Celebrate with a 4-day premium Christmas Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru safari featuring private drives, festive lodging and rhinos.
Our 4-Day Premium Christmas Mara Wildlife & Nakuru Rhino Holiday offers couples, families and friends a festive Kenya escape across two famous wildlife destinations. You will travel privately from Nairobi to Maasai Mara for an afternoon safari and a full-day game drive in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and birds. On Day 3, you will continue through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru and enjoy a premium overnight stay. Your final morning focuses on rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes and waterbirds before returning to Nairobi. Festive decorations, special dinners, entertainment and children’s activities depend on the selected lodge programmes and must be confirmed in advance..
Festive Nairobi Departure
At approximately 5:30 AM, our guide will collect you from your confirmed Nairobi location and begin the private journey through the Great Rift Valley. Gifts and luggage will be arranged safely inside the vehicle. Breakfast, refreshments and a suitable comfort stop will be included.
Christmas Lodge Arrival
At around 12:00–1:00 PM, you will check into your premium Mara lodge or luxury tented camp and enjoy lunch. Festive decorations, music or family activities may be available according to the property’s programme. You will have time to relax before the first game drive.
Holiday Afternoon Safari
From approximately 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, our guide will search for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and plains wildlife. The private vehicle allows couples and families to enjoy the experience at a comfortable pace. Dinner and any confirmed festive activity follow at the lodge.
Christmas-Season Wildlife Drive
At around 6:00 AM, you will begin a full-day safari while temperatures are cooler and animals may be active. Our guide will search for predators, elephants, giraffes and grazing wildlife across different reserve areas. The route will depend on current wildlife movement.
Festive Picnic and Afternoon Safari
At approximately 12:30 PM, you will enjoy a packed picnic lunch and a relaxing break inside the reserve. From around 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, the game drive continues before returning to the lodge. A festive dinner or entertainment programme may follow when included by the property.
Holiday Breakfast and Departure
At approximately 7:00 AM, you will enjoy breakfast and prepare for lodge check-out. Our guide will assist with luggage and confirm the day’s road programme. The journey then continues through Narok toward Lake Nakuru.
Festive Rift Valley Transfer
The road transfer normally takes five and a half to seven hours depending on holiday traffic and stops. Lunch or refreshments will be arranged along the journey. Our guide will manage the route carefully during the busy festive period.
Christmas Nakuru Stay
You will arrive in the Lake Nakuru area during the afternoon and check into your premium lodge. Decorations, meals or holiday activities vary according to the selected property. Dinner and overnight accommodation follow.
Holiday Morning Rhino Safari
At around 6:00 AM, you will enter Lake Nakuru National Park for a morning wildlife drive. Our guide will search for rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, possible predators and waterbirds. Flamingo numbers vary naturally throughout the year.
Festive Breakfast and Return
At approximately 9:15 AM, you will return for breakfast and prepare for check-out. From around 10:30 AM, you will travel approximately 160 kilometres to Nairobi. Holiday traffic may influence the final arrival time.
We offer two pricing options:
The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.
| 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 |
The Booking Form
Celebrate with a 4-day premium Christmas Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru safari featuring private drives, festive lodging and rhinos.
N.B: After you send your booking we will get back to you with in 24 hours.
1. Can the safari operate on Christmas Day?
Yes, subject to lodge availability and advance confirmation.
2. Is a festive dinner included?
Only when clearly listed in the final quotation.
3. Will the lodges have decorations?
Many premium properties decorate, but the exact programme varies.
4. Is the package suitable for families?
Yes. Family rooms, child meals and private vehicles may be requested.
5. Are Christmas prices higher?
Festive supplements and peak-season rates may apply.
6. How early should we book?
Booking several months in advance is strongly recommended.
7. Can we carry Christmas gifts?
Yes, when vehicle luggage space allows.
8. Will Maasai Mara be crowded?
Christmas is popular, so some wildlife areas may have more vehicles.
9. Can dietary requests be arranged?
Yes, when submitted early and confirmed by the lodges.
10. Can the holiday continue elsewhere?
Yes. Lake Naivasha, Amboseli or a beach extension may be added.
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