Big Five & Lake Nakuru Explorer

Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Price
$880 – $1,600
Group Size
Max 7
Difficulty
Easy

This four-day safari combines two of Kenya’s most contrasting and rewarding wildlife destinations. Begin at Lake Nakuru National Park, a compact gem known for its massive flocks of flamingos, healthy rhino population, and tree-climbing lions, before heading south to the Masai Mara for classic Big Five game viewing.

Lake Nakuru sits in the floor of the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by wooded and bushy grasslands alternating with rocky escarpments and cliffs. The alkaline lake attracts thousands of lesser flamingos whose pink masses create one of the most photographed scenes in Africa. The park is also a rhino sanctuary — both black and white rhinos thrive here, making sightings almost guaranteed.

The Masai Mara portion of your trip delivers the epic savannah experience. Endless golden plains, the sinuous Mara River, and an extraordinary density of predators ensure that every game drive brings new thrills. This combination tour gives you the diversity of habitats and species that makes Kenya the world’s premier safari destination.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru

Depart Nairobi after breakfast and drive north through the Great Rift Valley, stopping at the viewpoint above the valley floor for panoramic photos. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch at your lakeside lodge. After settling in, head out for an afternoon game drive around the lake, watching for flamingos, pelicans, rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and the park's famous tree-climbing lions.

2

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

Enjoy an early morning game drive for the best rhino and predator sightings, then return for breakfast. Check out and drive south through Narok to the Masai Mara, arriving at your safari camp in the late afternoon. Freshen up before an evening game drive to catch the Mara's spectacular sunset with wildlife silhouettes as your backdrop.

3

Full Day in the Masai Mara

A full day of game drives in the Mara ecosystem. Early morning drive follows the Mara River searching for hippo pods, crocodiles, and crossing points. Return for breakfast, then venture out again with a packed picnic lunch. Explore different sectors of the reserve — the Mara Triangle, Talek River area, and the open plains. Look for cheetah, lion prides, elephants, and if the timing is right, witness the Great Migration river crossings.

4

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Final sunrise game drive offers one last chance for incredible wildlife sightings in the soft morning light. After a leisurely breakfast, depart the Mara and drive back to Nairobi, arriving by late afternoon. Drop-off at your city hotel or JKIA airport for onward travel.

What's Included

  • Return transport from Nairobi in 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • All park and conservancy fees
  • Full-board accommodation at selected lodges
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • All game drives as per itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water throughout
  • Free airport/hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Kenya visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Gratuities for guide and camp staff
  • Alcoholic and premium beverages
  • Laundry and personal shopping
  • Optional activities not in itinerary

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