4-Day Nakuru National Park & Masai Mara Budget Safari

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

Arrival and Lake Nakuru National Park

You will be picked from your airport or hotel of your choice and start your journey to Lake Nakuru National park. You will enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley, renowned for its stunning views and unique geological formations. Upon arrival at Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich wildlife, you will check in at your lodge or camp. You will receive a warm welcome and a complimentary drink to refresh yourself.
After settling in, you'll relish a delicious lunch featuring both local and international cuisine. Later, you'll embark on your first game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Keep your eyes peeled for the park’s famous flamingos, rhinos, and a variety of other wildlife. As the day winds down, you'll return to your lodge to witness a spectacular sunset casting a golden glow over the landscape.
You'll savor a delightful dinner at the lodge, followed by a relaxing evening under the stars.

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:

Hotel CityMax

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Journey to Masai Mara National Reserve

On your second day, you will enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge, followed by a morning game drive to capture any wildlife you may have missed. Afterward, you will check out and depart for the Maasai Mara, a journey of approximately 5-6 hours. As you travel, you'll take in the picturesque landscapes of rural Kenya.
Upon arrival at your camp in the Maasai Mara, you will check-in and enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon, you will embark on an exciting afternoon game drive, where you will have the chance to spot lions, elephants and other iconic African wildlife as the sun begins to set. You will return to your camp for a hearty dinner. If you wish, share stories of the day around a campfire, enjoying the sounds of the African night.

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Exploration in Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast, depart with packed lunches for a full-day game drive in the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Spend the day exploring the reserve's diverse landscapes, from vast open savannahs to riverine forests, while searching for the incredible wildlife that calls the Mara home. Accompanied by your experienced safari guide, you will have excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five, as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, antelopes, and an abundance of birdlife.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated scenic spot within the reserve before continuing your afternoon game drive in search of more unforgettable wildlife encounters. Your guide will take you to some of the reserve's best wildlife viewing areas, maximizing your chances of witnessing the remarkable beauty and diversity of the Masai Mara.

Return to your lodge in the late afternoon to relax and unwind after an exciting day in the wilderness. Dinner and overnight stay at your camp.

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)

Departure from Masai Mara to Nairobi

After breakfast, you will check out from your camp and begin your transfer back to Nairobi, enjoying the scenic drive through the picturesque landscapes of the Great Rift Valley.

Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or at your hotel of choice, marking the end of your memorable safari adventure.

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.