$1,912$2,152/
Per Person
Experience the ultimate Kenyan adventure with a 4-day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru safari, a meticulously crafted itinerary designed for travelers who are short on time but refuse to compromise on the quality of their East African wildlife experience. This compact journey maximizes every hour, transitioning from the flamingo-fringed shores of Lake Nakuru to the iconic, predator-rich plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve.
From Lake Nakuru National Park to the plains of the Masai Mara, this is your chance to encounter animals in Kenya from the best possible angle. Visits to local Masai villages also provide an array of authentic and insightful East African experiences, many of which are bound to be absolutely unforgettable.
Thanks to Kenya’s East African location you’ll also find every opportunity to continue your travels in the region with beach breaks in Lamu, Mombasa, or Zanzibar just as worthwhile as extended time spent in the Serengeti or the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania.
Tailor a tour to coincide with the great wildebeest migration from July to October and you’ll find millions of wildebeest and zebras making their way over the Mara River as they run the gauntlet with crocodiles and other fearsome predators. Also, as the Masai Mara is the only location in Kenya where you can take a hot air balloon safari, this could be one airborne activity that’s absolutely too good to miss.
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Included and Excluded
- Meal on Full Board, Lunch, Breakfast & Dinner.
- Return Airport And Round Trip Transfers.
- Accommodation On Twin Sharing Basis.
- The Above Rates Are On Per Person Sharing Bases.
- Enjoy Cultural Tour at Masai Village.
- Park Entry Fees
- Unlimited Game Drives Using Luxury 4x4 Safari Landcruiser
- Visa
- International Flight
- Insurance
- Drinks
Highlights of the Tour
- Our Team Of Knowledgeable Guides And Travel Experts Are Dedicated To Making Your Journey Memorable And Worry-Free
- Dive Into Rich Cultures And Traditions. Explore Historic Sites, Savor Authentic Cuisine, And Connect With Locals.
- We Take Care Of All The Details, So You Can Focus On Creating Memories. Rest Assured That Your Journey Is In Capable Hands
- Sip Cocktails As You Watch The Sun Dip Below The Horizon.
- From Accommodations To Dining Experiences, We Select The Best Partners To Ensure Your Comfort And Enjoyment Throughout Your Journey.
Itinerary
On arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta Airport, you will be met by our tour leader who will welcome you into the country and brief you on your entire safari answering any question you may have (note even if arriving a night before, free airport transfer will be offered to your hotel whether booked with us or not which helps you interact with your guide before safari day), and introduce you to your driver-guide. Depart for the drive to Masai Mara with a brief stop at escapement overlooking the Great Rift Valley with a great view of its beauty; you will arrive in Masai Mara early in the afternoon with a short game drive en route to arrive in time for late lunch and check-in. Afternoon game drives starting from 4:30pm to 6:30pm in search of a game where most of the animals you are likely to see are elephants, buffaloes, lions, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, different times of gazelles, birds, cheetah, leopard among many others returning back before dark falls for dinner and Overnight at Keekorok Lodge.
- Sightseeing, Great view of the Rift Valley, Spotting the Big 5, Interacting with local Masai community
Today, you will spend the whole day on game drives. Since it is a private safari, in discussion with your driver-guide the decision on how you want to spend the day is at your disposal. Like you can decide to have an early morning game drives returning back in time for breakfast, mid-morning game drives before lunch and another game drives late in the afternoon, or even have an early morning game drives with picnic breakfast thus having the entire morning on game drives returning back in time for lunch or even have an early morning breakfast and depart with picnic lunch thus spending the entire day on game drives returning back at your own time. Dinner and overnight at Mara Keekorok Lodge or similar
- Unlimited game viewing, Visit Mara River, watch wildebeest migration between July - September, Cultural tour at Masai Village
Early morning breakfast, depart for the drive out of Masai Mara with morning game drives en route. You will arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park early in time for a short game drive on the way to the lodge for lunch and check-in. Afternoon game drives in search of the game around the lakes where you will see thousands of flamingos, pelicans, rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, zebras among others with dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
- View of the Great Rift Valley, Thousands of Flamingos at The Lake Nakuru, Great view point overlooking the bLake
Early morning game drives in search of the game returning back in time for breakfast. Later, check out of the lodge and depart for the drive to Nairobi with short game drives en route with a drop off back to the airport or city hotel. Note, this safari combines very well with the beach holiday extension at Mombasa.
- Early morning game drive on day-break. End safari with drop off at the Airport
Frequently Asked & Question
You can book a safari by visiting our website Inquiry form and navigating to the ‘Safaris’ section or by contacting our customer service team directly at via email
All payments, including deposits and final balances, must be settled as invoiced via secure bank wire transfers or via secure online payment through your card. Mobile money payment for local booking payments through M-Pesa as my be instructed by reservations and sales team. Please ensure that all transaction fees are covered by the sender to ensure the full invoice amount is received by Astute Africa Safaris.
To secure your reservation, a deposit of 10% to 50% of the total safari cost is required, depending on the duration and destination of your trip. Your applicable deposit requirement will be communicated clearly during the booking process. Our standard deposit structure is as follows:
10% deposit: One-day safari excursions.
20% deposit: Safari tours lasting 2–3 days.
30% deposit: Safari tours lasting 4–6 days.
40% deposit: Safari tours lasting 7–12 days.
50% deposit: On all Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Zanzibar safaris and combined two or more countries 50% deposit takes precedence over the standard 40% deposit for a 7-12 day safari in Kenya.
Where more than one deposit category applies, the 50% requirement for Tanzania and qualifying Kenya–Tanzania combination or any 2 country combination safaris takes precedence.
Balance Payments:
For bookings made more than 30 days before arrival, the remaining balance must be paid no later than 35 days before your safari commencement date.
For last-minute bookings made within 30 days of arrival, full payment is required at the time of booking. Please contact our team to confirm availability and payment requirements before making travel arrangements.
Your reservation will be confirmed once the required deposit has been received and the relevant arrangements have been confirmed by Astute Africa Safaris. Accommodation and other services remain subject to availability until confirmed.
Yes. In discussion with reservation office you can amend the Itinerary as per your wish before arrival.
We understand that travel plans can change. If you need to cancel your safari, please notify Astute Africa Safaris in writing as soon as possible. Cancellation charges depend on how far in advance we receive your cancellation and the conditions applicable to the services booked. Our standard cancellation schedule is as follows: 60 days or more before departure: Payments will be refunded, less applicable bank transfer fees and a 2.5% administrative and operational charge. 36–59 days before departure: A cancellation fee of 10% of the total tour price applies. 8–35 days before departure: A cancellation fee of 25%–50% of the total tour price applies, depending on the cancellation conditions imposed by the booked lodges and camps. 0–7 days before departure: A 100% cancellation fee applies. No refunds are issued for no-shows or cancellations made within this period. Cancellation requests will be assessed against the applicable booking terms, including any relevant supplier conditions. We will explain the charges applicable to your reservation as clearly as possible.
Yes. Depending on the number of persons, the price changes and the more the group, the more the discounts.
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