5-Day Kenya Budget Safari - Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha

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

Nairobi to Masai Mara – Journey into the Wild

Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment, enjoying photo stops at scenic viewpoints. Arrive in the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve by early afternoon.

After lunch at your budget safari camp, set out on your first thrilling game drive across the Mara plains. Get ready for your first glimpses of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and, if lucky, lions or cheetahs on the hunt. Return to camp for a hearty dinner and spend the night in a comfortable budget tented camp with en-suite facilities and hot showers.

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:

Mara Chui Resort

• Mid-range lodge 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 Game Drive in Masai Mara – Big Five Safari Experience

Enjoy an early breakfast and set off with a packed lunch for a full-day game drive in Masai Mara, one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems. Your expert guide will take you deep into the reserve, where you can encounter the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo), along with cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, and the endless herds of wildebeest and antelope.

During migration season (July to October), witness the great wildebeest migration—one of the most breathtaking wildlife spectacles on Earth. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in the wild, then continue your game drive through the savannah. End the day with a golden-hued sunset and return to camp for dinner and relaxation under the stars.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Chui Resort

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Pink Flamingo Paradise

After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and head toward Lake Nakuru National Park, a birdwatcher’s paradise famous for its flamingos, pelicans, and white rhinos. Check in to your budget hotel or guesthouse near the park and enjoy lunch.

In the afternoon, head out for a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, where you might spot tree-climbing lions, black and white rhinos, waterbucks, and leopards lurking in the acacia trees. The shimmering lake often turns pink from thousands of flamingos along the shore.

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:

Ziwa Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha – Boat Safari & Hells Gate Adventure

After breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha, a serene freshwater lake surrounded by wildlife and lush greenery. On arrival, enjoy a guided boat safari on Lake Naivasha, gliding past hippos, water birds, and giraffes on the shoreline.

Later, head to Hell’s Gate National Park for a cycling or walking safari—a rare chance to explore a national park on foot or by bike! Marvel at the towering gorges, geothermal activity, and dramatic cliffs that inspired The Lion King landscapes.

Overnight at a budget lodge or guesthouse near the lake.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Dove Nest Lodge

• Budget lodge located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Return to Nairobi – Memories of a Lifetime

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast overlooking the lake, then begin your return journey to Nairobi, arriving by early afternoon. You’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport for your flight home—refreshed, inspired, and filled with unforgettable safari memories.

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.