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Fly to Maasai Mara and enjoy a 4-day ultra-luxury Kenya safari featuring Big Five game drives, Maasai culture, Lake Nakuru rhinos, a private Lake Naivasha boat ride, and Crescent Island walking safari.
Duration
4 days
Country
Kenya
Type
Safari
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour accepts children of all ages. Age-based rates apply as set for this tour:
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Kenya
4-Day Ultra-Luxury Kenya Safari | Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha
Group Size
1–100
Best Months
All year round
This 4-day ultra-luxury Kenya safari flies from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to the Maasai Mara for two nights, then continues by private 4x4 to Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha before returning to Nairobi. Priced from US$3,500 per person full board, it suits travellers who want a premium short safari with minimal road time.
The 4-day format is aimed at couples, honeymooners, luxury travellers, families and first-time visitors with limited time, and at travel agents needing a compact premium itinerary. Flying in means game viewing starts on day 1, with aerial views over the Great Rift Valley as a bonus, and the cultural visit adds depth beyond the game drives. Departures operate all year round, from solo travellers to private groups, and each of the three destinations offers a distinctly different experience — savannah big cats, Rift Valley rhinos and a walkable lake sanctuary.
The price covers the domestic flight as indicated, private transfers in a pop-up-roof Land Cruiser with a professional English-speaking guide, all park entry fees, full-board meals, drinking water and Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover; the complete inclusions list appears on this page.
The 4-day luxury fly-in safari follows the same route at a lower rate, and the road-based 4-day Mara, Nakuru and Naivasha safari trades the flight for savings. Guests with more time can compare the 5-day luxury and 5-day mid-range Kenya safaris, the 6-day luxury safari adding Amboseli, the 8-day Kenya safari or the 8-day ultra-luxury fly-in safari with Amboseli flights; the 3-day Maasai Mara safari is the shortest option.
4x4 Safari Land CruiserDay by Day
| Day | Destination | Travel | Key Sightings | Overnight | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Masai Mara National ReserveFly from Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve | Fly | African ElephantAfrican LeopardAfrican Lion+9 | Elewana Sand River Masai Mara | BL |
Masai Mara National Reserve
Fly from Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve
4 days · 4 of 4 expanded
Welcome to Kenya. Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or after pickup from your Nairobi hotel, you will be warmly welcomed by an Imara Africa Safaris representative and transferred to Wilson Airport for your scheduled domestic flight to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
The flight takes approximately one hour and offers beautiful views over the Great Rift Valley, open countryside, and Kenya’s changing landscapes. Upon landing at the Maasai Mara airstrip, you will be met by your private safari guide and transferred to your luxury safari camp with an en-route game drive. This gives you your first chance to begin spotting wildlife soon after arrival in the Mara.
Arrive in time for lunch and check-in, then spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the comfort of your luxury safari setting. Later, set out on an afternoon game drive across the Maasai Mara plains in search of the Big Five and other wildlife that make the reserve one of Africa’s premier safari destinations.
Depending on the season and wildlife movement, you may see elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, cheetahs, hyenas, and rich birdlife. Return before sunset for sundowners, followed by dinner and overnight in the Maasai Mara area.
Accommodation
Accommodation is subject to availability. We can suggest similar-level alternatives or tailor options to suit your budget.
After an early breakfast, depart with gourmet picnic lunches for a full-day game drive through Maasai Mara National Reserve. This day is dedicated to exploring the reserve’s vast plains, riverine areas, and wildlife-rich landscapes with your experienced safari guide.
The Maasai Mara is famous for big cats, open savannah scenery, and strong wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the year. You will search for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos where possible, cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, zebras, wildebeests, antelopes, and many bird species. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but the Mara offers one of the most rewarding safari experiences in East Africa.
During the Great Migration season, usually from July to October, you may have the opportunity to witness wildebeest and zebra herds moving through the greater Mara ecosystem. River crossings along the Mara River may also be possible depending on timing, herd movement, water levels, and natural conditions.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location before continuing your afternoon wildlife adventure. Later, return to your luxury safari camp for dinner, relaxation, and overnight in the Maasai Mara area.
Accommodation
Accommodation is subject to availability. We can suggest similar-level alternatives or tailor options to suit your budget.
After breakfast, check out and visit a traditional Maasai village for an authentic cultural experience. This visit gives you the chance to learn about Maasai heritage, customs, dress, dances, homestead life, family traditions, and the community’s connection to the land surrounding the Mara.
After the village visit, continue by road toward Lake Nakuru National Park. The drive takes you through changing Rift Valley landscapes, local towns, and scenic countryside as you travel from the Mara region toward one of Kenya’s well-known rhino habitats.
Arrive in the Lake Nakuru area in time for lunch, depending on road conditions and departure timing. Later in the afternoon, enjoy a game drive inside Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is famous for its thriving populations of both black and white rhinos, although sightings depend on movement and park conditions.
You may also encounter Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, baboons, and an impressive variety of birdlife. Flamingos may be seen depending on water levels, feeding conditions, and seasonal movement. Return for dinner and overnight in the Lake Nakuru area.
Accommodation
Accommodation is subject to availability. We can suggest similar-level alternatives or tailor options to suit your budget.
After breakfast, enjoy an en-route game drive as you depart Lake Nakuru National Park. This final drive gives you another chance to appreciate the park’s scenery and look for wildlife before continuing toward Lake Naivasha.
Upon arrival at Lake Naivasha, enjoy a private boat ride across the lake. Lake Naivasha is known for hippos, water birds, African fish eagles, pelicans, kingfishers, cormorants, and peaceful freshwater views. The boat ride is subject to weather and lake conditions, but it is often a relaxing highlight of the safari.
After the boat ride, continue to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary for a guided walking safari. This unique experience allows you to explore on foot among freely roaming herbivores such as giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, waterbucks, and other plains wildlife. It is a gentle and memorable way to end your Kenya safari before returning to Nairobi.
After the excursion, enjoy lunch at a lakeside restaurant before driving back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, marking the end of your 4-day ultra luxury Kenya safari with Imara Africa Safaris.
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Thank you for a great safari experience! The organisation process was excellent and professional. Vehicle safari is our huge recommendation. It’s an opportunity to see all the local animals and to hear their stories from the driver! Massai Mara and Nakuru are the top parks here. P. S. The only note is that walking safari doesn’t make any sense when you’re living in the hotel with the animals walking through the territory freely.
Anna
September 2026
Dana Siciliano di Rende/September 2026
The safari fulfilled every safari dream. We loved our guide and driver. We cannot praise IMARA Africa Safari enough!! We highly recommend this wonderful safari to everyone
Jeff Bauer/September 2026
We had a blast and were well taken care of. Multiple days and locations with the great Patrick of Imara Safari Tours!
Craig McClelland/September 2026
We had a fantastic safari with Imara. Right from the start the team was easy and straight-forward to deal with. Our guide/driver was excellent (thanks so much Tony!), managed to find every animal on our wishlist, and made sure we enjoyed the whole trip. We were a group of 3 and did a private safari. This gave us a lot more flexibility about where to go, which animals to search for etc, and our guide (Tony) was always adjusting the plan make sure we had the best experience. Covering our 'spotting wishlist' was fantastic, but Tony was always working to ensure we got better views and up-close experience with our favourites. That made all the difference to how much we enjoyed the safari. I'd definitely recommend Imara, and we would happily book our next safari through them.
Rotsen Alitao/September 2026
This trip is really one for the books! We started planning for a Safari Tour a year ago so that we will have an ample time to look for a good itinerary and tour provider that will our needs. We have inquired to several local travel agencies from our country, the Philippines and as well as thru online to Kenyan agencies. Most Kenyan agencies either disregarded our inquiries, too presistent that we book instantly or presented unreasonably priced agencies. We came across IMARA AFRICA SAFARIES thru Instagram and Wendy was very accommodating to our request. She patiently presented to us different options for our safari tours. And most welcomingly answered our never ending queries. She also gave us tips as to securing our travel documents down to our safari outfits. From then on, we knew IMARA is the right choice for us. So here we go! We booked and we eagerly anticipated for our much awaited safari experience! But I guess as the time came and no matter how prepared you were, there were some bumps along the way such as flight delays and missing our connecting flights. Yet, it never deterred our excitement. Good thing, Wendy was always in contact since day 1. And she was flexible as always readjusting our itinerary. We were met and greeted by the whole staff and even gave us souvenirs already. We met Wendy in person and of course Lewis who eagerly explained our itinerary. We also gotten to know Simon, our guide/driver in Kenya. He was very enthusiastic in touring us to different national parks in Kenya and made us witness the amazing wildlife it has to offer. We even driven into the deep areas of Maasai Mara just to find a whole pride of 20 lions! Next stop was Tanzania and there we met Dallas, our guide and driver and Mr Plan B guy. Without him, we could have never witnessed the Great Migration and completed the Big 5 of Africa. All in all, our safari experience was more than what we expected and way too amazing! It was way too difficult to part ways with our two big guides who made this experience memorable! Thank you Imara Africa Safaries! We would definitely recommend you to everyone for their safari experience! Five stars!!!
Gianpiero Siciliano di Rende/August 2026
Exceptional people, fantastic service, the best. Don't book anywhere else. Edward, our guide and driver was the best. I will request him again at the next adventure. Edward, you are the best!
Maren/August 2026
Thank you so much Imara Team for our unforgetable Safari Tour (5 days)! We (2 adults, 12 + 9 year old children from Germany) spent an incredible time in Masai Mara, at Lake Naivasha and Amboseli Parc. Only 3 weeks in advance we booked our trip and faced a very professional and prompt communication. At that point a big THANK YOU to Susan! We were picked up at our hotel, where we were given a detailed overview of our itinerary and route. The team surprised us with a few very useful gifts. The 4x4 was in a good condition and the frige was filled with enough cold drinks. Wifi worked well. There were small binoculars on board, but we didn't need to use them because we were so close to the animals. Our very experienced guide, Patrick, gave us some incredibly beautiful experiences. Without his knowledge and intuition, we wouldn't have seen so many amazing animals up close. He had a good network of contacts among other drivers and park attendants A very, very big THANK YOU to Patrick! We will unconditionally recommend Imara Tours to our families, friends, and everyone else.
S I/August 2026
We had a wonderful experience with Imara Safaris. They made everything easy, arranging all transport, accommodation, and meals during the trip. Our guide Patrick was brilliant and expertly drove us around Masai Mara, getting a great view of lots of animals. We would definitely recommend Imara!
Austin Frayler/August 2026
My wife and I were fortunate enough to spend a 7 day Lakes & Plains safari with Imara Africa this summer for our honeymoon. From the first message that we sent out asking for quotes and a proposed itinerary all the way to when we landed in Nairobi, Faith was there to make sure we had all of our questions answered and that our experience was exactly what we wanted. She was incredibly accommodating to us, answering at all hours of the day and making sure that we were informed and comfortable with each step of our itinerary and journey. Most of all, we never felt pressured to book or make deposits, which was incredibly important since other companies were actively putting sales pressure on us everyday. Also, the accommodations were all fantastic, clean, and exceptionally hospitable. The food was also delicious. Edward, or the “safari doctor” as we’ve come to know him, is an incredible guide. He is personable, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. He was happy to share everything he knew about each animal that we saw, from a small bird to a leopard that we were fortunate enough to see climbing up a tree with its kill in Maasai Mara. We couldn’t have been more fortunate as we were to be paired with Edward for the past week, and I’m positive that all of Imara’s guides are just as exceptional as he is. We never felt rushed while spending time at each park, and Edward and Faith both worked together to accomplish a small itinerary change, since we wanted to spend a little extra time at the Mara in substitution for another activity. He seemed to be friends with everyone that we encountered across the trip, and it’s clear why that is— he’s a genuinely kind and knowledgeable person, and is great at what he does. Thank you so much for the most incredible honeymoon my wife and I could have asked for!
Itinerary designed and kept current by Imara Africa Safaris’ Nairobi-based safari specialists, who run this route year-round. Park fees, road conditions and lodge availability are verified against official park authorities and our partner camps. .
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