Kenya Safaris
Spectacular 4 Days Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Camping Safari
Overview
About this safari
Three distinctive game-viewing experiences across Nairobi, Lake Nakuru and the Maasai Mara. The Mara offers wildlife in extraordinary variety and abundance — over 450 recorded species and an easy Big Five (lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard, elephant).
Lake Nakuru, an alkaline Rift Valley lake, is famous for its flocks of pink flamingos and as a sanctuary for both black and white rhino.
The famed Maasai people live within the reserve's dispersal area, and an optional village visit can be arranged.
Highlights
What you'll experience
- Two iconic Kenyan parks in one trip
- Flamingos and rhino at Lake Nakuru
- Big Five and migration plains in the Mara
- Rift Valley escarpment scenery en route
- Adventure-style serviced camping
Day by Day
Itinerary
Day 1 - Nairobi → Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart Nairobi at 07:30, driving north through the Rift Valley. Arrive at Lake Nakuru for lunch. Afternoon game drive — flamingos along the shore, white rhino in the acacia woodland, Rothschild's giraffe, waterbuck and pelican.
Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Campsite near Lake NakuruDay 2 - Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara
Morning game drive in Nakuru, then transfer south-west towards the Maasai Mara via Narok. Arrive at camp for late lunch and an afternoon game drive on the Mara plains.
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Mara serviced campsiteDay 3 - Maasai Mara — full day
Full day game drives in the Mara with picnic lunch. Track lion, cheetah and leopard; in season visit the Mara River crossing points.
Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Mara serviced campsiteDay 4 - Maasai Mara → Nairobi
Early morning game drive, breakfast, then return to Nairobi for afternoon drop-off.
Breakfast
What's Included
- All park entrance fees
- Transport in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional driver-guide and camp chef
- Full camping equipment (tents, mattresses, kitchen)
- Full board on safari
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
What's Excluded
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips for guides, drivers and camp staff
- Personal items (laundry, phone, curios)
- Optional activities (balloon safari, cultural visits)
- Sleeping bag (available for hire)
- Maasai village visit
Good to Know
Before you travel
Best time to travel
Year-round. Migration peaks Jul–Oct. Flamingo numbers vary with lake levels.
What to pack
Sleeping bag, warm layers, sun hat, binoculars, camera with zoom lens.
Fitness level
Easy to moderate. Long driving day between Nakuru and the Mara.
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