4-Day Kenya safari | 4 Days Affordable Safari in Kenya

Set off on an exhilarating 4-Day Kenya Safari, where the wild heart of East Africa unfolds in a kaleidoscope of untamed beauty. Journey through the shimmering pink shores of Lake Nakuru and the golden savannahs of Masai Mara National Reserve, chasing the thrill of the Big Five and the drama of the Great Migration.

In a private 4×4 vehicle with a pop-up roof, guided by our seasoned safari guides, you will plunge into landscapes teeming with life, where every moment hums with possibility—though wildlife sightings dance to nature’s unpredictable rhythm. Sightings depend purely on luck, because the animals are not tamed. They are wild!

You will be staying in nice mid-range lodges and tented camps, where comfort meets the call of the wild, and savor cultural encounters with the Maasai in the Masai Mara. Their vibrant traditions woven into your adventure. Optional thrills on this 4 day safari adventure in Kenya, like a hot air balloon safari soaring over the Mara (additional cost), and walking safaris in the Mara elevate this compact yet soul-stirring escape into Kenya’s iconic wilderness.

This 4 days safari in Kenya is private tour which can be booked on any date. The tour can also be customized to your liking with more luxurious accommodations or cheaper options incas eyouhave a tight budget. The tour can be also be taken as a drive-in, flight-out tour, with road transfers from Nairobi with a flight out of Masai Mara back to nairobi at the end of the tour.

4 Day Kenya Safari at a Glance

Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park. Go on an afternoon game drive, and settle into Lake Nakuru Lodge for overnight.

Day 2: Travel from Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve, go for an afternoon game drive, and unwind at Enkakenya Mara Camp.

Day 3: Enjoy a full day of game drives in Masai Mara, with an optional hot air balloon safari. Overnight at Enkakenya Mara Camp.

Day 4: Depart Masai Mara for Nairobi where you will be dropped of at your hotel or Airport.

4-Day Kenya Safari Highlights – Where to visit?

This 4-Day Kenya Safari is a pulse-racing odyssey through two of Kenya’s crown jewels: Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara National Reserve. Your private 4×4 vehicle, topped with a pop-up roof, becomes your window to the wild, guided by experts who know every trail and tale of these legendary parks.

From lions lounging in the sun to elusive leopards in acacia shadows, your chances to spot wildlife are thrilling, though luck holds the reins.

At Lake Nakuru, a shimmering lake framed by flamingos and rhinos sets the stage for awe. In Masai Mara, vast plains pulse with the Great Migration’s thundering herds and stealthy predators.

This Masai Mara Lake Nakuru tour weaves wildlife, landscapes, and Maasai culture into an unforgettable tapestry of adventure. Find insights on the two parks here below.

Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Lake Nakuru National Park, a compact 188 km² masterpiece, dazzles with its soda lake, where flamingos paint the shores in vibrant pink. Flocks have been on the decline due to water levels on the lake.

Acacia woodlands and grassy plains teem with white and black rhinos, leopards prowling under cover, and buffalo grazing in the morning mist. Over 400 bird species—pelicans soaring, cormorants diving—add a symphony of color and sound to your game drives.

From your 4×4, you’ll scan the horizon for giraffes nibbling treetops or lions lounging in the grass, though nature decides what reveals itself. Rare giraffe species; the Rothschild’s giraffe can only be seen in this park. With luck, you may also get to see the white rhinos which are grazers unlike the more common black rhinos.

Waterfalls cascade in hidden corners, and viewpoints like Baboon Cliff offer breathtaking vistas of the lake’s shimmering expanse. Lake Nakuru is a vibrant prelude to your Kenyan safari, bursting with life and beauty.

Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Masai Mara National Reserve, sprawling across 1,510 km², is Kenya’s untamed soul, where golden savannahs stretch to infinity and riverine forests hum with life. Famous for the Great Migration (July-October), when millions of wildebeests and zebras brave the Mara River’s crocodile-filled waters, the Mara delivers raw drama.

Masai Mara is home to the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and black rhino—plus cheetahs, hyenas, and 570 bird species like ostriches and lilac-breasted rollers, the reserve is a living canvas of nature’s power.

You’ll chase heart-pounding moments, from a lion’s roar to a cheetah’s sprint, though sightings are nature’s gift. The Mara’s sweeping vistas and the Maasai’s vibrant culture—shared through optional village visits (additional cost)—weave a spellbinding story for your safari.

Where to Stay in the 4-Day Kenya Safari?

Your nights are spent in mid-range havens, handpicked for their prime locations and authentic safari charm, blending rustic allure with modern comfort. Lake Nakuru Lodge and Enkakenya Mara Camp immerse you in the wild’s embrace.

Lake Nakuru Lodge, Lake Nakuru

Tucked within Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru Lodge is a sanctuary of 95 airy rooms and suites, each with a private veranda framing views of the flamingo-draped lake or acacia-dotted hills.

Savor international and Kenyan dishes in the open-air restaurant, where the breeze carries the scent of the wild. Unwind by the sparkling pool or indulge in a spa treatment as the sun dips below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the park. Eco-conscious and immersive, this lodge is your gateway to Nakuru’s wonders

Enkakenya Mara Camp, Masai Mara

In the heart of Masai Mara, Enkakenya Mara Camp offers eight eco-friendly tented suites, where canvas walls hum with the sounds of the savannah. Each suite, with en-suite bathrooms and solar-powered lighting, opens to a private veranda overlooking endless plains.

Dine on freshly crafted meals in a cozy tent, then gather around a crackling campfire under a sky ablaze with stars. Intimate and perfectly positioned near migration routes, this camp delivers the Mara’s magic up close. The camp is also a perfect place to be for honeymooners.

Best Time to Take the 4-Day Kenya Safari

The dry seasons—January-March and July-October—are your golden window for this 4-Day Kenya Safari. July-October unleashes the Great Migration in Masai Mara, a spectacle of thundering hooves and raw survival, while Lake Nakuru’s flamingos and rhinos shine year-round. Daytime temperatures of 22-28°C bathe game drives in warm light, with clear skies framing perfect photos.

June-September is peak season, alive with wildlife and balmy weather, but there are ore crowds than during the off season months. Whenever you go, the wild’s rhythm promises unforgettable moments.

Logistics of the 4-Day Kenya Safari

This 4-day wildlife safari in Kenya is in a private 4×4 vehicle with a pop-up roof, your mobile vantage point for soaking in Kenya’s wild beauty.

From Nairobi, you’ll travel 3-4 hours to Lake Nakuru and 5-6 hours to Masai Mara, returning to Nairobi on the final day (5-6 hours). Your expert guide, a master storyteller of the savannah, leads every drive, with the vehicle primed for photography—think wide-angle lenses and unobstructed views.

An optional transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) costs $50 per car, can be arranged in case you want to stay one night at city hotels. Most hotels around the airport offer comlimentary transfers.

Detailed 4-Day Kenya Safari Itinerary

Day 1

Transfer from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

Your adventure begins in Nairobi, where you will picked up by your private guide and drive you in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, bound for Lake Nakuru National Park—a 3-4 hour drive through Kenya’s vibrant heart.

This 188 km² sanctuary greets you with a shimmering lake, its shores aglow with thousands of flamingos, their pink wings flickering like a living sunset. Numbers of flamingoes varies from time to time.

After lunch and some rest at the lodge, your afternoon game drive plunges you into grasslands and forests alive with white rhinos, elusive leopards, and towering giraffes—though nature’s whims decide what crosses your path.

From your vehicle, marvel at Baboon Cliff’s sweeping views, where the lake sparkles against a backdrop of rolling hills. Over 400 bird species, from pelicans to fish eagles, fill the air with calls and color. As dusk paints the sky, you will retire back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Overnight will be Lake Nakuru Lodge. Lunch and dinner included.

Day 2

Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve

Rise with the sun for a hearty breakfast at Lake Nakuru Lodge, then set off on a 5-6 hour drive to Masai Mara National Reserve, the Great Rift Valley’s dramatic vistas unfolding outside your window. Arrive at lodge/camp in the Masai Mara, where lunch in a breezy dining tent offers your first taste of the Mara’s boundless plains.

In the afternoon, after lunch and some rest at your camp, your 4×4 whisks you into the reserve’s expanse, where lions bask in golden light, cheetahs stalk with liquid grace, and elephants roam in gentle herds—sightings always a thrilling gamble in the famous Masai Mara.

If your journey aligns with the Great Migration (July-October), you might witness wildebeest herds surging across the savannah, or braving the crocodile infested Mara River. Explore riverine forests and open plains, your camera ready for every fleeting moment. As stars ignite the Mara sky, return to your lodge / camp. Overnight at Enkakenya Mara Camp. All meals included.

Day 3

Full day at Masai Mara National Reserve

Today, Masai Mara is yours to conquer, with a full day of game drives tailored to your rhythm. After a steaming breakfast at your lodge or camp, choose your adventure: morning and afternoon drives, catching predators like leopards or hyenas in the soft sunrise glow, or a full-day safari with a picnic lunch under an acacia, delving deep into the reserve’s wild heart. Alternatively, opt for sunrise and sunset drives, returning to camp for a midday siesta by the plains. The tour is private so it is flexible.

The Mara teems with life—buffalo grazing, zebras galloping, or migrating herds thundering past, with vibrant birds like ostriches or lilac-breasted rollers stealing the scene.

As night falls, gather for a candlelit dinner at camp, then retire to your tented suite, lulled by the Mara’s nocturnal chorus. Overnight at Enkakenya Mara Camp. All meals included.

Optional activities at masai Mara includes hot air balloon safari, walking safaris and village visits.

Day 4

Awake to the Mara’s dawn symphony and a hearty breakfast at your camp or lodge, then embark on a final morning game drive. Your guide, a master of the Mara’s secrets, seeks out wildlife hotspots to make every moment count. After breakfast at your lodge / camp, you will leave Masai Mara and head back to Nairobi a drive of about 5-6 hours back to Nairobi, your heart full of memories.

For a seamless end, choose an optional drop-off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport free of charge if departing in the afternoon. Breakfast and Lunch included.

This 4 day willdife safari adventure in Kenya can be easily combined with a beach extension in Diani, Mombasa, Malindi, Watamu beach or Lamu Island in the Kenyan Coast. With more regional flights available recently, we can also combined this tour with a beach extension in Zanzibar Island.

4-Day Kenya Safari Prices

The price includes the following items:

Services of an expert English-speaking safari guide/driver
3 nights at mid range lodges and camps
All meals as detailed in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Guided game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park & Masai Mara

Entry fees for all National Parks and Conservation Areas
Picnic lunches provided during full-day game drives
Bottled water supplied during game drives
All relevant government taxes and levies

___________________________________________________________

The price excludes the following items:

Tips for your safari guide/driver and lodge staff
Comprehensive travel insurance including trip cancellation coverage
Round-trip international flights to and from Kenya
extra beverages and premium wines, spirits, and liquors
Hot air balloon safaris in Masai Mara
Laundry services
Souvenirs and personal expenses
Cultural tours not specified in the itinerary
Any other activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Flying Doctor service for emergency medical evacuation

Tour Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

4-day Kenya safari – Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara

4 Day Kenya Safari at a Glance