4-Day Taste of Kenya – Mid-Range Safari Tour
The 4-Day Taste of Kenya – Mid-Range Safari is a perfectly balanced Kenya safari tour combining two of the country’s most celebrated parks, the wildlife-rich plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve and the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru National Park.
Designed for travelers short on time but eager for a true African safari experience, this itinerary delivers exceptional Big Five safari Kenya opportunities, dramatic Rift Valley landscapes, and diverse wildlife ecosystems, all while traveling in a comfortable pop-up roof safari minivan ideal for game viewing and photography.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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First-time safari travelers
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Couples seeking a romantic mid-range safari Kenya experience
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Families with limited travel time
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Wildlife enthusiasts focused on Big Five safari Kenya
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Budget-conscious travelers wanting maximum value
Why This Safari Best
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Combines two top wildlife destinations in one short circuit
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Strong Big Five safari opportunities in Masai Mara
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Rhino sanctuary experience at Lake Nakuru
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Logical routing minimizes backtracking
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Comfortable pop-up roof minivan for optimal game viewing
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Ideal balance of travel time and wildlife exploration
Tour Highlights
Big Five safari in Masai Mara
Mara River wildlife encounters
Rift Valley scenic viewpoints
Rhino tracking at Lake Nakuru
Flamingo-lined lake shores (seasonal)
Sunrise and sunset game drives
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
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this 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 departure from Nairobi.
Drive through the Great Rift Valley with a scenic viewpoint stop before continuing to Masai Mara via Narok town.
Arrive in time for lunch at your mid-range camp or lodge.
In the afternoon, head out for your first thrilling game drive across the vast savannah plains 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
Enjoy a full day exploring Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives or a full-day safari with picnic lunch.
The reserve is renowned for its high predator density and dramatic wildlife encounters.
You may visit the Mara River, famous for wildebeest crossings during migration season (July–October).
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
Transport Distance & Time:
Game drives | 6–8 hours wildlife viewing
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 3
Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and drive toward Lake Nakuru National Park, located in the Great Rift Valley.
Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru is famous for white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and seasonal flocks of flamingos along the alkaline 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 for final wildlife sightings 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 4-day Kenya wildlife safari.
Transport Distance & Time:
Approx. 160 km | 3–4 hours drive
Meal Plan:
Breakfast
Accommodation
No Accommodation ( 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 |
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| 01 Jan to 22 Dec | $1610 | $1610 | $1610 | $1610 | $1610 | $1610 |