5-Day Masai Mara-Nakuru-Naivasha Budget Jeep Safari

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

Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve

Your safari begins with a meet-and-greet at your hotel by a professional tour driver-guide from Bencia Africa Adventure & Safaris. After a brief safari orientation, you will join a group of fellow travelers and depart Nairobi for the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve.

Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley and continue via Narok Town before arriving at Mara Ntulele Camp (or a similar camp) in time for check-in and lunch.

In the afternoon, head out on your first game drive in the Masai Mara. Explore the reserve's vast savannahs as you search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and many other wildlife species. During the Great Migration season, you may also witness the spectacular movement of thousands of wildebeest and zebras across the plains.

Accommodation: Mara Ntulele Camp or similar
Meal Plan: Lunch and 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:

Mara Ntulele Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast at 7:30 AM, enjoy a full day of game viewing in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Explore the reserve’s breathtaking savannah landscapes, rolling hills, and rich wildlife habitats.

The Masai Mara is renowned for its abundant wildlife, including large herds of plains game, black-maned lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and zebras. During the Great Migration season, witness the spectacular movement of millions of wildebeest and zebras across the Mara plains, one of Africa’s most unforgettable natural wonders.

Enjoy a picnic lunch near the Mara River, the famous crossing point during the annual migration and the natural border between Kenya and Tanzania. After lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive exploring different sections of the reserve.

Return to the camp in the evening. Optional Maasai village visits or guided nature walks can be arranged.

Accommodation: Mara Ntulele Camp or similarMeal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Ntulele Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru National Park

Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart from the Masai Mara and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch. Check in at WCK Guest House before heading out for an exciting afternoon game drive in the park.

Lake Nakuru National Park is renowned for its beautiful lake, which attracts large numbers of flamingoes and a variety of other water birds. The park is also one of Kenya’s key rhino conservation areas, offering the opportunity to spot both black and white rhinos.

During your game drive, explore the park’s diverse habitats and look out for wildlife including Cape buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, zebras, lions, and other species. Many animals can be seen around the lake’s shoreline and surrounding woodlands.

Return to the guest house in the evening for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Accommodation: WCK Guest House or similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and 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:

WCK Guest House Nakuru

• Budget guest house located just outside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Naivasha

Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, check out of the lodge and enjoy a final morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. This early drive offers a chance to spot some of the park’s wildlife during their most active hours.

After exiting the park, continue your journey to the nearby Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for check-in and lunch at the camp.

After lunch, you may enjoy an optional boat ride on the tranquil waters of Lake Naivasha, offering wonderful opportunities to view hippos, wildlife, and a variety of bird species. Located at approximately 1,880 metres above sea level, Lake Naivasha is one of the highest and purest freshwater lakes in the Great Rift Valley.

The area is a paradise for bird lovers, with over 450 recorded bird species, while a small island on the lake provides a home for various wildlife species.

Accommodation: Fisherman’s Camp or similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Fisherman's Camp

• at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Hell's Gate National Park - Nairobi

Lake Naivasha – Hell’s Gate National Park – Nairobi

After breakfast, depart for Hell’s Gate National Park, named after a narrow break in the cliffs that was once a tributary of a prehistoric lake that supported early inhabitants of the Great Rift Valley.

Explore the park’s dramatic landscapes, including towering cliffs, gorges, and geothermal features. The park is also known for its natural hot springs, caves, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy the unique scenery and opportunities to spot animals such as zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and various bird species.

After lunch, check out of the camp and begin your drive back to Nairobi. En route, make a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of this remarkable geological feature.

Continue to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon or evening, marking the end of your memorable safari experience.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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