4-Day Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Budget Safari

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

Nairobi to Masai Mara

You will be picked up from your hotel or the airport at 8:00 am by our driver guide, who will give you a detailed briefing of your safari. Then, depart for Masai Mara National Reserve with a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley.

Here, you will see the semi-active Mount Longonot and 2 other semi-active volcanoes, Mount Suswa and Mount Margret. After about 10 minutes, you will proceed to the Masai Mara where you will arrive in time for lunch. Relax before an afternoon game drive from 4 pm. Return to the camp for a sumptuous dinner, ending the day with a good night's rest at the camp.

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:

Ol Moran Tented 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 full day

Have an early breakfast at 6:30 am, then depart for a full-day game viewing. This is the most important day since we are hoping to see the Big Five, especially the big cats, which are extremely elusive. We will also visit the famous Mara River, where the great migration takes place. Have a guided tour by the rangers to see the Nile crocodiles and hippo families, and, just to top it off, have a picnic lunch under a tree in the park overlooking the vast landscapes.

Spend the whole day with game drives in search of the Big Five and many other wildlife that inhabits this beautiful savannah land. There will be a picnic lunch at 1 pm.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Ol Moran Tented 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 Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, we will proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for check-in, lunch, and a short rest. We will go on an afternoon game drive in the park, famous for its flamingo and pelican population. Apart from being home to various wild animals, the park is a sanctuary for the endangered Rothschild's giraffe and black and white rhino. Dinner and overnight are at your pre-booked safari camp or lodge.

Lake Nakuru National Park was set up to protect the birdlife in the plains and hills surrounding the lake and the huge numbers of flamingos that inhabit the lake shores. Its close proximity to Nairobi (only a 2.5-hour drive) makes it one of the most popular parks in Kenya. The park’s relatively small size allows you to drive around the entire park in half a day. Although you must remain in the vehicle, there are designated picnic and camping sites at which stops can be made.

After the game drive, return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

The Midland Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Nakuru and drive back to Nairobi

Go on an early morning game drive in search of more wildlife and bird species before we return to the safari lodge for breakfast. Afterwards, drive back to Nairobi with game viewing en route. We will drop you off at your Nairobi hotel in the afternoon.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.