5-Day Taste of Budget Camping Safari in Kenya-Landcruise

• 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

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your driver-guide from Bencia Africa Adventure & Safaris. After a short safari briefing, depart Nairobi for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, traveling through the scenic Great Rift Valley. Stop at a spectacular viewpoint to admire the breathtaking landscapes before continuing via Narok Town, where you will enjoy lunch.

After lunch, proceed to the Masai Mara and check in at your safari camp. Later, embark on an afternoon game drive across the reserve, renowned for its abundant wildlife and the seasonal Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras. Look out for the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as well as giraffes, cheetahs, antelopes, and a wide variety of bird species.

As the sun sets over the savannah, return to the camp for a delicious dinner and a relaxing overnight stay, surrounded by the unforgettable sights and sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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 Ntulele Camp

• Mid-range 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)

Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. Explore its vast open plains and rolling hills, home to an incredible variety of wildlife, including the Big Five, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous antelope species. During the Great Migration season, witness the dramatic movement of thousands of wildebeest and zebras across the reserve.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at the famous Mara River, the natural border between Kenya and Tanzania and the setting for the spectacular annual wildebeest river crossings. After lunch, continue exploring different areas of the reserve in search of more wildlife and breathtaking scenery.

In the late afternoon, return to the camp. Optional activities, such as a visit to a traditional Maasai village or a guided nature walk with Maasai guides, are available at an additional cost. Dinner and overnight will be at the camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Ntulele Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Nakuru

After an early breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Masai Mara, offering one last opportunity to spot the reserve's incredible wildlife as the animals become active in the cool morning hours. After the game drive, depart the reserve and travel to Lake Nakuru, enjoying the scenic countryside along the way.

Arrive in the late afternoon and check in at WCK Guesthouse, where you will enjoy a late lunch. Spend the rest of the evening relaxing at leisure before dinner and an overnight stay at the guesthouse.

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:

WCK Guest House Nakuru

• Budget guest house located just outside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, depart for the park for an unforgettable morning game drive. Explore the park's diverse landscapes as you search for an abundance of wildlife and birdlife, including flamingos, pelicans, storks, white rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, warthogs, and many other fascinating species.

Enjoy the refreshing breeze and stunning scenery of the shimmering lake, whose shores are often adorned with vibrant pink flamingos. Stop for a relaxing picnic lunch in the heart of the park while soaking in the tranquil surroundings and continuing your wildlife viewing. In the afternoon, return to the guest house to unwind before dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Fisherman's Camp

• at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha to Nairobi

After breakfast, depart for Hell's Gate National Park, located in the scenic Lake Naivasha region. Upon arrival, proceed to the park's spectacular gorge, where you will enjoy a guided walk through its dramatic cliffs and caves. For a more adventurous experience, you may opt to hire a bicycle at the park entrance and explore the park on two wheels, cycling alongside its remarkable wildlife.

Hell's Gate National Park is home to a variety of animals, including giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, gazelles, and an impressive array of bird species. For adventure enthusiasts, optional rock climbing is available under the guidance of experienced instructors. You may also choose to take an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha to Crescent Island (at an additional cost), offering excellent opportunities to spot hippos and a wide variety of birds.

After your exploration of the park, depart for Nairobi, arriving in the evening, where your safari comes to an end.

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.