Discover two of Kenya’s most famous safari destinations on this 4-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Private Safari from Nairobi. This exciting adventure combines the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, famous for its incredible wildlife and Big Five sightings, with Lake Nakuru National Park, one of the best places in Kenya to see endangered rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, and thousands of birds.
Travel in the comfort of a private 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with your own professional driver-guide, giving you the flexibility to enjoy game drives at your own pace.
Your journey begins with a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley, leading to the endless plains of the Maasai Mara. Spend two nights exploring one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations before continuing to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its picturesque lake, acacia woodlands, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife.
This private safari includes accommodation, park entrance fees, meals, game drives, and personalized service from start to finish.
Whether you’re visiting Kenya for the first time or returning for another safari adventure, this itinerary offers the perfect combination of spectacular landscapes, diverse wildlife, and unforgettable safari experiences.
This safari combines two of Kenya’s most famous national parks in one unforgettable journey.
The Maasai Mara offers exceptional Big Five wildlife viewing and the opportunity to witness the Great Migration, while Lake Nakuru provides one of the country’s best rhino conservation experiences alongside beautiful lake scenery and excellent birdwatching.
Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Meet your Trek Afrika Adventures driver-guide and travel west towards the Maasai Mara. Along the way, stop at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint to admire one of Africa's most spectacular landscapes and capture memorable photographs.
Continue through Narok Town and the traditional Maasai countryside before arriving at your safari lodge or tented camp in time for lunch.
After checking in and relaxing, head out for your first afternoon game drive in the Maasai Mara.
Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and many other wildlife species as you begin your safari adventure.
Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Route: Nairobi – Maasai Mara
Distance: Approximately 265 km
Driving Time: Around 5–6 hours
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
After an early breakfast, spend the entire day exploring the incredible Maasai Mara National Reserve.
The reserve is home to one of Africa's highest concentrations of wildlife and offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five:
You may also encounter cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, hippos, crocodiles, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, warthogs, and numerous antelope species.
If travelling between July and October, you may witness part of the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River from Tanzania's Serengeti.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the reserve before continuing with more wildlife viewing during the afternoon.
Optional activities include:
Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Activity: Full-day private game drive
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Dinner
Enjoy breakfast before checking out and departing for Lake Nakuru National Park.
Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley with opportunities to admire Kenya's beautiful countryside along the way.
Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch before setting off on an afternoon game drive inside Lake Nakuru National Park.
Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya's best places to see both black and white rhinos. The park is also home to Rothschild's giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, baboons, and hundreds of bird species.
Depending on the season and water levels, you may also see flamingos gathering along the lake shoreline.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Route: Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru
Driving Time: Around 4–5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, begine the journey back to Nairobi.
Arrive in Nairobi during the afternoon and transfer to your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Route: Lake Nakuru – Nairobi
Distance: Approximately 170 km
Driving Time: Around 3–4 hours
Meals: Breakfast
