4 Day Maasai Mara Lake Nakuru Group Joining Budget Safari in Kenya
Big Five Safari Kenya
This safari package will take you to Masai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park. Masai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park are the most famous and the most frequently visited in Kenya due to their uniqueness and plenty of animals to see especially the Big Five which are Lion,Elephant, Rhino, Leopard and Buffalo.The safari will start with the Masai Mara - Kenya's finest and most outstanding wildlife sanctuary where gentle rolling grassland ensures animals are never out of sight. Join Great Horizon Trails for the best safari experience!
Key Information
- Group safari
- Maximum group size: 9 persons
- Children policy: Children are allowed as participants starting from 3 years old
- Starting point and ending point: Nairobi
- English speaking guide
- Park fees are not included
Highlights
- Extensive game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park
- Opportunity to witness the great wildebeest migration
- Morning, afternoon, and evening game drive in Maasai Mara
- Professional English-speaking safari guide service
- 3 nights' accommodation
- Daily delicious meals
Types
4 activity days in English
Accommodation
During this four-day safari, you will be accommodated at Miti Mingi Eco Tented Camp while in Maasai Mara National Reserve, and at Citymax Hotel, in Nakuru.
Miti Mingi Eco Tented Camp
The camp is situated within the Maasai 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. Small and exclusive, it comprises 25 tents.
The tents are furnished with the understated required by the modern traveler. Decorated in calming safari tones, natural woods, wrought iron, and crisp cottons, each tent has been meticulously planned to maximize comfort.
- Accommodation level: Budget
All tents have the following facilities:
- En-suite with shower, water closet, and flush toilets
- Four poster beds and mosquito nets
- Hot and cold running water
- Voltage at 240 volts
Citymax Hotel
Hotel Citymax enjoys a strategic location as it’s close to Government offices and other major offices in Nakuru. For the leisure traveler, it’s also near the major attractions within the city center, like Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Park, and many others. Hotel Citymax has rooms that cater to all, without compromising on the quality of their service or the guest’s stay.
An efficient 24 hours service is at your disposal. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available upon request. Self-service launderette is also available.
- Accommodation level: Budget
Facilities
- Conference facilities
- Laundry and dry cleaning
- Self-service launderette
- 24-hour service
Program
Day 1: Nairobi - Maasai Mara National Reserve
You'll drive in from Nairobi in the morning through the dramatic Great Rift Valley with a stopover at the viewpoint and Narok town for lunch, to the Masai Mara National Reserve to begin your trip. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains, famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest migration and is the home of the Big Five: lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. On arrival, you will enjoy an evening game drive. Your dinner and overnight will be at the campsite.
- Meal plan: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Discover Masai Mara National Reserve
You'll spend a full day in the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. This game drive will be in search for great predators and perhaps even cubs. On the plains, there are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive cheetah and leopard hiding amidst Acacia boughs. During your stay, you'll also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Masai people or take an early hot air balloon ride. Your dinner and overnight will be at the campsite.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 3: Maasai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, you will depart the Masai Mara with a stopover in Narok for lunch. Proceed to Nakuru town to check in at a budget hotel for an overnight stay.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park - Nairobi
You will enjoy an extensive game drive after breakfast, then depart after lunch to Nairobi, where your safari will end.
Location
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Maasai Mara National Reserve offers the sensation of the great wildebeest migration between July and October which is unparalleled and make it the 8th wonder of the world. Centuries of close association with the wildlife has resulted in an almost symbiotic relationship where wildlife and Maasai people live in peace with one another.
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park is dominated by a gently undulating terrain with open bush and woodlands, typical of the dry Rift Valley vegetation. 27% of the park is composed of the Lake Nakuru waters. The Park was declared a Rhino sanctuary in 1983.
Food
All meals are provided as per the client's instruction and dietary requirements
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
- Hot air balloon safari (450 USD per person)
- Nature walks (20 USD per person)
- Visit to a Maasai village (20 USD per person)
What's included
- 3 nights’ accommodation
- Daily meals
- Extensive game drives
- Membership in Flying Doctors Society (emergency air rescue)
- Pre–tour itinerary document
- Professional English-speaking safari guide / driver (professional safari escort is available upon request at an extra cost)
- Round trip transport from Nairobi to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park
What's not included
- Accommodations in Nairobi
- Game park entrance fees
- Beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, and wines during meals
- Christmas, new year, and Easter supplements
- Communication charges (emails, faxes, and phone calls)
- Excess baggage fee
- Gratuity for porterage / waiters at hotels, camps, and airports
- Gratuity for your professional driver guide
- Hot air balloon safari (450 USD per person)
- International Airfare
- Laundry
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Nature walks (20 USD per person)
- Passport and visas
- Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
- Traveling insurance
- Visit to a Maasai village (20 USD per person)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 30 per person
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
173 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 13 days before arrival.
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