4-Day 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-Masai Mara

Your safari adventure begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, travelling through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley with a stop at the scenic viewpoint to admire panoramic landscapes and capture unforgettable photographs. Continue to the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, arriving at Miti Mingi Eco Camp in time for a delicious lunch and a chance to relax before your first wildlife adventure.

Later, set out on an exciting afternoon game drive across the reserve's endless golden plains, where you'll search for the Big Five alongside elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and an abundance of birdlife. As your expert guide shares fascinating insights into this remarkable ecosystem, every moment brings the possibility of an extraordinary encounter. Return to Miti Mingi Eco Camp for a delightful dinner and your first overnight stay, surrounded by the magical sights and sounds of the African wilderness.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner.

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)

Full Day in Masai Mara

You may choose to start the day with an optional Hot Air Balloon Safari (available at an additional cost), soaring above the Maasai Mara at sunrise before enjoying a champagne bush breakfast. Alternatively, after an early breakfast, check out with packed lunch and embark on a full-day game drive through the reserve's wildlife-rich plains in search of the Big Five, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and countless other species.

During the migration season, you may witness the spectacular Mara River crossings. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the reserve before continuing your adventure. As a complimentary experience when you book with us, you'll also visit an authentic Maasai Village, offering a fascinating insight into the Maasai people's rich culture and traditions. Return to Miti Mingi Eco Camp in the evening for dinner and another memorable overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

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

After an early breakfast, bid farewell to the Maasai Mara and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Upon arrival, begin your exploration with an exciting game drive through this renowned wildlife sanctuary, famous for its thriving populations of both black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, and an incredible variety of birdlife.

Pause for a delicious lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge, where you can relax and enjoy beautiful views of the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. Explore the park's diverse habitats, from acacia woodlands and open grasslands to the picturesque lakeshore, offering excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.

As the evening draws to a close, exit the park and proceed to Ziwa Bush Lodge for check-in. End the day with a delicious dinner and a comfortable overnight stay, reflecting on another unforgettable day of safari adventures.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

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:

Ziwa Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru-Nairobi

After an early breakfast, check out of Ziwa Bush Lodge and begin your journey to Nairobi. En route, stop at the tranquil Lake Naivasha, where, as a complimentary experience when you book with us, you'll enjoy a scenic boat ride across the freshwater lake, home to resident hippos and an abundance of birdlife.

For those seeking an even closer encounter with nature, an optional guided nature walk (at an additional cost) offers the chance to stroll among free-roaming giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and antelopes. Later, enjoy a delicious lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort before continuing to Nairobi. Arrive in the evening and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight, bringing your unforgettable Kenyan safari to a memorable close.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

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.