The Wildebeests start arriving Kenya in June and by July- August, the entire plains of Mara have been occupied by the wildebeests, zebras and gazelles and its when mara crossing is in progress
4 Days Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari
Overview
A scenic and wildlife-adventurous safari lasting four days, the lake Nakuru and Masai mara safari takes you to two national parks in Kenya: the lake Nakuru national park, a haven for birders with millions of flamingos, and the Masai mara national park, the eighth wonder of the world.
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi to the Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast on the first day of the safari, you will be picked up from your accommodation, given a briefing about the safari, and then taken on a 3- to 4-hour journey to Lake Nakuru National Park. The Lake Nakuru national park is a bird watcher’s dream with many pink-colored flamingos that are observed on the shores of Lake Nakuru. After arriving at the park, you will settle into your lodge, eat lunch and go on an afternoon game drive. In addition to flamingos, other park residents like white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, and many others can be seen during the game drive. After the game drive you will drive to your lodge, have dinner and overnight.
Accommodation options,
- Sleep way cottages (Budget),
- Lake Nakuru lodge (Mid-range),
- Sarova lion hill game lodge (Luxury).
Day 2: Lake Nakuru to Masai mara National Park
You will rise early for breakfast on the second day of your safari, check out of your lodging and depart for the Masai Mara National Reserve. The great migration of wildebeest is witnessed in the Masai Mara National Reserve, which is also home to other wildlife like lions, leopards, Masai giraffes, and many others. It is considered to be the eighth wonder of the world. It takes 6 hours to travel from Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve, so you will arrive in the park in the evening. En route, you will have lunch, and once you enter the park, you will go on an evening/night game drive during which you will see a variety of animals, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and other species. Afterwards, drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation options;
- Talek bush camp (budget),
- Mara Intrepid (Mid-range),
- Mara Serena Safari lodge (Luxury).
Day 3: A full day in the Masai Mara
You will get a full day to explore the plains of the Masai Mara National Park, its grandeur, and its animals on the third day of the safari. On this day, you will rise early for breakfast before heading to the park for a hot air balloon safari, where you will get an eagle’s eye view of the park’s wildlife. After the activity, you will return to your lodge for lunch before returning for an afternoon game drive, during which you will view a variety of species, including buffalo, rhinos, lions, leopards, and more. Afterwards, drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation options;
- Talek bush camp (budget),
- Mara Intrepid (Mid-range),
- Mara Serena Safari lodge (Luxury).
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Transfer back to Nairobi
On the last day of our safari, you will rise early for breakfast, check out of your lodging and drive to the back for an early morning game drive. On the grassy plains of the park, you will witness many animals. You will leave the park following the game drive and begin travelling back to Nairobi. En route, you will stop for lunch in Narok Town, and once you arrive in Nairobi, you will be dropped off either at your hotel in Nairobi or at the airport in time for your flight.
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What’s included?
- Accommodation and meals
- All park entrance fees
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Daily game drives
- Services of professional guide/driver
- Transport in a safari vehicle with pop up for game viewing
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Items of personal nature
- Personal insurance
- Tips and porterage
Getting There
The trip will start from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lake Nakuru National Park to Maasai Mara National Reserve and you will be dropped off at your hotel in Nairobi or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after the trip.
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Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Transferring from Nairobi to the Lake Nakuru
- Day 2: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
- Day 3: A Full day in the Masai Mara
- Day 4: Transfer back to Nairobi
Why Book This Tour?
- Tour can depart on any day of the week.
- Tour can be customized
- Transportation in Landcruiser or minivan with pop-up for game viewing
- Suitable for solo travelers