Safari Overview
This safari combines two of Kenya’s most iconic parks: the Masai Mara, famous for the Big Five and the Great Migration, and Lake Nakuru, known for its rhino sanctuary and flamingo-dotted lake. Ideal for travelers who want a compact but high-impact wildlife experience.
Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve
07:00 AM: Pick-up from your hotel or airport.
Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley with optional stops for photos.
Arrive at Masai Mara by 1:00–2:00 PM for check-in and lunch.
Afternoon Game Drive (3:30–6:30 PM): Spot elephants, giraffes, lions, and more.
Dinner & Overnight at your chosen lodge/camp.
Examples: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge, Basecamp Explorer, Mara Serena Lodge (luxury)
Day 2: Full Day in Masai Mara
Early Morning Game Drive: Perfect time to catch predators in action.
Return for breakfast or take a packed breakfast on an extended morning drive.
Optional: Visit a Maasai village or take a hot air balloon ride (additional cost).
Lunch at camp, rest, then afternoon game drive until sunset.
Dinner & Overnight at the same lodge/camp.
Day 3: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
Early breakfast and check-out.
Drive to Lake Nakuru via Narok and Mau Summit (~6 hours).
Arrive mid-afternoon, enter the park for a short en-route game drive.
Check-in and dinner at your lodge overlooking the park.
Examples: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Flamingo Hill Camp
Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Nairobi
Early morning game drive: Spot white and black rhinos, flamingos, lions, and possibly leopards.
Return for breakfast, then check-out.
Optional stop at Baboon Cliff Viewpoint or Makalia Falls.
Depart Nakuru by 11:00 AM.
Arrive in Nairobi by 3:00–4:00 PM. Drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta Airport.
