Why Choose This 4-Day Kenya Safari?
A Quick Safari with Big Moments
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Begin your safari with pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travel northwest through the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment with scenic viewpoints along the way.
Arrive in time for lunch before entering one of Kenya's most famous and compact wildlife parks, known especially for rhinos and birdlife.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of white and black rhino, Rothschild's giraffe, buffalo, zebra, waterbuck, lion, flamingos and other birdlife.
- Nairobi pick-up
- Private 4x4 transfer to Lake Nakuru
- Afternoon game drive
- Lunch and dinner
- Breakfast in Nairobi
- Personal drinks
- Travel insurance
Start with an early morning game and bird-watching drive in Lake Nakuru National Park for another chance to see rhinos and other wildlife in soft morning light.
Proceed to Lake Naivasha. Optional activities at extra cost include a boat safari among hippos and fish eagles or a walking safari at Crescent Island.
Travel onward to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive across the famous acacia-dotted savannah.
Dedicate the day to exploring one of the world's greatest wildlife ecosystems. Search for lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, hyena, jackal and many antelope species.
Stop for a picnic lunch near the Mara River, where hippos and crocodiles are often seen. In migration season, this area may host dramatic river crossing action.
Optional experiences at extra cost include a sunrise hot air balloon safari or a Maasai village cultural visit.
- Full-day Masai Mara game drives
- Picnic lunch
- Park entrance fees
- Private guide and vehicle
- Sunrise hot air balloon safari
- Maasai village cultural visit
- Premium drinks
After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and begin your journey back to Nairobi through the scenic Great Rift Valley.
Your guide will point out Mount Longonot, a striking extinct volcano rising above the valley floor, along with other major Rift Valley viewpoints.
You may choose an optional tea farm tour and lunch at Kiambethu Farm before continuing into Nairobi.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon for hotel drop-off or transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.
Full Inclusions & Exclusions
- Transport in a customized 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari driver guide
- Accommodation on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- All park entrance fees
- Unlimited game drives
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
- All government taxes and VAT
- International and domestic flights
- Kenya visa / travel authorization costs
- Travel and medical insurance
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Optional activities (balloon safari, Maasai village visit, boat rides)
- Tips and gratuities
- Items of personal nature
- Optional tea farm tour and lunch stop
What to Know Before You Go
Pack neutral lightweight clothes, a fleece for cool mornings, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat, a camera and binoculars for the best game-viewing experience.
Lake Nakuru is best known for close rhino sightings, Rothschild's giraffes and birdlife. Flamingo numbers vary depending on lake conditions, but birdwatching remains excellent.
The Naivasha stop is scenic and flexible. Guests can choose extra-cost activities such as a boat safari or a guided walk at Crescent Island depending on timing and interest.
The Masai Mara offers one of Africa's highest concentrations of wildlife. Even on a shorter itinerary, your chances of memorable sightings are excellent.
Perfect for short Kenya safari holidays, weekend escapes from Nairobi, honeymoon trips, family safaris, first-time Africa visitors and Great Migration seekers.
Carry your passport, travel documents, travel insurance details, personal medication, and enough storage and batteries for long photography-focused safari days.
