4-Day (3 Nights) Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Budget Safari

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

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

Your adventure begins with a morning pick-up in Nairobi. Wind through the Great Rift Valley, stopping for breathtaking views of the escarpment before arriving at the Camp for lunch. Spend the afternoon on a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, a premier sanctuary for both black and white rhinos. Keep your binoculars ready for the famous pink flamingos and diverse birdlife along the lake's shores. Return to camp for a relaxing dinner under the stars.

Main Destination:

Rift Valley Viewpoint (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Punda Milias Nakuru Camp

• Budget 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 National Reserve

After an early breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Maasai Mara. The drive takes you through scenic savannah landscapes and vibrant Maasai villages. Arrive at your tented camp in time for a late lunch and some rest. In the late afternoon, head out for your first game drive in the Mara’s vast plains, where the "Big Five" roam freely. As the sun sets over the horizon, return to the camp for dinner and overnight rest, listening to the nocturnal sounds of the African bush.

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:

Masai Mara Manyatta Camp

• Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Exploration of the Maasai Mara

Dedicate this day to exploring the wonders of the Mara. With a picnic lunch packed, you can venture deeper into the reserve to the Mara River, the site of the great migration crossings. Your expert guide will help you spot lions, leopards, and cheetahs on the hunt. You may also opt for a visit to a traditional Maasai village to learn about their ancient culture (extra cost). Spend the evening sharing stories by the campfire before a final night in your comfortable tented camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Manyatta Camp

• Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Maasai Mara to Nairobi

Wake up for a final sunrise game drive, the best time to see predators active before the heat of the day. After a hearty breakfast at the camp, begin your journey back to Nairobi. You will enjoy a final look at the rolling hills of Narok County before arriving in Kenya's capital in the late afternoon.

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.