Experience the thrill of Kenya’s wildlife on this 4-day adventure designed to give you the ultimate Big Five experience — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. Explore two of Kenya’s most iconic national parks, Lake Nakuru National Park and the Masai Mara National Reserve, both teeming with wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.
- Duration: 4 Day (s)
- Departs from: Nairobi
- Ends in: Nairobi
- Destination: Nakuru
Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from Nairobi. Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley, making a brief stop at the viewpoint to enjoy stunning vistas. Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch at your lodge.
In the afternoon, embark on a game drive around the lake — famous for its flamingos, white and black rhinos, and tree-climbing lions. Keep your eyes open for leopards resting on tree branches and large herds of buffalo grazing along the lakeshore.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp in Nakuru
Day 2: Lake Nakuru – Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve
After an early breakfast, depart for the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s premier safari destination. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or tented camp, followed by a short rest.
In the afternoon, set out for your first game drive in the Mara’s golden plains. The reserve is home to the Big Five and a spectacular range of other wildlife — from cheetahs and giraffes to elephants and antelopes.
Return to your camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation around the campfire.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp in Masai Mara
Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
Enjoy a full day exploring the vast Masai Mara in search of its abundant wildlife. You can choose to go for a morning and afternoon game drive or a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the park.
Keep your camera ready as you track prides of lions, herds of elephants, leopards, and possibly witness the Great Migration (July–October). Visit the Mara River, where crocodiles and hippos coexist beneath the watchful eyes of predators.
Optional activities include a hot air balloon safari at sunrise or a visit to a Maasai village to learn about their traditional lifestyle.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp in Masai Mara
Day 4: Masai Mara – Return to Nairobi
Rise early for a sunrise game drive to capture the last glimpses of the Mara’s beauty and wildlife activity. Return to the lodge for breakfast, check out, and drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.
Drop-off at your hotel or airport — marking the end of an unforgettable Big Five Safari in Kenya’s top parks.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
- 3 nights’ accommodation in lodges or tented camps
- All park entry fees and government taxes
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Meals as indicated
- Bottled drinking water during safaris
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon ride, Maasai village visit)
