5-Day Masai Mara, Nakuru and Naivasha Budget Safari

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

Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve (Great Rift Valley Safari Begins)

Depart Nairobi early and drive through the majestic Great Rift Valley, stopping at a scenic viewpoint to capture incredible photos. Arrive in the Masai Mara by lunchtime and check into your budget safari lodge or camp. After a hot meal, set out on your first Masai Mara game drive — the perfect chance to spot elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, and more. This evening, unwind under the stars and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner at your safari camp.

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:

Fisi Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara (Big Five Safari)

Spend a full day exploring one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems on a Big Five safari in Kenya. With your packed lunch, venture deep into the Masai Mara Reserve for unrivaled opportunities to spot lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo. Visit the Mara River to see hippos and crocodiles in action, especially during the Great Migration season (July–October). Optional: Visit a Masai village to learn about traditional warrior culture (entrance fee applies).

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Fisi Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park (Home of Flamingos)

After breakfast, bid farewell to the Masai Mara and head towards Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its vast flocks of pink flamingos and endangered white rhinos. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive where you'll spot waterbucks, baboons, zebras, and perhaps a rare Rothschild’s giraffe. This park is also a top location for spotting leopards and elusive tree-climbing lions.

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 – Lake Naivasha (Boat Ride and Walking Safari Option)

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast, then drive to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake known for its serene beauty and birdlife. Go on a Lake Naivasha boat ride to get close to hippos, fish eagles, and pelicans. Optional activity: take a guided walking safari on Crescent Island, one of the few places in Kenya where you can walk among giraffes, zebras, and antelope safely.

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)

Lake Naivasha – Nairobi (End of Safari Adventure)

After breakfast, depart Naivasha for a relaxed drive back to Nairobi, arriving by early afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. This concludes your incredible budget Kenya safari — five days of unforgettable wildlife, culture, and adventure at a price that suits your pocket.

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.