Echoes of the Wild | Nakuru to the Mara

• Safari • Per Person Sharing

Experience two of Kenya’s most captivating wildlife destinations on an exciting safari through the Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy memorable game drives across the Mara’s vast savannahs, discover Lake Nakuru’s diverse wildlife and scenic beauty, and take in the breathtaking landscapes along the way. With rewarding wildlife encounters, comfortable stays and plenty of adventure, this journey offers a wonderful taste of Kenya’s wild side.

Duration

4 days

Traveller

Non-citizen

Destinations

Stay

5 hotel & accomodation options

Trip overview

JOURNEY AT A GLANCE

DURATION: 4Days 3Nights
DESTINATIONS: Masai Mara | Lake Nakuru National Park
TRAVEL STYLE: Private Pop-up roof jeep | Comfort
ROUTE: Nairobi → Lake Nakuru National Park → Maasai Mara N.R → Nairobi

What’s included

All Park Fees
All Activities Unless Labelled as Optional
All Accommodation
Daily wildlife briefings
Guest welcome hampers
Transport & Game drives in a Private Pop-up roof jeep
Licensed, Approved and Professional Driver - Guides
Private Round Trip Airport Transfer
Meals as specified
All Transportation
Guaranteed window seat for maximum wildlife viewing
Bottled Drinking Water on All Days

OPTIONAL ENHANCEMENTS:

Hot Air Balloon Safari: From $480 PPS
Authentic Masai Village Visit: From $20 PP
Sundowner: From $50 PP
Accommodation before and after the safari
Beach Extension

What’s not included

Accommodation before and after the safari tour
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa fees)
International Flights
Tips and Gratitude

Itinerary

Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up in Nairobi, where your driver-guide will warmly welcome you and provide a detailed safari briefing before setting off in your own private 4x4 pop-up roof Jeep towards Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley, stopping at the spectacular viewpoint for photographs before continuing towards Nakuru. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch, followed by some time to relax and refresh. Later, venture into the park for an exciting afternoon game drive, keeping an eye out for rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and an array of birdlife. As the afternoon unfolds, soak in the beauty of the lake and its surrounding landscapes before returning to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

MEAL PLAN: FULL BOARD (L, D) | Bottled Water.

After an early breakfast, check out and enjoy a morning game drive through Lake Nakuru as you exit the park. Continue towards the Maasai Mara, with a brief stop en-route to stretch and refresh. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch and relaxation before an exciting afternoon game drive across the Mara plains. Return for dinner and overnight stay.

MEAL PLAN: FULL BOARD (B, L, D) | Bottled Water.

Enjoy a full day exploring the spectacular Maasai Mara National Reserve, with morning and afternoon game drives across its vast savannahs in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and other incredible wildlife. For an unforgettable start, opt for an early morning hot air balloon safari, floating above the plains as the sun rises, followed by a bush breakfast (optional at extra cost). After a rewarding day in the wild, you may also choose a late afternoon Maasai village visit to discover local traditions and culture before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay

MEAL PLAN: FULL BOARD (B, L, D) | Bottled Water.

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge before checking out and beginning your journey back to Nairobi. Take in the scenic landscapes along the way, with a stop at a local curio shop to browse souvenirs and a brief break to stretch and refresh. Arrive in the city later in the day for drop-off at your hotel or the airport, bringing your memorable Kenyan safari adventure to a pleasant close.

MEAL PLAN: FULL BOARD (B) | Bottled Water.

Activities

Game Drive

Destinations

Lake Nakuru
Maasai Mara

Accomodation Options

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Sarova Woodlands
The Cliff Nakuru
Keekorok Lodge
Angama Mara

Transportation

Comfortable Private Pop-up roof jeep

Accomodation Options curated for your journey style

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge is located near Nderit Gate, Lake Road, inside Lake Nakuru National Park in Nakuru, Kenya

Sarova Woodlands

Sarova Woodlands Hotel and Spa is located in the upscale Milimani residential area of Nakuru, Kenya, adjacent to State House and just off the main Nairobi-Nakuru highway.

The Cliff Nakuru

A luxury tented camp perched on a 100-meter-high volcanic rock face inside Lake Nakuru National Park in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya.

Keekorok Lodge

Located in the heart of the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Narok County, Kenya

Angama Mara

Angama Mara offers you ultra chique designer safari lodge accommodation in the Mara Triangle near Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.

FAQs

Both destinations can be visited year-round, with the dry seasons generally offering easier wildlife viewing while the Mara’s famous wildebeest migration typically occurs between July and October.

The journey typically takes several hours depending on road and traffic conditions, with the route offering scenic countryside views and opportunities to stop along the way.

Absolutely, and we can extend your safari with a tailored beach stay on the Kenyan coast after your time in the Mara and Lake Nakuru