4-Day Budget Safari Adventure; Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru

Your adventure begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, heading northwest through the dramatic escarpments of the Great Rift Valley. Along the way, you’ll pause at a scenic viewpoint to take in sweeping views of the valley floor.

By midday, you’ll arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park, a sanctuary famed for its shimmering alkaline lake and vibrant birdlife. After a hearty lunch at your lodge, set out on an afternoon game drive. Expect to see endangered white and black rhinos grazing near acacia trees, buffalo lounging in the grasslands, and flocks of flamingos painting the lake’s edge in hues of pink. As the sun dips behind the hills, retreat to your lodge for dinner and a peaceful night surrounded by nature.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara

After breakfast, you’ll leave Nakuru behind and journey southwest toward the legendary Maasai Mara. The drive takes you through Kenya’s highlands, dotted with tea farms, rural villages, and rolling hills. Arriving in the Mara by early afternoon, you’ll check into your camp and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch. Later, head out for your first game drive in this world-renowned reserve. The Mara’s golden plains are alive with wildlife, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and big cats roam freely. With luck, you might spot a lion pride lounging under a tree or a cheetah scanning the horizon. As dusk settles, return to camp for dinner and storytelling around the fire, with the sounds of the wild echoing in the distance.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Lenchada Tourist Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full Game Drive

Rise early for a sunrise game drive, when the animals are most active and the light is magical. Watch as the savannah awakens; hyenas returning from a night hunt, elephants marching toward waterholes, and antelopes grazing in the mist.

After breakfast, you can relax at camp or opt for a guided nature walk or visit a nearby Maasai village to learn about their traditions, beadwork, and way of life. Lunch is served at camp, followed by another exhilarating game drive in the afternoon. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Optional activities like a balloon safari can be arranged for an extra cost, adding a touch of magic to your day.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Lenchada Tourist Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Maasai Mara to Nairobi – Farewell to the Wild

Enjoy a final early morning game drive or a leisurely breakfast at camp. Then, begin your journey back to Nairobi, retracing your route through the scenic countryside. You’ll arrive in the city by late afternoon, with drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

Though the safari ends, the memories will stay with you forever.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.