4 Day – Wildebeest Migration Masai Mara In A 4X4 Cruiser

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Duration

5 Days

Overview

This 4-day safari offers an unforgettable experience as you visit two of Kenya’s most iconic destinations: Lake Nakuru National Park and the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. The Masai Mara is a premier destination for wildlife enthusiasts, famous for its year-round game drives and being home to the Great Annual Wildebeest Migration and the African Big Five.

If spotting the big cats is your goal, the Masai Mara guarantees sightings, making it one of Africa’s top safari destinations. Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its spectacular flamingo population and rhino sanctuary, offers breathtaking landscapes that include the alkaline lake, scenic escarpments, and rolling ridges.

Category	Hotels	Season	1 Pax	2 Pax	3 Pax	4 Pax	5 Pax	6 Pax
Midrange	Nakuru Sopa & Mara Sopa	2 Jun – 31 Mar / 1 Jun – 30 Jun	1734	1172	964	952	872	819
		1 Apr – 31 May	1577	1050	862	830	762	717
		1 Jul – 15 Sep	2490	1745	1466	1472	1357	1281
		16 Sep – 31 Oct / 22 Dec – 1 Jan 2027	2270	1635	1391	1415	1313	1246
		1 Nov – 21 Dec	1954	1392	1184	1172	1092	1039
Luxury	Sarova Lion Hill & Sarova Mara Camp	4 Jan – 28 Feb / 3 Apr – 6 Apr	2089	1318	1098	1098	1009	953
		1 Mar – 31 Mar / 1 Jun – 14 Jun	1839	1231	1023	1011	929	878
		1 Apr – 2 Apr / 7 Apr – 31 May	1608	1168	968	948	871	823
		15 Jun – 30 Jun	2733	1674	1405	1454	1337	1260
		1 Jul – 15 Sep	3173	2004	1700	1731	1601	1515
		16 Sep – 30 Sep	2953	1894	1625	1674	1557	1480
		1 Oct – 31 Oct	2309	1538	1318	1318	1229	1173
		1 Nov – 21 Dec	2059	1451	1243	1231	1149	1098
		22 Dec – 3 Jan 2027	2591	1900	1633	1680	1564	1488
Ultra-Luxury	The Cliff & Entim Mara Camp	5 Jan – 31 Jan / 1 Apr – 6 Apr	2767	1925	1780	1705	1661	1635
		1 Feb – 31 Mar / 1 Jun – 30 Jun	2932	2041	1896	1821	1771	1751
		1 Jul – 15 Sep	4241	3075	2895	2802	2745	2710
		16 Sep – 30 Sep / 22 Dec – 4 Jan	4021	2965	2820	2745	2701	2675
		1 Oct – 31 Oct	3152	2261	2116	2041	1997	1971
		1 Nov – 21 Dec	2987	2145	2000	1925	1881	1855

Included/Excluded

Transport in 4wd Land cruiser with pop up viewing roof
Park fees
All accommodation
A professional driver/guide
All Taxes/VAT
All transportation
Meals / Drinking water

International flights
Tips
Personal items
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tour Plan

Day 01 NAIROBI TO LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

You will be met by our representative for pick-up from the airport or your hotel. After a brief orientation about the tour, you will drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, crossing the equator and heading southwards past the stunning landscapes of Bogoria. The journey offers picturesque views of Kenya’s countryside, with rolling hills and vast plains stretching into the horizon.

Lake Nakuru is globally renowned for its spectacular population of flamingos, which form a dazzling pink band around the lakeshore. The park is also a protected rhino sanctuary, home to over 40 black rhinos and more than 60 white rhinos, making it one of the best places in Kenya to spot these endangered species. Upon arrival, you will have lunch and then set out for an exciting afternoon game drive, where you can observe flamingos, rhinos, and a variety of other wildlife, including lions, buffaloes, zebras, and giraffes.

During your visit, you will also drive up to the cliff viewpoint, a breathtaking spot offering panoramic views of the entire park and the shimmering lake below. The view from this vantage point provides a perfect opportunity for photography and a deeper appreciation of the park’s diverse landscapes. You will then proceed to Makalia Falls, a beautiful natural waterfall nestled within the park, where you can enjoy the serene environment and listen to the soothing sound of cascading water.

To complete your adventure, you will have the chance to track animals with your experienced guide, learning how to identify footprints, feeding patterns, and other signs of wildlife activity. This immersive experience offers a deeper understanding of the park’s ecosystem and the animals that inhabit it. After a day filled with exploration and discovery, you will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02 LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK - MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

After breakfast, depart for the highlight of your safari: the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve. Widely regarded as a must-visit destination in Kenya, the Masai Mara has been declared a natural wonder of the world. The annual wildebeest migration, from July to October, is the pinnacle of its appeal. Even outside migration season, the Masai Mara is captivating with its expansive savannahs, diverse wildlife, and rich Maasai culture.

Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch and later embark on an exhilarating afternoon game drive. Witness the stunning landscapes, incredible wildlife, and possibly spot the Big Five

Day 03 MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE FULL DAY

Spend the entire day exploring the Masai Mara National Reserve with both morning and afternoon game drives, immersing yourself in one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. If your visit coincides with the Great Migration, you will have the rare opportunity to witness one of nature’s most extraordinary spectacles. Watch as thousands of wildebeests and zebras thunder across the plains and brave the perilous Mara River crossing, where they face hungry crocodiles and lurking predators in their relentless pursuit of greener pastures.

During your safari, you will visit the Mara River, the lifeline of the ecosystem and the dramatic stage for the migration’s most unforgettable moments. You will also stop at the famous wildebeest migration crossing point, where countless animals risk everything to reach the other side, offering a front-row seat to the raw power and beauty of the wild. Continue to the park’s lookout point, a scenic spot that provides a sweeping panoramic view of the vast savannah below perfect for photography and quiet reflection on the majesty of the Mara landscape.

Your guide will also lead you on an exciting experience of tracking the Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino learning how to identify their tracks, behaviors, and habitats. Later, you will visit the Mara–Serengeti border, where the two great ecosystems of Kenya and Tanzania meet, symbolizing the unbroken wilderness that sustains this incredible migration.

As the day comes to an end, you’ll return to your camp or lodge, filled with unforgettable memories of close encounters with wildlife and the breathtaking beauty of the Masai Mara.

Day 04 MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE - NAIROBI

After breakfast, embark on your journey back to Nairobi, arriving in the early afternoon. You have the option of visiting a traditional Maasai Village before departure. Depending on your schedule, optional activities in Nairobi can be arranged.

You will either be dropped off at a Nairobi hotel or transferred to the international airport for your departure.

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