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4-Days Of Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru safari

4-Days Of Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru safari

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$959

4-Days Of Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru safari

4 Days Starting and ending in Nairobi, Kenya

Visiting: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru

Tour operator:

Bencia Africa Adventure & Safaris Ltd

Tour code:

697575

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

3-95

Tour operated in:

English

From: $990 $959 (USD) Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$31

NB: Prices correct on 13-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day safari adventure through Kenya's iconic Masai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park. Departing from Nairobi, this tour offers daily game drives across the African plains, where you can witness the majestic Big Five and the awe-inspiring Great Migration. Experience the thrill of spotting hippos and crocodiles along the Mara River and marvel at the vibrant flamingos and White Rhinos at Lake Nakuru. Travel in a safari-modified minivan with a professional English-speaking guide, ensuring a comfortable and informative journey. Enjoy all-inclusive accommodations with meals, featuring amenities like hot showers and electricity. This small group tour, limited to six participants, promises an intimate and immersive wildlife experience. Optional cultural visits to Maasai villages and airport transfers are available for an additional fee. Join us for a safari that combines breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and cultural encounters.

Highlights

Discover the Masai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park on a 4-day tour from Nairobi.
Go deep into the African plains and set out on daily game drives across the park.
Experience the thrill of spotting the Big Five in the Masai Mara.
Witness the stunning 'Great Migration' and see hippos and crocodiles along the Mara River.
Feast your eyes with sightings of flamingos and White Rhinos in Lake Nakuru.
Enjoy a full game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, often referred to as the "Pink Lake".
Explore the scenic savannah grassland and rolling hills of the Masai Mara.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Location: Masai Mara

Accommodation Name: Enkorok Mara Camp

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Nairobi - Masai Mara
Pick up from your place in Nairobi at 08:00am (you are briefed on your exact pick up time once you confirm where you are staying in the city) then be transferred to meet the group and later depart to Masai Mara Game Reserve at 8:30am via the view-point of the western Great Rift Valley.
short stop for pictures
On your way you will get a chance to spot Mt. Longonot, which used to be active but now is dormant. Your lunch is served at Narok town at 12pm.
Your journey deepens into the Masai plains, arriving at around 3pm for check-in at the tented camp / lodge. You will start the first introduction game drive in the afternoon tracking various animal species and birds which inhabit here. Your guide will spot wildlife and give you a close up look and details of their behavior and way of life. Back to the camp / lodge at 06:30pm. Hot shower, dinner and overnight at the tented camp / lodge.
accommodation based on tour option chosen at time of bookingStandard: Enkorok Mara CampSuperior: sopa to open in june

Day 2

Location: Masai Mara

Accommodation Name: Enkorok Mara Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Masai Mara
Your day starts with the breakfast at the camp / lodge and by 8am you'll leave with picnic lunches for extensive game drive. Today we will try to find all the Big 5 (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant). The landscape here is scenic savannah grassland on rolling hills. The reserve is the best park for game in Kenya as it has an extensive road and track network which allows for close range viewing and photography. Hot shower, dinner and overnight at the tented camp / lodge.
Spot the Big Five if you are lucky
A game drive to Mara river which is point of Migration and point to spot the crocodiles and hippopotamus is always emphasized by our guides. Break for your picnic lunch after viewing the hippos and crocodiles at 1pm.
You have an option to visit the Maasai village before we leave to Nairobi. Note gratuities are given to maasai people when you visit their village (approx 15 USD p/p).
accommodation based on tour option chosen at time of bookingStandard: Enkorok Mara CampSuperior: sopa to open in june

Day 3

Location: Lake Nakuru

Accommodation Name: Eagle Palace Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru
Early morning pre-breakfast game drive to track the wildcats as they hunt and kill very early in the morning. At 8:30am back to the camp / lodge for full breakfast, later proceed to Lake Nakuru with lunch en-route arriving in the afternoon for check-in and your rest.
In case you booked the option with the hotel inside the park, you will have the introduction game drive at Lake Nakuru while we drive for check-in. Dinner and overnight.
accommodation based on tour option chosen at time of bookingStandard: Eagle Palace HotelSuperior: Lake Nakuru Lodge

Day 4

Location: Lake Nakuru

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Lake Nakuru - Nairobi
After the breakfast you will enjoy the full game drive in Lake Nakuru N.P. and feast your eyes with sightings of flamingos, often referred to as the “Pink Lake”. Other animals that can be sighted in the park including the Rothschild’s Giraffe, Black and White Rhino, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon and several other species of plains game. After the lunch we will proceed to Nairobi and arrive back at around 5pm where you can be dropped off at your hotel or Nairobi accommodation.

What's Included

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the tour package.
Transportation

Pick up and drop off at your location in Nairobi and transport in a safari-modified minivan with a pop-up roof are included.
Bottled Water

1 liter of bottled water per person per day in the vehicle is provided.
Professional Guide

A professional English-speaking driver and guide will accompany you.
Safari Game Drives

All safari game-drives as per the itinerary are included.
Entry Fees and Taxes

All entry fees and taxes are covered in the tour package.
Air Rescue

Air rescue by AMREF is included in the package.

What's Not Included

Alcoholic Drinks and Beverages

Alcoholic drinks and beverages are available for purchase and are not included in the package.
Cultural Visits

Cultural visits to Maasai villages are optional and cost 15 USD per person.
Airport Pickup/Drop Off

Airport pickup and drop off from remote locations require an additional fee of 20 USD per group.

Know Before You Go

Public Transportation NearbyInfants Must Sit On Laps

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessibleNot stroller accessibleNot suitable for petsInfant seats unavailableHotel and airport pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to departure time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. If you have any questions we can communicate by whatsapp:
+254722917288 (Alfred)
+255758615010 (Bencia Africa team)
Office: room 26c, 1st floor, Uganda House, Kenyatta Avenue, NairobiWe pickup for free from all the locations up to 10 km from Nairobi Central.
Airport pickup and pickup from remote locations require 20 USD (can be paid upon arrival)

Mode of Transport

Transport is provided in a safari-modified minivan with a pop-up roof, ensuring each person has a window seat. The tour includes pick-up and drop-off at your location in Nairobi, with a professional English-speaking driver and guide.

Accommodation

Accommodation options include a tented camp or lodge with big beds, linen, towels, toilet, and bathroom inside. Hot water and electricity are available on schedule, ensuring a comfortable stay amidst the African wilderness.

Check out our Q&As

What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the safari?

During the safari, you can expect to see the Big Five, which includes lions, leopards, buffalo, rhinos, and elephants. Additionally, you may spot hippos and crocodiles along the Mara River, as well as flamingos, Rothschild’s Giraffe, Black and White Rhinos, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, and various other species of plains game in Lake Nakuru.
What is the accommodation like during the tour?

Accommodation during the tour is based on the option chosen at the time of booking. It includes a big bed, linen, towels, toilet, and bathroom inside. Hot water and electricity are available on schedule. Options include staying at Enkorok Mara Camp or Sopa in Masai Mara, and Eagle Palace Hotel or Lake Nakuru Lodge in Lake Nakuru.
Are there any additional costs not included in the tour price?

Yes, additional costs not included in the tour price are alcoholic drinks and beverages, cultural visits to Maasai villages which cost approximately 15 USD per person, and airport pickup or drop-off from remote locations which costs 20 USD per group.
What is the transportation like during the safari?

Transportation during the safari is in a safari-modified minivan with a pop-up roof, fully equipped, ensuring each person is near a window for optimal viewing. The tour includes pick up and drop off at your location in Nairobi.
Is there an option to visit a Maasai village during the tour?

Yes, there is an option to visit a Maasai village during the tour. This visit is optional and gratuities are given to the Maasai people, costing approximately 15 USD per person.

Reviews of this operator

Dee Mama (Google Reviewer)

I had the pleasure of...

06-Sep-2024

I had the pleasure of touring with Bencia Africa Adventure and Safaris for a 4-day safari to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. From the pick-up at my hotel, they showed professionalism and were very friendly as well. Our chef, John, was hilarious throughout the trip and made us delicious meals. Not forgetting our guide, Joseph, who was extremely knowledgeable about the animals and knew exactly where to find them. Overall, my experience with Bencia was a 10/10, and if I could, I would definitely tour with them again in the future. Highly recommended!

Shaban Rahena (Google Reviewer)

We had a great time...

29-Jul-2024

We had a great time on our safari to and from Mara. Josee, our driver, was exceptional. Extremely kind, patient, professional, and punctual.

Michel Pham (Google Reviewer)

Great tour operator ! They...

25-Jan-2022

Great tour operator ! They are more active for safari (Masaï Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo, Nakuru, Naivasha) but also for mountain trips. I had a great experience thanks to Daniel (if he approaches you for Bencia in the street, give the man a chance). They organised budget/routard trip for me which is exactly what I needed. You might join other existing groups also to split the cost, I met amazing people on my trip and the guides are so passionate about their jobs ! Thanks again to Daniel, Charles, Alfred & Team.

Jane Hughes (Google Reviewer)

Highly recommend Bencia Africa Adventure...

02-Jul-2024

Highly recommend Bencia Africa Adventure & Safaris Ltd if you're visiting northern Kenya. we are really great and amazing travel team.

Anna Tychanowicz (Google Reviewer)

Good budget safari organizing company. We...

02-Oct-2021

Good budget safari organizing company. We booked a 4 day safari and even noone joined it happened as planed. We had a good guide/driver Mourinho and a friendly chef John who cooked us very tasty food. A minibus and places to stay were budget type but good value for money. We saw everthing we wanted even though last day game drive was shorter than expected.

Elitsa Zarev (Google Reviewer)

Pros: I booked 11 days...

05-Sep-2023

Pros: I booked 11 days joiner safari in Kenya and Tanzania. You should be always aware that when you book a safari in multiple countries in Africa, you get everything perfect only in the country where your agency is based so in Kenya everything was taken care of and went as planned. I had amazing time with my guide George. He was one of the best guides I had. He was on time for every game drive, and organised the whole group for everybody to be on time. He showed us the big 5 in only 2 days, and was amazing in finding the animals in Masai Mara. He and the cook George felt like family for a couple of days. In Tanzania I was lucky with the best guide there- Shafy. If you are doing Tanzania, definitely ask for him. He will make your safari the best one. Long game drives, he stopped for every animal of interest long enough. Everything was taken care of very professionally. A good or bad guide can make or brake your experience. Make sure to ask for a guide with recommendations. Our cook Rami in Serengeti and Ngoro Ngoro was amazing and more of a guide than the guide himself. He helped with everything, not just the delicious food, and he was the one talking to us, answering our questions, and giving us interesting facts. I wish he had been our guide! He was amazing and exceeded our expectations! In Amboseli the game drives were very good, and I saw a lot of elephants and lions. The campsites and the accommodations were very clean and good. We had giraffes and zebras in our backyard in Ngoro Ngoro. Amazing! Cons: In Amboseli I was transferred to Bonnie, who did his job very good, but failed with the time management, and did not organise the rest of the group to be on time, so I ended up waiting, which was not nice. I asked for water, and I was told that if I want more than 1l, the driver will be fined, but when i showed him my itinerary with 3l per person per day he agreed, but still the last day I asked him for water, he told me that he will give me, but just left. Not very polite.

Shelley (Google Reviewer)

I’m torn with this tour...

31-Dec-2023

I’m torn with this tour operator. Part of me wants to leave 1 star whilst the other wants to leave 4. Let me start by explaining we had two parts to our trip. The first part we booked was the masai mara safari in Kenya. We later decided we also wanted to visit the gorillas in rwanda and asked Alfred if this could be organised. We was told yes and booked and parted with our money. Everything was done over whatsapp and a couple of emails when requested. Including payment. You can imagine the anxiety parting with money over whatsapp links. Our first day arrived in rwanda where we was due to go and visit the gorillas out in the wild and thankfully our guide arrived and we felt reassured that the company was real and everything would be ok. However the guide explained we would be heading to the border and to our hotel. We was confused because we was under the impression we was seeing the gorillas in rwanda so why did we need to go to the border. Part of our itinery said we would go to the genecide museum but the driver was unaware of this. He was good tho and took us. After the museum we continued on our journey. Still confused when we arrived at the border and was told we needed 50 dollar visa which we did not have the money for because we wasn’t meant to be in uganda. Anyway our driver found a way to pay for our visa and drove us to a cash point (scared) and to a cafe to call our organiser. I was fuming and so scared being two females alone in another country. Alfred advised the paper work said bwindi so we knew it was uganda but we explained this is not the case when all paper work said rwanda and when i had specifically asked about visas and rwandan visas. Alfred agreed to refund the cost of the visas on the next leg of our trip in kenya. The plus side is that the gorillas were incredible but be prepared to walk and climb through the forest. I mean do not expect paths like i did :-). You find yourself scaling mountain sides through the trees and bushes (fun but terrifying) and the hotel was charming and had the most beautiful balcony to sit out in. It was charming!! Due to the drive from rwanda and uganda we did none of the other items on our tour such as going to the research center and seeing golden monkeys. The second part of our trip it was nice that alfred offered to get us from the airport as part of the intinery. I forgot this and said that was kind as we didn’t tour in the masai mara until2 days time. Alfred advised this was part of the package and it was ok as we toured in three days. OMG raging again!! So not only did we have the worst experience in the first leg but now our trip in kenya has been booked for the wrong dates dispite confirmation of dates on email and whatsapp. I’m sat at the airport googling availability in our hotel and i just get told. I will sort this and that’s it. I had to keep messaging to confirm the hotel had been sorted and that i wasn’t going to be without accommodation for a night. Again Alfred came through and dispite this we had the most beautiful hotel (luxury option) and the best driver. He was so kind and friendly. You stop off at a cafe on the way there and back. This feels like it’s to encourage you to spend your money so make sure you have some cash. There was toilets though this is fab. The hotel was stunning with wild zebras on site. They do a lunch for you which was the cutest. On the first day you must take your passport back out to the safari as you get checked in. Anyway can you see? Both experiences, the gorillas and the safari were fabulous with the kindest drivers but the experience was not enjoyable for two single female travellers. That’s why i’ve given them a 3 ⭐️

Amr Fouda (Google Reviewer)

After the trip we were...

05-Nov-2022

After the trip we were taken to their office like hostage to demand more money than we agreed and already paid cause they decided that they didn't make enough profit! poor customer service. Be expected to pay more than the original agreed fees as they will claim it is not included, e.g. entry fees. At one point we were asked to pay for the fuel cost! Make sure to pay yourself entry fees as we realised we have been scammed and paid more than the actual entry fee. Unfortunately only realised this after the trip when we talked with out friends who visited the same attractions

Laurent Sanguinet (Google Reviewer)

Really bad experience with bencia...

06-Apr-2024

Really bad experience with bencia africa. We booked for 3 days in masai mara for 275$. We did a 2/3 of what they promised. It was an old mini van broken on the first day (then we didi something like 500m after the entrance door...). The second day we left the park two hours earlier what's written on our program (we finished at 16.30 instead og 18.30). And finally the last day same again, we left the park 2 hours before (2 hours instead of 4 hour drive). The driver was not a nice person at all, just interested in going fast and teling us to spot animals because he drives and he cannot do it and the guys at the agency never took our reclamation seriously. Anyway the cooker was great person and good cooker. They also used the logo of Kato (government agency which gives agreement to travel agencies doing things well) but they're not in ! We went to amboseli with another agency and then it was great.

Byron Risdon (Google Reviewer)

My family and I recently...

20-Aug-2024

My family and I recently went on safari in Kenya and booked the accommodations and game drives with Benecia. We specifically booked the Mara Sopa as it was recommended by a friend. Before departing from Nairobi and heading to Masai Mara we were told we’d been booked at another property. We were not notified of this in advance and were left with no other choice. The alternative property did not at all compare. The rooms were tented, the electricity only worked about 6 hours per day, the hot water was spotty and we did not feel comfortable or safe. It was dated, somewhat under construction and not the kind of place we thought we’d be staying in. Alfred and his team knew well in advance we were not booked at Mara Sopa and decided not to inform us. I found this to be very deceitful. Additionally, the driver provided, although a very kind man, did not have reliable transportation. On day two of our drive his vehicle broke down in the middle of the park and we had to wait 2 HOURS for some to pick us up. And when it was time to head back to Nairobi he picked us up in the same vehicle that barely made it the 5+ hour drive. The van cut off no less than 15 times and barely made it up the large hills on the highway. If you are booking a safari I would suggest going with a different company. Benecia cannot be trusted! If I could rate them ZERO stars I would.

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