4-Day Safari: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha from Nairobi
A full day tracking predators across the Mara, then rhinos and flamingos at Nakuru
This 4-day safari from Nairobi combines Masai Mara's predator-rich plains, Lake Nakuru's rhino sanctuary, and Lake Naivasha's freshwater wildlife in a single trip. A professional driver-guide leads game drives (7 AM–4 PM on day two), a scenic boat ride, and a guided walking safari on Crescent Island among giraffes and antelopes. Meals, lodging at handpicked camps, and Nairobi pickup and drop-off are included. Children from age 10 are welcome.
Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara Reserve
- Pick-up from Nairobi hotel or airport
- Drive westward to Great Rift Valley viewpoint
- Stop for photos at scenic viewpoint
- Continue to Masai Mara lodge for lunch
- Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara
- Return to lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
- Early breakfast at lodge
- Depart at 7:00 AM for full-day game drive
- Explore Masai Mara wildlife habitats
- Stop for picnic lunch inside park
- Continue afternoon game drive until 4:00 PM
- Return to lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 3: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
- Breakfast at lodge
- Drive north to Lake Nakuru National Park
- Lunch at Buraha Zenoni Hotel
- Afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru Park
- Return to hotel for overnight stay
Day 4: Lake Naivasha and Return to Nairobi
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive to Lake Naivasha
- Scenic boat ride on Lake Naivasha
- Guided walking safari on Crescent Island
- Drive back to Nairobi
- Drop-off at hotel, residence, or airport
What’s included
- Professional driver-guide in English.
- pop-up roof safari vehicle for optimal game viewing.
- breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
- lodging at Mara Jambo Lodge (two nights), Buraha Hotel Nakuru (one night).
- park entry to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park and Crescent Island.
- scenic boat ride on Lake Naivasha.
- guided walking safari on Crescent Island.
- hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Nairobi.
- Wi-Fi connection at lodges.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Before you book
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The experience
The safari starts with a morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or airport in a pop-up roof safari vehicle. You'll descend into the Great Rift Valley with a stop at a scenic viewpoint, then arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and an afternoon introduction to the Mara's wildlife. That evening sets the rhythm: dinner and sleep under the African sky.
Day two is the full-day game drive. You leave at 7 AM and don't return until 4 PM, with a picnic lunch box packed inside the reserve. The Mara is where you track herds, follow predators in action, and spend unbroken hours in one of Africa's richest wildlife habitats. Elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and the big cats move through the landscape on their own schedule, not yours, so sightings depend on where the animals are that day.
Day three takes you north to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its seasonal flamingos, endangered black and white rhinos, and tree-climbing lions. You'll have an afternoon game drive from 3:30 PM until around 6:15 PM along the lake shores and wooded areas. On the final day, you travel to Lake Naivasha for a scenic boat ride where hippos surface in the water and birds line the shoreline, then walk Crescent Island among freely roaming giraffes, zebras, and antelopes in a predator-free setting. The drive back to Nairobi ends in the late afternoon.
Is this one for you?This works best for small groups or families with children aged 10 and up who can handle a full day in the vehicle on day two. The fixed itinerary and included meals mean you're not building the trip yourself: the guide, the timing and the route are set, so the four days hold together without daily decisions.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 24 years); Child (10 to 12 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.
What animals will I actually see on the Masai Mara game drive?
The Mara is home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and the big cats (lions, leopards and cheetahs), though sightings depend on where the herds are on the day you visit. Your driver-guide knows the reserve and will track movement, but wildlife viewing is never guaranteed.
How much time do I spend on game drives each day?
Day one includes a short afternoon drive after arrival. Day two is the full commitment: 7 AM to 4 PM across the Mara with a picnic lunch inside the park. Day three has a shorter drive from 3:30 PM to around 6:15 PM at Lake Nakuru. Day four includes a boat ride and a guided walk on Crescent Island, then the drive back to Nairobi.
What's included in the meals, and are there options for dietary needs?
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included throughout the 4 days. Lunch on day two is a picnic box eaten inside the Mara. Specific dietary requirements should be mentioned at booking so the lodges can prepare accordingly.
Do I need a separate ticket to enter each park, or is that handled?
Park entry fees for Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Crescent Island are included in the tour price. Your driver-guide manages the entry process, so you don't arrange it separately.
Where will I sleep, and what are the lodges like?
You'll stay two nights at Mara Jambo Lodge in the Masai Mara, one night at Buraha Hotel in Nakuru, and return to Nairobi on day four. These are handpicked lodges and camps. Specific room types and amenities depend on your booking choice.
4-Day Safari: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha from Nairobi
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