4 Days Masai Mara Safari from Kampala via Nakuru
This 4 Days Masai Mara Safari from Kampala via Nakuru is a cross-border Uganda–Kenya wildlife safari designed for travelers seeking a short but rewarding Masai Mara experience. The journey begins in Kampala, breaks the long drive with an overnight stop in Nakuru, and continues to Kenya’s most famous game reserve—the Masai Mara National Reserve.
This safari offers excellent chances to see the Big Five alongside a wide variety of plains game, making it ideal for travelers with limited time.
Safari Highlights
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Road safari from Kampala to Masai Mara
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Overnight stop in Nakuru for rest and comfort
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Big Five game viewing in Masai Mara
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Scenic countryside drives in Kenya
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Professional English-speaking safari guide
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Kampala – Nakuru (Kenya)
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Kampala at approximately 6:00 a.m. and begin the drive toward Kenya. After border formalities, continue through western Kenya to Nakuru Town, arriving in the evening.
Overnight: Hotel in Nakuru
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, depart Nakuru and drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve (approximately 4–5 hours). On arrival, check in at your camp and enjoy lunch.
Later in the afternoon, head out for an evening game drive, searching for elephants, lions, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeests, and antelopes.
Overnight: Sentrim Mara Camp or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
After an early breakfast, depart with packed lunch for a full-day game drive in the reserve. Explore different regions of the Mara, including riverine areas where hippos and crocodiles are commonly seen.
Wildlife sightings may include lions, leopards, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, zebras, ostriches, and large herds of wildebeests.
Overnight: Lodge or camp in Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Masai Mara – Kampala
Depart Masai Mara very early in the morning and begin the return journey to Kampala via Kisii. Enjoy scenic views of rural Kenya before crossing back into Uganda and being dropped off at your accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast
Safari Includes
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Cross-border transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
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Accommodation on full-board basis in Masai Mara
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Park entry fees (Kenya)
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Services of an English-speaking safari guide
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Drinking water during the safari
