The safari visits Lake Nakuru National Park and the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with time for game drives in both destinations. The itinerary begins and ends in Nairobi.
Yes. The safari is designed as a private experience, giving you the flexibility to enjoy the journey with your own travel group and guide. This also allows greater flexibility with game-drive timing and the pace of your safari.
Depending on the season and wildlife movements, you may see lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, rhinos, and numerous bird species. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed because animals move freely in their natural environment.
The safari uses mid-range accommodation in or around Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara. The specific properties depend on availability and the accommodation option selected when booking.
The package generally includes park fees, accommodation, game drives, a professional driver-guide, transportation, meals as specified, drinking water, and round-trip airport transfers. International flights, visas, travel insurance, tips, personal expenses, and other exclusions are not included.
4-Day Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara Private Safari
Low Season
Jan 6, 2027 - Jun 30, 2027
2 persons
1,489.00 USD
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4 persons
1,246.00 USD
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6 persons
1,162.00 USD
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Mid Season
Dec 20, 2026 - Jan 5, 2027
2 persons
1,718.00 USD
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4 persons
1,475.00 USD
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6 persons
1,391.00 USD
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High Season
Jul 1, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027
2 persons
1,855.00 USD
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4 persons
1,592.00 USD
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6 persons
1,506.00 USD
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* Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline: US$10.00 per person per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government-imposed increases of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Itinerary
Day 1:
Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 2:
Full-Day Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 3:
Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 4:
Lake Nakuru to Nairobi
Day 1
Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve
PlatinumZebra Plains Mara
Your Private Kenya Safari begins with a morning pickup from your hotel, residence, or another convenient location in Nairobi. Depart the city and travel toward the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, enjoying scenic views of Kenya’s countryside and the Great Rift Valley along the way.
Arrive in the Mara in time for lunch at Zebra Plains Mara Camp, giving you an opportunity to settle into your accommodation and enjoy the surrounding wilderness. After lunch and a short rest, embark on your first afternoon game drive across the expansive Mara plains.
The Maasai Mara is renowned for its exceptional concentration of wildlife. During the drive, you may encounter lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and many other species. Your professional guide will help you locate wildlife while explaining the behavior and ecology of the animals you encounter.
Return to the camp around sunset for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Activities:
Enjoy your first game drive across the Maasai Mara in a pop-up-roof 4×4 safari vehicle. Explore open grasslands and wildlife-rich areas while searching for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. Your private guide will provide insights into animal behavior and help you capture memorable photographs of Kenya’s spectacular wildlife.
Accommodations:
PlatinumZebra Plains Mara
PlatinumZebra Plains Mara
Day 2
Full-Day Maasai Mara National Reserve
PlatinumZebra Plains Mara
After breakfast, spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara. Depending on your preference, you can enjoy separate morning and afternoon game drives or take a full-day game drive with a packed lunch.
A full day in the reserve allows more time to explore different areas and observe wildlife at a relaxed pace. The Mara is home to large populations of herbivores and predators, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests.
Continue toward areas around the Mara River, an important part of the greater Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. During the annual wildebeest migration, the river becomes a dramatic crossing point as huge herds move between Kenya and Tanzania. Your guide will provide information about the ecosystem and wildlife encountered during the day.
Return to Zebra Plains Mara Camp for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Activities:
Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara with your private guide, either through morning and afternoon drives or one extended excursion with a packed lunch. Visit wildlife-rich areas and the Mara River while searching for predators and large herbivore herds. Enjoy flexible viewing opportunities and excellent photography throughout the day.
Accommodations:
PlatinumZebra Plains Mara
PlatinumZebra Plains Mara
Day 3
Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
PlatinumZiwa Bush Lodge
After breakfast, you may choose to visit a Maasai village and learn about traditional culture and community life. Following the optional cultural experience, check out from the camp and begin your journey toward Lake Nakuru National Park.
Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley before arriving in the Lake Nakuru region. Check in at Ziwa Bush Lodge, enjoy lunch, and take some time to relax after the journey.
Lake Nakuru is known for its diverse wildlife and beautiful landscapes. The park provides habitat for giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and both black and white rhinoceroses. Although the flamingo population varies depending on water conditions and food availability, the park remains an important birdwatching destination.
Spend the evening relaxing at the lodge before enjoying dinner and an overnight stay.
Activities:
Explore the Lake Nakuru region and discover a landscape supporting diverse wildlife and birdlife. Look for white and black rhinoceroses, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and other species. Your guide will explain the park’s habitats and conservation importance while helping you identify wildlife across the forested areas, grasslands, and lake surroundings.
Accommodations:
PlatinumZiwa Bush Lodge
PlatinumZiwa Bush Lodge
Day 4
Lake Nakuru to Nairobi
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before checking out and beginning your return journey to Nairobi. The drive takes you through the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and central Kenya, providing a final opportunity to appreciate the country’s changing scenery.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you can enjoy an optional lunch depending on your departure schedule. Afterward, your driver will transfer you to your preferred Nairobi hotel, residence, or the airport for your onward journey.
Your Private Kenya Safari comes to an end after four days of exploring two of Kenya’s renowned wildlife destinations. You leave with memories of the Maasai Mara’s predators and open savannahs, as well as Lake Nakuru’s rhinos, landscapes, and diverse wildlife.
