Embark on an exciting 4-day overland safari from Nairobi, exploring the iconic Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park. Begin your journey as you pass through the scenic Great Rift Valley and arrive at the Maasai Mara for your first sunset game drive. Spend a full day on safari in the Mara, witnessing Africa’s Big Five and enjoying a picnic lunch in the bush. Enhance your trip with optional experiences such as a hot-air balloon safari or a visit to a traditional Maasai village. Continue on to Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its flamingo-lined shores, diverse birdlife, rhinos and big cats. Enjoy game drives offering excellent wildlife viewing and panoramic landscapes. Accommodation on a full board basis ensures comfort after action-packed 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 convenient Nairobi hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off. This safari is ideal for families, wildlife enthusiasts and first-time visitors seeking memorable animal encounters and iconic Kenyan landscapes. Return to Nairobi with unforgettable safari memories.
Explore the Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru on a 4‑day safari from Nairobi. Enjoy game drives, wildlife sightings and a scenic journey through the Rift Valley.
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 up the atmosphere of one of Africa's most celebrated safari destinations.
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 en route. As you approach, keep an eye out for the distinctive flamingo-studded lakeshore that welcomes you to this unique park.
In the afternoon, depart on a guided game drive within Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its concentration of rhinos, colourful birdlife and panoramic views across the Rift Valley. Discover diverse habitats, from dense acacia woodland to open grassland, teeming with wildlife and photogenic vistas.
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.
