4-Day Kenya Safari: Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru | Luxury, Mid-Range & Budget Options

Masai Mara,Kenya.
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4 Days Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari (Budget • Midrange • Luxury)

Overview

This 4-day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru safari delivers a well-rounded Kenyan wildlife adventure, blending Big Five sightings, sweeping landscapes, and classic Rift Valley lakes. Explore the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, home to Africa’s highest concentration of predators and the Great Wildebeest Migration, before discovering Lake Nakuru National Park, a premier rhino sanctuary and birding paradise. Designed for travelers seeking maximum wildlife in limited time, this safari is available in budget camping, midrange lodges, or luxury tented camps, with daily departures from Nairobi.

Safari Facts at a Glance

Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
Start / EndNairobi
Parks VisitedMasai Mara & Lake Nakuru
Safari TypeWildlife & Scenic
AccommodationBudget • Midrange • Luxury
Best TimeYear-round (Migration: Jul–Oct)
Ideal ForFirst-timers, couples, families

Why Choose This Safari

✔ Combines Kenya’s #1 safari park + top rhino sanctuary
✔ Excellent Big Five sighting probability
✔ Short travel time, high wildlife density
✔ Flexible accommodation tiers to match your budget
✔ Ideal alternative to longer, more expensive itineraries
This is one of the highest-converting safaris in Kenya for a reason.

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi → Masai Mara

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley toward the Maasai Mara. This route offers dramatic escarpment views and introduces Kenya’s changing landscapes.
Arrive in the Mara for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive—the best time to encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and plains game.
Overnight: Camp or Lodge in Masai Mara
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Full Day in Masai Mara

Spend the entire day exploring the vast savannahs of the Masai Mara, maximizing wildlife encounters. The reserve is renowned for large lion prides, cheetahs, leopards, and—seasonally—the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Optional experiences:
  • Maasai Village cultural visit – $25 per person
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari – $450 per person
Overnight: Camp or Lodge in Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru

After an early morning game drive, depart the Masai Mara and travel through the scenic Rift Valley floor to Lake Nakuru, a renowned sanctuary for black and white rhinos and Rothschild giraffes.
An afternoon game drive focuses on both wildlife and birdlife, including pelicans and seasonal flamingos.
Overnight: Camp or Lodge near Lake Nakuru
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Lake Nakuru → Nairobi

Morning game viewing offers excellent photography opportunities before breakfast. Afterward, return to Nairobi with a scenic stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint.
Arrive in Nairobi late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation Options

Budget:
  • Mara: Budget Tented Camp
  • Nakuru: Budget Safari Camp
Midrange:
  • Mara: En-suite Tented Lodge
  • Nakuru: Midrange Safari Lodge
Luxury:
  • Mara: Luxury Tented Camp / Lodge
  • Nakuru: Premium Safari Lodge
(Final accommodation depends on availability and season.)

What’s Included

  • Transport in safari vehicle
  • Full-board accommodation as per itinerary
  • Park entrance fees
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Daily game drives
  • Bottled drinking water

What’s Excluded

  • Optional activities (balloon safari, Maasai village)
  • Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages
  • Tips & personal expenses

Integrated 2026 Pricing Table (Per Person)

Budget Camping Safari

2 People$720
3–4 People$650
5–6 People$595
7–8 People$560

Midrange Lodge Safari

2 People$980
3–4 People$890
5–6 People$820
7–8 People$790

Luxury Lodge Safari

2 People$1,480
3–4 People$1,320
5–6 People$1,190
(Prices subject to seasonal variation – request exact quote)

FAQs

Is this safari good for first-time visitors?
Yes. It covers Kenya’s most iconic parks in just four days.
Will I see the Big Five?
Very high chances, especially lions and rhinos.
Is Lake Nakuru good for elephants?
No—elephants are not present, which makes rhino sightings easier.
Can this safari start any day?
Yes. Daily departures from Nairobi.
✨ Ready to experience Kenya’s top wildlife parks in just 4 days?
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Min Age 12
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