive to Nairobi arriving in afternoon where you will be dropped off at your respective hotel or Airport
Rates Per Person
See "Accommodation & Meals" on the Overview tab for the general comfort levels available — send us your dates and group size for an exact quote.
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Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Accommodation as specified in your itinerary
- Meals as specified per day (full board on safari days)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Getting There
Tour Start & End
This trip starts in Kilimanjaro International Airport and ends in Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Airport Information
Kilimanjaro International Airport and Mwanza Airport are the most common arrival points, depending on your route.
Transfer Information
Airport pickup and all transfers between destinations are included and arranged by our team.
Accommodation Before/After
Need a night in Mwanza or Arusha before or after this trip? We can arrange that on request.