Your adventure begins with a pick-up from your hotel or the airport in Nairobi. Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley, stopping at the breathtaking viewpoint for photos, then continue to Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch in Narok. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive across the iconic golden savannahs of the Mara. The Masai Mara is Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife sanctuary—home to the famous Big Five and countless other species. Think wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, gazelles, elephants, and a dense population of predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs. If you’ve ever seen a wildlife documentary, you’ve likely glimpsed the raw power of the Mara.

Today is yours to explore the Masai Mara at your own pace. Choose unlimited game drives with your personal guide or enjoy some downtime at the camp. Want to take it further? Optional experiences include a visit to a traditional Maasai village or a once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon safari as the sun rises over the Mara—a magical view you’ll never forget. However you spend your day, you’re guaranteed close encounters with wildlife in one of the richest ecosystems on the planet. End the day with dinner and overnight at the camp.

After breakfast, you’ll leave the Mara behind and journey across the Maasai plains and down into the floor of the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy a scenic drive and picnic lunch en route to Lake Nakuru National Park, where a thrilling afternoon game drive awaits. Lake Nakuru is famous for its shimmering pink shores, thanks to thousands of flamingos that line the lake. Beyond the birds, the park is home to endangered white rhinos, buffalos, giraffes, waterbucks, and over 450 bird species, making it a birdwatcher’s paradise.

Enjoy a final early morning game drive around Lake Nakuru, often called the “pink lake” for good reason. Spot birds and mammals in their morning routines—perhaps rhinos grazing or impalas drinking by the shore. After a relaxing lunch, begin your return journey to Nairobi, with drop-off at your hotel or the airport. This wraps up your 4-day escape through Kenya’s most stunning landscapes and parks. We hope your heart is full and your camera even fuller. As always, Karibu Tena – welcome again!