Safari Overview
Combine the big-game plains of the Maasai Mara with the flamingos and rhinos of Lake Nakuru in four rewarding days.
This classic Kenya road safari pairs the Maasai Mara with Lake Nakuru National Park on the floor of the Great Rift Valley. In the Mara you enjoy full game-drive days in one of Africa's greatest wildlife areas, with a high concentration of lions and the annual migration from July to October. At Lake Nakuru you can look for black and white rhinos, the endangered Rothschild's giraffe and flocks of greater and lesser flamingos, plus viewpoints such as Baboon Cliff and Lion Hill. The itinerary can be adjusted to your preferences and travel style.
Highlights
- Great Rift Valley viewpoint
- Big Five game drives in the Maasai Mara
- Wildebeest migration from July to October
- Black and white rhinos at Lake Nakuru
- Flocks of greater and lesser flamingos
- Optional Maasai village visit (extra cost)
Ideal for: First-time safari travellers, couples and families who want Kenya's best-known reserve plus a contrasting Rift Valley park in a short trip.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
After meeting our representative and a safari briefing, drive south along the Great Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara, arriving for lunch. Your afternoon game drive brings the first sightings of the Mara's famous wildlife, including the Big Five, zebras, giraffes, hyenas and gazelles. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp (L, D).
Spend the full day exploring the reserve with game drives. The Mara holds one of the highest lion densities in the world and, in season, millions of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles. Look for lion prides, cheetahs and hippos in the river. An optional Maasai village visit is available at extra cost. All meals and overnight at your camp (B, L, D).
Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving for lunch. On the afternoon game drive look for Thomson's and Grant's gazelles, hippos, leopards, lions, rhinos, waterbuck and the endangered Rothschild's giraffe, along with the lake's flamingos. Dinner and overnight at your lodge (B, L, D).
After breakfast, return to Nairobi for a transfer to your hotel or the airport (B).
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in the Maasai Mara (2 nights) and a lodge at Lake Nakuru (1 night), or similar.
What's Included
Included
- Meet-and-greet and safari briefing
- Accommodation as outlined or similar
- Full-board meals on safari (breakfast, lunch and dinner) as per itinerary
- Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Park and reserve entrance fees
- English-speaking professional driver-guide
- Drinking water during the safari (1 litre per person per day)
- All applicable taxes
- Hotel or airport transfers as per itinerary
Not included
- International flights
- Visas
- Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry and telephone calls
- Tips and gratuities for guides, porters and waiters
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Prices
| Per Person Each of | Peak Season- 01 Jul-30Oct | High Season 03 Jan- 31Mar/01Nov -15 Dec | Low Season-01Apr – 30Jun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH LEVEL ACCOMMODATION | 02 | $2220 | $1825 | $1690 |
| 03 | $2020 | $1625 | $1490 | |
| 04 | $1920 | $1530 | $1390 | |
| 05 | $1860 | $1470 | $1330 | |
| 06 | $1820 | $1298 | $1295 | |
| SRS | $560 | $490 | ||
| STANDARD ACCOMMODATION LEVEL | 02 | $1970 | $1760 | $1660 |
| 03 | $1770 | $1565 | $1460 | |
| 04 | $1670 | $1465 | $1365 | |
| 05 | $1610 | $1410 | $1305 | |
| 06 | $1570 | $1370 | $1265 | |
| SRS | $640 | $295 |
Rates are per person sharing, by group size, season and accommodation level. SRS = single room supplement. Prices are a guide and are confirmed at the time of booking.
Map & Destinations
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Frequently Asked Questions
This safari runs year-round. The Great Migration is usually in the Maasai Mara from July to October, while the dry months of January to February and June to October offer easy game viewing.
Our prices are based on a private safari vehicle for your group, with your own driver-guide. Shared departures may be possible on request.
A 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing and photography.
Yes. We can adjust the travel dates, length, destinations, pace and activities to suit you.
Yes. We can quote for upgraded lodges and tented camps, subject to availability on your dates.
Yes. We can add domestic flights, a Kenyan coast or Zanzibar beach stay, or extra safari days before or after this itinerary.
Lightweight neutral-coloured clothing, warm layers for early mornings, comfortable shoes, a sun hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars and a camera. See our Safari Travel Information page for a full checklist.
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