4-Day Masai Mara & Lake Naivasha Budget Safari Adventure

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

Nairobi to Maasai Mara - Into the Wild

Your journey begins with the hum of Nairobi fading behind as you cross the sun-kissed Great Rift Valley. The landscape opens into golden plains where acacia trees silhouette against the sky. As you enter Masai Mara, a herd of elephants may greet you by the roadside. The day ends with your first game drive — the low rumble of the Jeep, the rustle of grass, the pulse of the wild. The moment you spot your first lion or gazelle, something stirs inside — a deep connection with nature, primal and profound.

Approx. Drive Time: 5–6 hrs.

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:

Flair Camp Experiences

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day Masai Mara - Magic in the Wild

Rise with the sun or float above it — the optional balloon safari offers a breathtaking view of the Mara awakening, dotted with wildebeest and shadowed by soaring eagles. Later, your game drive unveils the Big Five in their natural rhythm: lions lounging in the golden light, giraffes gliding silently, and the distant thunder of hooves. The Mara isn’t just a place — it’s a feeling of being completely alive, in awe, and small in the presence of something eternal.

Optional: Hot Air Balloon Safari at sunrise.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Flair Camp Experiences

• 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 to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, visit a traditional Maasai village. Learn about their age-old customs, beadwork, and the meaning behind their warrior dances. Then, depart the Mara and drive north toward Lake Naivasha. You will arrive in the afternoon and check into your lakeside lodge. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride among hippos and fish eagles or take an optional guided nature walk at Crescent Island, where zebras and giraffes roam freely.

Approx. Drive Time: 5–6 hrs.

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

As you journey back, your heart carries more than photos. Stop for a celebratory feast at Carnivore, where the flavors of Africa linger on your tongue — grilled meats, laughter, and toasts shared. You return changed. Africa is no longer just a dream — it's a memory, a story, a part of who you are now.

Approx. Drive Time: 5 hrs.
Optional: Farewell lunch or dinner at Carnivore Restaurant.

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.