Kenya · Private or group · Mid-range safari
Kenya's favourite short combination, in comfort
Two nights at a lodge in the Maasai Mara and a night at Buraha Zenoni in Nakuru, with a morning in Lake Nakuru National Park before returning to Nairobi.
Price on request
The journey in brief
The experience
The Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru pairing is one of the most requested short safaris in Kenya. This mid-range version keeps the timing relaxed, with lodge stays in the Mara and a night at Buraha Zenoni.
It works well privately for couples and families, or as a first safari before time at the coast or in Tanzania.
Two nights at a lodge near the Maasai Mara
A full day in the reserve with a picnic lunch
Lake Nakuru's rhino sanctuary and lakeshore
Relaxed pace with lodge comforts
The route
Nairobi
Maasai Mara
Nakuru
Nairobi
Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Nakuru → Nairobi
Day by day
This is a sample itinerary. We confirm the exact route, timings and lodges with your quote, and your guide adjusts each day around road and wildlife conditions.
Day 1 / Nairobi → Maasai Mara
Leave Nairobi in the morning and stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint before continuing through Narok to the Maasai Mara. Check in at the lodge, have lunch, then take an afternoon game drive.
Day 2 / Maasai Mara National Reserve
A full day exploring the reserve with a picnic lunch, or morning and afternoon drives with lunch back at the lodge. Your guide will suggest the best plan for the day.
Day 3 / Maasai Mara → Nakuru
An early game drive, then breakfast and the drive to Nakuru, arriving in the afternoon to relax.
Day 4 / Lake Nakuru National Park → Nairobi
A morning in Lake Nakuru National Park, visiting the lakeshore, the rhino sanctuary and the Baboon Cliff viewpoint, then drive back to Nairobi.
Where you stay
Lodges for this safari are agreed with you after you enquire, based on your dates, preferences and availability.
Maasai Mara · 2 nights
Nakuru · 1 night
The Nakuru hotel used for overnight stays before or after a Lake Nakuru National Park game drive.
About Buraha ZenoniAccommodation pattern: Mid-range · Buraha Zenoni + Overnight at the lodge.
This safari is priced for your exact dates. Lodge rates, park fees and availability vary through the year, so we confirm a written price once we know your dates and party size.
Prices can depend on travel dates, party size, accommodation availability and changes to park fees. All terms are confirmed in writing before you book.
The details
This is the usual scope of this safari. Your written quote lists exactly what is included for your trip.
Before you travel
Check passport validity and entry requirements for every country on your route with official government sources before you travel.
Ask a travel-health professional about vaccinations and malaria precautions, and take out travel insurance that covers your activities.
A soft bag is easiest in safari vehicles. If any part of your trip includes light-aircraft flights, baggage limits apply.
Weather and wildlife movement change through the year. Tell us your dates and we will explain what to expect.
Questions travellers ask
Often, yes. Tell us what you would like to change and we will confirm what is possible for your dates.
Prices for this safari depend on your dates, party size and accommodation availability, so we quote for your exact trip.
We reply with availability, any suggestions for your dates and a written quote. Nothing is booked until you have agreed the quote and booking terms.
No. Wildlife is free-ranging and sightings vary. Your guide will plan each day around conditions to give you the best chances.
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The next step
Tell us your dates and who is travelling. We will check availability and send a written quote; nothing is booked until you agree.
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