7 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli Safari
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Overview
- Duration:4 days 3 nights
- Travelers:1 - 50 guests
- Tour Type:Budget, Group tour
- Language:English
The 4 Days Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru Safari with Trailark Tours and Safaris is an exceptional journey through two of Kenya’s most celebrated safari destinations. The Masai Mara Game Reserve is world-famous for its vast golden savannahs, the spectacular Great Migration (seasonal), and the opportunity to encounter the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros. Guests can also engage with Maasai culture, learning about traditional practices, village life, and local customs. Exclusive
Lake Nakuru National Park is a breathtaking alkaline lake that attracts massive flocks of pink flamingos and is home to black and white rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and pelicans. The combination of these two destinations provides an immersive safari experience, showcasing Kenya’s incredible wildlife diversity and stunning landscapes.
Lake Nakuru National Park is a breathtaking alkaline lake that attracts massive flocks of pink flamingos and is home to black and white rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and pelicans. The combination of these two destinations provides an immersive safari experience, showcasing Kenya’s incredible wildlife diversity and stunning landscapes.
Itinerary
Expand AllDay 1: Nairobi – Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Your safari begins with a pick-up from your Nairobi hotel at 7:00 am, followed by a short transfer to our office to meet your professional safari guide and fellow travelers. After a brief orientation and overview of the safari, depart for the Masai Mara Game Reserve, traveling through scenic landscapes along the way.
The first stop is at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, where you can admire the sweeping views of the valley floor and surrounding escarpments. A brief stop in Narok Town allows for refreshments and a chance to purchase local crafts. Continue the drive to Masai Mara, arriving at your budget-friendly permanent tented camp or lodge by early afternoon. Enjoy a hot lunch upon arrival and a short rest to refresh for the afternoon activities.
By 3:30 pm, embark on your first game drive in the reserve. Explore the rolling savannahs, riverine forests, and open plains, encountering lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, gazelles, and if lucky, a leopard or black rhino. The game drive continues until sunset, when the light is perfect for photography and animals are most active. Return to camp by 6:30 pm for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Budget-friendly camp/lodge
Day 2: Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara
After an early breakfast at 6:30 am, depart at 7:00 am for a full-day game drive. Your guide will take you through diverse areas of the reserve, including the Mara River, open savannahs, and forested patches. Observe the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo—as well as cheetahs, hyenas, zebras, gazelles, and birdlife.
Around 10:00 am, stop for tea/coffee and light snacks, taking in the panoramic vistas of the plains. Continue your game drive until 1:00 pm, when you return to camp for lunch and short relaxation. Resume your afternoon game drive at 3:30 pm, exploring quieter regions of the reserve for closer wildlife encounters and photography opportunities. Return to camp at 6:30 pm for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or permanent tented camp
Day 3: Second Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara
Begin the day with breakfast at 6:30 am, followed by a morning game drive from 7:00 am to 10:30 am, tracking predators and observing the daily activities of herbivores. Around 10:30 am, return to camp for brunch and rest. In the afternoon, game drive resumes at 2:30 pm, visiting the riverine forest and open plains for sightings of lions, elephants, giraffes, and abundant birdlife. The day ends at 6:30 pm as you return to camp for dinner and overnight stay, soaking in the sounds and sights of the Masai Mara at dusk.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or permanent tented camp
Day 4: Masai Mara – Nairobi
After an early breakfast at 7:00 am, enjoy a short morning game drive from 7:30 am to 9:00 am, giving you a final opportunity to spot wildlife before departing the reserve. Depart the Masai Mara at 9:30 am and journey back to Nairobi via Narok Town. Expect scenic views along the Great Rift Valley during the drive. Arrive in Nairobi by 2:00 pm, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, concluding your unforgettable safari.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Includes/Excludes
- Ground transport in a 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing
- Accommodation in clean, budget-friendly permanent tents
- All meals as listed in the itinerary
- All park entrance fees and scheduled game drives
- At least 1 liter of bottled water per person per day
- Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Personal items and expenses such as souvenirs and communications
- Accommodation in Nairobi before or after the safari
- Optional activities (e.g., cultural visits, boat rides, Hell’s Gate nature walk)
- Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for Kenya entry or any other immigration documentation
- Note: The total cost may vary depending on travel dates, type of accommodation, transport options, and group size.
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