4 Days Premium Mara Wings

Join a 4-day premium Maasai Mara and Lake Naivasha birding safari with raptors, waterbirds, private drives and luxury accommodation.

Discover Maasai Mara raptors, open-country birds, iconic wildlife and Lake Naivasha’s rich waterside habitats.

Our 4-Day Premium Mara Wings & Lake Naivasha Waters Safari combines two contrasting birdwatching environments with classic Kenya wildlife viewing. From Nairobi, you will travel privately through the Great Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara, where an afternoon safari and a full-day game drive introduce you to open grasslands, riverine woodland and broad skies used by raptors, vultures, bustards, cranes, rollers, storks and many smaller savannah birds. Lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and antelopes may also be encountered during the birding drives. On Day 3, your journey continues through Narok toward Lake Naivasha, where the quiet lakeside landscape creates a refreshing contrast to the Mara plains. Your final morning may include a guided boat safari, birdwatching session or Crescent Island nature walk when confirmed in your package. A private vehicle, premium accommodation and patient guiding provide flexibility for binocular use, bird photography, identification and checklist notes.

Tour Highlights

Day 1

Nairobi to Maasai Mara Birding Country

Day 2

Full-Day Maasai Mara Birding and Wildlife Safari

Day 3

Maasai Mara to Lake Naivasha

Day 4

Lake Naivasha Birding and Nairobi

Tour Features

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Duration 4 Days

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Tour Mode Drive In – Drive Out

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Main Tour Focus Big 5 Safari

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Tour Type Private Safari

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Special For Birdwatching

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara Birding Country

Early Birding Departure

At approximately 5:15 AM in Nairobi, our guide will collect you from your hotel, residence or agreed meeting point. Binoculars, cameras and field guides will be arranged safely before you begin the journey through the Great Rift Valley toward the Maasai Mara.

Premium Camp and Birding Briefing

At around 12:00–1:00 PM near the Maasai Mara, you will check into your premium lodge or luxury camp and enjoy lunch. The early afternoon provides time to rest and discuss likely birds, habitats and observation priorities with your guide.

Savannah Birding Drive

From approximately 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM inside the Maasai Mara, our guide will explore grasslands and woodland in search of raptors, vultures, bustards, rollers, storks and smaller savannah species. Larger wildlife may also be encountered before you return for dinner.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Mara Leisure Camp

premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

Mara Leisure Camp (Premium Luxury 5 star lodge)

Day 2: Full-Day Maasai Mara Birding and Wildlife Safari

Morning Raptor and Grassland Search

At around 6:00 AM inside the Maasai Mara, you will begin a full-day birding safari while temperatures are cooler and many species are active. Our guide will search open plains, riverine areas and woodland for raptors, ground birds, water-associated species and resident savannah birds.

Picnic Lunch and Checklist Review

At approximately 12:30 PM at an authorised picnic site, you will enjoy a packed lunch and review the morning checklist. Photographs, calls and field-guide details may be used to discuss uncertain identifications before the afternoon drive continues.

Afternoon Birding and Big Game

From around 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM across the Maasai Mara, your guide will explore a different habitat while searching for additional species. Lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and zebras may add excitement without changing the main birdwatching focus.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Mara Leisure Camp

premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Maasai Mara to Lake Naivasha

Breakfast and Mara Departure

At approximately 6:30–7:00 AM near your Maasai Mara accommodation, you will enjoy breakfast and prepare for check-out. A short birding or wildlife observation may be completed while leaving the reserve area when time and lodge location permit.

Rift Valley Birding Transfer

From around 8:00 AM, you will travel through Narok toward Lake Naivasha with lunch or refreshments arranged along the route. Your guide may point out safely visible roadside raptors and open-country species without delaying the main journey unnecessarily.

Premium Lakeside Arrival

At approximately 3:00–4:00 PM at Lake Naivasha, you will check into your premium lakeside lodge and enjoy a relaxed afternoon. The lodge gardens and shoreline may provide informal birdwatching opportunities before dinner.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort

premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Lake Naivasha Birding and Nairobi

Morning Waterbird Experience

At around 7:00 AM at Lake Naivasha, you may enjoy a confirmed boat safari, guided birdwatching activity or Crescent Island nature walk. Possible sightings include fish eagles, pelicans, cormorants, herons, kingfishers, jacanas and other water-associated birds.

Breakfast and Final Checklist

At approximately 9:30 AM at your Lake Naivasha lodge, you will return for breakfast and review the final bird list. You will then organise binoculars, camera equipment and luggage before check-out.

Return through the Great Rift Valley

From around 11:00 AM, you will travel from Lake Naivasha to Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley. A lunch or refreshment stop may be arranged before final drop-off at your hotel, residence or agreed destination.

Destination:

LAKE NAIVASHA 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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4 Days Premium Mara Wings

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RELATED FAQS ABOUT 4 Days Premium Mara Wings

1. Why combine Maasai Mara and Lake Naivasha for birdwatching?

The two destinations offer very different habitats. Maasai Mara provides open grasslands, riverine woodland and broad skies that support raptors, vultures and savannah birds, while Lake Naivasha adds waterbirds, fish eagles, kingfishers, herons and shoreline species. Combining them creates a more varied birding experience within four days.

2. Is this package suitable for experienced birdwatchers?

Yes. Experienced birders can request greater focus on identification, habitat variation, bird behaviour and photography. The private vehicle allows the guide to spend more time in productive areas and to avoid following a standard general-wildlife route.

3. Can beginners join the safari?

Yes. Beginners can learn to identify birds using size, shape, colour, calls, flight pattern, habitat and behaviour. Our guide will explain the process patiently without assuming that every guest already knows bird names or terminology.

4. Are binoculars provided?

Travellers are encouraged to bring personal binoculars because magnification, weight and comfort preferences vary. Rental binoculars may be requested in advance but remain subject to availability and should not be assumed to be included.

5. Is a specialist bird guide included?

The standard package includes a safari driver-guide with birding knowledge. A dedicated ornithologist or specialist bird guide may be requested at an additional cost, depending on availability and travel dates.

6. How many bird species will we see?

No fixed number can be guaranteed. The final checklist depends on season, weather, habitat conditions, water levels, observation time and natural bird movement. The emphasis is on careful observation rather than promising an unrealistic species total.

7. Will we also see large mammals?

Yes. Lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes and other wildlife may be encountered during the birding drives. The guide will allow you to enjoy important mammal sightings while maintaining the birdwatching theme.

8. Is the Lake Naivasha boat safari automatically included?

The boat activity is included only when listed in the confirmed quotation. It may be adjusted, delayed or cancelled when wind, rain or water conditions make boating unsafe. An alternative birding or nature activity may be discussed when appropriate.

9. Can the safari focus on bird photography?

Yes. A private vehicle provides more flexibility for long lenses and patient observation. A beanbag or monopod is generally easier to use inside the vehicle than a large tripod, while a lightweight tripod may be useful around the lodge or during approved walking activities.

10. Can the birding itinerary be extended?

Yes. Lake Nakuru, Lake Baringo, Kakamega Forest, Samburu or another birding destination can be added. A longer itinerary increases habitat diversity and provides more time for careful identification and photography.

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4 Days Premium Mara Wings

Discover Maasai Mara raptors, open-country birds, iconic wildlife and Lake Naivasha’s rich waterside habitats.

Tour Highlights

Tour Features

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara Birding Country

Day 2: Full-Day Maasai Mara Birding and Wildlife Safari

Day 3: Maasai Mara to Lake Naivasha

Day 4: Lake Naivasha Birding and Nairobi

TOUR PRICE/COST

Gamedrive Cost

PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

RELATED FAQS ABOUT 4 Days Premium Mara Wings

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