Join an exciting 4-day overland safari from Nairobi, exploring the iconic Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley before arriving at the Maasai Mara for your first sunset game drive. Spend a full day on safari in the Mara, seeing Africa’s Big Five and enjoying a picnic lunch in the bush. Optional experiences include a hot air balloon safari or a visit to a traditional Maasai village. Head on to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its flamingo-lined shores, diverse birdlife, rhinos and big cats. Enjoy game drives that deliver superb wildlife viewing and expansive landscapes. Accommodation is on a full-board basis to ensure comfort after busy days. The tour includes a professional driver-guide, transport in a 4x4 safari Jeep with a pop-up roof, park entrance fees, bottled water, and Nairobi hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off. This safari suits families, wildlife enthusiasts and first-time visitors seeking memorable encounters and classic Kenyan scenery. Return to Nairobi with unforgettable safari memories.
Explore Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru on a 4-day safari from Nairobi. Experience game drives, wildlife sightings and a scenic Rift Valley journey.
Begin your 4-day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Overland Safari with a scenic drive from Nairobi through the iconic Great Rift Valley, renowned for its breathtaking vistas and vibrant landscapes. On arrival in Maasai Mara, check in at your lodge or camp and prepare for your first immersive wildlife experience.
This evening, embark on a thrilling sunset game drive across the rolling plains of the Mara, home to Africa's legendary Big Five and countless other species. Capture the magical golden light as wildlife becomes more active, and soak in the atmosphere of one of Africa's most celebrated safari regions.
Spend a full day on safari in the renowned Maasai Mara, maximising your wildlife viewing with expertly guided game drives across its vast savannahs. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild, surrounded by stunning landscapes and the chance to spot herds of elephants, graceful cheetahs, and perhaps the elusive leopard.
Enhance your adventure with optional experiences such as a hot air balloon safari drifting above the Mara at sunrise, offering unparalleled vistas and photo opportunities, or visit a traditional Maasai village to experience authentic cultural immersion. Relish unforgettable moments and rich animal encounters throughout this classic safari day.
After breakfast and check-out from your Maasai Mara accommodation, travel overland towards Lake Nakuru National Park, enjoying the scenic Kenyan countryside and a relaxing lunch stop along the way. As you approach, keep an eye out for the distinctive flamingo-studded lakeshore that greets you at this unique park.
In the afternoon, set off on a guided game drive within Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its concentration of rhinos, colourful birdlife and sweeping views across the Rift Valley. Discover a range of habitats, from dense acacia woodlands to open grasslands, alive with wildlife and photogenic scenes.
On your final day, opt for an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, maximising your chances to spot elusive wildlife at their most active. Enjoy breakfast, then check out and prepare for your return transfer to Nairobi.
Travel through the changing landscapes of Kenya's Rift Valley, reflecting on memorable safari highlights. On arrival in Nairobi, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or airport, completing an enriching journey filled with unforgettable encounters and classic Kenyan scenery.
