4-Day Mara-L Nakuru-Budget Kenya Safari Tour

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

Nairobi to Maasai Mara – The Adventure Begins

Your journey starts early in the morning as you depart from Nairobi in a comfortable safari vehicle, heading southwest towards the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve. Along the way, enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley, with a brief stop at a viewpoint to take in the breathtaking landscape. The drive continues past Narok, a vibrant Maasai town, before reaching your budget camp or lodge near Maasai Mara by early afternoon. After check-in and a hearty lunch, you will embark on your first thrilling game drive. The vast savannah unfolds before you, offering chances to spot elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and big cats like lions and cheetahs. As the sun sets over the Mara, you return to camp for dinner, relax by the bonfire, and prepare for the next day's adventure.

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)

Game Drive in Maasai Mara & Optional Balloon Safari

For those seeking a unique experience, the day can begin with an optional hot air balloon safari, offering breathtaking aerial views of the Mara at sunrise. After landing, you rejoin the group for the rest of the day's adventure.

The morning game drive starts early, providing an excellent opportunity to spot predators like lions and cheetahs as they are most active at dawn. After breakfast, you head out for a full-day game drive, with a picnic lunch packed to maximize time in the wild. The day is spent exploring different areas of the reserve, searching for the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino—as well as countless zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and bird species. A stop at the Mara River offers a chance to see hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat. By late afternoon, you return to camp for dinner and relaxation, with an optional visit to a Maasai village for those interested in learning about their traditions and way of life.

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)

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Scenic Drive & Flamingo Haven

After an early breakfast, you bid farewell to the Maasai Mara and embark on a scenic drive towards Lake Nakuru National Park. The journey takes you through the vast Rift Valley, passing by picturesque landscapes and small local towns. Arriving at Lake Nakuru by midday, you check into your budget accommodation and enjoy lunch before setting out on an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is famous for its vast flocks of flamingos painting the shores pink, as well as rhinos, leopards, and Rothschild giraffes. You explore the park’s diverse ecosystems, from acacia woodlands to rocky escarpments, before heading back to your lodge or camp 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

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Hotel Waterbuck

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Nairobi – Final Safari & Return Journey

On your last day, you start with an early morning game drive, increasing your chances of spotting elusive predators and more of the park’s diverse wildlife. After breakfast, you begin your return journey to Nairobi, stopping along the way for scenic breaks or souvenir shopping. You arrive back in the city by early afternoon, marking the end of an unforgettable 4-day safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

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