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4 Days 3 Nights Mid-Range Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari

Kenya · From NairobiPrivate safariYour dates, your group
Duration4 days / 3 nights
Travel stylePrivate 4×4 Land Cruiser
AccommodationMid-Range lodge or camp
Start & finishNairobi, Kenya

Your safari, at a glance

The Mara plains. A night at Lake Nakuru.

Keep two nights in the Masai Mara, then add Lake Nakuru for a different landscape before returning to Nairobi. The route combines one full Mara safari day with a shorter Nakuru visit. It suits travellers who can spare one more night, without trying to squeeze Amboseli into the same journey.

Your own safari vehicle

A private 4×4 Land Cruiser and English-speaking driver-guide.

Two nights in the Mara

One full middle day for wildlife viewing, without changing camp.

A considered route

The itinerary makes transfer days and overnight stops clear.

Named stays, clear choices

Your quotation confirms each hotel, room category and inclusion.

4 days, thoughtfully arranged

Your day-by-day itinerary

Nairobi → Masai Mara · 2 nights → Lake Nakuru · 1 night → Nairobi
1Nairobi to Masai MaraRift Valley journey · Afternoon game drive

Meet your driver-guide early at your Nairobi hotel, residence or agreed airport pickup point. Travel through the Great Rift Valley towards Narok, with a viewpoint stop when conditions allow.

Continue to your selected lodge or camp. Lunch and check-in timings depend on arrival. Head into the reserve for an afternoon game drive, then return for dinner and your first night in the Mara.

Overnight: Masai MaraLunch & dinner
2A full day in the Masai MaraGame viewing · Picnic lunch · Same camp

After breakfast, set out with a picnic lunch. Your guide chooses the route around wildlife activity, road conditions and your interests, leaving time for photography and unhurried sightings.

Return to the same property for dinner. If a break at camp matters to you, discuss separate morning and afternoon drives before booking. A balloon flight or other optional activity changes the day’s timings.

Overnight: Masai MaraBreakfast, lunch & dinner
3Masai Mara to Lake NakuruRoad transfer · Nakuru game viewing

After breakfast, leave the Mara and drive towards Lake Nakuru. This is a transfer day, rather than another full day in the Mara; a final Mara drive is only included if explicitly agreed with the entry arrangements.

Continue to the named Nakuru lodge and explore the park in the afternoon when arrival time permits. Your guide follows current wildlife conditions. Dinner and your overnight stay are in the Nakuru area.

Overnight: Lake NakuruBreakfast, lunch & dinner
4Lake Nakuru to NairobiBreakfast · Short game drive · Return journey

After breakfast, take a short Nakuru game drive within the agreed park arrangements, then begin the return journey to Nairobi.

Your hotel or airport drop-off is agreed before departure. If you have an onward flight, share the details before booking so the final-day schedule can be checked.

Overnight: not includedBreakfast
Wildebeest herd in the Masai Mara landscape

Wildlife is the reason. Flexibility is the key.

Look for the Mara's lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife. Your route follows conditions on the day. Individual sightings, migration herds and river crossings are never guaranteed.

A comfortable base between game drives

Where would you like to stay?

Explore proposed accommodation by destination. Select the stay you prefer at each stop; your quotation confirms the named properties, room categories, meal plans and availability.

PrideInn Mara Camp & Cottages

Masai Mara · Tented rooms and cottages

Choose a tented stay or a cottage setting beside the Talek River. Ask for the specific room category and bed arrangement you prefer; different room categories can change the price.

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Enkorok Mara Camp

Masai Mara · En-suite tented camp

A tented setting with en-suite accommodation and dining on site. Ask about double, twin, triple or interconnecting arrangements for your party.

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Mara Sopa Lodge

Masai Mara · Cottage-style safari lodge

Guest rooms in cottages, sheltered verandas and a swimming pool offer a lodge-style base between game drives. Confirm your room and bed arrangement in the quote.

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Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Lake Nakuru · Lodge overlooking the park

A hillside lodge with views over Lake Nakuru National Park. One night here fits between the Mara and the next stop on your route.

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Photos show examples at the named property, not a guaranteed room allocation. The room category and chosen properties affect your price. Sentrim Mara Camp can also be requested; photographs are not shown here.

No accommodation preference selected.

Know what you are paying for

What's included

One quotation covering the agreed safari. Before booking, check the named accommodation, room arrangement, park entry days and any optional extras.

Included in the safari

  • Private 4×4 Land Cruiser and English-speaking driver-guide
  • 3 nights at the confirmed properties
  • Park entrance fees for the agreed itinerary
  • Game drives listed in your quotation
  • Meals listed below and bottled drinking water
  • Agreed Nairobi pickup and drop-off
  • Government taxes and VAT

Not included

  • International flights and entry authorisation
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips, alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
  • Optional balloon safari and community visit
  • Personal spending and souvenirs
  • Extra nights and meals not listed below
Meals & nights at a glance
DayMeals includedOvernight
Day 1Lunch, dinnerMasai Mara
Day 2Breakfast, lunch, dinnerMasai Mara
Day 3Breakfast, lunch, dinnerLake Nakuru
Day 4BreakfastNot included

Your safari price

From US$1,590 per person sharing, as an indicative starting point. Travel dates, number of travellers, property and room arrangements determine your final price. A single room or upgraded room category may cost more.

Request your total in writing, including park fees and extras for your specific itinerary. An enquiry does not reserve rooms or require payment.

Make the safari yours

A little more to look forward to

Optional experiences can be added around your game drives. Availability, timing, any restrictions and extra charges are confirmed in your quote.

Hot-air balloon above the Mara landscape

Hot-air balloon safari

Ask about a sunrise flight and how it fits around your Day 2 game drive. Weather and operator conditions apply.

Maasai community members at a village

Maasai community visit

Request a separately arranged visit. Confirm the host, what the visit includes and the fee before booking.

Outdoor breakfast table beneath a tree in a safari landscape

Bush breakfast

Breakfast with a different view. Offered only where your lodge or activity provider can arrange it.

Guests seated outdoors at sunset on safari

A sundowner stop

Ask about an evening setting for a drink. Location, drinks and costs depend on your chosen arrangement.

Experience photos are illustrative. No optional experience is included unless stated in your quotation.

More nights? A flight? Time at the coast?

Ask about a fly-in version, an extra night in the Mara, a Nairobi hotel or a beach extension.

Before you go

Your practical questions, answered

Is this a private or shared safari?

This itinerary is private. Your party has its own 4×4 Land Cruiser and driver-guide for the road transfers and the game drives agreed in your quotation. Shared balloon activities, if requested, are separate.

How much game-viewing time do we have?

The route protects one full day in the Mara, then adds a Nakuru afternoon when arrival permits and a short final-morning drive. The Mara-to-Nakuru journey is a transfer day.

Which hotels and rooms are included?

We confirm a named property and room category in your written quotation. The gallery shows possible properties and example rooms, not a guarantee that every pictured room is available at the starting price.

How is the final price calculated?

From US$1,590 per person sharing, as an indicative starting point. Travel dates, number of travellers, property and room arrangements determine your final price. A single room or upgraded room category may cost more.

Can children join this safari?

Tell us each child's age, your preferred room arrangement and any needs before quoting. We will check the chosen property's family-room options and the suitability or age restrictions of optional activities. We do not assume that children receive a particular discount.

Can you pick us up or drop us at the airport?

An agreed Nairobi airport pickup or drop-off can be arranged. Share your flight details before booking so we can assess timings. A hotel night before the safari or after it may be advisable depending on the flight.

Can we choose a balloon safari or shorter drives?

Yes, request these preferences when enquiring. A balloon safari is quoted separately and is subject to availability and operating conditions. Shorter morning and afternoon drives can be discussed instead of the full-day picnic arrangement.

Will we see the migration or a river crossing?

Neither can be guaranteed. Wildlife movements and daily conditions determine sightings. Tell us your priorities and dates so the route and accommodation can be discussed realistically, including whether an extra night would give you more time.

What should we pack?

Bring comfortable layers, sun protection, your camera, necessary personal items and manageable luggage for the vehicle. See our packing guide. If you request a fly-in version, confirm the airline's baggage allowance separately.

Can dietary or accessibility needs be accommodated?

Describe what you need before accepting a quote. We will check the specific room, paths, vehicle access and meal arrangements with the property. We will not assume all safari camps or vehicles meet the same requirements.

What happens after I request a quote?

We use your dates, group details and preferences to prepare the proposed itinerary and price. Review the accommodation, inclusions, payment terms and cancellation conditions before confirming. Sending an enquiry is not a booking.

Where can I read the booking and cancellation terms?

Read our Booking Terms & Conditions and the terms supplied with your quotation before paying. Ask us to clarify any property-specific cancellation or payment conditions in writing.

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4 Days 3 Nights Mid-Range Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari

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