5-Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru Lake Naivasha Budget Tour

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

Nairobi to Masai Mara National reserve

Your adventure begins as the city fades into open savannah. Arriving in Masai Mara, golden plains ripple with life — antelopes leap, zebras graze, and elephants wander in the distance. An afternoon game drive ignites your senses with the scent of sun-warmed earth and the low rumble of buffalo herds. Settle into your lodge, where dusk paints the sky and the wild sings you to sleep.

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:

Enchoro Wildlife Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day at the Masai Mara

Awaken before sunrise for a magical game drive — the soft pink sky silhouettes a lioness on the prowl. Today, the Mara reveals her majesty: thundering wildebeest, stealthy leopards, and towers of giraffes. Midday, enjoy a picnic lunch beneath a flat-topped acacia tree, the breeze rustling the grass as zebra herds pass nearby. Optional: Soar above it all on a once-in-a-lifetime balloon safari.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Enchoro Wildlife Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, the journey winds north to Lake Nakuru. The lake shimmers like glass, fringed by flamingos that dance in pink unison. Drive through forested hills and grasslands, watching for rhinos, tree-climbing lions, and the rare Rothschild giraffe. As the sun sets, the calls of distant birds echo through the trees, grounding you in nature’s rhythm.

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:

Punda Milias Nakuru Camp

• Budget hotel located outside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha & Hell's Gate

Head to the peaceful shores of Lake Naivasha. Glide over the water on a boat ride, eyes scanning for yawning hippos and swooping fish eagles. Optional: Later, walk among gentle animals on Crescent Island — no fences, just you and the wild. For the bold, an optional biking trip through Hell’s Gate offers dramatic cliffs, hot springs, and thrill.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Burch Resort

• Budget resort located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha to Nairobi

The final morning is calm and contemplative. Birds flit between the trees as you sip your coffee lakeside. Take one last deep breath of the crisp air before heading back to Nairobi, carrying with you a heart full of stories, wonder, and the quiet wisdom of the wild.

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.