Mara Migration & Lake Nakuru
4 days—Witness the Great Migration in Maasai Mara and flamingos at Lake Nakuru on an exciting group 4×4 safari.
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Safari summary
Experience Kenya’s wildlife and landscapes on this classic 4-day budget safari, covering the iconic Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru, set within the stunning Great Rift Valley. This package offers the perfect mix of game viewing, scenic landscapes, and memorable wildlife encounters in a short period.
Your adventure begins with a drive through the breathtaking Rift Valley, a geological wonder with dramatic escarpments and rolling hills. You will then head to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve for two nights, allowing ample time for game drives. Witness first-class wildlife experiences, including the Great Wildebeest Migration if in season, as millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles cross the Mara plains. Even outside migration season, the Mara is home to the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—along with giraffes, hippos, and various antelope species.
Next, explore Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its alkaline lake and spectacular birdlife. Spot rare white and black rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, and a variety of antelopes. Bird enthusiasts will be thrilled by flocks of flamingos along the lake, creating iconic pink shores, alongside pelicans, cormorants, and numerous other species.
Traveling in a 4×4 vehicle with an experienced guide ensures comfort, safety, and excellent game viewing. This safari is ideal for first-time visitors, small groups, or travelers seeking a rich wildlife experience without a long itinerary. In just four days, explore Kenya’s best wildlife and landscapes while enjoying value, adventure, and unforgettable memories.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hot air balloons
- Photography safari—with professional guide
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- Park fees
Itinerary
Nairobi - Masai Mara
Masai Mara
At 7 AM, you’ll be picked up from your Nairobi CBD hotel and drive to the Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for stunning views. After checking in, enjoy an afternoon game drive in Kenya’s top safari destination. Join fellow travelers to spot Africa’s Big Five, big cats, and abundant wildlife. The Masai Mara’s grassy plains and predators make it ideal for year-round wildlife viewing, including the spectacular wildebeest migration if in season.
Flair Camp Experiences
Full day Masai mara
Masai Mara
Spend the full day exploring the Masai Mara in search of the Big Five, enjoying picnic lunches along the Mara River. Optional activities include a Maasai cultural tour at USD 20 per person or a balloon safari at USD 450 per person early morning. Witness the spectacular Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras move from the Serengeti, followed by lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators across the savanna for an unforgettable wildlife experience.
Flair Camp Experiences
Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru
Early morning breakfast, with optional Masai village visit. Then depart to Lake Nakuru National Park, with picnic lunch on the way. Arriving in the evening. Lake Nakuru is home to large numbers of the Greater and Lesser Flamingoes, white and black rhino, buffalos, lion, zebra, gazelle, the rare long-eared leaf-nosed bat, colobus monkey, rock hyrax, hippo, leopard, waterbuck, impala, gazelle, striped hyena, bat-eared fox, wild cat, baboons and over 450 species of terrestrial and water birds.
Buraha Zenoni
Lake Nakuru - Nairobi
Lake Nakuru
You will have an early breakfast and depart by 7 am to straight to the park. Its a small park with magnificent, rare white rhinos which form part of the Big five animals. There is also a possibility to see the pink flamingos . The game drive lasts 3 hours, after which you depart on a 3-hour drive back to Nairobi.
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