Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru

Safari summary

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Morning: Pickup from your Nairobi hotel and drive towards the Maasai Mara.
Stop 1: Enjoy the stunning view of the Great Rift Valley at a scenic viewpoint.
Lunch: Stop at a traveler’s motel for lunch en route.
Afternoon: Arrive at the campground in Maasai Mara and check into your self-contained tent. Head out for a sunset game drive to spot the park’s wildlife.
Evening: Return to camp for a buffet dinner and a relaxing evening under the stars.
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara
Morning: Option to embark on an early morning balloon safari over the Mara (optional).
Full-Day Safari: Explore the reserve on a full-day game drive. Search for the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino). Enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade of croton trees.
Afternoon: Visit the Mara River, where hippos and crocodiles can be spotted along the banks, especially during the wildebeest migration.
Optional Cultural Visit: End the day by visiting a local Maasai village to learn about their traditions and lifestyle.
Evening: Return to camp for dinner and a cozy night in your tent.
Day 3: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Morning: After breakfast, check out and drive towards Lake Nakuru.
Lunch: Stop for lunch in a local town along the way.
Afternoon: Arrive at Lake Nakuru and check into your accommodation. Relax in preparation for the next day’s activities.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park and Return to Nairobi
Morning: Early breakfast followed by a 3-hour game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Spot flocks of pink flamingos and visit the sanctuary for black and white rhinos.
Afternoon: Start the journey back to Nairobi, with a lunch stop en route.
Evening: Arrive back in Nairobi and drop-off at your hotel.
This safari combines thrilling wildlife encounters, scenic landscapes, and an immersive cultural experience, offering a perfect taste of Kenya’s natural beauty and heritage.

Highlights
Great Rift Valley: Scenic stop with stunning views.
Maasai Mara: Full-day game drives to spot the Big Five.
Balloon Safari: Optional early morning adventure.
Mara River: View hippos, crocodiles, and wildebeest migration (seasonal).
Cultural Visit: Optional Maasai village tour.
Lake Nakuru: See pink flamingos and rare rhinos.
Comfortable Tents: Spacious tents with beds, hot water, and electricity.
Picnic Lunches: Meals amid beautiful landscapes.
Nakuru National Park: Morning game drive to see diverse wildlife.
Seamless Transfers: Return to Nairobi with scenic stops.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Kenya
	Parks	Lake Nakuru Masai Mara

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Bird watching—with professional guide
• Hot air balloons

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Airport transfers
• Meals
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Alcoholic beverages
• Hot air balloons
• Park fees
• Tips and gratuities