This tour begins and ends in Nairobi and takes you through some of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife and geographic destinations, including the Great Rift Valley. Perfect for a 4-day adventure, you’ll spend two nights in the Masai Mara National Reserve, where you’ll experience world-class game viewing, including the great wildebeest migration (if it’s in season). Next, visit Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its rare black and white rhinos, along with stunning flocks of flamingos and a variety of other bird species.
Tour Features
- Luxury Tour: This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.
- Private Tour: This tour is organized exclusively for you and won’t be shared with others.
- Can Start Any Day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Can Be Customized: You can request changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
- Suitable for All Ages: This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Things to Know Before You Book
- Accommodation is included
- Departures available any day
- Tour is customizable to your preferences
- Solo travelers are welcome
Safari Rates
Low Season: $2435 USD
High Season: $28101 USD
* Indicative costs per person sharing, excluding international airline tickets
Included
- All accommodations
- Full board
- Luxurious private 4×4 Safari Jeep
- Park Fees
- Private guide speaking fluently English
- Drinking water
- Pickup and transfer airport
Day 1: Nairobi/Masai Mara
You’ll be picked up from your hotel around 7:30 am and then depart for the Masai Mara National Reserve, making a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. We’ll spend about 30 minutes here, providing you with insights into how the Rift Valley was formed. Afterward, we’ll continue to Narok, a town known for its Maasai heritage, where you’ll enjoy a hot lunch.
Following lunch, we’ll proceed to Masai Mara. Upon arrival, our local staff will be there to assist you with checking into your camp. Your safari adventure continues with an afternoon game drive, which starts immediately after you arrive. Later, we’ll return to the hotel for a delicious dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp
Day 2: Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast at 6:30 am, we set out for a full day of game drives, with a packed picnic lunch as we explore this world-renowned reserve. Masai Mara is Kenya’s premier wildlife sanctuary, home to over 450 species of animals, including both residents and migrants. The plains are teeming with migrating wildebeest and zebras, while resident wildlife such as lions, buffaloes, and Thompson’s gazelles can be seen year-round. The Mara’s fertile climate, framed by the Rift Valley, creates one of the richest and most diverse ecosystems within its 1,672 sq km area—an endless wildlife spectacle. Located 268 km west of Nairobi, the focus here is on the game, with herds of elephants grazing alongside lions, buffalos, and various other species.
After an exciting day of exploration, we’ll return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp
Day 3: Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, we depart from the Mara, passing through the Maasai plains and the Mau Escarpment to reach the floor of the Rift Valley. We’ll arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingo-fringed shores, in time for lunch. Afterward, we’ll set off for an afternoon game drive, exploring the park’s scenic beauty and visiting viewpoints that offer excellent photo opportunities.
Lake Nakuru is one of the iconic Rift Valley lakes, with an ecosystem that supports rich ecological diversity. The flamingos (both greater and lesser) and other waterbirds are a major draw, while the park is also home to about 56 species of mammals, including white rhinos and buffaloes. With nearly 450 species of terrestrial birds, the park is a birdwatcher’s paradise. After a day of exploration, we’ll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Day 4: Lake Nakuru - Nairobi
In Lake Nakuru National Park, you’ll have the opportunity to visit a unique sanctuary that cares for a significant population of endangered white and black rhinos, as well as Rothschild’s giraffes. Waterbucks, along with predators like lions and leopards, are commonly spotted in the park. The area is also teeming with a variety of birdlife, including abundant flamingos around the lake.
In the late afternoon, we’ll depart for Nairobi, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport to catch your flight to the next destination.
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