4-Day Masai Mara NR 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

You will be picked up from your hotel at approximately 7:30 AM and transferred to the office to join the rest of the group. From there, begin your journey south along the floor of the Great Rift Valley, with a brief stop at a scenic viewpoint. Arrive at the Masai Mara in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy an exciting game drive through the park’s picturesque landscape of rolling hills and acacia-dotted plains. The Masai Mara is famous for its large populations of plains game, majestic black-maned lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and an incredible diversity of other wildlife species. Dinner and overnight stay will be at a camp or lodge within the Mara.

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:

Lenchada Tourist Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara extensive drive

After breakfast, head out for a full day of game viewing, with a packed picnic lunch for the journey. One of the highlights of the day is a visit to the Mara River, where you can witness a high concentration of wildlife, including crocodiles, hippos, and other animals that inhabit the riverbanks. You’ll enjoy your lunch in this scenic setting, surrounded by nature. For those interested, there is also an optional cultural visit to a nearby Maasai village. All meals and overnight accommodation will be at Mara Lenchada.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Lenchada Tourist Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara - Nakuru

After breakfast, you may choose to visit a local Maasai village for a cultural experience. Afterwards, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park with a picnic lunch en route. If time permits, enjoy a stop at Lake Naivasha for an optional boat ride around Crescent Island, where you can spot various wildlife. Continue your journey to Nakuru, arriving in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Golden Palace or a similar budget-friendly accommodation.

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:

Hillcourt 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)

Nakuru - Nairobi

After an early breakfast, spend the morning exploring Lake Nakuru National Park, well known for its large flocks of flamingos and over 350 recorded bird species. The park is also a sanctuary for endangered species, including both black and white rhinos. Other wildlife commonly seen here includes colobus monkeys, leopards, giraffes, and various antelope species. Later, depart for Nairobi with a picnic lunch along the way, and proceed to your hotel or the airport for drop-off.

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.