4 Days - Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru

Duration - 4 days

This itinerary includes Maasai Mara National Reserve (2N), Kenya’s premier safari destination, renowned for the Big 5, big cat sightings and the Great Migration (July-October), with afternoon and full-day game drives; followed by a transfer to Lake Nakuru (1N), famous for its pink-hued flamingos and as a sanctuary for black and white rhinos, for morning game drives before transferring back to Nairobi.


Short Itinerary


Day 1 (November 18, 2025) - Nairobi to Masai Mara. Afternoon game drives in Masai Mara.
Day 2 (November 19, 2025) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara.
Day 3 (November 20, 2025) - Transfer from Masai Mara (No game drives) to Lake Nakuru.
Day 4 (November 21, 2025) - Morning game drives in Lake Nakuru and transfer to Nairobi.

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Itinerary


Day 1 - Nairobi to Masai Mara

Your tour starts with pick up at 7:30 AM from your Nairobi hotel or Airport and drive to Masai Mara. This drive will take about 5 to 6.5 hours with a scenic stopover at Great Rift Valley. Arrive in Masai Mara shortly after noon and check into your lodge/camp, have hot lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive.

After the game drive, we head back to lodge/camp to reach by around 5:30 or 6:00 PM, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared Dinner. Overnight at your lodge.

Note: The last 1-hour drive to Masai Mara is on the corrugated and bumpy road and may not be comfortable for clients with back problems. Clients with back problems can consider flying directly to (and out of) Masai Mara.

Day 2 - Masai Mara

Today's itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today's schedule.

You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. you will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3 - Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

Around 10:00 AM after a relaxed breakfast checkout and depart to Lake Nakuru National Park which is about 5 hours drive from Mara gate. Upon reaching Nakuru lodge check in, have dinner and relax for the day.

Note 1: Morning game drives in Masai Mara can be added on the last morning at the park by paying additional park fees.

Day 4 - Lake Nakuru to Nairobi

After breakfast, we proceed to Lake Nakuru national park with packed lunch and do game drives till around 2:00 PM and then proceed to Nairobi where we will reach around 5:30 PM at your hotel or airport in Nairobi.

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Weather Information


Lake Nakuru

In November, Lake Nakuru, Kenya typically experiences transitional weather as it is part of the long rainy season. Historical averages indicate that temperatures generally range from about 13°C (55°F) at night to around 25°C (77°F) during the day.

Rainfall is quite common, with November receiving a significant amount of precipitation, averaging around 100 to 150 mm (3.9 to 5.9 inches). The skies tend to be partly to mostly cloudy, and humidity levels can be relatively high due to the rainfall. Overall, visitors can expect a mix of warm days and cooler evenings with chances of rain throughout the month.

Masai Mara

In November, the Masai Mara region in Kenya experiences the short rainy season. Historical averages indicate that temperatures during this month typically range from around 15°C (59°F) at night to about 25°C (77°F) during the day.

November usually sees an increase in rainfall compared to previous months, with average precipitation ranging from 50 to 100 mm (2 to 4 inches). This period also features increased cloud cover and humidity, and while there are chances of rain, there can still be plenty of sunny intervals. Overall, the landscape becomes lush and green, making it a beautiful time to observe wildlife.

Pre & Post Tour Hotels


Nairobi is the base for safari tours in Kenya. If you need accommodation in Nairobi before/after your safari tour, you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below (Prices are per person).

Single room:

Double sharing room:

Triple sharing room:

All of the above prices are on per person per night on bed and breakfast basis. More hotel options can be shared upon request.

Transfers


This tour starts from Nairobi. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the nearest international airport and Wilson airport is the nearest domestic airport.

Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Pickup or drop off at Wilson Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge

Airport to Hotel transfers
Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nairobi hotel or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle
Transfer from Wilson Airport to Nairobi hotel or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle

Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Wilson Airport or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle


Flights


We do not book International Flights.
We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.

This tour starts & ends at Nairobi with road transfers between all locations. Masai Mara is the farthest location you will be visiting in this tour and it is 5 hours from Nairobi, each way. To save drive time, you can directly fly into Masai Mara where your safari vehicle with guide will be waiting to directly start the safari and cover other parks over the next few days making your way to Nairobi by road on the last day. We will reroute the itinerary such that you cover all the parks included in the original itinerary with the same choice of accommodations & same number of nights as included in the original itinerary. This is called a Fly-in Safari

We can also reroute the itinerary such that you start with driving from Nairobi on day 1 and cover other parks before you drive to Masai Mara. We end the safari tour at Masai Mara on the last day from where you can fly out to Nairobi. We will reroute the itinerary such that you cover all the parks included in the original itinerary with the same choice of accommodations & same number of nights as included in the original itinerary. This is called a Fly-out Safari.

Fly Into Masai Mara
From Nairobi to Masai Mara: From USD 240 per person (Morning flight)
From Nairobi to Masai Mara: From USD 185 per person (Afternoon flight)
From Diani/Mombasa to Masai Mara: From USD 320 per person

Fly out of Masai Mara
From Masai Mara to Nairobi: From USD 240 per person (Early Morning flight)
From Masai Mara to Diani/Mombasa : From USD 490 per person (January to June)
From Masai Mara to Diani/Mombasa : From USD 595 per person (July to December)

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Intercity Flights
From Diani to Nairobi: From USD 200 per person (Morning flight)
From Nairobi to Diani:From USD 200 per person (Afternoon flight)

Note 1: Rates mentioned above are indicative and subject to change based on airlines and party(group) size.
Note 2: In the Fly into Masai Mara rates mentioned above, in addition to airfare, price also includes cost to send the safari Vehicle with guide a day in advance to Masai Mara & transport cost from your Nairobi hotel to Nairobi airport.
Note 3: Masai Mara to Diani/Mombasa rates mentioned above, in addition to airfare, above rates also include cost of an additional Masai Mara park fee because the flight depart from Masai Mara around 11:30 AM and Masai Mara Park fees expire at 10 AM.
Note 4: Flights into Masai Mara land at around 11:00 AM and game drives can start soon after landing and Morning flights out of Masai Mara depart around 08:30 AM.

Meals


Day 1 (November 18, 2025) - Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 (November 19, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 (November 20, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 (November 21, 2025) - Breakfast & Lunch

Transfer Times


Day 1 (November 18, 2025) - Nairobi to Masai Mara takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (284 km)
Day 2 (November 19, 2025) - No transfers
Day 3 (November 20, 2025) - Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru takes about 5 to 5.5 hours (250 km)
Day 4 (November 21, 2025) - Lake Nakuru to Nairobi takes about 3.5 to 4 hours (157 km)


Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.

Inclusions


  • All Taxes and VAT.

  • Meals as per itinerary.

  • Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).

  • Daily game drives while on Safari.

  • 4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.

  • A professional English speaking driver/ guide.

  • Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

Exclusions


  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).

  • Tips (Tipping guidelines).

  • Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).

  • International flights.

  • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

  • Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

  • Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.

Payment Policy


Deposit Payment
- Deposit is 50% of the total booking amount.
- Deposit can be paid either via a bank transfer or an online card payment.
- A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges). This is non-refundable.
- We offer bank accounts in 10 different currencies for bank transfers.
- Once you make the deposit payment you will receive a booking confirmation.

Balance Payment
- Balance can be paid via bank transfer, online card payment or with cash
- Bank payment can be done 15 days prior to the tour date (recommended 30 days prior)
- Card payment can be done 1 day prior to the tour date (recommended 7 days prior)
- A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges). This is non-refundable.
- Cash can be paid on arrival (US Dollars printed in or after the year 2009)

Cancellation Policy


Cancellation Policy
- 120 days before departure date: 5% of the tour amount is charged as cancellation fees
- Within 119 to 90 days before departure date: 10% of the tour amount is charged as cancellation fees
- Within 89 to 60 days before departure date: 20% of the tour amount is charged as cancellation fees
- Within 59 to 31 days before departure date: 30% of the tour amount is charged as cancellation fees
- Within 30 to 0 days before departure date: 50% of the tour amount is charged as cancellation fees

Note 1: In all refund cases, card processing fees (5%) or wire transfer ($25) fees will be deducted.

Partial Cancellation Policy
- If the group size reduces, the above cancellation policy applies to the canceling clients.
- In addition, the price per person for remaining clients might change as applicable based on the new group size.

Note 2: Our cancellation policy may differ for some packages based on the accommodations included, particularly for E3, E4, and E5 packages, to match the respective accommodation providers’ policies.

Addons


Add-on tours in Masai Mara
Hot Air Balloon Ride (1 hour): Starting from USD 460 per person for adult/USD 330 per child
Masai Village Visit (1 hour): USD 25 per person
Sundowner: USD 35-100 per person depending on hotel

Add-on tours in Lake Nakuru
Boat Ride (upto 3 hours): USD 150 per adult/USD 80 per child

Please note that children's rates are applicable to specific age groups. For details on child policies for each activity, please contact us directly.

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4 Days - Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru

Duration - 4 days

This itinerary includes Maasai Mara National Reserve (2N), Kenya’s premier safari destination, renowned for the Big 5, big cat sightings and the Great Migration (July-October), with afternoon and full-day game drives; followed by a transfer to Lake Nakuru (1N), famous for its pink-hued flamingos and as a sanctuary for black and white rhinos, for morning game drives before transferring back to Nairobi.


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