4 Days Luxury Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Road Safari from Nairobi

Book a 4-Day Luxury Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Road Safari from Nairobi with private transport, premium lodges, big cats and rhino viewing.

Scenic roads, big game and rhinos.

Discover Kenya’s diverse landscapes on this 4-Day Luxury Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Road Safari from Nairobi. The journey combines scenic Great Rift Valley road travel with rewarding game drives across the Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park. You will search for lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, buffaloes and large grazing herds in the Mara before continuing to Lake Nakuru for rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, baboons and colourful birdlife. You will travel privately with our professional driver-guide in a customised safari vehicle and stay at selected luxury lodges or tented camps offering elegant accommodation, quality meals and personalised service.

Tour Highlights

Day 1
Nairobi to Maasai Mara – Scenic Drive and Afternoon Safari
Day 2
Full-Day Maasai Mara Road Safari
Day 3
Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Rift Valley Road Journey
Day 4
Lake Nakuru Morning Game Drive – Nairobi

Tour Features

Duration 4 Days
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Tour Mode Drive In – Drive Out
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Main Tour Focus Big 5 Safari
Tour Type Private Safari
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Special For Road Safari
Destination/Accommodation
Start/End
Nairobi
Tour Starting & Ending Point
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Day 1
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Overnight: Basecamp Maasai Mara
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Day 2
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Overnight: Basecamp Maasai Mara
3
Day 3
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Overnight: The lake nakuru flamingo lodge
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Day 4
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
Overnight: LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
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Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara – Scenic Drive and Afternoon Safari

Nairobi to Maasai Mara – Scenic Drive and Afternoon Safari

Distance: Approximately 260–280 kilometres
Driving time: Around 5–6 hours
Attractions: Great Rift Valley, Kenyan highlands, elephants, lions and Mara plains

Our driver-guide will collect you from your Nairobi hotel, residence or airport and begin the scenic journey toward the Maasai Mara. You will pass through the Great Rift Valley, productive farming areas and traditional Maasai countryside, with suitable comfort and photography stops arranged along the route. After arriving at your luxury lodge or tented camp, you will check in, enjoy lunch and prepare for an afternoon game drive. You may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, lions and antelopes before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Destination:
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Overnight:
Basecamp Maasai Mara
  luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch, Dinner
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)

Day 2: Full-Day Maasai Mara Road Safari

Full-Day Maasai Mara Road Safari

Game-drive coverage: Approximately 60–100 kilometres
Safari duration: Around 7–9 hours
Attractions: Lions, cheetahs, elephants, wildebeest, zebras and Mara River scenery

After breakfast, you will leave with a picnic lunch for a full day of wildlife exploration. Our guide will select productive routes based on recent wildlife movement and local knowledge. You may watch lions resting in the grass, cheetahs scanning the plains, elephants moving in family groups and large herds of grazing animals. Lunch will be enjoyed at an authorised picnic location before the afternoon game drive continues. You will return to your luxury accommodation for dinner and relaxation.

Destination:
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Overnight:
Basecamp Maasai Mara
  luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Basecamp Maasai Mara (Luxury 4 star lodge)

Day 3: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Rift Valley Road Journey

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Rift Valley Road Journey

Distance: Approximately 230–250 kilometres
Driving time: Around 4½–6 hours
Attractions: Mara countryside, highland farms, Rift Valley escarpments and Lake Nakuru scenery

After breakfast, you will check out and begin the road journey toward Lake Nakuru. The route takes you through rural settlements, agricultural landscapes and sections of the Great Rift Valley. Comfort and scenic stops may be included according to the day’s schedule. On arrival, you will check in at your luxury lodge, enjoy lunch or refreshments and spend the remaining time relaxing before dinner.

Destination:
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Overnight:
The lake nakuru flamingo lodge
  luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
The Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
The Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
The Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
The Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
The Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
The Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
The Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
The Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
The Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)

Day 4: Lake Nakuru Morning Game Drive – Nairobi

Lake Nakuru Morning Game Drive – Nairobi

Game-drive distance: Approximately 25–50 kilometres
Return distance: Approximately 155–165 kilometres
Travel time: Around 3–4 hours of game viewing and 2½–3½ hours to Nairobi
Attractions: Rhinos, flamingos, pelicans, giraffes, baboons and buffaloes

Your final day begins with a morning game drive inside Lake Nakuru National Park. Our guide will search for white and black rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, baboons and predators. Depending on water and seasonal conditions, you may also observe flamingos, pelicans and other waterbirds. After the game drive, you will travel to Nairobi and receive drop-off at your hotel, residence or airport.

Destination:
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

TOUR PRICE/COST

We offer two pricing options:

  •   Private Tour (Sharing Price)
  • The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.

  •   Group Joining Tour
  • Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.

    Gamedrive Cost

    No of pax Adult Price Child Price
    1 Pax From $1,850 pp From $1,388 pp
    2 Pax From $1,350 pp From $1,013 pp
    3 Pax From $1,183 pp From $888 pp
    4 Pax From $1,100 pp From $825 pp
    5 Pax From $1,050 pp From $788 pp
    6 Pax From $1,017 pp From $763 pp
    7+ Pax From $993 pp From $745 pp

    PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

    Inclusions
  •  Rescue fee
  •  Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  •  All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  •  All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  •  All Taxes/VAT
  • Exclusions
  •  International flights to/from the start/end of the tour
  •  Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  •  Tips: tipping guideline
  •  Personal items
  •  Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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    RELATED FAQS ABOUT 4 Days Luxury Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Road Safari from Nairobi

    1. Is the road safari private?

    Yes. The standard luxury package includes a private vehicle and professional driver-guide.

    2. How long is the drive to Maasai Mara?

    The road journey normally takes around five to six hours.

    3. Are comfort stops provided?

    Yes. Washroom, refreshment and photography stops can be arranged.

    4. What type of vehicle is used?

    A customised 4x4 safari vehicle with large windows and a pop-up roof is normally used.

    5. Are all roads paved?

    Some main roads are paved, while reserve roads may be rough, dusty or muddy.

    6. Can we stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint?

    Yes, when traffic, weather and the operating schedule allow.

    7. Is luggage space limited?

    Soft-sided bags are recommended because they fit more easily inside safari vehicles.

    8. Are park fees included?

    They may be included according to the confirmed quotation.

    9. Are meals included during transfers?

    The confirmed meal plan will show all included meals.

    10. Can the safari end at Nairobi airport?

    Yes. Airport drop-off can be arranged with sufficient time for possible road delays.

    REVIEWS FOR Scenic roads, big game and rhinos.

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    A Beautiful Kenya Road Safari

    5/5

    Travelling by road allowed us to experience the Great Rift Valley and Kenyan countryside before reaching the parks.

    By: Martin Cooper
    From: Flag GB

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    Comfortable Vehicle and Excellent Guide

    5/5

    Our vehicle was comfortable, and the driver-guide managed every transfer professionally.

    By: Amanda Lewis
    From: Flag US

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    Worth Choosing the Road Journey

    5/5

    The changing scenery between Nairobi, Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru made the road safari especially memorable.

    By: Henrik Olsen
    From: Flag NO

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    Big Cats and Rhinos in Four Days

    5/5

    We saw lions and elephants in the Mara before enjoying excellent rhino sightings at Lake Nakuru.

    By: Elisa Romano
    From: Flag IT

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    Professionally Planned Safari

    5/5

    Every transfer, lodge check-in and game drive was organised smoothly.

    By: Lucas Martin
    From: Flag FR

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    Luxury throughout the Journey

    5/5

    Both lodges provided elegant rooms, excellent meals and warm hospitality.

    By: Haruka Ito
    From: Flag JP

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    More Than a Standard Safari

    5/5

    The road journey allowed us to understand Kenya’s geography and rural landscapes.

    By: Carlos Ribeiro
    From: Flag PT

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    Excellent Private Safari Vehicle

    5/5

    Having a private vehicle gave us flexibility and comfortable wildlife viewing.

    By: Nicole Brown
    From: Flag CA

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    A Rewarding Rift Valley Adventure

    5/5

    The combination of wildlife, scenic roads and luxury lodges was excellent.

    By: Stefan Müller
    From: Flag DE

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    Highly Recommended Road Safari

    5/5

    A beautifully organised road journey featuring big game, rhinos and excellent personal service.

    By: Mia Peterson
    From: Flag AU

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