Kenya · Safari from Nairobi

4-day safari: Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru

This four-day safari links the Masai Mara, with a full day in the reserve, then Lake Nakuru, with three nights on full board. Park entry tickets are paid separately.

Mbuga Day editorial team Page reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
Stops: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru
Meals: Full board
Park entry: Paid separately

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Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru 4-Day Safari

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Four days from Nairobi, with two nights in Maasai Mara and one at Lake Nakuru, full board. Park entrance fees are paid separately.

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Before you book

Park entry tickets are not included and are paid separately.
Your flight must land in Nairobi by 6:30 am at the latest for the departure.
The return to Nairobi is between 3 pm and 4 pm on the last day, with flexible timings.
The vehicle takes a maximum of eight passengers: larger groups are split up.
The listing mentions the electronic travel authorisation (eTA) required to enter Kenya.
Bring a backpack rather than a wheeled suitcase.

Days 1 and 2: the Masai Mara

On the first day, the road crosses the Rift Valley, then a safari of about three hours starts around 4 pm. The second day is a full day in the reserve, with a picnic lunch.

Days 3 and 4: Lake Nakuru

On the third day, the road leads to Lake Nakuru, with an optional stop at a Maasai village and a free afternoon at the lodge. On the last day, a safari of three to four hours takes place around the lake at sunrise, then the return to Nairobi.

What is included, what is not

Included are transport, three nights of accommodation, meals, water during the routes and four game drives. Park tickets, the Maasai village visit and the return airport transfer cost extra. Entry fees change with the season: check them on the listing.

What about the migration?

The listing mentions the great migration from July to November. No sighting is guaranteed, and the presence of the herds varies from year to year.

Frequently asked questions

Are park entry fees included?

No. Entry tickets for the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru are paid separately, according to the listing.

What time do you need to arrive in Nairobi?

Your flight must land by 6:30 am at the latest on the first day, so that the safari departure is possible.

What is the difference from the three-day option?

It adds Lake Nakuru and one more night. On both options the park entry fees are paid separately.