$1,148 to $1,372 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru – The Rhino Sanctuary & Pink Flamingo Shores
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru – The Rhino Sanctuary & Pink Flamingo Shores
Your journey begins with a 6:00 AM pickup from your Nairobi hotel or airport. Travel in a rugged 4x4 Land Cruiser down the Great Rift Valley escarpment, stopping for photos at the panoramic Great Rift Valley viewpoint.
Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch at your budget lodge.
In the afternoon, enjoy an intensive game drive. Nakuru is one of Kenya’s premier Rhino Sanctuaries; you’ll have excellent chances to spot both Black and White Rhinos.
Explore the lake’s edge, famous for its pink flamingo colonies, pelicans, and the rare Rothschild’s giraffe. Keep an eye on the fever tree woodlands for leopards and tree-climbing lions. Retreat to your budget-friendly accommodation for dinner and a restful night.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara – Crossing the Great Rift Valley to the Big Five Kingdom
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara – Crossing the Great Rift Valley to the Big Five Kingdom
After an early breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park for one last look at the rhinos. Then, board your rugged 4x4 Land Cruiser for a scenic journey across the floor of the Great Rift Valley.
You’ll pass through the bustling town of Narok and vast Maasai wheat farms before reaching the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, set out for your first Mara game drive. The air will be buzzing with excitement as you search for the Big Five and witness the sheer scale of the African savannah.
As the golden hour hits, watch for lions beginning their evening hunt and elephants trekking toward the horizon. Return to your budget-friendly tented camp for a hot dinner and the chance to swap stories around the campfire.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full-Day Masai Mara Immersion – Epic Big Five Tracking & Mara River Exploration
Full-Day Masai Mara Immersion – Epic Big Five Tracking & Mara River Exploration
Rise with the sun for a full-day adventure in Kenya’s most iconic wilderness. After an early breakfast, depart with a picnic lunch to explore the farthest reaches of the Masai Mara.
Your rugged 4x4 Land Cruiser gives you the edge, navigating deep into the savannah where the largest prides of lions and elusive leopards roam.
Traverse the vast plains toward the Mara River, home to giant hippos and Nile crocodiles. If traveling during the migration season, witness the crossing points used by millions of wildebeest.
Your expert guide will track the Big Five while sharing insights into the Mara's complex ecosystem. Spend the afternoon searching for cheetahs on the hunt or massive elephant herds before returning to your budget camp for a final night under the African stars.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Final Sunrise Game Drive & Return Journey to Nairobi
Final Sunrise Game Drive & Return Journey to Nairobi
Savor your final morning in the wild with an early sunrise game drive. This is the perfect time to catch predators like lions and hyenas while they are still active before the heat of the day.
After a hearty bush breakfast, enjoy a mid-morning game drive as you exit the Masai Mara National Reserve in your rugged 4x4 Land Cruiser.
Relax as you wind back through the scenic Great Rift Valley, stopping for a local lunch (at your own expense) and souvenir shopping along the way.
You’ll arrive back in Nairobi by late afternoon for a drop-off at your hotel or the JKIA airport, concluding your epic budget-friendly Big Five adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
