4 Days, 3 Nights Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari - Itinerary & Price

Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive at Masai Mara with Packed Lunch

The Mara is inexhaustible, and truly the best Africa has to offer. Today, the plan is to show you exactly why the Masai Mara is Africa’s leading safari destination. We will take you to the Masai Mara National Reserve through the Talek gate, driving you across its savannahs, dotted with wildlife, to the Mara Triangle.

The mara triangle is separated from the rest of the Masai Mara National Reserve by the crocodile-infested Mara River, forming a triangle shape. You can access this attraction while staying in one of the hotels located inside the triangle. 

The mara river separates the Masai Mara from the Tanzanian Serengeti National Park. The Triangle makes up 1% of the entire Masai Mara ecosystem, but it holds more wildlife than any other park. You will catch all the big 5 within two kilometers squared or less on a lucky day.

Interestingly, the triangle acts as the let-in and let-out for the over one million wildebeests and zebras from the Serengeti. Some explorers who book this 4 Days Masai Mara lake and Nakuru safari between June-July get a chance to witness the river crossing.

The actual river crossing occurs several times between June-July. It is hard to predict exprecisely when it will happen. You must be in the central park to catch the best migration activities. 

While most first-timers are interested in witnessing the river crossing, the true magic is the over 1,245,000 wildebeest, 200,000 Burchell’s zebra, 18,000 elands, and 500,000 Thomson’s Gazelle roam the plains of the Mara from July to September. Sitting on our Maasai shukas on the ground, we will delight at the magnificent view of the Mara as we munch our previously packed lunch.

Our next stop will be at the Narok, the second division of the Mara River. The Narok is as plentiful as the Mara Triangle regarding its wildlife population. Of the 95 different wildlife populations in the park, expect to see the big five and an assortment of other wildlife, including the gazelles, mongoose, baboons, impalas, and hippos.

The over 500 bird species also come well distributed here, with common sightings including the ostriches, rollers, vultures, cranes, falcons, and storks. 

For the Mara sundowner, we serve you a bottle of your best wine as you take in the quieted ambiance of the breathtaking Mara. Your 4 days on Masai Mara camping safari with us will be filled with adventure.

Each stop will highlight how wonderful our country is and us, the seasoned team of local tour guides that will make your trip safe and truly memorable.

Day 4: Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari, Optional Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Nairobi 

An optional hot air balloon safari marks the end of our 4-Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru Safari from Nairobi. The ride takes you to areas in the Mara unreachable by car or foot. It floats you through the hundreds of animals grazing or pouncing on prey on the ground.

To see is the awe-inspiring meander of the hippo-infested Mara River and the escarpments lining the Mara. The ride ends our Masai Mara budget camping safari with a delicious champagne breakfast, after which you get a transfer back to Nairobi.

FYI: The hot air balloon is romantic and memorable, but it comes at a high cost of $500 per person. So, we usually substitute for budget-conscious travelers with a visit to a Masai village.

From here, the safari guide will take you to Nairobi. You will arrive at the airport in the evening. Kwaheri (Bye). We hope to welcome you to Kenya again.

Items Included in the 4 Days Masai Mara Lake Nakuru Budget Camping Safari

• All pickups and transfers 
• Services of a professional safari guide
• Exclusive use of a 4×4 safari land cruiser 
• Minera bottled drinking water during the safari 
• Park fees and government taxes
• Full-board accommodation in Lake Nakuru National Park
• Full-board accommodation at Masai Mara
• Game drives at Lake Nakuru National Park
• Game drives at Masai Mara National Reserve 
• Lunch at Narok town during the transfer to Nairobi
• A visit to the Masai village
• Transfer to Nairobi (airport) 

Items Excluded from the 4 Days Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari

• Travel insurance, expenses such as excess baggage fee, laundry charges, and airtime
• The optional hot air balloon safari (USD 500 per person)
• Masai Mara Park Fee for day 4
• Optional tips for porters and game guides
• All other alcoholic drinks except Tusker, Kenya’s flagship beer
• Pre-travel expenses where applicable – Passports and visas
• Christmas & New Year supplements of USD 50 Per Person Per Night
• Money transfer fee when sending

4 Days Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Camping Safari Price Per Person Sharing 2024

The above price is based on two adults traveling together sharing a safari vehicle and a double room. Reach us to get a personalized quote for the safari if you are a solo traveler or more than two.