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4 Day Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari (Luxury Camping)

Tour Length4 days
Priced from pps $1344 R25480 £1056 1236 A$2050 C$1819 NZ$2210 Full pricing info
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Summary of this Exclusive Small Group Camping Safari

  • Max. Group Size 6 Travellers
  • Starts & ends in Nairobi, Kenya
  • Accommodation Luxury Camping / Hotel
  • Transport 4x4 Vehicle
  • Wildlife Big 5, Elephant, Leopards, Lions, Migration Safari (Seasonal) & More
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Quick Itinerary Overview

The Budget Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Camping Safari offers you world-class game viewing in two of the best Kenyan game parks.

Starting and ending in Nairobi, this Private Kenya Safari travels north to Lake Nakuru, via the beautiful Great Rift Valley.

  • Go game viewing in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its rich birdlife and diverse wildlife, including black and white rhinos.
  • Explore Kenya's top wildlife park, the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve on thrilling game drives. See some of the abundant wildlife that inhabits Kenya's best game park and witness the vast open grasslands of the Masai Mara. 

Discover the unforgettable Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru on a spectacular scenic and wildlife exploration of Kenya, over just four days!

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Itinerary for this Tour

Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru - Kenya

This affordable Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari leaves from Nairobi in the morning, traveling north via the Great Rift Valley. We pass through beautiful scenery in the Rift Valley, as we make our way to Lake Nakuru National Park.

After lunch, we embark on an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru Park, in search of its diverse wildlife and birds.

This Great Rift Valley lake hosts over 400 different bird species, including the Great White Pelican, Grey-crested Helmet-shrike, African Spoonbill, Yellow-billed Stork, and Long-crested Eagle. Lake Nakuru is sometimes visited by flocks of migratory pink flamingos - an amazing sight when the birds gather.

The Lake Nakuru National Park is an important wildlife sanctuary for some of Africa's endangered species, especially black and white rhinos, and Rothschild Giraffes. The game reserve is also home to lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons, which we keep an eye out for on our game drive.

We have dinner and overnight in en-suite rooms at a comfortable lodge in Lake Nakuru Park.

Day 2: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara - Kenya

Day two of the Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari starts with breakfast at our overnight lodge near the lake. Then it's back on the road, as we make our way to our next game-viewing destination in Kenya, the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve.

We travel via the floor of the scenic Great Rift Valley, arriving at the safari camp near Masai Mara in time for lunch. Later, we venture into the Masai Mara Reserve on a thrilling afternoon-to-evening game drive.

Then we return to the tented camp near Masai Mara Game Reserve for dinner and our overnight stay.

Day 3: Masai Mara National Reserve - Kenya

Today is set aside for game viewing in Kenya's finest wildlife park, the Masai Mara National Reserve.

Our morning and afternoon game drives take us in search of Africa's Big Five and the plethora of other wildlife inhabiting this vast Kenyan game reserve. On clear days, the Mara offers fantastic orange-tinged sunsets that make for spectacular photos. The Mara Reserve covers 1510km² of incredible wide-open landscapes and fertile riverine woodlands, following the looping meanders of the Mara and Talek rivers in southwest Kenya. One glimpse is enough to explain its appeal; it is quintessential open savannah, with a mass of amazing wildlife.

Wherever you go in the vast Masai Mara Park you will see an abundance of wildlife such as Masai giraffes, baboons, warthogs, bat-eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyenas, topis, impalas, hartebeests, wildebeests. Elephants, buffalos, zebras, and hippos are also found in great numbers. It is also common to see lions either basking after a heavy meal or surveying the plains for their next meal. Cheetahs and leopards are harder to spot but reasonably common.

The ultimate action here is without a doubt the annual wildebeest exodus, the Great Migration, in July and August when millions of these grazers move north from the Serengeti in search of lusher grass before turning south again in October.

Balloon trips are an entirely outstanding way of seeing the savannah plains teeming with wildlife. These Masai Mara balloon trips can be arranged at extra cost.

We overnight at the same safari camp in a private conservancy near Masai Mara tonight.

Day 4: Masai Mara to Nairobi - Kenya

The final morning of our Kenya Safari starts with breakfast at our luxury tented camp in the private Masai Mara Conservancy.

Then we return to bustling Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, arriving in the afternoon. This Budget Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari ends upon arrival in Nairobi.

Masai Mara Safari Accommodation

Accommodation is at a luxury tented camp located inside a private conservancy near the Masai Mara Game Reserve.

The camp overlooks the Oloolotikoshi Hills and Oloirigynyisho River where various wild animals are regularly spotted. The closest entrance to Masai Mara is the Ololaimutia gate, only 2.5 kms from the camp. We stay in spacious tents with beds, linen included, and en-suite bathrooms with flush toilets, washbasins and hot showers. These permanent tents are fitted with mosquito nets and have private verandas for relaxing in the bush.

Facilities include bar and lounge areas, a shop selling locally-made goods and a spacious restaurant designed to resemble a traditional African hut.

Lake Nakuru Safari Accommodation

Stay at a comfortable lodge inside Lake Nakuru National Park. Accommodation is in en-suite rooms with views of the national park and lodge gardens. Facilities include two bars, a restaurant and a pool.

Kenya Safari Transport

This Kenya Safari will be conducted in a custom-made 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing. The 4x4 Land Cruisers are adapted for game viewing and fitted with refrigerators to keep your drinks cold out in the bush.

The maximum group size is six people, to guarantee each person a window seat on game drives.

Wildebeest Great Migration Explained

Please note that the Wildebeest Great Migration is seasonal. As a natural wildlife phenomenon, it is fluid and unpredictable. For this reason, seeing the Great Migration cannot be guaranteed.

The wildebeest and other wild herbivores migrate between Masai Mara in Kenya and Serengeti in Tanzania. These herds move in a massive circular route covering some 1200 miles (1931km). It is a continuous movement of wildlife that can be seen in different areas at different times of the year. During certain phases of this annual trek the animals disperse or slow down, whilst at other times the migration picks up speed, with the herds becoming larger and denser. Not only does the Wildebeest Great Migration vary from place to place and season to season but the movement of these large wildlife herds varies from year to year.

Please talk to a travel expert from African Budget Safaris about seeing the Wildebeest Great Migration on your safari to find out more. Also, check out our detailed article about the Great Migration in Serengeti and Masai Mara.

Optional Extras and Excursions

For up-to-date and confirmed pricing info for optional items, please drop us an enquiry.

  • Cultural Maasai tours
  • Masai Mara hot-air balloon rides

Child Policy

This tour does take children.

Children of all ages, travelling with accompanying parents or guardian, are accepted on this safari.

Please contact African Budget Safaris for further information.

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  • Cultural Maasai tours
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  • Custom made 4x4 -7 seater Land cruiser  with pop-up roof for game viewing, maximum group size 6 pax to guarantee a window seat 
  • Services of a professional English speaking guide
  • Game drives as per the itinerary
  • Game park entry fees
  • Accommodation at a tented camp & lodge
  • Three meals per day on safari
  • 1 litre of mineral water per person per day
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  • Cultural visits to Maasai villages
  • Personal items
  • Kenya Visas
  • Accommodation in Nairobi (pre- and post-tour)
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