4-Day Budget Safari – Nakuru & Maasai Mara

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

Nairobi – Nakuru

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley towards Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy a stopover at a viewpoint for photos before proceeding to Nakuru, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, head out for a game drive in the park, known for its large population of rhinos and flamingos along the lake shores. You may also spot lions, giraffes, buffalo, and various bird species. Return to your budget hotel or lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight in Nakuru.

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:

Merica Hotel

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nakuru – Maasai Mara

After breakfast, check out and depart for the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve. Drive through the Rift Valley and local towns with a stopover for lunch en route. Arrive in the afternoon and proceed with a game drive en route to your camp/lodge. This is your first introduction to the Mara’s rich wildlife, with chances to spot elephants, lions, zebras, and more. Dinner and overnight in the Mara.

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:

Rhino Tourist Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day in Maasai Mara

After an early breakfast, depart with packed lunch boxes for a full day of game drives in Maasai Mara National Reserve. Explore the vast plains in search of the Big Five and other wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve and continue with game viewing across different areas. Optional visit to a Maasai people village can be arranged. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Rhino Tourist Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara – Nairobi

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy a relaxed drive with a stopover for lunch en route. Arrive in the afternoon, marking the end of your memorable safari.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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