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4-Day Kenya Safari Tour by Norine Forbes Safaris
Offered by - Norine Forbes Safaris
Tour Features
If you're looking to experience Kenya's most iconic wildlife destinations without spending a week on the road, this safari strikes the balance beautifully. In just four days, you'll explore the shores of Lake Nakuru, one of Kenya's best places to spot rhinos and birdlife, before heading south to the legendary Maasai Mara, where vast grasslands stretch to the horizon and wildlife roams freely. Travel in a comfortable 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with an experienced guide who knows where to look when the action begins. Watch giraffes browsing acacia trees, elephants crossing the plains, and lions resting in the shade after an early morning hunt. Depending on the season, you may even witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of Africa's most remarkable natural events. Alongside the wildlife encounters, you'll visit a traditional Maasai village for a glimpse into one of East Africa's most celebrated cultures. With comfortable accommodation, full-board meals, and carefully planned game drives, this safari offers a rewarding introduction to Kenya's wild side.
| Budget tour | This budget tour includes camping and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4, Roof minivan. |
Route & Activities
Kenya
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Ziwa Bush Lodge No images available | Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 2-3 | Flair Camp Experiences No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 4 | Budget Accommodation No images available | Breakfast Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Rift Valley Views & Rhinos of Lake Nakuru
Leaving Nairobi in the morning, the journey begins with a drive through the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley. A stop at one of the viewpoints offers the perfect opportunity to admire the escarpments and photograph the sweeping scenery below before continuing towards Lake Nakuru National Park.
Arriving in time for lunch, you'll settle into your lodge before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is renowned for its thriving rhino population and is one of the best places in Kenya to spot both black and white rhinos in their natural habitat. Keep an eye out for Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and, if luck is on your side, the elusive leopard. As the afternoon light softens over the lake, return to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening.
Main Destination: Lake Nakuru NP
Accommodation: Ziwa Bush Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - From Lake Nakuru to the Legendary Maasai Mara
After breakfast, the journey continues through Kenya's scenic countryside, passing rolling farmlands, small market towns, and traditional Maasai homesteads. The drive offers a fascinating glimpse into rural Kenya before arriving at the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Following lunch and some time to settle in, venture out on your first game drive in the Mara. The reserve is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, cheetahs, buffaloes, and countless antelope species. As the golden evening light spreads across the plains, the landscape comes alive with activity, creating the perfect introduction to one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations.
Main Destination: Maasai Mara NR
Accommodation: Flair Camp Experiences
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Big Cats, Open Plains & Maasai Traditions
The Mara is at its best in the early morning hours. After breakfast, set off for a full day of exploration across the reserve's vast grasslands and river systems. Wildlife sightings are often spectacular, with elephant herds moving through the marshes, giraffes browsing acacia trees, and predators patrolling their territories.
Between July and October, the reserve hosts the Great Wildebeest Migration, when vast herds of wildebeests and zebras move between Tanzania's Serengeti and Kenya's Maasai Mara in search of fresh grazing. While wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed, every game drive presents a new story unfolding in the bush.
Later in the day, visit a traditional Maasai village where members of the community share their customs, history, and way of life. Learn about their deep connection to the land while enjoying traditional songs, dances, and cultural demonstrations before returning to camp for your final evening in the wilderness.
Main Destination: Maasai Mara NR
Accommodation: Flair Camp Experiences
Meals & Drinks: No meals selected
- Day 4 - Sunrise in the Mara & Return to Nairobi
The final morning begins with the sights and sounds of the African bush awakening around you. An early game drive offers one last opportunity to search for wildlife before returning to camp for breakfast.
After check-out, begin the journey back to Nairobi, reflecting on four days filled with remarkable landscapes, memorable wildlife encounters, and authentic cultural experiences. Arrival in Nairobi is expected in the afternoon, with drop-off at your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward travel arrangements.
Main Destination: Nairobi
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Jun 4, 2026 - Jun 4, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Tourists can visit these safari locations once in Kenya and can show up via air, land or ocean, however, flights are the most favoured mode of transport. Kenya is a huge nation and while you can go via vehicle on a safari circuit, getting between the various regions is better on a booked flight.Kenya's main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located 15km/9mi southeast of Nairobi. Kenya's second international Airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), located 9km/6mi west of Mombasa, but aside from flights to Zanzibar, this is primarily used for domestic and charter flights.From Nairobi or Mombasa, one can fly or drive between reserves, or opt to do a bit of both. Most domestic flights out of Nairobi depart from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6km/4mi south of Nairobi.
This tour starts in Nairobi and ends in Nairobi, Kenya
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (Link), but they can also be obtained through your local Kenyan Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tourists can visit these safari locations once in Kenya and can show up via air, land or ocean, however, flights are the most favoured mode of transport. Kenya is a huge nation and while you can go via vehicle on a safari circuit, getting between the various regions is better on a booked flight.Kenya's main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located 15km/9mi southeast of Nairobi. Kenya's second international Airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), located 9km/6mi west of Mombasa, but aside from flights to Zanzibar, this is primarily used for domestic and charter flights.From Nairobi or Mombasa, one can fly or drive between reserves, or opt to do a bit of both. Most domestic flights out of Nairobi depart from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6km/4mi south of Nairobi.
This tour starts in Nairobi and ends in Nairobi, Kenya
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (Link), but they can also be obtained through your local Kenyan Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
Norine Forbes Safaris
Kenya
Tanzania
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