4-Day Taste of a Mid-Range Kenya Safari Tour to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru
The 4-Day Taste of Kenya – Mid-Range Safari is a classic Kenya safari tour designed for travelers seeking iconic wildlife experiences within a short timeframe. This journey connects the world-famous plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve with the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru National Park, offering diverse landscapes and exceptional wildlife encounters.
Travel comfortably in a pop-up roof safari minivan, specially designed for game viewing with guaranteed window seats and an experienced professional guide. This safari delivers Big Five sightings, breathtaking Rift Valley views, and excellent value in just four days.
Tour Highlights
Big Five safari in Masai Mara
Predator tracking across open plains
Mara River wildlife encounters
Rhino sanctuary at Lake Nakuru
Seasonal flamingo spectacles
Scenic Great Rift Valley viewpoints
Tour Map
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Day 1
Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
Your Kenya safari tour begins with early morning pickup in Nairobi.
Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a stop at the viewpoint before continuing to Masai Mara via Narok town.
Arrive in time for lunch at your mid-range lodge or tented camp.
In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive across the sweeping savannah in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and cheetahs.
Transport Distance & Time:
Approx. 270 km | 5–6 hours drive
Meal Plan:
Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 2
Full Day in Masai Mara
Spend a full day exploring Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives or opt for a full-day safari with picnic lunch.
The reserve is renowned for high predator density and dramatic wildlife encounters.
Visit the Mara River area, famous for wildebeest migration crossings (seasonal).
Return to camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
Transport Distance & Time:
Game drives | 6–8 hours wildlife viewing
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinne
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 3
Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park in the Great Rift Valley.
Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru is home to white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, lions, and seasonal flamingos along the lake shores.
Transport Distance & Time:
Approx. 215 km | 4–5 hours drive
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Ziwa Bush Lodge
Day 4
Lake Nakuru – Nairobi
Enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast. Later, depart for Nairobi.
Arrive in the early afternoon with drop-off at your hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, marking the end of your Kenya wildlife safari.
Transport Distance & Time:
Approx. 160 km | 3–4 hours drive
Meal Plan:
Breakfast
Accommodation
No Accommodations ( End of the tour )
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.
Rates Per Person
Rates are Per Person Sharing a Room Except for the Solo who is on Single Supplement
| Month/Season | Solo | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan to 22 Dec | $1610 | $1610 | $1610 | $1610 | $1610 | $1610 |