4-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Budget Safari from Nairobi

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4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 8 more

This tour offers an immersive experience combining two of Kenya’s top wildlife destinations within a short timeframe, making it ideal for travelers on a budget and tight schedule. You'll explore Maasai Mara’s world-famous savannahs, home to the Big Five and the spectacular Great Migration (seasonal), as well as Lake Nakuru, renowned for its pink flamingos and rhino sanctuary. The itinerary balances exciting game drives with cultural encounters, such as an optional visit to a Maasai village. Traveling in a small group ensures personalized service, and budget-friendly accommodations make this safari accessible without compromising on experience. With included transport, park fees, meals, and a professional guide, it’s a hassle-free way to witness Kenya’s rich wildlife and landscapes. The tour’s flexibility—optional sunrise drives and add-ons—allows guests to tailor their adventure, ensuring a memorable and unique safari for first-timers and repeat visitors alike.

What's Included

Bottle water
Meals inclusive
Lunch (Optional[4])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
free internet
Transport to and from
Accommodation inclusive
Park entry fee
Airport/Departure Tax
Gratitudes
Gifts

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We basically call our travelers prior to travel date to brief them and also arrange the pick up time and location as well.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Maasai Mara National Reserve

    1 stop
  • 1
    Maasai Mara National Reserve

    Depart Nairobi early morning, driving through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a stop for photos. Arrive at Maasai Mara in time for lunch and check-in. Later, embark on an afternoon game drive exploring the rolling plains rich with wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, and zebras. The Mara is famed for its dense wildlife population and is one of the best places to spot the Big Five. After your game drive, return to your budget camp for dinner and overnight stay, enjoying the sounds of the African wilderness under the stars.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Masai Mara Game Reserve

    1 stop
  • 2
    Masai Mara National Reserve

    After breakfast, head out for a full day of game drives with a picnic lunch in the reserve. Search for the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo—and witness large herds of wildebeest and other herbivores grazing. Visit the Mara River, home to hippos and crocodiles, and enjoy incredible opportunities for photography. An optional visit to a Maasai village to experience local culture. Return to camp in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Lake Nakuru National Park

    1 stop
  • 3
    Lake Nakuru National Park

    Start with an optional early morning game drive to catch sunrise and predators in action, then return for breakfast. Check out and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving around lunchtime. After checking in, enjoy an afternoon game drive around the lake, famous for its pink flamingos, pelicans, and endangered white and black rhinos. Keep an eye out for Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, and leopards too. Return to your budget hotel/lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Nairobi

    1 stop
  • 4
    Nairobi

    After breakfast, you may take an optional early morning game drive for final wildlife spotting or enjoy a relaxed morning at the lodge. Check out and depart for Nairobi with scenic views of the Great Rift Valley along the way. Arrive in Nairobi by early afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of an exciting safari filled with unforgettable wildlife encounters and memorable landscapes.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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