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

Spend two nights at Sarova Mara Game Camp before Lake Nakuru’s rhinos and flamingos, travelling by pop-up-roof 4x4 between Nairobi and the parks.

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Duration
4 days
4 stops
Stays
2 stays
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Guide price
From US$2,123
per person
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Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Experience Kenya’s unforgettable safari adventure through the golden plains of Maasai Mara and the scenic beauty of Lake Nakuru, home to big cats, rhinos, flamingos, and breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy thrilling game drives, optional hot-air balloon safaris, luxury stays, vibrant culture, and spectacular sunsets. The itinerary is fully flexible, and safari days can be increased or reduced to suit the client’s preferences and schedule.

  • Activities: game drives, nature hikes/walks & hot air balloon safari
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle International flight selection assistance 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
  • Suitable for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 10 years

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

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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 National Reserve

Morning: Begin your adventure with a prompt departure from Nairobi after a hearty breakfast in the city. Head southwest on a scenic 5- to 6-hour drive toward the Masai Mara, immersing in the transitioning landscapes from urban bustle to rolling hills. Mid-morning: Make a picturesque stopover at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for breathtaking panoramic views of the ancient escarpment, volcanic craters, and distant lakes; perfect for photos, a quick stretch in fresh air and perhaps a light snack. Afternoon: Arrive at Masai Mara around lunchtime, check into your luxury lodge for a welcome meal featuring fresh Kenyan cuisine. Then, embark on your first exhilarating game drive, spotting elephants, lions, and the vast herds of wildebeest and zebra in the reserve's iconic grasslands. Return to the lodge as the sun dips, enjoying sundowners by a fire pit. Savor a gourmet dinner at the lodge, perhaps under the stars, followed by relaxation or optional cultural talks about Maasai traditions.
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Full-Day Game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve

The reserve awakens - lions roar faintly, their prides stirring on open plains. Track elusive cheetahs across grasslands, leopards draped languidly over acacia branches, and zebras thundering about. Soar in a breathtaking hot-air balloon ride, gliding above the great migration’s wildebeest crossing the Mara River in a ballet of survival. Spot the historic Big Five, such as elephant, buffalo, and rhino, amid this endless drama. Feel the thrill when a lioness locks eyes, meters away, as the sun crests. Return to the luxurious camp for a lavish brunch under a fever tree, then lounge by the infinity pool, perhaps joining a gentle Maasai-led nature walk to embrace their culture. Later, venture deeper on a game drive, picnic basket in tow. Picnic amid giraffes nibbling treetops, witness hyenas’ cunning scavenging, or a hippo pod’s lazy river lounge. As shadows lengthen, the landscape ignites; vultures circle, impalas freeze at a leopard’s stealthy prowl, all savored in opulent comfort.
  • 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 National Park

The safari unfolds in opulent splendor, tracing the Great Rift Valley’s majestic escarpments. By noon, arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park, a UNESCO gem where the extraordinary dazzles. Step from your luxurious vehicle; thousands of flamingos cloak the lake in vibrant rosy waves, their pink feathers dancing, honks a wild symphony. With bespoke binoculars, watch them soar in a crimson cloud against the azure sky. Nearby, endangered rhinos graze amid golden fever trees, their prehistoric might a testament to conservation’s triumph. Savor a gourmet picnic beneath ancient acacias, adorned with fine linens and crystal, overlooking baboons’ playful antics and Lake Nakuru’s glassy expanse mirroring Mount Longonot. At night, retreat to your lavish lodge, stargazing from a plush private veranda in sumptuous comfort, reflecting on Mara’s majestic predators and Nakuru’s flamboyant splendor - Africa’s soul, draped in timeless luxury.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
04Day 4

Day 4

Lake Nakuru to Nairobi

Enjoy an early breakfast followed by an optional morning game drive (additional cost) in Lake Nakuru, focusing on the park's unique ecosystem with opportunities to see giraffes, buffaloes, and more rhinos against the flamingo-dotted lake backdrop. Mid-morning: Check out and begin the 2- to 3-hour drive back to Nairobi, with a possible stopover at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint (if not fully appreciated earlier) for final photos and souvenirs from roadside curio shops. Afternoon: Arrive in Nairobi by early afternoon, with time for lunch at a city restaurant or optional visits to attractions like the Karen Blixen Museum before drop-off at your hotel or airport, concluding your safari with cherished memories.
  • 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 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. Hot air balloon safari
  3. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  4. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  5. A professional driver/guide
  6. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  7. All Taxes/VAT
  8. Roundtrip airport transfer
  9. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  10. 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$2,123

per person

Guide price

US$3,038 per person

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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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