5-Day Budget Safari to Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara

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

Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park

Depart from Nairobi early in the morning and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a brief stop at the viewpoint. Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in this famous park known for its flamingos, white and black rhinos, and Rothschild giraffes. Expect sightings of lions, buffaloes, and a variety of birdlife. Dinner and overnight stay 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:

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)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nakuru – Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive as you exit the park, then proceed to Lake Naivasha. Arrive in time for lunch at your lakeside hotel. In the afternoon, take a relaxing boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you’ll spot hippos and a variety of bird species. Optional: Visit Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Dinner and overnight in Naivasha.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Dove Nest Lodge

• Budget lodge located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Naivasha – Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve via Narok town. Arrive at your camp or lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, head out for your first thrilling game drive in the Mara, home to the Big Five and endless plains teeming with wildlife. Dinner and overnight in the Masai 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
• Drinks not included

Full Day in Masai Mara

Spend the entire day exploring the Masai Mara with a full-day game drive and picnic lunch in the wild. Track lions, elephants, leopards, and cheetahs in their natural habitat. If traveling during migration season, you may witness the dramatic wildebeest crossings at the Mara River. Optional activities include a hot air balloon safari or a visit to a Maasai village for a cultural experience. Dinner and overnight in the Masai Mara.

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)

Masai Mara – Nairobi

Enjoy an early morning game drive (optional), when the African wilderness comes alive with breathtaking sunrise views and active wildlife sightings—offering one last magical chance to spot the Big Five in their natural habitat. Thereafter, depart for Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon with drop-off at your hotel or airport, marking the end of your unforgettable 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.