4-Day The Taste of Kenya Mid-Range Safari – Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru
The 4-Day Taste of Kenya Safari (Mid-Range) is a short but immersive wildlife adventure designed for travelers who want to experience Kenya’s most iconic safari destinations within a limited timeframe.
Starting from Nairobi, this safari combines the legendary wildlife plains of the Masai Mara with the bird-rich landscapes of Lake Nakuru National Park, offering an excellent introduction to Kenya’s famous safari experience.
The journey begins with a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve, home to abundant wildlife including lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, cheetahs, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.
With expansive savannah landscapes and excellent wildlife density, Masai Mara provides some of the best game viewing opportunities in Africa.
The safari then continues to Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya’s premier rhino sanctuaries.
The park is well known for its black and white rhino populations, Rothschild’s giraffes, and thousands of flamingos along the lake’s shoreline.
With comfortable mid-range accommodations, guided game drives, and travel in a pop-up roof safari Landcruiser, this safari delivers an authentic Kenyan wildlife experience in just four unforgettable days.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
This safari is ideal for:
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First-time visitors wanting a classic Kenya safari experience
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Travelers with limited time in Kenya
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Couples and small groups looking for a mid-range safari
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Wildlife lovers hoping to see the Big 5 in Masai Mara
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Travelers wanting a short but diverse safari adventure
Why This Safari Is Best
This safari works particularly well because:
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Two iconic parks: Combines Masai Mara’s predators with Nakuru’s rhinos and birdlife.
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Efficient route: Nairobi → Masai Mara → Nakuru → Nairobi minimizes travel time.
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Short yet rewarding: Perfect for travelers wanting a quick safari experience.
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Comfortable mid-range lodges: Good balance of comfort and affordability.
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Excellent wildlife density: High chances of seeing the Big 5 within a short itinerary.
Tour Highlights
Big 5 game drives in Masai Mara National Reserve
Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
Rhino tracking in Lake Nakuru National Park
Large flocks of flamingos and diverse birdlife
Opportunity to see lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and zebras
Authentic Kenyan safari experience in just four days
Tour Map
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
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Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi as you travel toward the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve.
The drive passes through the breathtaking landscapes of the Great Rift Valley with a scenic stop at a viewpoint overlooking the vast escarpment.
Arrive at your safari lodge in Masai Mara in time for lunch and relaxation before heading out for your first afternoon game drive.
The Mara’s rolling savannah plains are home to abundant wildlife including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.
After the game drive, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Nairobi → Masai Mara (Approx. 265 km / 5–6 hours) – pop-up roof safari Landcruiser
Accommodation
Enkorok Mara Camp
Day 2
Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Today is dedicated to exploring the incredible wildlife of Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives.
Early morning drives provide excellent chances to see predators such as lions and cheetahs returning from night hunts.
During the day you explore different parts of the reserve including riverine forests and open plains where elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and antelopes roam freely.
A picnic lunch may be enjoyed in the park before continuing the afternoon game viewing.
Return to your lodge in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Game drives within reserve – pop-up roof safari Landcruiser
Accommodation
Enkorok Mara Camp
Day 3
Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast you depart Masai Mara and travel toward Lake Nakuru National Park, located in the Great Rift Valley.
The scenic journey passes through rural towns and dramatic escarpments before arriving at the park in time for lunch.
In the afternoon you enjoy a game drive around Lake Nakuru, famous for its rhino sanctuary and diverse birdlife.
The park is home to both black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffalo, and leopards.
Along the lake’s shores you may also see flamingos and pelicans.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru (Approx. 215 km / 4–5 hours) – pop-up roof safari Landcruiser
Accommodation
Ziwa Bush Lodge
Day 4
Lake Nakuru to Nairobi
After breakfast you embark on a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, offering another opportunity to spot rhinos, giraffes, and other wildlife before leaving the park.
Later you begin the journey back to Nairobi through the scenic Rift Valley landscape. Arrive in Nairobi in the early afternoon where your memorable Taste of Kenya Safari concludes.
Meals: Breakfast
Transport: Lake Nakuru → Nairobi (Approx. 160 km / 3 hours) – pop-up roof safari Landcruiser
Accommodation
No Accommodations ( End of the tour )
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Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.
Rates Per Person
| Month/Season | Solo - 1 Room | 2 People - 1 Room |
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| Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026 | $1,8840 | $1,300 |
| Apr 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 | $1,750 | $1,240 |
| Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026 | $1,840 | $1,300 |
| Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 | $2,020 | $1,420 |
| Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026 | $2,220 | $1,620 |
| Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 | $2,040 | $1,500 |
| Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026 | $2,040 | $1,500 |
| Dec 16, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | $2,220 | $1,620 |
| Jan 1, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027 | $1,840 | $1,300 |
| Mar 1, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027 | $1,840 | $1,300 |
| Apr 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027 | $1,240 | $1,750 |
| Jun 1, 2027 - Jun 14, 2027 | $1,840 | $1,300 |
| Jun 15, 2027 - Jun 30, 2027 | $2,020 | $1,420 |
| Jul 1, 2027 - Sep 30, 2027 | $2,220 | $1,620 |
| Oct 1, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027 | $2,040 | $1,500 |
| Nov 1, 2027 - Dec 15, 2027 | $2,040 | $1,500 |
| Dec 16, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 | $2,220 | $1620 |
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