4 Days 3 Nights Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi – Lenchada Tourist Camp (Extended Big 5 Experience)
This 4 Days 3 Nights Masai Mara Safari is designed for travelers who want more time in the wilderness to increase wildlife sightings and fully experience the rhythm of the savannah.
With three nights at Lenchada Tourist Camp, you gain extended access to the Masai Mara National Reserve , ideal for tracking predators, photographing golden-hour landscapes, and enjoying relaxed game drives.
Starting and ending in Nairobi, this safari offers flexible transport options: a pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser for enhanced off-road capability or a pop-up roof safari minivan for budget-friendly travel.
With more time in the reserve compared to standard 3-day itineraries, this Kenya safari tour significantly improves your chances of unforgettable Big 5 sightings.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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Travelers wanting more than a quick weekend safari
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Wildlife photography enthusiasts
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Couples, friends, and families
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Anyone seeking a well-paced, affordable Big 5 safari
Why This Safari Works (Brief Strategic View)
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Three nights allow deeper wildlife exploration
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Increased predator tracking opportunities
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Accommodation near Sekenani Gate for efficient park access
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Flexible vehicle options for comfort or value
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Balanced drive time with extended game viewing
Tour Highlights
Extended Big 5 safari experience
Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
Full-day and half-day game drives
Sunrise and sunset savannah photography
Comfortable budget stay at Lenchada Tourist Camp
Experienced professional safari guide
Optional Maasai village cultural visit
Tour Map
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour uses tented camps.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Day 1
Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
Your safari begins with early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or residence.
Drive southwest through the scenic Great Rift Valley escarpment, stopping briefly for panoramic photos before continuing via Narok town toward the Masai Mara plains.
Arrive at Lenchada Tourist Camp in time for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve, where elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and possibly lions roam the open savannah.
Return to camp at sunset for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Transport:
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Route: Nairobi → Masai Mara
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Distance: Approx. 260 km
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Drive Time: 5.5 – 6.5 hours
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Vehicle: Pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser OR Pop-up roof Safari Minivan
Accommodation
Lenchada Tourist Camp
Day 2
Full Day Game Drives in Masai Mara
After an early breakfast, depart with picnic lunches for a full-day safari adventure in the Masai Mara.
Today is ideal for tracking the Big 5 safari species , lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino , as well as cheetahs and hyenas across the vast plains and riverbanks.
Your guide will navigate various wildlife-rich areas, adjusting routes depending on predator movements and seasonal activity.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the reserve before continuing afternoon game drives.
Return to Lenchada Tourist Camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner
Transport:
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Full-day game drives inside Masai Mara
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Estimated drive distance: 80–120 km
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Vehicle: Same selected option (4x4 Land Cruiser OR Safari Minivan)
Accommodation
Lenchada Tourist Camp
Day 3
Morning & Afternoon Game Drives
Wake up early for a sunrise game drive when predators are most active and the savannah glows in golden light.
This extended stay increases your chances of witnessing hunts, river crossings (seasonal), and close wildlife encounters.
Return to camp for breakfast and relaxation before heading out again for an afternoon game drive to explore different sections of the reserve.
This slower pace allows deeper exploration and better photographic opportunities before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport:
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Morning & afternoon game drives
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Estimated drive distance: 60–100 km
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Vehicle: Same selected option (4x4 Land Cruiser OR Safari Minivan)
Accommodation
Lenchada Tourist Camp
Day 4
Masai Mara – Nairobi
After breakfast at camp, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi.
Travel through Narok town and the Great Rift Valley, enjoying final scenic views of rural Kenya.
Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, concluding your immersive 4-day Masai Mara safari adventure.
Meals: Breakfast
Transport:
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Route: Masai Mara → Nairobi
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Distance: Approx. 260 km
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Drive Time: 5.5 – 6.5 hours
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Vehicle: Pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser OR Pop-up roof Safari Minivan
Accommodation
End of Tour ( No Accommodation )
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.
Rates Per Person
Landcruiser Rates Per Person
| Month/Season | Solo -1 Room | 2 people- 1 Room | 3 people- 2 Rooms | 4 people -2 Rooms | 5 people -3 Rooms | 6 people -3 Rooms |
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| Jan- June | $1,530 | $1,030 | $870 | $780 | $740 | $700 |
| July-Dec | $2,080 | $1,470 | $1,290 | $1,180 | $1,140 | $1,090 |
Tour Van Rates Per Person
| Month/Season | Solo -1 Room | 2 people- 1 Room | 3 people- 2 Rooms | 4 people -2 Rooms | 5 people -3 Rooms | 6 people -3 Rooms |
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| Jan- June | $1,210 | $870 | $760 | $710 | $670 | $650 |
| July-Dec | $1,760 | $1,310 | $1,190 | $1,100 | $1,080 | $1,030 |