5 Day Private Budget Safari to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Naivasha in Kenya
Safari in Kenya
This is a 5 day, 4 night tour visiting Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara for wildlife game viewing drives. The safari will start from Nairobi and end in Nairobi. You shall be in a 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep with an open roof-top for better visual of the game drives.
Key information
- Private safari
- Starting and ending points: Nairobi
- English speaking guide
- Park fees are not included (Masai Mara: January to June: 100 USD per day, July to December: 200 USD per day | Lake Nakuru: 60 USD throughout the year)
Highlights
- Daily game drives
- See giraffes, impalas, herds of elephants, lions, and cheetahs
- Ride in a pop-up-roof 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Visit the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Naivasha
- Crescent island with boat ride
- 5 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
Styles
Accommodation
Program
Day 1: Nairobi - Masai Mara
Pick up from Airport or Hotel in Nairobi, then proceed to Masai Mara through the great Rift Valley, with a 15-minute stop at the view point, then proceed to Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch do some refreshments as you get ready for an evening game drive at the Park and later on dinner and overnight at your camp / lodge.
The Maasai Mara is Kenya’s finest and most outstanding wildlife sanctuary where gentle rolling grassland ensures animals are never out of sight. The climate is gentle, rarely too hot and well spread rainfall year round. The wildlife is far from being confined within the Reserve boundaries and an even larger area extends beyond the game Reserve. 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.
No matter how much you have thought about Africa, this is more than you expected - the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino, and Cape buffalo are in abundance.
Day 2: Masai Mara full day
After breakfast, you will have the full day to explore the Park in search of the Big Five and the cats. Have a picnic lunch served at the Mara River then later on back to the camp for overnight.
Today, you will be spending in the vast eco-system of the Mara searching for the Big Five and much more. You are in Kenya for your dreams, the Masai Mara. You will spend another exciting day here, giving you the luxury of time to appreciate the region’s rich wildlife by game drives. Zebra, wildebeest, topi and hippos are common, as are leopards, lions and cheetahs.
Day 3: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, check out and proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive for late lunch and have a relaxed afternoon at your lodge / hotel. Dinner and overnight at Mat farm hotel or equivalent.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
Early morning breakfast and proceed for a game drive at the park then head over to Lake Naivasha. Leave for the nearby papyrus-fringed Lake Naivasha, for a relaxed day/afternoon. With over 400 species of bird, this freshwater lake is a birding paradise. Along the lake’s fabled waters, you are bound to see some of the area’s more intriguing species - hippos, giraffes, buffalo, and even the arboreal colobus monkey. Lake Naivasha lies in the Great Rift Valley and the name derives from the local Maasai name
Nai’posha, meaning “rough water” because of the sudden storms which can arise. Lunch at your lodge in Naivasha. Enjoy the property then dinner and overnight at your Sweet Lake resort or equivalent.
Day 5: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi
After breakfast, check out of the hotel head over the Crescent Island, also known as Naivasha's best kept secret. This is where the renowned movie “Out of Africa” was filmed. You will have a walk close to animals take pictures and boat ride as well. Then later on drive back to Nairobi
Location
This safari starts in Nairobi and includes going to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Naivasha.
Masai Mara Game Reserve
This is Kenya’s popular tourist attraction because of its highest wildlife concentration per kilometer, Big Five and yearly wildebeest migration.
Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru is world’s popular attraction site for bird watching with rhino sanctuary and big cats like lion and leopard.
Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha will be the second stop after Lake Nakuru. Here you shall have a boat ride and enjoy bird watching while heading over to Crescent Island for a guided walking safari near giraffe, antelopes, and buffaloes among other small game.
Food
This tour includes full board accommodation, following the meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary. Each guest will also receive a bottled water for the safari.
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)
Things to do (optional)
Balloon safari (450 USD per person)
Many call it a once in a lifetime experience, once you are up, you won’t want to come down, and once you land, champagne breakfast awaits you. Game viewing is great from the air with the opportunity for beautiful pictures. It’s worth noting that every game drive is different from the other, and missing one is missing out on the fun.
Masai village visit
During your stay we also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Masai people at an additional cost to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.
What's included
- Game drives
- Shared transport by Land Cruiser
- 2 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
- Complimentary drinking water
- Service of English speaking guides
What's not included
- Park entry fees (Masai Mara: January to June: 100 USD per day, July to December: 200 USD per day | Lake Nakuru: 60 USD throughout the year)
- International flights
- Personal items
- Balloon safari
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
148 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 40% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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