4-Day Kenya Safari: Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru with Sopa Lodges

4-Day Kenya Safari to Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru – Stay at Sopa Lodges

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Tour Type: Private or Small Group Safari
Transportation: 4x4 Safari Vehicle with Pop-Up Roof
Start/End Location: Nairobi (Pick-up & Drop-off Included)
Accommodation: Mid-range lodges (Masai Mara Sopa Lodge & Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge)
Advance Booking Required for Peak Season (July–October)

Safari Overview

Embark on a 4-day journey into Kenya’s most iconic wildlife parks — the Masai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy thrilling game drives, dramatic landscapes, and up-close encounters with the Big Five. Stay at the scenic Sopa Lodges, known for their comfort and views. Perfect for travelers with limited time who want to experience the best of Kenya’s wilderness.

️ Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve

• 6:30 AM: Pick-up from Nairobi hotel or airport.

• Drive through the Great Rift Valley with photo stops en route.

• Arrive at Masai Mara in time for lunch and check-in at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge.

• 3:00 PM: Afternoon game drive – spot elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, and more.

• Return for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water included

Day 2: Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara

• Breakfast at the lodge.

• Full-day game drive with picnic lunch inside the reserve.

• Chance to see the Big Five and the legendary Mara River crossings during migration season.

• Scenic landscapes perfect for photography.

• Return to lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water included

Day 3: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park

• Breakfast and depart for Lake Nakuru (approx. 5-hour drive).

• Arrive in time for lunch and check-in at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.

• Afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park – famous for its flamingos, rhinos, and leopards.

• Return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water included

Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Nairobi

• 6:30 AM: Early morning game drive.

• Return for full breakfast at the lodge.

• 10:00 AM: Depart for Nairobi.

• Lunch at Carnivore Restaurant (included).

• Drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

• End of Tour.

Accommodation: Not included (End of tour)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

✅ What’s Included

• ✔️ Park entry fees (Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru)

• ✔️ All scheduled game drives and activities

• ✔️ Professional English-speaking safari guide

• ✔️ 3 nights full-board accommodation at Sopa Lodges

• ✔️ Meals as per itinerary

• ✔️ Lunch at Carnivore Restaurant on Day 4

• ✔️ Transport in 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

• ✔️ Bottled water during game drives

• ✔️ Airport/hotel pick-up and drop-off

• ✔️ Government taxes and levies

❌ What’s Not Included

• ✖️ International flights

• ✖️ Drinks at lodges

• ✖️ Tips and gratuities (recommended $5 per person/day)

• ✖️ Additional nights before/after the tour (available on request)

• ✖️ Personal expenses, visas, insurance, and souvenirs

• ✖️ Any government-imposed park fee or tax increases

Travel Notes

• Book early for peak season (July–October) – limited lodge availability.

• Bring sun protection, camera, binoculars, and insect repellent.

• Soft-sided luggage recommended for safari vehicles.

• ♻️ Kenya bans single-use plastics – carry a refillable water bottle.

Why Choose This Safari?

• Spot the Big Five in Masai Mara

• Discover flamingos and rhinos at Lake Nakuru

• Travel comfortably in a 4x4 pop-up roof vehicle

• ️ Stay at well-rated Sopa Lodges with scenic views

• Includes a special lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant