4 Day Budget Group Safari in Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya
Classic Kenya Safari
This classic safari to Lake Nakuru and the Maasai Mara National Reserve is the wildlife expedition of a lifetime. The Maasai Mara is Kenya’s finest wildlife sanctuary and home to a portion of the Great Migration. Lake Nakuru is home to many exotic bird species, and its shores are often filled with thousands of flamingos – turning Lake Nakuru into a pink lake!
Key information
- Group and private safari possible, rates will vary depending on this.
- Group size: Minimum 2, maximum 7 persons in a safari vehicle
- Children policy: Children from the age of 3 years are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
- Starts and ends in Nairobi
- Language: English speaking guides
- All park fees are included
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Highlights
- 4 game drives
- Explore Masai Mara National Reserve
- Visit the famous Lake Nakuru National Park
- Opportunity to see migrating wildebeest and zebra
- Look out for hippos and crocodiles at the hippo pool
- 3 nights accommodation and daily meals
- Transport in safari van with hatch roof
- Airport pick-up
Styles
Accommodation
For this safari tour, you will be provided with three nights accommodation.
Miti Mingi Eco Camp (2 nights)
The camp is situated within the Masai Mara eco-system and on the banks of Ololaimutia River which is a watering point for most of the wild animals, especially elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, etc. This small and exclusive campsite comprises 25 tents.
The tents are furnished with all the amenities required by the modern traveler. Decorated in calming safari tones, natural woods, wrought iron, and crisp cotton, each tent has been meticulously planned to maximize comfort. All tents have four-poster beds and mosquito nets, en-suite with shower, WC, and flush toilets, hot and cold running water, and electricity with a voltage of 240 volts.
Facilities
- Dining area
Buraha Zenoni (1 night)
Situated in Nakuru, 19 kilometers from Lake Elementaita, Buraha Zenoni Hotel and Resort features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge, and a terrace. The property has a bar, as well as a restaurant serving African cuisine. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Buraha Zenoni is the standout establishment towering over any other structure in the vicinity.
Being a 15-minute drive from The Nakuru CBD, the hotel strikes the perfect balance between convenience and serenity, away from the rushed life of the town. It has a variety of rooms that will suit your budget ranging from standard, superior, twin, deluxe, en-suite, and family suite. At the hotel, rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. The rooms have a wardrobe.
Being seven floors high, the lounge affords you a beautiful panoramic view of the vast Nakuru landscape as you indulge in your favorite food and beverage. Nakuru offers many attractions such as the Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate National Park, and Menengai Crater, a must-visit place for any visitor to the area.
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Lounge
Program
Day 1: Nairobi - Masai Mara
Pick up from the airport upon arrival and you will proceed west for Maasai Mara Game Reserve with a lunch en route, arriving in time for the evening game drive. Masai Mara game is Kenya's finest wildlife sanctuary. Including migrants, well over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. Although July, August, and September are the months when the Mara plains are filled with migrating wildebeest and zebra, there is also resident wildlife year-round. The famous Maasai tribesmen live within the dispersal area of the game reserve. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Main destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp
- Meals and drinks: Lunch and dinner (breakfast not included), drinking water (other drinks not included)
Day 2: Masai Mara full day
After breakfast, you will proceed on a full day of game viewing within the reserve. The landscape here is scenic savannah grassland on rolling hills. The reserve is the best park for games in Kenya as it has an extensive road and track network which allows for close-range viewing and photography. Break for your picnic lunch at the hippo pool, looking out for hippos and crocodiles. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
- Main destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp
- Meals and drinks: All meals included, drinking water (other drinks not included)
Day 3: Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru
Early morning pre-breakfast game drive. After breakfast, you will depart the Mara region for Nakuru. Lunch en route, with scenic views of Mt. Longmont and Lake Naivasha from afar on the main highway. Dinner and overnight at a budget hotel with self-contained rooms.
- Main destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation: Buraha Zenoni
- Meals and drinks: All meals included, drinking water (other drinks not included)
Day 4: Lake Nakuru - Nairobi
After breakfast, you will depart for a game drive in Lake Nakuru, and later drive to Nairobi with lunch en route, arriving in the afternoon. Drop off at the airport.
- Main destination: Nairobi
- Accommodation: End of tour (no accommodation)
- Meals and drinks: Breakfast and lunch (dinner not included), drinking water (other drinks not included)
Guides
Joseph Murigi
Joseph is a qualified tour guide with a lot of experience in the field of tourism. He has over 10 years of working experience as a tour guide, so he is a trustworthy person, intelligent, hardworking, a team player, and he loves his work, just to mention but a few.
Location
This safari tour will take place at Masai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya.
Features
Services
- Free bottled water
- Free toiletries
- Tour assistance
Food
For this tour, you will be served with daily meals and drinking water as mentioned in the itinerary.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
What's included
- Transport in safari van with hatch roof
- Pick up from the airport
- 3 nights accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Service of a professional guide / driver
- All park entrance fees
- All game drives outlined in the program
- Statutory taxes
What's not included
- Personal insurance
- Items of personal nature
- Alcoholic and soft drinks like sodas
- Balloon safari
- Trip to Maasai Village
- Visa
- Tips
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
171 km
Transfer included
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 29% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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