4 Days Mid-Luxury Kenya Safari
Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara
Overview
4 Days Mid-Luxury Kenya Safari
Got only a few days to explore the natural wonders of Kenya? This 4-day safari itinerary takes you to some of the most fun places in the Kenyan wilderness so you can experience an authentic safari adventure even if it’s just for a few days. Start with a refreshing boat ride along the enchanting Lakes Naivasha and Nakuru: home to fascinating bird species like pink flamingos, cormorants, and ibis. Of course, you’ll also come across diverse wildlife, like rhinos, lions, and warthogs roaming the woodlands and acacia swamps.
The second part of your journey sees you traversing the rolling grasslands of the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. The superb game viewing, along with the mesmerizing landscapes, makes this one of the top safari destinations in the world! In addition to the thrilling game drives in the African bush, you also get to enjoy fantastic sundowners, where you get to sit back after an exciting day in the wild, drink in hand, and marvel at the marvelous African sunset. It’s definitely an unforgettable experience!
Travel logistics
Start / Finish
Start
- Nairobi
- NBOJomo Kenyatta International Airport
Finish
- Nairobi
- NBOJomo Kenyatta International Airport
Highlights
What Makes This Safari Special
Big Five game viewing
Authentic cultural encounters
Game drives with a professional guide
Explore Lake Naivasha
Explore Lake Nakuru National Park
Explore Masai Mara National Reserve
Day by Day
Your Itinerary
We will meet and welcome you upon arrival in Nairobi. After a short briefing, you will set off for Lake Naivasha where you get to enjoy a morning boat ride. During this tour, you are likely to see fish eagles hunting for fish in the lake, cormorants, and ibis among other water birds. After the boat ride, you will proceed to Lake Nakuru National park for the afternoon game drive. In Lake Nakuru National park, you have good chances to see the endangered black and white rhino, as well as various big cats (lion, cheetah, leopard, etc.) The park itself is very scenic with the lake contrasting the acacia woodland areas where troops of baboons can be seen.
After breakfast, you will check out and proceed to Masai Mara passing through the Masai town of Narok. You’ll arrive at Masai Mara with a game drive in search of the big cats and other wildlife. You have a chance to see the African sunset before returning to the camp for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, you will leave for a full day of game drives in the expansive Masai Mara Game Reserve. You have good chances to see most of the Big Five. These include Lions, Elephants, Buffalo, Leopard, and Rhino. You will enjoy picnic lunch (lunch boxes from your camp) in a designated area inside the park. Thereafter you can go for an optional visit of a traditional Masai village (not included in the price, but can be arranged directly with the drive guide) and have the opportunity to learn more about their fascinating culture. Thereafter you will resume game drives until you return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Your final day begins with an early morning game drive before breakfast. This game drive gives you good chances to see Big Cats hunting or sharing a kill. Some of the elusive animals like the leopard may be seen at this hour. You’ll then return to the camp for breakfast and leave thereafter for Nairobi with lunch at a designated restaurant on the way. Drop off can be at your hotel in Nairobi or at the airport.
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Where You Stay
Handpicked
Retreats
Every lodge and camp is chosen for its location, character and comfort, so the place you rest is as memorable as the adventure itself.
What's Included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- 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$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcoholic drinks
Questions
Frequently Asked
The price covers park fees; all activities (unless labeled as optional); all accommodation as stated in the itinerary; a professional driver/guide; all transportation (unless labeled as optional). Budget separately for international flights (from/to home); additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour; tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day). Your personalized quote confirms the full breakdown line by line.
The prime months for this itinerary are June, July, August, September and October. That said, Kenya rewards visitors in every season. Tell us your travel dates and we'll advise exactly what to expect.
This is a private, tailor-made safari for your own party of 2 to 12 guests. You won't be grouped with strangers. The itinerary, vehicle and guide are yours alone.
You'll stay at Pelican Lodge and Sekenani Mara Camp, as laid out in the day-by-day itinerary. If availability requires it, we substitute properties of a similar or better standard and always confirm before you travel.
Send an inquiry through the form on this page and our safari experts will come back with a personalized quote within 24 hours, free and with no obligation. Once the plan feels right, we lock in your dates and lodges.
Absolutely. Treat the 4-day program as a starting point. We can adjust the pace, upgrade or change lodges, add days, or combine it with other destinations. Tell us what your ideal trip looks like and we'll shape it around you.
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