4 Days Masai Mara / Nakuru Mid-range Safari

Overview of 4 Days Masai Mara / Nakuru Mid-range Safari

4 Days / 3 Nights Duration

Nairobi Location

$1,500.00 per person

A diverse 4-day circuit combining the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru with the big cat territory of the Masai Mara.

Highlights of this Tour

✓ Black and White Rhinos in Nakuru, Flamingos, Big Five in Masai Mara, Rift Valley scenery.

Itinerary and Where to Stay

Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru

This 4-day safari begins with a hotel or airport pick-up in Nairobi, followed by a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley with a brief stop at the viewpoint before proceeding to Lake Nakuru National Park. Upon arrival, you will check in at your lodge, enjoy lunch, and later head out for an afternoon game drive in this compact yet wildlife-rich park, known for its rhino sanctuary, Rothschild giraffes, and seasonal flamingos that often line the lake shores. After exploring the park, you will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals Day 1: Lunch, Dinner

Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park

Where you sleep

Lake Nakuru Lodge

Mid-Range

Day 2: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

On the second day, you will have breakfast and then start the drive toward the Masai Mara. You’ll head back across the valley and pass through Narok town, which is the last main place to stop for a break and fuel. From there, the road turns to dirt as you head into Maasai land. You’ll arrive at Mara Sopa Lodge in the afternoon, get settled into your round stone cottage, and have some lunch. Later in the afternoon, you’ll head out for your first game drive in the reserve. This part of the Mara is well known for its lions, and you’ll spend a few hours tracking them and other wildlife before returning to the lodge for the evening.

Meals Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve

Where you sleep

Mara Sopa Lodge

Mid-Range

Day 3: Full Day Masai Mara

The third day is for spending as much time as possible in the reserve. You’ll get an early start as the sun comes up to see the animals while they are still active and the air is cool. Having this extra day allows you to drive further into the park toward the Talek area, where the plains open up and it's easier to spot cheetahs or large herds of elephants. You can take a breakfast box with you to eat out in the bush or head back to the lodge later in the morning. Since it gets hot in the middle of the day, you’ll return to Sopa for lunch and a few hours to relax by the pool. In the late afternoon, you’ll go back out for another drive or, if you like, visit a local Maasai village near the lodge to see their traditional way of life. You’ll finish the day back at the lodge for dinner.

Meals Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve

Where you sleep

Mara Sopa Lodge

Mid-Range

Day 4: Morning Game Drive & Return

On the final day, after breakfast, you will check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi, with the option of a short early morning game drive before departure. The drive back offers time to relax and reflect on the safari experience, arriving in Nairobi in the afternoon for your hotel or airport drop-off, marking the end of your memorable Kenyan adventure.

Meals Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch

Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve