5-Day Best of Masai Mara, & Lake Nakuru Budget Safari

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

Nairobi-Masai Mara National Park

Your safari adventure begins with a pickup from your Nairobi hotel around 7:30 am, depending on your location. You'll embark on a roughly six-hour drive to the Masai Mara. En route, there will be a brief stop at a viewpoint to admire the stunning Great Rift Valley. You'll arrive at the Masai Mara National Reserve by noon, just in time for lunch at the camp. After settling in and enjoying your meal, you'll head out for an exciting afternoon game drive.

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:

Lenchada Tourist Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast and with a picnic lunch packed, you'll spend the entire day exploring this remarkable park, which constitutes the northern section of the renowned Serengeti National Park. You'll have the opportunity to visit the Mara River, located at the border of Masai Mara and the Serengeti, where a large number of animals gather, particularly during your travel period. All meals and your overnight accommodation will be at the camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Lenchada Tourist Camp

• 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-Lake Nakuru National Park

You'll start the day with an early morning game drive followed by a late breakfast. Then, you'll head to Lake Nakuru National Park, bringing a picnic lunch for the journey. If time allows, you can opt for a boat ride at Lake Naivasha's Crescent Island. You'll reach your destination in the evening, where you'll have dinner and stay overnight at Lanet Matfam Resort.

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

WildebeestVery Rare

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lanet Matfam Resort

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Naivasha

After an early breakfast, spend the morning exploring Lake Nakuru National Park, where you can observe flamingos among many other birds, with around 350 species documented. The park is a sanctuary for black and white rhinos and aims to protect endangered species. You may also encounter Colobus monkeys, leopards, giraffes, and different types of antelope. Later, head to nearby Lake Naivasha, enjoying a picnic lunch on the way. In the evening, you can choose to take a boat ride on Crescent Island. Dinner and overnight accommodation will be at Dove Nest Lodge.

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

Following an early breakfast, head to Hell's Gate National Park, where you'll have the opportunity to explore the Ol Karia Geothermal Power Plant and the Hot Springs. This unique park permits travel by foot or bicycle only. You can choose to visit Crescent Island for a boat ride, observe hippos and other wildlife. Later, enjoy lunch before departing for Nairobi, where you'll arrive around 5:00 pm for drop-off at your hotel.

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.