5-Day Mara, Nakuru, & Naivasha Mid-Range Budget 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

Depart Nairobi and head west towards the Masai Mara, enjoying scenic views of the Great Rift Valley escarpments along the way. The first stop will be at a viewpoint, allowing you to appreciate views of the Rift Valley. The second stop will be in Narok for a hot lunch before continuing to the park. After checking in and some rest, you’ll enjoy an evening game drive to spot some wildlife, followed by dinner and overnight your overnight stay at the camp. Meals will be served according to your preferences.

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:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range resort bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, set off for a full-day game drive and enjoy the beautiful savannah landscape with its rolling hills and diverse wildlife. The reserve is famous for the Great Migration, which occurs seasonally between July and September. If you're lucky, you may see all the “Big 5.” The Mara is also home to a wide variety of bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range resort bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, proceed to a nearby Maasai village to learn about the residents’ culture and way of life. Afterward, depart for Nakuru, with a lunch stop in Mai Mahiu. On your journey, enjoy the beautiful sight of Mount Longonot and the stunning Lake Naivasha from afar. You may also choose to participate in an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha. From here you’ll proceed to Nakuru. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.

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 National Park - Lake Naivasha

Start your day with a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, which is famous for its flamingos and its status as a rhino sanctuary for both the endangered white and black rhinos. Enjoy the sight of water-dwelling animals like buffaloes, crocodiles, and hippos, and observe how they coexist. Stop at the Baboon Cliff viewpoint, where you can also interact with the baboons. After a picnic lunch, continue your journey to Naivasha. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Hotel Chambai Safari

• Budget hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha - Hell's Gate National Park - Nairobi

After breakfast, you’ll transfer to Hell's Gate National Park to walk and climb through the gorges while appreciating the gifts nature has to offer. You can also enjoy bike riding, which is an optional fun activity, or take in the vegetation around the park. Later in the day, return to Nairobi with lunch en route. We will drop you at your hotel or the airport (according to your preferences).

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.