4 Days Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Private Safari
This 4-day adventure combines Kenya's most iconic wildlife reserve with one of its most beautiful Rift Valley lakes.
Witness the big cats and vast herds of Maasai Mara, then explore Lake Nakuru—famed for rhino spotting and diverse birdlife. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, or friends, this itinerary balances action-packed game drives with scenic road journeys through the Rift Valley.
- Duration
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Where
- Lake Nakuru · Maasai Mara
- From
- USD 1,800 per person sharing
- Style
- Guided safari
- Best time
- January to December
Why we love it
Two iconic destinations. Four unforgettable days. Experience the Big Five in the Maasai Mara and discover Lake Nakuru's famous rhino habitat on a private Kenya safari designed for comfort flexibility and incredible wildlife photography.
Worth knowing
What makes this one different.
- I
Big 5 sightings in Maasai Mara
- II
Rhino & birdlife at Lake Nakuru
- III
Scenic Rift Valley viewpoints
- IV
Perfect for solo travelers, couples and families
- V
Private safari
Accommodation
Where you sleep, night by night.
Camps and lodges of this standard, named where we have a firm allocation. We will confirm the exact property before anything is booked.
Lodge/camp near Nakuru
1 night
Lodge/tented camp inside or near the Mara
1 night
Lodge/camp
1 night
- 1
Maasai Mara
Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Depart Nairobi and drive through the spectacular Great Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara. Enjoy lunch before your first afternoon game drive in search of lions elephants cheetahs zebras wildebeest and giraffes.
Overnight: Maasai Mara Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Staying at Lodge/camp near Nakuru
- 2
Maasai Mara
Day 2: Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari
Enjoy a full-day private game drive across the Mara's endless savannah with a picnic lunch. Search for the Big Five and experience exceptional wildlife viewing during Kenya's peak safari season.
Overnight: Maasai Mara Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
Staying at Lodge/tented camp inside or near the Mara
- 3
Lake Nakuru
Day 3: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru
After breakfast travel towards Lake Nakuru through the scenic Great Rift Valley. Enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for the park's famous black and white rhinos alongside buffaloes giraffes zebras and abundant birdlife.
Staying at Lodge/camp
- 4
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Nairobi
Enjoy an early breakfast. Continue to Nairobi arriving in the afternoon with unforgettable memories of your Kenya wildlife safari.
Meals: Breakfast
Why we love it
Two iconic destinations. Four unforgettable days. Experience the Big Five in the Maasai Mara and discover Lake Nakuru's famous rhino habitat on a private Kenya safari designed for comfort flexibility and incredible wildlife photography.
Before you book
Per person sharing
| Season | When | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Basic camps, private vehicle transport | USD 1,800 |
| Mid-Range | Comfortable lodges/tented camps, private vehicle, better amenities | USD 2,100 |
| Luxury | Premium camps/lodges, private safaris | USD 2,900 |
Subject to availability when you book. A single supplement applies to solo travellers.
What is included
Your safari includes
- Park Fees
- Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
- Transport in a shared safari 4x4 vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- 3 nights accommodation
- Full-board accommodation while on safari
- Breakfast lunch and dinner as specified
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Game drives
- Bottled drinking water during game drive
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Laundry
- Souvenirs and handicrafts
- Balloon Safari
- Maasai Village Cultural Visit
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