3N / 4D
Wildlife
Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Big 5 Safari Package
Masai Mara National Reserve(2N) → Lake Nakuru National Park(1N)
STAY budget hotels + camp
$ 810
$ 850
4% off
/personDetailed Itinerary
Day 1 Nairobi – Masai Mara
- Begin your exciting safari with a scheduled pickup from your hotel or the airport around 7:00 AM, depending on your location or flight arrival time.
- Head to the main departure point where you will be introduced to your guide.
- Set off on a scenic drive toward the Masai Mara National Reserve, passing through the spectacular landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, with a stop at a viewpoint to capture breathtaking photos.
- Arrive at your camp or lodge around 1:30 PM, where you will enjoy a warm lunch and unwind from the journey.
- Later, at around 4:00 PM, embark on your first game drive, exploring the Mara in search of iconic wildlife such as elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo.
- As the day ends, return to your accommodation for a hearty dinner and a restful night in the wild.
Day 2 Masai Mara – Full-Day Game Drive
- Get ready for a full day of adventure!
- After an early breakfast, pack your picnic lunch and set off for a full-day exploration of the Masai Mara.
- Early mornings are perfect for catching predators on the move and soaking in the stunning sunrise over the plains.
- As you explore, you'll encounter a variety of wildlife, including the Big Five, cheetahs, hyenas, and graceful giraffes roaming the grasslands.
- At midday, break for a relaxed picnic lunch in the bush, surrounded by the sounds of nature.
- Continue with an afternoon game drive, possibly witnessing dramatic moments such as the wildebeest migration river crossings (seasonal between July and September).
- Return to camp or lodge in the evening to enjoy dinner and share your experiences from the day.
- Overnight at your accommodation.
Day 3 Masai Mara to Nakuru – Optional Cultural Visit or Boat Ride
- After breakfast, you may choose to participate in a visit to a local Maasai village ($10-$20 per person, payable on-site).
- This cultural tour offers a meaningful look into Maasai traditions, including their distinct clothing, dances, and way of life.
- Engage with community members and learn about their relationship with wildlife and the land.
- Around 9:00 AM, check out and begin the drive to Nakuru, passing through Naivasha.
- Enjoy lunch along the way.
- If interested, you can opt for a boat ride on Lake Naivasha for an up-close view of hippos and birds (approximately $20 per person; please inform your guide in advance).
- You will arrive in Nakuru around 5:30 PM, where you will check in to your hotel or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4 Lake Nakuru – Nairobi
- Start the day with an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its vibrant birdlife, including flamingos, pelicans, ibises, and marabou storks.
- Have the opportunity to spot rare black rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, and other wildlife such as buffalo and zebras.
- Visit Baboon Cliff for a panoramic view of the park and lake.
- After the game drive, depart Nakuru around 11:00 AM, making a stop for lunch along the way.
- Return to Nairobi by late afternoon around 4:00 PM, where you will be dropped off at the central drop-off in CBD, marking the end of your unforgettable safari experience.
Stay & Meal Details
Budget
Masai Mara National Reserve
2 nights
Selected camp or Lodge
All Meals included
Lake Nakuru National Park
1 night
Hotel or Lodge
All Meals included
$850
4% off
Package Policies
- Park entrance fees (Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru)
- All game drives and scheduled activities
- Accommodation in your selected camp or lodge
- Services of a professional and knowledgeable driver/guide
- Transportation throughout the safari in a pop-up roof vehicle
- Meals as specified (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Daily bottled water
- Applicable taxes and government charges
- International airfare and pre/post-safari hotel accommodations
- Tips and gratuities for the guide and driver
- Personal purchases, such as souvenirs and insurance
- Optional experiences, including a Maasai village visit and a Lake Naivasha boat ride
- Airport transfers, which can be arranged at an additional cost
- Single supplement, which can be arranged at an additional cost
- Experience the breathtaking landscapes and wildlife of Masai Mara.
- Explore the stunning scenery of Lake Nakuru.
- Embark on an unforgettable safari adventure.
- Cancellations must be received in writing.
- Refunds for cancellations will depend on the duration prior to the cancellation:
- 40 - 60 days: full refund less USD $60.00 administration fee
- 14 - 35 days: 45% of the tour price
- 2 - 14 days: 25% of the tour price
- Under 2 days and no shows: NO REFUNDS
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Lake Nakuru National Park Tour Package Reviews
Agent: Wild Portraits Safaris
Latika • 3 weeks ago
Thank you so much for planning such a wonderful trip for us. Everything was well organized, from the accommodations to the transfers. We had an amazing experien (Read More)ce and created memories that will last a lifetime.
Would definitely recommend Wild portraits safari
Agent: Imara Destinations Africa
Meenakshi • 3 weeks ago
All arrangements including hotel, game drives, food arrangements, personalised s (Read More)ervices by İmara Destinations was excellent
We started our trip from New Delhi to Nairobi via Mumbai by Indigo flight. Dennis was there to welcome us at the airport early in the morning. We started off to Samburu, had lunch on the way had a relaxing evening at the resort. We had a wonderful game drive next day at the samburu national reserve, saw a leopard, zebra, giraffe, ostrich, etc from close quarters. We went to ol Pajeto conservancy, fed blind rhino, saw chimpanzees and other animals including two horned rhinos, proceeded to Nakuru saw pelicans, flamingos etc there, Masai Mara we stayed for three nights and had two game drives.
Could see lots of lions, cheetah with its prey as well as a pregnant cheetah, zebras, giraffes etc. we also saw ostriches and other animals and birds there. We then went to Naivasha had a boat ride with walk and see crocodiles and hippos and crescent island visit walked with zebras, impalas and wildebeest but couldn’t see giraffe there. Due to floods last year many parts of crescent island got submerged so could only see part of the island. Our last destination was Amboseli park with game drive there. Overall it was a highly satisfying and interesting experience. İmara Destinations did a very good job of taking us to the exact spots where animals would be seen uninterrupted. Well done İmara Destinations. Thanks to Dennis and Murray for it
Agent: Wild Portraits Safaris
Harshitha • 8 months ago
Excellent
Agent: Wild Portraits Safaris
[email protected] • 10 months ago
Just went for 8 day safari with James and Wild Portraits Safaris...it was spot o (Read More)n perfect.
Reasons
1.Clear communication and replies always comes very quickly on WhatsApp.
2. Very genuine with suggestions and doesn't do things as a job or formality.
3. James is very knowledgeable.
4. The enthusiasm and passion shown by James was just so infectious.
5. The planning of itinerary takes care of all the finer details.
6. They really take care of your focus and they don't try to sell anything you are not interested in. For example we skipped the village visit because we didn't see value in it.
7. Quite flexible and adjusts as things progress.
Agent: Javiva Adventures
Mamta • 10 months ago
The entire trip was handled with extreme professionalism by both Janet and our g (Read More)uide Bonnie.
We got to see the Big5 within 3 days of our itenary and more on the next days. Janet was very thorough with our itenary and helped us throughout and Bonnie knew all the best spots on all of our game drives. We didn't feel rushed throughout our tour, because it is designed very well to accomodate enough rest. 10/10 recommend
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Agent: Donwel Tours
Madhumita • 11 months ago
From the very beginning, Christine and Judith from Donwel Tours were highly atte (Read More)ntive to what we were looking to get from our first ever trip to Kenya, and Africa, for that matter. We wanted to cover a lot of ground, and were going from one agency to another before we found Donwel as most agents couldn't quite squeeze everything we wanted into our itinerary. Judith and Christine however made it all possible. Good quality stays everywhere, regular communication through the trip to ensure we were ok and were getting what we wanted. Special shoutout to Teeman, our driver who absolutely fantastic, drove safely and ensured our safety and comfort throughout the trip, regularly coordinating with Christine. This is an excellent team and we would highly recommend their services.
Everything was perfect.
Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Big 5 Safari Package
Masai Mara National Reserve(2N) → Lake Nakuru National Park(1N)
STAY budget hotels + camp
$ 810
$ 850
4% off
/person