4 Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari in the Rift Valley, Kenya
Kenya Rift Valley Safari
This safari takes you to the world-famous ornithological site, Lake Nakuru National Park, passing through the Great Rift Valley—home to warthogs, waterbucks, buffaloes, reedbucks, leopards, and both white and black rhinos. On the second day, you will travel to the sparkling waters and golden savannahs of the Maasai Mara, where unforgettable wildlife experiences await. Journey through the bush, across vast savannahs, and into the heart of Africa to spot some of the continent’s most iconic wildlife. Gracepatt Ecotours will take you on a safari to the Maasai Mara, the land of the Big Five and a true jewel of Kenya, where you may witness one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles—the wildebeest migration.
Key information
- Group safari
- Maximum of 20 persons
- Children from the age of 2 years are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
- Starting point and ending point: Nairobi
- Language: English-speaking guide
- Park fees are excluded: January–June: 290 USD per person | July–December: 490 USD per person
Highlights
- Daily game drives
- See rhinos, flamingos, buffalo, lions, and leopards
- Explore Lake Nakuru National Park and Maasai Mara National reserve
- Get up close to native wildlife in their natural environment
- Informative, friendly, and professional guided
- Nairobi hotel pick-up and drop-off are included
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
- 3 nights accommodation
Types
4 activity days in English
Accommodation
- Night 1: Lake Nakuru Lodge/Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or similar
- Nights 2 and 3: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or similar
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Lake Nakuru Lodge is a beautiful eco-lodge situated inside Lake Nakuru National Park, boasting unobstructed views of the lake and wildlife.
This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Nakuru. It offers accommodation with free Wi-Fi, a seating area, and a flat-screen TV. There is a private bathroom with a bath and free toiletries in each unit, along with a hair dryer.
The lodge offers accommodation in 95 spacious rooms which have a glass sliding door, all with en-suite bathrooms with permanent showers and great views of the park, garden, or lake, and two suites with a private veranda and sitting room. They also have four rooms for special needs guests.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Facilities
- Eco-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
- Seating area
- TV
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Permanent showers
- Private verandah
- Sitting room
Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Located on a range of hills that form the western limits of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, the lodge offers spectacular views over the vastness of Africa.
The lodge also overlooks Lake Nakuru and its surrounding national park, one that is a paradise for bird watchers and wildlife lovers alike. Lake Nakuru National Park is mainly a wooded and bushy grassland with a wide ecological diversity and characteristic habitats that range from the lake waters to the escarpment and ridges. The lodge has 60 rooms, including two inter-connecting rooms and two wheelchair-accessible rooms.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Facilities
- Babysitting
- Bars
- Board games
- Catering for special diets
- Children’s menu
- Conferences
- Credit cards
- Hairdryers
- Gift shop
- Laundry
- Nature walks
- Outdoor dining
- Personal mini-bars
- Sundowners
- Swimming pool
- Telephones
- Triples (available on request)
- Turn-down service
- Weddings
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair-accessible rooms
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, the Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge was one of the first safari lodges to be built in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, a reason why its gardens and trees are so lush and mature. The lodge has 50 guest cottages divided into two wings on either side of the main public areas. Each of these houses has two spacious guest rooms with queen and king-size beds, mosquito nets, electronic safes, dressing tables, en-suite bathrooms, and sheltered verandas that all have views over the gardens and the game reserve beyond.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Facilities
- Bar
- Gift shop
- Lounge
- Outdoor boma dining area
- Restaurant
- Swimming pool
- TV in the bar
- Wi-Fi in public areas
Program
Day 1: Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park (Stop at Lake Nakuru National Park, Rift Valley Province)
The tour starts by picking you up at your Nairobi hotel/accommodation at 08:00. Depart for Lake Nakuru Bird and Rhino Sanctuary to arrive in time for lunch at Buraha Zenoni Hotel. There are panoramic views of the lake and the picturesque Lake Nakuru National Park.
In the afternoon, drive to the sanctuary where you may have a chance of seeing both the white and the black rhino, flamingos (which are migratory birds), buffaloes, lions, waterbucks, and leopards.
- Duration: 10 hours
Day 2: Nakuru - Masai Mara National Reserve (Stop at Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province)
Breakfast at the camp, depart for the famous Maasai Mara game reserve, driving through the picturesque Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch at Rhino Tourist camp
In the afternoon game drive at the park, you will have a chance of seeing “the big five”, a wide variety of birds, and one of the best Savannah vegetations in the world. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
- Duration: 10 hours
Day 3: Full day at Masai Mara National Reserve
On this day, you can carry picnic lunches for full-day game viewing at the Mara River, where you will experience the thrilling event of a lifetime, where crocodiles and other predators attack millions of wildebeests as they cross the river. Dinner and overnight at Rhino tourist camp/similar.
- Duration: 10 hours
Day 4: Masai Mara - Nairobi (Stop at Nairobi)
Breakfast at the lodge, depart for Nairobi with en route game viewing as you exit the park and drop off at Nairobi by 16:00
- Duration: 6 hours
Location
Lake Nakuru Lodge and Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge both lie within Lake Nakuru National Park. Masai Mara Sopa Lodge is one of the lodges built inside the Masai Mara Reserve; that is the reason why its garden and trees are so lush and mature.
Food
During this safari, you will be served breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, as well as 1 liter of bottled water. Vegetarian options are available, please advise at the time of booking if required.
- Day 1: Lunch and dinner
- Days 2 and 3: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Day 4: Breakfast and lunch
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
- Balloon safari
What's included
- 3 nights accommodation
- 1 liter of bottled water per day
- Services of a professional guide
- Nairobi hotel pickup and drop-off
- Daily, breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- All game drives and viewing
What's not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Additional drinks
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Airfare
- Personal expenses
- Option hot air balloon safari (540 USD)
- Masai village visit (20 USD)
- Park entrance fees (January -June: 290 USD per person | July -December: 490 USD per person)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 30 per person
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
132 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
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