4-Day Masai Mara & Nakuru Safari Adventure

Your Kenya safari begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, heading west through the stunning Great Rift Valley escarpment. Pause at a scenic viewpoint to enjoy panoramic landscapes of rolling hills and distant volcanic ridges. Along the way, engage with local Maasai communities for authentic cultural encounters, a highlight of any Kenya safari tour.

Arrive in the Masai Mara National Reserve in the afternoon and check into your chosen lodge or tented camp — options include budget, midrange, upper midrange, and luxury accommodations designed to blend seamlessly with the savannah.

After a short rest, embark on an evening Masai Mara Game Drive when wildlife is most active. Spot grazing zebras, towering giraffes, and perhaps your first glimpse of the legendary Big Five. Conclude the day with sunset over golden plains, ideal for photography enthusiasts.

Highlights:

• Scenic drive from Nairobi with Maasai cultural stops
• Arrival and check-in at Masai Mara lodge or tented camp
• Sunset game drive in the Masai Mara

Distance & Drive Time: ~270 km | 5–6 hours

Accommodation Options:

Budget

Elangata Olerai Camp / Orng’atuny Mara King Camp / Enkorok Camp / Mara Chui Camp / Jambo Mara Safari Lodge 

Midrange

Zebra Plains Mara Camp / Mara Sopa Lodge / Mara Leisure Camp / Prideinn Mara Camp / Osero Camp / AA Mara Lodge / Sentrim Mara Lodge / Mara River Lodge / Basecamp Masai Mara / Sekenani River Camp / Azure Mara Haven Hotel / La Maison Royale Mara Camp / Olengoti Eco Safari Camp / Emayian Luxury Camp 

Upper Midrange

Sarova Mara Game Camp / Keekorok Lodge / Mara Serena Safari Lodge / Mara Simba – Tent Rooms / Mara Maisha Camp / Tipilikwani Mara Camp / Matira Camp / Loyk Mara Camp / Mara Engai Lodge / Mara River Camp / Ashnil Mara Camp / Karen Blixen Camp / Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Camp / Fig Tree Camp-Ngamboli Tents / Mara Crossings Camp / Royal Mara Safari Lodge / Soroi Mara Bush Camp / Fairmont Mara Safari Club / Kandili Camp / Eagle View Camp / Mara Intrepids Camp / Governors Camp Masai Mara / Naserian Mara Camp 

Luxury

Sand River Mara Camp / &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Camp / Saruni Mara Camp / Olare Mara Kempinski Camp / Porini Mara Camp / Entumoto Safari Camp / Kicheche Mara Camp / Mara Bushtop Luxury Camp / Entim Mara Camp / Mara Explorer Camp / Mara Eden Safari Camp / IIkeliani Mara Camp / Mara Ngenche Safari Camp

Wake early for a Masai Mara Sunrise Safari, as golden light illuminates the plains. Enjoy a full-day game drive exploring the Mara’s diverse habitats with a professional guide. Witness lions lounging in acacia trees, leopards moving stealthily through tall grass, elephants roaming in family groups, and rhinos grazing in hidden corners.

Stop for a picnic lunch surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Optional experiences include:

• Hot-air balloon safari over the Mara (seasonal)
• Guided photography safari with expert driver-guide
• Maasai village visits to learn traditional crafts and culture

Return to camp or lodge in the evening and enjoy dinner under the starry African sky.

Highlights:

• Morning and afternoon Masai Mara game drives
• Optional hot-air balloon safari
• Maasai village cultural visit
• Sunset wildlife photography

Accommodation Options:

Same as Day 1

After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and drive through the scenic Rift Valley highlands to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos and rhino populations. Check into your lodge or tented camp, then embark on an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru offers excellent wildlife photography opportunities, from flamingos and hippos to elusive black and white rhinos.

Enjoy the sunset over the serene lake, with reflections of flamingos and acacia trees — a photographer’s dream.

Highlights:

• Scenic drive from Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru
• Afternoon game drive to spot rhinos, flamingos, and other wildlife
• Lakeside sunset photography and relaxation

Distance & Drive Time: ~280 km | 5–6 hours

Accommodation Options:

Budget

Lake Nakuru Lodge

Midrange

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge / Sarova Woodlands / Mbweha Camp

Upper Midrange

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge / Flamingo Hill Tented Camp / Lake Elementaita Serena Camp

Luxury

Cliff Nakuru Lodge

Begin with a sunrise game drive at Lake Nakuru to spot rhinos, hippos, and abundant bird species in the soft morning light. Return to your lodge for breakfast before departing for Nairobi. Enjoy a picnic lunch along the scenic Rift Valley route. Arrive in Nairobi by late afternoon for transfer to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), leaving Kenya with unforgettable memories.

Highlights:

• Sunrise game drive at Lake Nakuru
• Scenic return drive with picnic lunch
• Transfer to Nairobi / JKIA

Distance & Drive Time: ~160 km | 3–4 hours