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Overview
- Duration:4 days 3 nights
- Travelers:10 guests
- Tour Type:Safari
- Language:English
Join fellow travelers on an unforgettable 4-Day Group Joining Safari covering two of Kenya's most iconic destinations: the Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park.
This safari is perfect for solo travelers, couples, and budget-conscious travelers who want to experience the open plains and abundant wildlife of the Mara alongside the rhino sanctuary and flamingo-lined shores of Lake Nakuru, without the higher cost of a private vehicle.
Starting in the Maasai Mara and continuing to Lake Nakuru, share the safari vehicle and game drives with other travelers as you explore two contrasting ecosystems on one seamless journey from Nairobi.
ACCOMMODATION SUMMARY
Maasai Mara: Camp/lodge — 2 nights
Lake Nakuru: Lodge/camp — 1 night
Accommodation is arranged in comfortable camps or lodges within or near each park, providing a convenient base for game drives. Specific properties are confirmed based on availability at the time of booking.
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
Hot-Air Balloon Safari
Enjoy a spectacular sunrise experience over the Maasai Mara from a hot-air balloon, subject to availability.
Maasai Village Visit
Add a cultural experience to learn about Maasai traditions, lifestyle, and community life during your time in the Mara.
Additional Nairobi Accommodation
Need accommodation before or after your safari? We can help arrange additional Nairobi accommodation.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Both the Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru can be visited throughout the year.
July to October is particularly popular with travelers interested in the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Maasai Mara, although the exact timing and location of the migration changes each year.
Dry seasons (June–October and January–February) generally offer easier game viewing at Lake Nakuru, as wildlife congregates around the lakeshore and waterholes.
Other months can also provide excellent wildlife viewing and beautiful scenery across both parks.
WHY CHOOSE A GROUP JOINING SAFARI?
Lower Cost
Share the safari vehicle cost with other travelers across both parks.
Meet Fellow Travelers
Enjoy the opportunity to meet people from different countries.
Professional Guide
Travel with an experienced safari driver-guide
Two parks in one affordable itinerary
Great wildlife diversity: Big Five, rhinos, and flamingos
Comfortable accommodation
Highlights
- 4-day group joining safari from Nairobi
- Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru National Park
- Shared safari vehicle
- Professional safari driver-guide
- Two nights in the Maasai Mara
- One night at Lake Nakuru
- Search for the Big Five
- Black and white rhino sightings at Lake Nakuru
- Flamingos and rich birdlife on Lake Nakuru's shores
- Look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and zebras.
Itinerary
DAY 1: NAIROBI TO MAASAI MARA – AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE
Your 4-Day Group Joining Safari begins with pickup from your Nairobi hotel or agreed meeting point.
Meet your professional safari driver-guide and fellow travelers before departing Nairobi in the morning.
Travel through the beautiful Kenyan countryside towards the Maasai Mara, with scenic views of the Great Rift Valley along the way and a stop at a suitable viewpoint where time allows.
Arrive at your Maasai Mara camp around lunchtime, depending on road and traffic conditions. Check in and enjoy lunch.
After a short rest, begin your first afternoon game drive across the open Mara plains, searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest.
Return to camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Activity: Afternoon Game Drive
Accommodation: Maasai Mara Camp
DAY 2: FULL-DAY MAASAI MARA GAME DRIVE
Enjoy an early breakfast before setting out for a full day of wildlife exploration in the Maasai Mara.
The Maasai Mara is one of Kenya's most famous wildlife destinations and offers excellent opportunities for game viewing, including the chance to spot the Big Five.
Travel through different areas of the reserve with your shared safari vehicle and experienced guide, enjoying lunch along the way or back at camp.
Keep your camera ready for:
● Lions
● Leopards
● Cheetahs
● Elephants
● Buffaloes
● Giraffes
● Zebras
● Wildebeest
● Hyenas
● Antelopes
● Return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activity: Full-Day Game Drive
Accommodation: Maasai Mara Camp
DAY 3: MAASAI MARA TO LAKE NAKURU
After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara and begin your journey towards Lake Nakuru National Park.
Enjoy the changing landscapes as you travel through Kenya's Great Rift Valley.
Arrive in the Lake Nakuru area around lunchtime, depending on road conditions. After lunch, begin your afternoon game drive.
Explore Lake Nakuru's diverse habitats while searching for wildlife.
Look out for:
● Black rhinos
● White rhinos
● Giraffes
● Buffaloes
● Zebras
● Waterbucks
● Antelopes
● Flamingos and birdlife
Enjoy scenic views around Lake Nakuru and opportunities for wildlife photography. After the game drive, continue to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activity: Afternoon Game Drive
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge/Camp
DAY 4: LAKE NAKURU TO NAIROBI
Enjoy an early breakfast before a final morning game drive at Lake Nakuru, taking in the park's rhino sanctuary and lakeshore one last time.
After your game drive, enjoy lunch en route as you begin the return journey to Nairobi.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon or evening and transfer to your hotel or agreed drop-off point.
Your 4-Day Group Joining Safari — Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Activity: Morning Game Drive
Destination: Nairobi
Includes/Excludes
- Shared safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- Nairobi pickup and drop-off
- Three nights' accommodation as outlined
- Meals as specified
- Game drives in the Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru
- Park/reserve entrance fees as applicable
- Drinking water during the safari
- Transportation as outlined
- Applicable government taxes and safari fees
- International flights
- Kenya visa/ETA fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Additional drinks
- Hot-air balloon safari (optional add-on)
- Maasai village visit (optional add-on)
- Tips and gratuities
Frequently asked questions
Is this a group joining safari?
Which parks are included?
Is accommodation included?
How many people will share the vehicle?
Can I book a private vehicle instead?
Can I see the Big Five?
Will I see the Great Migration.
Can I add a Maasai village visit or balloon safari?
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