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A short Mara & Nakuru circuit

A compact Nairobi round trip combining the Mara's grasslands with Lake Nakuru.

4 days · Kenya

Maasai Mara → Lake Nakuru

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Journey overview

A compact Nairobi round trip combining the Mara's grasslands with Lake Nakuru.

  • Lodge or tented-camp accommodation
  • Private itinerary
  • Accommodation or route changes by arrangement
  • Source accepts solo bookings
  • Dates subject to availability
  • Children accepted; check individual activities

Source platform: Camptrek. Operator: Camptrek Safaris. This independently prepared reference does not represent a WeGoSafari field journey.

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A short Mara & Nakuru circuit

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Daily areas and overnight options

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Days 1–2

Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Maasai Mara

Day 1 · Leave Nairobi early in a pop-top Land Cruiser for the Mara, about 280 km and 5–6 hours. After lunch, explore the reserve and return at sunset for dinner.

Day 2 · Choose a full day with picnic lunch or separate morning and afternoon drives with a midday lodge break. The guide adapts the route to wildlife activity.

Meals
The overall plan lists breakfast, lunch, dinner and water. Confirm the coverage for this stay in the quote.
Travel estimate
280 km · 5–6 hours

Overnight choices for these days

ASarova Mara Game Camp

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BMara Serena Safari Lodge

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CAshnil Mara Camp

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Day 3

Maasai Mara → Lake Nakuru

Travel to Nakuru after breakfast, around 230 km and 4–5 hours. An afternoon drive after lunch explores rhino habitat and the lakeshore.

Meals
The overall plan lists breakfast, lunch, dinner and water. Confirm the coverage for this stay in the quote.
Travel estimate
230 km · 4–5 hours

Accommodation choices

AThe Cliff

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BSarova Lionhill Game Lodge

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CMbweha Camp

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Day 4

Lake Nakuru → Nairobi

Return through the Rift Valley to Nairobi, about 160 km and 3–4 hours. Finish at the hotel or airport in the afternoon; only breakfast is listed.

Meals
The overall plan lists breakfast, lunch, dinner and water. Confirm the coverage for this stay in the quote.
Travel estimate
160 km · 3–4 hours

Tour ends; no overnight stay included.

Published rates per person

USD reference rates per person for two adults sharing. Confirm travel dates for any season-only quotation.

Source checked 2026-10-12. Confirm the final room category, price and availability with the operator.

Source rate schedule · per person
Departure periodSolo / one roomTwo people / one room
Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026US$ 2,775US$ 1,890
Apr 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026US$ 2,190US$ 1,500
Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026US$ 2,775US$ 1,890
Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026US$ 2,775US$ 1,890
Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026US$ 2,975US$ 2,090
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026US$ 2,390US$ 1,700
Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026US$ 2,975US$ 2,090
Dec 16, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026US$ 2,975US$ 2,090
Jan 1, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027US$ 2,190US$ 1,500
Mar 1, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027US$ 2,775US$ 1,890
Apr 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027US$ 2,190US$ 1,500
Jun 1, 2027 - Jun 14, 2027US$ 2,775US$ 1,890
Jun 15, 2027 - Jun 30, 2027US$ 2,775US$ 1,890
Jul 1, 2027 - Sep 30, 2027US$ 2,975US$ 2,090
Oct 1, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027US$ 2,390US$ 1,700
Nov 1, 2027 - Dec 15, 2027US$ 2,975US$ 2,090
Dec 16, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027US$ 2,975US$ 2,090

Dates, party size and room choices affect the price. Check transport, flights, park entry, meals and cancellation terms together.

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • Non-resident park entry charges
  • Scheduled activities, excluding optional extras
  • Listed accommodation at the standard quoted category
  • Scheduled transport, excluding optional upgrades
  • Taxes and VAT included in the quoted arrangement
  • Arrival and departure airport transfers
  • Meals specified for each day
  • Drinks explicitly specified in the itinerary

Excluded

  • International flights to and from your home country
  • Extra nights before or after the itinerary
  • Tips; the source suggests US$10 per traveller per day
  • Personal spending, visas and individual travel insurance
  • Later government increases in taxes or park charges

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Source information

Operator: Camptrek Safaris · Checked: 2026-10-12

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