5-Day Budget Masai Mara-Lake Nakuru-Lake Naivasha

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

Masai Mara

Pick up from the hotel at around 7:30am. Later, drive southwards along the floor of the Great Rift Valley with a stopover at the viewpoint, arriving in time for lunch at Wild Nest Mara Camp. Later, proceed for an evening game drive exploring the well-known tree-studded grasslands and rolling hills. The famous Mara is also renowned for its great herds of plain game, black-maned lions, leopards, and cheetahs, but it is also home to numerous elephants and virtually every type of wildlife found in Kenya. Your dinner and overnight stay are at Wild Nest Mara Camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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:

Wild Nest Mara Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara

After breakfast, depart for a full day of game viewing and a picnic lunch at the Mara River. There is usually a large concentration of wildlife at the river. Enjoy your picnic lunch as you watch the crocodiles, hippos, and other animals in and around the water. On this day, you have the option of visiting the Masai villages. All your meals and an overnight stay are at Wild Nest Mara Camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Wild Nest Mara Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Masai Mara- Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru with optional visit to a traditional Maasai village and immerse yourself in the fascinating culture of the Maasai people. Interact with the locals, learn about their traditions, and enjoy cultural performances that celebrate their deep bond with nature and wildlife. Have a stopover for lunch at Mai Mahiu. The scenic drive offers magnificent views of Mount Longonot, an extinct volcano rising from the Great Rift Valley, and the distant, glistening waters of Lake Naivasha. Upon arrival, embark on an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its thriving rhino population, colorful flamingos, and abundant wildlife including lions, leopards, buffaloes, and antelopes. In the evening, continue to Nakuru town for dinner and an overnight stay at a comfortable hotel, providing the perfect setting to relax and reflect on the day’s memorable experiences.

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
• Drinks not included

Lake Nakuru-Lake Naivasha

After early breakfast spend the morning in Nakuru park where you have a chance to see flamingos among other birds [about 350 species recorded]. This is also home to the black and the white rhinoceros. The park has also been established for the protection of endangered species such as the Rhino and is also home to Columbus monkeys. Leopards, giraffes, and a variety of plain antelope. After depart to nearby Lake Naivasha with a picnic lunch on the way, do an evening boat ride on Crescent Island and later dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Chambai Safari or similar.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Hotel Chambai Safari

• Budget hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Naivasha-Nairobi

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning at your hotel in Naivasha before checking out.

You will then depart for Nairobi, driving through the scenic highlands and lush farmlands along the way. Upon arrival in the city, you will be dropped off at your preferred location — either at your hotel or directly at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure plans.

This marks the end of your five days unforgettable safari. We thank you for choosing to explore Kenya’s natural beauty with us and wish you a safe journey back home. Welcome again!

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

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.