4-Day Budget Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari

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

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast from your hotel in Nairobi, you will be picked up and driven to Lake Nakuru National Park. This drive will take you through the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, with a brief stop for photography at the Rift Valley observation point. The Rift Valley is one of the most dramatic sections that slice through East Africa, dividing Kenya into two segments. You will arrive at Lake Nakuru in good time for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, drive by the lake amidst the spectacular euphorbia forest.

This national park is renowned for its large population of flamingoes, which number in the thousands. Other animals found here include rhino, Rothschild's giraffe, lion, and cheetah.

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

WildebeestVery Rare

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Hill Court Resort & Spa

• 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 to Maasai Mara

This morning, we drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve is part of the vast Serengeti plains, famous for its spectacular wildebeest migration. It is home to the Big Five - lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. Enjoy lunch at the camp and relax before departing for an afternoon game drive. Large mammals are varied and easy to see.

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:

Rhino Tourist Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara National Reserve

You will enjoy two game drives, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon, or opt for a full day and have a packed lunch in the park. You may have an optional visit to a Maasai village. The Mara serves up unparalleled game-viewing opportunities, and it is here, more than anywhere else in the world, where you are most likely to tick off the Big Five.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Rhino Tourist Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara to Nairobi

Soon after a hearty breakfast and check-out from the camp, you can visit the Maasai village to interact with the local people and buy souvenirs. You will then drive to Nairobi, with a brief stop for lunch. Arrive in the afternoon for a drop-off at the airport or hotel.

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.