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4-Day Luxury Safari in Kenya’s Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara

Visit Lake Nakuru’s rhino sanctuary and flamingo-lined lake before two nights at Sarova Mara Game Camp in the Masai Mara.

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Duration
4 days
4 stops
Stays
2 stays
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Guide price
From US$1,278
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Experience Kenya’s premier safari destinations on this 4-day luxury adventure. Begin at Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its rhino sanctuary, Rothschild giraffes, and flocks of flamingos along the shimmering lake. Continue to the world-famous Masai Mara, where rolling savannahs host the Big Five and abundant wildlife. Enjoy thrilling game drives, elegant lodge or camp accommodations, and a complimentary visit to a Masai village for an authentic cultural experience.

  • Activities: game drives & nature hikes/walks
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle Help selecting your international flights is available, but you'll have to book them yourself A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Not for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 1 year

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We check all 2 stays as one itinerary before planning the details.

Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

Route

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Day by day

The complete itinerary.

The route and every source itinerary day remain intact; exact timing and rooms are confirmed for your dates.

01Day 1

Day 1

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru

Meet and greet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel by our representative. After a safari briefing, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, driving through the scenic Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge/camp. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in search of flamingos, rhinos, giraffes, and other wildlife. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

After breakfast, check out and enjoy a leisurely drive through the Great Rift Valley floor towards the world-renowned Masai Mara. Pass through Narok, the heart of Masai land, before arriving at your lodge/camp in time for lunch. In the late afternoon, head out on your first thrilling game drive across the golden savannah plains. Look out for elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, and herds of wildebeest and antelope. As the sun sets, capture magical photos of wildlife silhouetted against the horizon before returning to camp. Dinner and overnight at Masai Mara.
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Full Day in Maasai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy a full day of adventure in the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. At dawn, set out to witness predators on the hunt and animals grazing in the fresh morning light. Return to camp for breakfast and relaxation. In the afternoon, continue your exploration of the reserve, renowned for its Big Five sightings and large populations of plains game. Between drives, relax at your lodge/camp, enjoying the wilderness setting. Complementary visit to a traditional Masai village for cultural interaction or a hot air balloon safari (at extra cost) for breathtaking aerial views of the plains. All meals and overnight at Masai Mara.
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
04Day 4

Day 4

Maasai Village Visit and Return to Nairobi

After an early breakfast at your lodge/camp, check out and begin the drive back to Nairobi. Travel across the picturesque Great Rift Valley, passing farmlands, small towns, and scenic escarpments. A brief stop will be made en route to stretch and capture the panoramic views. Arrive in Nairobi by midday and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (own arrangement or included depending on package). After lunch, you will be treated to a complimentary visit to the Giraffe Centre, home to the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes. Here, you can learn about giraffe conservation and even feed these gentle giants from a raised platform. Later, you will be transferred to your Nairobi hotel or directly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight, marking the close of your safari with lasting memories of Kenya’s wildlife and culture.
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

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Sarova Mara Game Camp Days 2 to 3 · 2 nights

Sarova Mara Game Camp

Masai Mara National Reserve

Luxury tented camp inside Masai Mara NR

2 nights Room confirmed with quote
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What’s included

The exact inclusion list is confirmed for your dates before you commit.

Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Roundtrip airport transfer
  8. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  9. Drinking water (On all days)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates and dates

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From

US$1,278

per person

Guide price

US$1,861 per person

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Best for

Luxury tour

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Journey pace

2 stays

3 nights across 4 days, following the source itinerary.

Rooms

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Source freshness

28 Aug 2026

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