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

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

Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve

Your safari begins with a 7:00 am pick-up from your Nairobi hotel, followed by a briefing from your professional English-speaking guide. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a stop at the viewpoint for panoramic views before continuing via Narok Town. Arrive at your budget camp in the Masai Mara in time for lunch and check-in. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the camp or choose an optional visit to a traditional Masai village (at an additional cost) to experience the local culture, customs, and way of life. Return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

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)

Masai Mara full day experince

After breakfast at 6:30 am, depart at 7:00 am for a full-day game drive. Explore different regions of the Mara, including the Mara River and secluded savannah plains, observing the daily routines of predators and prey. Spot the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino—alongside other wildlife like giraffes, zebras, hyenas, and cheetahs.
Around 10:00 am, pause for tea, coffee, and light snacks, taking in the expansive views of the reserve. Continue with game viewing until 1:00 pm, when you return to camp for lunch and a short rest. Resume the afternoon game drive at 3:30 pm, venturing into quieter areas of the Mara for closer encounters and photography opportunities. Return to camp at 6:30 pm for dinner and overnight stay.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru

Enjoy breakfast at 6:30 am before departing the Masai Mara at 7:00 am for Lake Nakuru National Park, driving through scenic countryside and small towns. Arrive at Lake Nakuru around 12:30 pm and enjoy lunch at the lodge or picnic site.
At 2:00 pm, embark on a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its flamingos, pelicans, and thriving populations of rhinos and giraffes. Your guide will point out wildlife, birds, and the park’s diverse vegetation, including acacia woodlands and swamp areas. Conclude your afternoon game drive around 5:00 pm and check into your lodge or budget camp 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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha

After breakfast at 7:00 am, depart Lake Nakuru for Lake Naivasha, arriving around 11:00 am. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the lake, followed by a optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at an additional cost, observing hippos, waterbirds, and other wildlife along the shoreline.
Next, take a optional guided walking safari on Crescent Island from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at an additional cost, encountering giraffes, zebras, gazelles, and antelopes roaming freely. Return to your lodge in Lake Naivasha for dinner and overnight stay, enjoying the tranquil lakeside scenery.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Leisure Apex Resort

• Budget hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha – Nairobi

After breakfast at 7:00 am, enjoy a relaxing morning at the lake or optional early boat ride. Depart Lake Naivasha at 9:00 am for the drive back to Nairobi, with optional stops en route for photos or souvenirs. Arrive in Nairobi around 1:00 pm, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, concluding your memorable 5-day safari.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

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.