4 Days Nakuru Sopa & Mara Sopa Safari

4 Days Nakuru Sopa & Mara Sopa Safari

Duration
4 Days, 3 Nights
Price from
$952 per person
Routing
Nairobi, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Depart

4 Days Nakuru Sopa & Mara Sopa Safari - Safari Overview

This safari is for those who want to experience the flora and fauna of 2 different parks. Masai Mara is home to all of the Big Five animals and Lake Nakuru is popular for its pink flamingos and white rhinos. Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored on its flamingos and the over 400 species of birds found here.


Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Depart Nairobi in the morning at 08:00 am and drive along the floor of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. You will arrive in time for lunch at the Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge. The park is Kenya’s first rhino sanctuary and one of the largest concentrations of black rhinoceros in the world, as well as a large population of white rhinos, are found here. Also of interest is an area fenced off as a sanctuary to protect Rothschild's giraffes. Among the predators are lions, leopards and large pythons hiding in the dense woodlands which may occasionally be seen crossing roads or dangling from trees. Other game includes Thomson’s and Grant's gazelle, the long-eared leaf-nosed bat, colobus monkey, rock hyrax, hippo, waterbuck, impala, striped hyena, bat-eared fox, wildcat, reedbuck and golden cat. Overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge. Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner.

Staying at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge |  Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Day 2 Masai Mara Game Reserve - Mara Sopa Lodge

You will enjoy an early breakfast and then view the game as we exit the park. We drive via the Great Rift Valley to arrive at Masai Mara in time for lunch at Masai Mara Lodge. We go on an afternoon game drive till dusk, then return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sopa Lodge. Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Staying at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge |  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

Day 3 Masai Mara Game Reserve - Mara Sopa Lodge

You have a full day to spend exploring the park in search of the Big 5. An optional hot-air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$450 per person. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe that over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffalos, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, leopards, many kinds of antelopes, and elephants. Mara is where the most spectacular event in the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from Serengeti in Tanzania in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savannah - lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena, and vultures. An optional visit to a local Maasai village at a cost of US$35 per person is not included in the price. All meals and overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp. Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Staying at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge |  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

Day 4 Maasai Mara - Nairobi

After breakfast and check out by 8.30am, depart for a return road transfer back to Nairobi. Arrive Nairobi in the afternoon. Drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International airport for your home bound or at your Nairobi Hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Meals: Breakfast

4 Days Nakuru Sopa & Mara Sopa Safari - Price Overview


Season Travel Period 2 Pax PPS 4 Pax PPS 6 Pax PPS 8 Pax PPS
High Season Jan 3, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026 $1,428 $1,128 $1,027 $978
Low Season Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026 $1,402 $1,102 $1,002 $952
Peak Season Jul 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
Dec 22, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
$1,911 $1,611 $1,510 $1,461
High Season Nov 1, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026 $1,668 $1,368 $1,267 $1,218

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The Wildebeest Migration

A simple snapshot of the famous migration phenomenon.

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January

The herds are moving into the southern plains of the Serengeti, around Ndutu, Kusini, and Naabi. The short grasses here are rich in nutrients, preparing the females for calving.

February

This is the peak calving month. Hundreds of thousands of wildebeest calves are born, often within a few weeks of each other. This spectacle attracts a high concentration of predators, making it an excellent time for predator-prey sightings.

March

The calves are a few weeks old and growing quickly. The herds begin to spread out as they continue to graze on the southern plains, preparing for the long journey north.

April

The long rains begin, prompting the herds to start their movement northwest. They form long columns as they begin their trek through the central Serengeti.

May

The migration gathers momentum, with vast columns of wildebeest stretching for miles. The herds congregate in the Western Corridor, and the mating season, or "the rut," begins.

June

The dry season starts, and the wildebeest face their first major challenge: the Grumeti River. Thousands of animals must cross this crocodile-infested river, creating dramatic and intense encounters.

July

The herds continue their journey north, with many arriving in the northern Serengeti. The Grumeti River crossings are in full swing, and some of the first herds may begin to cross the even more treacherous Mara River.

August

This is one of the best months to witness the famous Mara River crossings. The herds are spread out across the northern Serengeti and the Maasai Mara, making multiple crossings back and forth over the river in search of greener pastures.

September

The river crossings continue, though the intensity may decrease. Large numbers of wildebeest are now grazing in the fertile plains of the Maasai Mara in Kenya.

October

As the dry season approaches its climax, the wildebeest start to slowly move back into the Serengeti from the Maasai Mara, heading east and south.

November

The short rains begin, signaling the herds to make a decisive move south towards the replenished plains of the eastern Serengeti. They make their way through the Lobo and Loliondo areas.

December

The wildebeest arrive back on the short-grass plains of the southern Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. They are widely dispersed, feeding on the fresh grass and getting ready for the next calving season.

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