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

Travel from Nairobi to Masai Mara for Big Five game drives, then continue to Lake Nakuru for rhinos and flamingos in the Rift Valley.

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Duration
4 days
4 stops
Stays
2 stays
Matched to published ALE properties
Guide price
From US$2,092
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Explore Kenya’s top safari gems on this 4-day journey from Nairobi to the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve and scenic Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy thrilling game drives, spot the Big Five, and discover rhinos and flamingos in the Rift Valley. A perfect blend of adventure, wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle We can help select your international flights, 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
  • Suitable for solo travelers
  • Suitable for all ages

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Check the complete journey

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 Masai Mara

Depart early morning from Nairobi and drive towards the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy a scenic stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint before continuing via Narok town. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or camp. After some relaxation, head out for an afternoon game drive across the vast plains, searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, and more. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Full Game Drives in Masai Mara

Spend the day exploring the rich ecosystem of the Masai Mara National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives, or opt for a full-day safari with picnic lunch. The reserve is home to the Big Five and, during peak season, the spectacular Great Migration. Optional activities include a sunrise hot air balloon safari followed by a champagne bush breakfast (extra cost). Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, check out and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park via the scenic Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive in the park, known for its rhino sanctuary and diverse birdlife including flamingos. Expect sightings of white and black rhinos, buffaloes, and possibly leopards. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
04Day 4

Day 4

Lake Nakuru to Nairobi

After breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park before beginning your journey back to Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel or the airport for your onward travel.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

We confirm the complete stay sequence for your dates before planning begins.

Sarova Mara Game Camp Days 1 to 2 · 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
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Rates and dates

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From

US$2,092

per person

Guide price

US$2,666 per person

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Before you plan

What is fixed, and what we confirm.

Best for

Luxury tour

Private tour

Journey pace

2 stays

3 nights across 4 days, following the source itinerary.

Rooms

Confirmed with the quote

No room category is assumed from the package copy.

Source freshness

28 Aug 2026

Rates, timing and lodge availability are checked again for your dates.

Experiences on this journey

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