4-Day Maasai Mara Big Five & Nakuru Rhino Budget Tour

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

Early Nairobi Pickup, Great Rift Valley Stopover & Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve Safari

Start your adventure with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or the airport and depart for Maasai Mara via the scenic Great Rift Valley.
Pause at a breathtaking viewpoint to take in sweeping landscapes before continuing through rural Kenya, passing small towns and Maasai settlements along the way.
Arrive at your budget safari camp in time for lunch and some rest before heading out for an optional afternoon game drive. The Maasai Mara is world-renowned for its incredible wildlife density and dramatic landscapes, offering chances to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and more.
This first introduction sets the tone for the days ahead. After your game drive, return to camp for dinner and overnight. Guests may also choose to visit a nearby Maasai village for a cultural interaction experience.

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:

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Explore Maasai Mara on Full-Day Game Drives Searching for Big Five and Iconic Wildlife

Dedicate the entire day to exploring Maasai Mara with extensive game drives across its vast, wildlife-rich plains. After an early breakfast, set out with picnic lunch boxes to maximize your time inside the reserve.
Your guide will navigate different areas in search of the Big Five-lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino-while also pointing out cheetahs, hyenas, and large herds of herbivores.
The open savannah makes wildlife spotting easier, and every turn presents a new opportunity for incredible sightings. During migration season, the reserve becomes even more dramatic with thousands of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains.
Enjoy your lunch at a scenic spot within the park before continuing your afternoon exploration. Return to your budget camp in the evening for dinner and a relaxing night surrounded by nature.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Sunrise Game Drive in Mara then Journey Through Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park

Begin your day with a sunrise game drive in Maasai Mara, one of the best times to witness predators in action and capture stunning photographs.
After breakfast, check out and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, traveling through the picturesque Rift Valley landscapes dotted with farms and local villages.
Arrive in Nakuru in the afternoon and proceed to your budget lodge or camp for check-in. If time allows, enjoy an evening game drive in the park, known for its ecological diversity and birdlife.
Lake Nakuru is a key sanctuary for both black and white rhinos and is also home to flamingos, pelicans, and Rothschild’s giraffes.
Keep watch for elusive predators including lions and leopards as you explore. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

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:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Nakuru Game Drive for Rhino Sightings then Return Transfer to Nairobi for a dropoff

After breakfast, enter Lake Nakuru National Park for a rewarding morning game drive focused on rhino tracking. The park offers one of the highest chances in Kenya to see both black and white rhinos up close, along with buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and a wide variety of birdlife along the lake shores. Its compact layout allows for rich wildlife encounters within a short period.
After the game drive, exit the park and begin your return journey to Nairobi. Enjoy a stopover for lunch along the way before continuing through the scenic highlands back to the city. You will arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, concluding your memorable 4-day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru safari experience.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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