This 4-day safari combines the flamingo-fringed shores of Lake Nakuru with the big-cat plains of the Masai Mara. Start with a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park to see rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffe, lions, and thousands of flamingos. Then head to the Masai Mara for 2 full days of classic savannah game drives with high chances of lions, cheetah, elephants, and the Big
Tour highlights
- Home of Rhinos
- Unlimited Game Drives
- The Big Five and other wildlife
Sample itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi - Lake NakuruOpen
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive in the park. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. Also, many species of game can be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild’s giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and many species of plains game. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or alternative. Approx Transit time: 3 hrs Meal plan: {Lunch, Dinner}
Days 2: Lake Nakuru - Masai MaraOpen
After breakfast drive to Maasai Mara Game Reserve arriving in time for lunch at Mara Serena Safari Lodge or similar. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Lodge. Approx Transit time: 6 hrs Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}
Day 3: Masai Mara National ReserveOpen
Spend the day in this wonderful game reserve, with early morning and late afternoon game drives. You will have the best opportunity of spotting the buffalo, lion, leopard, elephant, and rhino popularly known as the big five. You may opt to go out with picnic lunch boxes to spend most of the time in the park, coming back to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Visit manyatta (local Maasai villages) available at an extra fee payable direct to the village elders. All meals and overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge or similar. Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}
Day 4: Masai Mara - NairobiOpen
Another early morning pre-breakfast game drive, then bid farewell to Maasai Mara and drive back to Nairobi arriving early afternoon. Drop off at your hotel or transfer to the airport for your onward flight home. End of services. Approx transit time: 6 hrs Meal plan: {Breakfast}