4-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari from Nairobi

Tour Overview

This four-day route pairs two of Kenya's most reliable wildlife destinations: the Maasai Mara National Reserve, home to the Big Five and — depending on season — the Great Migration, and Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its flamingo flocks and rhino sanctuary. It's a well-balanced short safari for travelers who want strong wildlife viewing without a longer time commitment.

Detailed Description

Two full days in the Maasai Mara give real depth to the safari experience — enough time for both a first game drive on arrival and a complete day dedicated to tracking lion, elephant, giraffe, and zebra across the reserve's open plains, with an included Maasai village visit for cultural context. From there, the route continues to Lake Nakuru, whose alkaline waters and surrounding woodland support one of Kenya's most important rhino sanctuaries alongside striking flamingo populations, before returning to Nairobi.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Nairobi to Maasai Mara

Airport pick-up and drive to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, visit a Maasai village for traditional dance and cultural insight, followed by your first game drive — with a chance of witnessing the wildebeest migration, season permitting. Overnight in the Maasai Mara.

Day 2: Full Day in Maasai Mara

A full day of game drives across the reserve, home to lion, elephant, giraffe, zebra, and abundant other wildlife, with a packed lunch enjoyed in the bush. Overnight in the Maasai Mara.

Day 3: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast and check-out, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingo flocks and rhino sanctuary, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive. Overnight near Lake Nakuru.

Day 4: Departure

After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi, with drop-off at the airport timed to your departure flight.

Pricing

What's Included

•      Airport and hotel pick-up/drop-off

•      Full-board accommodation at indicated lodges and camps

•      Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

•      Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide

•      Unlimited game drives

•      All reserve and park entry fees

•      Maasai village visit

•      1 litre of drinking water per person per day

•      All applicable government taxes and levies

What's Excluded

•      International flights

•      Travel insurance

•      Optional activities

•      Extra meals and activities

•      Personal expenses

•      Tips and gratuities

Why Travel With Afric Mzizi Safaris

The Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru complement each other perfectly in a short window — big-cat and migration territory paired with some of Kenya's best rhino and birdlife viewing — and Afric Mzizi Safaris plans the route to make full use of every game-drive day rather than losing time to unnecessary transfers. As a family-run, Nairobi-based operator, we're happy to extend this itinerary with Amboseli, Samburu, or a Lake Naivasha boat excursion if you have extra time to spend.