4-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari on a Budget

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

Departure to Maasai Mara

We will pick you from your hotel or airport at 7:00 A.M and head west for Masai Mara Game Reserve, with lunch on the way, we will have stops on the way at scenic stops, arriving in Masai Mara, in time for the sundowner game drive. Your Kenya Safari adventure will begin with game-viewing on Kenya’s finest wildlife reserve. The landscape is covered with large herds of elephants, buffalos, prides of lions, coalitions of cheetahs and so much more. During the months of July-October, millions of wildebeest, migrate to the Masai Mara from the neighboring Serengeti, this provides a stunning spectacle of your visit to Masai Mara. This is in addition to the permanent residents of The Masai Mara Game Reserve. After your sundowner game drive, you will head back to the camp, for dinner and overnight.

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:

Mara Chui Resort

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara

A full day exploring Masai Mara is an exciting part of this safari in Kenya package. You have breakfast at the camp. Later we will proceed to the park for a full day exploring the Masai plains, tracking the diverse wildlife here. The Masai Mara Landscape is comprised of herds of elephants grazing on the vast Mara savannah land. The zebras and gazelles get into the wildlife party. The cheetahs are also hunting for prey and lion prides roam around after their hunting looking for shade as the day progresses. The elusive leopards are also in plenty ensuring that you get a glance. From July- October, the wildebeest and a number of zebras, cross the Mara River, from Serengeti, creating one of the most spectacular safari experiences in the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Throughout the year, there is a high concentration of wildlife in Masai Mara than any other place in the world. The game drive will end at around 1700hrs and we will go back to our lodge/camp, for relaxing or optional activities.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Chui Resort

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru

Wake up to an early breakfast, followed by a visit to the masai village (optional). Experience the culture of the masai get to interact and listen to their beautiful stories then head on to Lake Nakuru. On the way, you will marvel at the scenic views of the Rift Valley, and the beautiful scenery will leave you with a deeper appreciation of your Kenya safari experience. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.

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:

Sarova Woodlands Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range 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 to Nairobi

Our last destination on this budget safari in Kenya is Lake Nakuru. Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the most beautiful National Parks in Kenya. Over a million flamingos can be found here, turning the lakeshore pink. The National park is also home to over 400 species of birds, offering you sweet melodious sounds and a nature experience like no other. Lake Nakuru is also home to the endangered black and white rhinos. Looking in the trees you will also spot the giraffes and if you look at the treetops, you will see the lions staring at your safari vehicle. Zebra herds can also be found grazing on the rich grass found here. Later, we will exit the park and head back to Nairobi, with lunch on the way. You will be dropped off at your hotel or airport.

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.