4 Days Kenya Safari Tour
Tour Overview
4 days Kenya safari package to Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara safari is a special short game viewing package designed for you to explore the wonders in Magical Kenya. Expect to enjoy a guided game viewing tour across Lake Nakuru National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. During the guided game viewing, each destination will have you exposed to its distinct wildlife species.
Lake Nakuru National Park is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site which is lying in the rift valley. This protected area is compact with a land area coverage of only 188 sq. km and was officially established in 1968. It is a recognized Important Birding Area with more than 400 bird species. It was declared a RAMSAR site in 1990 and protects a range of wildlife including hippos, white rhinos, waterbucks, leopards, giraffes, cheetahs, and lions.
The checklist of birds to explore on the Lake Nakuru National Park tour includes black-winged lapwings, greater and lesser flamingos, hammer kops, African fish eagle, pied kingfishers, Hottentot teal, white pelicans, crab plovers, starlings, African fish eagle, and more.
Masai Mara National Reserve is an extensive savanna-protected area with a total area coverage of 1510 sq. km. The reserve is set southwest of Kenya and features vast savanna plains. Masai Mara boasts of its abundant wildlife including leopards, lions, zebras, topis, wildebeest, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and others.
Tour Details
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru with Kenya expert
Day 2: Game drive & transfer to Masai Mara
Day 3: Enjoy a full day game drive in Masai Mara
Day 4: Drive back to Nairobi
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru with Kenya expert
Have a delicious cup of tea/coffee and after, you will head off to Lake Nakuru National Park. Your road trip will begin after you have been briefed about the 4 days Nakuru & Masai Mara safari. From Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park will require about 3-4 hours and expect to enjoy the beautiful countryside landscape.
Lake Nakuru National Park is a popular bird-watching destination and also game drives. On arrival at the park, you will check in your lodge for relaxation and lunch, and then you will have an afternoon guided game drive. The guided game drive includes spotting a diversity of wildlife including white rhinos, leopards, giraffes, and other mammals as well as diverse bird species.
Accommodation options
- Luxury: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
- Midrange: Lake Nakuru Lodge
- Budget: Sleepway Cottages
Meal plan: Half board
Travel time: 3-4 hours in a 4×4 safari vehicle
Day 2: Game drive & transfer to Masai Mara
After breakfast, expect to embark on a guided game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park. Today’s game viewing session is best for you to encounter different early morning risers. Later, you will proceed to Masai Mara Reserve which is about 6 hours’ drive. Get to Masai Mara Reserve in the evening to relax at the lodge or camp.
Accommodation options
- Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- Midrange: Mara Intrepids
- Basic: Talek Bush Camp
Meal plan: Full board
Travel time: 6 hours
Day 3: Enjoy a full-day game drive in Masai Mara
Have a delicious breakfast and after, you will depart your lodge with a pack of lunch. Go explore Masai Mara Reserve on a guided game drive. This involves searching for the reserve’s iconic wildlife including buffaloes, elephants, leopards, lions, rhinos, and antelopes. If you happen to travel during the Great Migration season, then you will have a great treat to magical encounters of millions of wildebeest as they cross the Mara River.
Today’s long day game drive includes morning and afternoon game drives plus a delicious lunch break. You will get back to the lodge to relax, and enjoy a leisurely dinner, and overnight stay.
Accommodation options
- Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- Midrange: Mara Intrepids
- Basic: Talek Bush Camp
Meal plan: Full board
Day 4: Drive back to Nairobi
Enjoy a delicious cup of tea/coffee at leisure, then check out of the lodge in Masai Mara Reserve. You will exit Masai Mara with a sunrise game drive for you to catch up with species of wildlife that you never encountered the previous day. Drive to Nairobi city, 6 hours, and en route, you will have lunch before drop off at the hotel or airport for your departure.
End of safari
Inclusions
- Game drives
- Service of a safari driver
- Park entrance fees
- All ground travel using a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Meals and accommodation for 3 nights
- All relevant government taxes and levies
- All park entrance fees
Exclusions
- Tips
- Travel Insurance
- International airfares
- Obtaining visas
- Passports
- Alcoholic drinks
- All optional experiences
The best time to go for the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru tour
Kenya is an open destination all year around but is best explored during the peak dry season. The two important dry season phases to consider when planning your Kenya safari include January to February and July to September. These are the perfect months of the year to visit most of the destinations in Kenya to explore wildlife including Lake Nakuru National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve.
June to October is a perfect short dry season for witnessing the Great Migration in Masai Mara Reserve. The rest of the months mark the rainy or wet season with the longest being March, April, to May. It is around these months when most parks experience heavy rains with fewer crowds.
Other destinations to visit in Kenya
Beyond Lake Nakuru National Park and Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya safaris also offer visitors a chance to explore other sites. Additional places to visit include Amboseli National Park, Aberdare National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Samburu National Park/Reserve, Nairobi National Park, and others.
Additional safari activities to do
Visitors can also incorporate other experiences to spice their 4 days Nakuru & Masai Mara tour. These include hot air balloon safaris, bush or nature walks, cultural visits to the nearby local community, especially the Maasai village; camping safaris, night game drives, and others.
