5 Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Private Budget Safari in Kenya
Lanet Matfam Resort, Nakuru, Kenya
Budget-Friendly Safari in Kenya
This private budget safari visits three beautiful parks in Kenya. Lake Nakuru is known for its thousands, sometimes millions of flamingos and also rich wildlife including Rothschild giraffes and black rhinos. The Masai Mara is the land of African legend: lions are abundant, elephants, giraffes, a variety of gazelle species, and zebras.
Key information
- Private safari
- Starts and ends in Nairobi
- Language: English-speaking guide
- All park fees are included
Highlights
- Game drives at Lake Nakuru National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve
- Exciting boat ride at Lake Naivasha
- Opportunity to see lion, leopard, black rhino, white rhino, buffalo, Rothschild’s giraffe, etc.
- Transportation in a 4wd safari van
- 4 nights accommodation
- Meals as outlined in the itinerary
- Return airport transfers
Styles
5 activity days
Airport transfer included:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Accommodation
During the safari, you will stay in Rhino Tourist Camp in Masai Mara and in Lake Nakuru, you will stay in Lanet Mart Farm Resort.
Program
Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
On arrival at JKIA International Airport or pick up at your hotel, you will be met by a tour representative and briefed on your safari. You'll then depart towards the Great Rift Valley viewing scenery, and have a stopover at the viewpoint en route. Proceed to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride at the lake. Afterward, depart for Lake Nakuru or the pink lake as it's often referred to due to its great masses of flamingos.
You'll check in at Lanet Matfam. After lunch, proceed for a game drive in the park with numerous animals. During the game drive you will see the huge numbers of flamingos that are concentrated along the lake shore. In addition to the birdlife for which Lake Nakuru is so well known.
There are many different wildlife species in the park including lion, leopard, black rhino, white rhino, buffalo, Rothschild’s giraffe, zebra, impala, and waterbuck. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Lanet Matfarm Resort.
Day 2: Lake Nakuru full day
On this day, you'll have an early morning game drive before breakfast and perhaps see a leopard, lion, buffalo, rhino, or a rare Rothschild's giraffe. Hippos can also be sighted around the lake. It is also a paradise for birdwatchers. Later on, you'll have breakfast at the budget camp. You'll spend the rest of the afternoon gazing at the view of the lake from the comfort of the elegant tent. You can as well relax by the infinity pool with a cold drink just before lunch and have a soothing massage in the spa before heading out at 4 p.m. for an evening game drive. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Lanet Matfam Resort.
Day 3: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
You'll have an early breakfast and check out. Depart for Masai Mara National Reserve, which is on the south along the floor of the Great Rift Valley. Proceed past Narok, climb the western wall entering Hemingway's country ''Serengeti plains''. You'll arrive in time for lunch at Sopa Lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in this famous reserve. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Rhino tourist camp.
Day 4: Full day at Masai Mara
This day will be spent at this famous reserve searching for wild games with an option to enjoy a balloon safari. You'll have an early morning game drive before breakfast, then return and have breakfast. Lunch will be at the luxury camp. A visit to Maasai village is also an option.
Lions are abundant in the park, as well as elephants, giraffes, a variety of gazelle species, and zebras. Cheetahs and leopards are also regularly seen and, less commonly, rhinos.
The annual wildebeest migration, one of nature's remaining wildlife spectacles, occurs in the Mara from July to September when the big animals and their predators are present in abundance during the time frame of this trip. Several species of bee-eater, the flying rainbow that heads the list of Mara's birds, are in the reserve.
Masai Mara is also home to many members of the colorful Maasai tribe who may be seen around the borders of the park, the Morans. You'll have an evening game drive and return to the Rhino tourist camp. for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 5: Masai Mara to Nairobi
You'll have breakfast at the luxury camp then depart for Nairobi having a game drive en route. A stop is provided at Narok Town for lunch in the Maasai city where you can buy handicrafts and souvenirs. On arrival in Nairobi, you'll be transferred to the airport for your international departure or to your hotel.
Location
This safari tour will take you to Lake Nakuru National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve.
Food
The package includes meals as outlined in the itinerary.
Food on safari
The food on safari is delicious and ranges from simple to gourmet. You can expect lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and wonderful homemade soups. Chicken, lamb, beef, or pork are usually served at lunch and dinner as well as fish and vegetarian dishes. Breakfast is a buffet with lots of tropical fruits, hot and cold cereals, bacon, sausages, mushrooms, bread, pastries, and eggs to order. Lunch can be either buffet or served at the table and always starts with soup. Dinner is usually a 4 or 5-course sit-down affair, although there is no need to dress up. Often your safari guide will join you at meals as you recall your day's events.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Raw food
- Pescatarian
- Seafood
- Whole food
- Yogic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- 4 nights accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All taxes / VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (ss specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)
What's not included
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guide)
- Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.
- Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
How to get there
Recommended Airports
NBO
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
143 km
Transfer included
Airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Airport transfer included: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 15% 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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