4 Days Masai Mara Wild Beast Migration / Lake Nakuru

Description

You shouldn't pass up the chance to go on a 4-day safari in Kenya's most well-known game reserves, the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park. Great spots to see animals in Africa. You are guaranteed to see big cats, and huge herds of grazers such as buffalos, zebras, wildebeests, and many more. Lake Nakuru is home to both white and black rhinos as well as over 450 different species of birds. A game drive provides you with the necessary knowledge of this park.

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Special Notes

• Flamingos & Birdlife: Once famous for millions of flamingos (now seasonal), home to 400+ bird species.

• Rhino Sanctuary: Stronghold for both black and white rhinos.

• Scenic Landscapes: Beautiful alkaline lake, surrounded by forests and cliffs (e.g., Baboon Cliff).

• Other Wildlife: Rothschild giraffes, waterbucks, lions, leopards.

• Lake Levels: Rising lake levels in recent years have changed flamingo numbers — check with park authorities on current status.

• Binoculars & Bird Guide: Crucial for birdwatching

• Great Wildebeest Migration: Over 1.5 million wildebeest cross from the Serengeti into the Mara (July–October).

• Big Five Sightings: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino.

• Cultural Encounters: Visit Maasai villages for a cultural immersion.

• Hot Air Balloon Safaris: Unforgettable dawn flights over the Mara plains

Available Rates

1. Budget-Friendly Options

• Option 1
  Price: From $945 per person 
  Accommodation: Mid-range lodges
  Includes: Full board meals, park entry fees, transport in a 4x4 safari van, and services of an English-speaking guide.
  Excludes: Tips, drinks, and optional activities.

• Option 2
  Price: From $579 per person
  Accommodation: Tented camps and hotels
  Includes: Game drives, park fees, and full board accommodation.
  Excludes: Optional activities and personal expenses.

2. Mid-Range Options

• Option 1
  Price: From $1,210 per person 
  Accommodation: Lodges
  Includes: Full board meals, park entry fees, transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser, and services of an English-speaking guide.
  Excludes: Tips, drinks, and optional activities.

• Option 2
  Price: From $1,000 per person
  Accommodation: Lodges
  Includes: Full board meals, park entry fees, transport, and hotel/airport pick-up and drop-off.
  Excludes: Optional activities and personal expenses.

Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

Arrival And Get There

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

You will be met by our representive from your hotel or at the airport. After giving you a briefing, you'll proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park via Lake Naivasha were you will do the activities of the day, Boat ride in Lake Naivasha followed by a walking safari in the animal sanctuary before heading for Lake Nakuru National Park.

You will arrive at your camp in the evening good time for refreshing before enjoying a freshly prepared dinner.

Your dinner and overnight stay will be at your lodge/camp.

Lake Nakuru National Park

Accommodation:

Eagle Palace Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

From Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara

Today you will have an early breakfast, then head out for an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.

Highlights here are that this is home to hundreds of rhinos, both black and white, and other wildlife.
After the game drive, we will drive you to Masai Mara, arriving at your accommodation late afternoon
for late lunch and then have time to relax from the drive.

At 17.00hrs, you will be picked up from your hotel by Maasai Morans (warriors), who will guide you through a walking safari in the dense Maasai Mara as you head later for a cultural tour to some of the old tribes that still exist.

Between July and October, things get busy in the Great Rift Valley. Millions of zebra and wildebeest make the perilous crossing across the Masai Mara in search of new grazing territory. In their wake comes a veritable horde of predators.

You'll return to the lodge/camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Talek Bush Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Full Day in Masai Mara

A full-day game drive with a packed lunch can be arranged with your guide today, or you can choose to go on a morning and an afternoon game drive. The reserve is well known for its black-manned lion, as well as its abundant resident wildlife, and it's one of the few places where it's possible to see the Big Five during one game drive.

For the bird enthusiast, more than 450 different species have been recorded: among these, 16 species of eagle, many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks, 4 of bustard (including the kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird), and 9 species of sunbirds.

Your dinner and overnight stay at your camp/lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Talek Bush Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Masai Mara to Nairobi

You will plan your departure from Masai Mara with your guide per the specifics of your flight.
You can do a city tour and have lunch in a Nairobi hotel, This can only be arranged upon request.

You will head back to your Nairobi location or to the airport for your flight home.

End of the safari.