Experience a 4 Days Thrilling Big Five Safari Kenya, combining two of Kenya’s most famous wildlife destinations: Masai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park.
This short Kenya Safari Package is designed for travelers who want an exciting Wildlife Safari Tour without spending a long time on safari. From the open savannahs of the Masai Mara to the scenic landscapes and wildlife of Lake Nakuru, the itinerary combines game drives, wildlife viewing, cultural experiences, and beautiful Kenyan scenery.
Why Choose This Big Five Safari Kenya?
This Kenya Safari Package combines the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru, giving you the opportunity to experience two different wildlife environments within four days.
The Masai Mara National Reserve is renowned for its expansive grasslands, abundant wildlife, and excellent predator viewing opportunities.
During your game drives, search for lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, gazelles, hyenas, and other wildlife.
The Masai Mara offers opportunities to search for Africa’s famous Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.
Your Big Five Safari Kenya begins in Nairobi with a scenic journey toward the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Travel through the Kenyan countryside and stop at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint for panoramic views and photographs before continuing toward the Mara.
Arrive at Olodare Mara Camp for lunch and a short rest.
In the afternoon, head out for a sunset game drive from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
As the afternoon temperatures cool, explore the Masai Mara savannah in search of elephants, giraffes, antelopes, zebras, and potentially lions and other predators.
Return to camp for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Olodare Mara Camp
Wake up early and begin your full-day Masai Mara Safari at 6:30 AM.
After breakfast, depart with a packed picnic lunch and spend the day exploring the reserve's diverse landscapes, including open grasslands and riverine areas.
The Masai Mara offers excellent opportunities to search for the Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.
You may also encounter cheetahs, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, gazelles, hyenas, hippos, and numerous bird species.
Your professional safari guide will help identify wildlife and select suitable areas for game viewing based on current conditions.
If you are traveling during the Great Wildebeest Migration, you may have the opportunity to see large herds of wildebeest and zebra moving through the Mara ecosystem.
After a full day of wildlife viewing and photography, return to Olodare Mara Camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Olodare Mara Camp
After breakfast, you have the option to enjoy a Maasai village cultural experience before departing the Masai Mara.
The optional visit provides an opportunity to learn more about Maasai traditions, dances, community life, and cultural heritage.
Optional Maasai village visit: USD $20 per person.
Continue your journey toward Lake Naivasha, where you can optionally enjoy a boat ride.
Optional Lake Naivasha boat ride: USD $20 per person.
The boat experience provides an opportunity to enjoy the lake's scenery and look for wildlife such as hippos and waterbirds.
Continue to Nakuru City, arriving before sunset.
Check in at Cedar Ridge Resort, where you can relax after the day's journey or enjoy a nature walk around the property.
This day combines wildlife travel with cultural and scenic experiences as you continue toward the Lake Nakuru Safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Cedar Ridge Resort
Wake up early and depart for a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.
The park is known for its rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, buffalo, lions, and diverse birdlife, with flamingos sometimes visible depending on seasonal and environmental conditions.
Enjoy your final Lake Nakuru Safari, taking time to photograph the wildlife and scenic surroundings.
After exploring the park, enjoy a hot lunch around Naivasha before beginning your journey back to Nairobi.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, marking the end of your 4 Days Thrilling Big Five Safari Kenya.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
