Overview
Rift Valley lakes to the legendary Mara
This 4-day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru camping safari combines the flamingo-lined shores and rhinos of Lake Nakuru with the world-famous Maasai Mara, home to the Big Five and the seasonal wildebeest migration. A superb introduction to Kenya’s Rift Valley and its greatest wildlife reserve.
Day by Day
Your 4-day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru itinerary
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
Drive from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive among flamingos, rhinos and plains game. Dinner and overnight.
Lake Nakuru to the Maasai Mara
After a morning game drive, transfer to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of the Big Five. Dinner and overnight.
Full day of Maasai Mara game drives
Spend a full day exploring the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives, looking for lions, elephants, cheetahs and — between July and October — the wildebeest migration. All meals and overnight.
Maasai Mara game drive & return to Nairobi
Enjoy a final morning game drive, then drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.
What to expect
What’s included & excluded
Included
- Return transport from Nairobi in a safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park & conservancy entry fees
- Full-board accommodation (camping or budget lodge)
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water on game drives
Not included
- International & domestic flights
- Kenya visa and travel insurance
- Personal items, drinks & tips
- Optional activities & balloon safaris
- Anything not listed under “Included”
Why book with us
Why travellers choose Nairobi Tour Promoters
Local experts
A Nairobi-based team running Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda safaris for years.
Honest budget pricing
Affordable camping & lodge options with no hidden costs.
Expert guides
Professional driver-guides who know where the wildlife is.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Can I combine Lake Nakuru and the Maasai Mara easily?
Yes. The two parks sit within a few hours' drive of each other in Kenya's Rift Valley, making them a popular and rewarding combination on one safari.
When is the wildebeest migration in the Maasai Mara?
The Great Migration is usually in the Maasai Mara between July and October, with dramatic river crossings often from August to September.
What wildlife will I see on this safari?
Expect flamingos, rhinos and Rothschild's giraffes at Lake Nakuru, and lions, elephants, buffalo, cheetahs and (in season) the migration in the Maasai Mara.