4-Day Big Five Budget Lodge Safari

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

Masai Mara Np

The journey typically starts early in the morning with a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley. After a stop at one of the viewpoints overlooking the escarpment, continue through Narok town toward the reserve, arriving at your lodge or camp in time for lunch. After some rest, head out for an afternoon game drive where you may spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and possibly lions or cheetahs as the sun begins to set across the savannah. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

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:

Endeem Mara Resort

• Budget lodge bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara Full gaming

On the second day, spend the entire day exploring deeper areas of the Maasai Mara on extended morning and afternoon game drives. Early morning is one of the best times to see predators in action, so departing shortly after sunrise gives the highest chance of memorable wildlife sightings. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the plains and rivers. Picnic lunch can be enjoyed inside the reserve near the Mara River before continuing the safari experience through different sections of the park. In the evening, return to your lodge for relaxation, bonfire activities, and overnight accommodation.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Endeem Mara Resort

• Budget lodge bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full explotation of the masai Mara park

Day three allows for a slower and more immersive safari experience. Begin with an optional sunrise game drive or hot air balloon safari over the Maasai Mara plains, followed by a bush breakfast. Later in the day, visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about the culture, dances, homes, and daily lifestyle of the Maasai people. After lunch at the camp, enjoy another evening game drive focusing on areas not covered previously, increasing chances of spotting elusive animals such as leopards, hyenas, and rhinos. The evening can be spent enjoying the camp facilities and reflecting on the safari adventures under the African night sky.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Endeem Mara Resort

• Budget lodge bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Return to the City

On the fourth and final day, enjoy an early breakfast before checking out and departing the Maasai Mara for the return journey to Nairobi. Along the way, there may be opportunities for brief stops at local craft markets or scenic viewpoints for photography and souvenirs. Arrival back in Nairobi is usually in the late afternoon or early evening, marking the end of the safari with drop-off at your hotel, residence, or the airport depending on your travel plans.

Main Destination:

Nairobi Airport (Nairobi)

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.